California-based artificial intelligence firm, Glean Technologies, has initiated its foray into the Indian market with the opening of its inaugural office in Bengaluru. Spanning across 26,000 square feet, the office serves as the pivotal center for the company’s operations in India, encompassing finance, sales, research and development, and business operations.
Founded in 2019 by Arvind Jain, Vishwanath T R, Tony Gentilcore, and Piyush Prahladka, Glean Technologies specializes in enterprise search and knowledge management solutions. The firm integrates company applications and databases, facilitating seamless data access and management across diverse platforms.
Arvind Jain, Founder and CEO of Glean Technologies, highlighted the company’s mission during a recent press briefing, stating, “Glean is an enterprise AI platform designed to harness the entirety of a company’s data. Similar to Google or ChatGPT, but tailored for internal company use, it empowers employees with instant access to proprietary knowledge.
With substantial backing from investors such as General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Glean Technologies has secured $350 million in funding, currently valuing the firm at over $2.2 billion. The company plans to bolster its workforce from 150 to 450 employees by next year, targeting recruitment from India’s premier technology institutions including the top five IITs.
Glean Technologies’ entry into India marks a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy, aiming to redefine enterprise AI solutions and reinforce its position as a leader in the industry.