Chalk is a technology company.
Chalk has raised $10.4M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Chalk.
Chalk has raised $10.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Chalk has raised $10.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Chalk's investors include Atomico, General Catalyst, INKEF Capital, Stephan Schambach, Archangel Network of Funds, LOI Venture, Radical Ventures.
Key people at Chalk.
Chalk is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2022 that builds a real-time data platform for machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GenAI), specializing in feature engineering, real-time data processing, and scalable model deployment.[1][3][4] It serves technology-driven companies in sectors like finance, fraud/risk management, credit, marketplaces, identity verification, and predictive maintenance, with customers including Ramp, Melio, Whatnot, Socure, Vital, Moneylion, Apartment List, Found, Pipe, and Turo.[1][3] Chalk solves the challenges of ML infrastructure by enabling low-latency predictions (under 5ms), on-demand compute, and integration with existing databases, allowing data teams to deploy models into production workflows without bespoke storage or high complexity.[3][4] The company raised a $50 million Series A in May 2025, positioning it as a competitor to Databricks and Snowflake amid the AI boom.[1][4]
Chalk was founded in 2022 by Marc Freed-Finnegan, Elliot Marx, and Andy Moreland, who drew from their expertise in data infrastructure, payments, and fintech to tackle real-time ML challenges.[1][3] Marc Freed-Finnegan, the CEO, previously launched Google Wallet at Google and founded Index (acquired by Stripe as Stripe Terminal).[3] Elliot Marx built risk and credit data systems at Affirm and co-founded Haven Money (acquired by Credit Karma), while Andy Moreland worked on large-scale data infrastructure at Palantir and co-founded Haven Money with Marx.[3] The idea emerged from the limitations of batch-processed data in traditional systems, as companies increasingly demand real-time decisions for AI applications—prompting Chalk's focus on ultra-low-latency ML operations.[1][3]
Chalk rides the explosive growth of real-time AI inference, fueled by the GenAI boom where enterprises need instant decisions from vast datasets—shifting from batch processing to low-latency ML for applications in finance, healthcare, and marketplaces.[1][3][4] Its timing aligns with massive funding in AI infrastructure (e.g., Databricks' $10B round) and rising demand for scalable tools amid data explosion.[1] Market forces like increasing ML adoption in mission-critical operations favor Chalk, as it lowers barriers for data teams versus legacy platforms, influencing the ecosystem by enabling faster innovation in fraud prevention, credit risk, and personalized services.[1][3][4]
Chalk is poised to expand as a go-to platform for real-time ML amid 2025's foundational AI trends, with recent hires like Medely for healthcare staffing signaling deeper vertical penetration.[4] Upcoming focus areas include advanced MLOps solutions for common pain points like data issues and scaling, potentially driving further funding or enterprise wins.[4] As GenAI evolves toward hybrid real-time/batch systems, Chalk's influence could grow by powering more "hard questions" in high-stakes industries, solidifying its edge in the AI data platform race.[3][4][5]
Chalk has raised $10.4M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Seed in December 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | $10.0M Seed | Atomico, General Catalyst, INKEF Capital, Stephan Schambach | |
| Jan 1, 2015 | $410K Seed | Archangel Network of Funds, LOI Venture, Radical Ventures |
