In less than a year, Together AI, a generative artificial intelligence company backed by Nvidia and part of the "Lux fam co," has successfully raised $106 million in a new funding round led by Salesforce Ventures. This significant investment boosts the company's valuation to $1.25 billion. Known for its rapid development of open-source software (OSS) model development and described as having an "unstoppable team," Together AI has quickly become a favorite among developers for bringing research innovations to production applications. The funding round not only marks a milestone for Together AI but also highlights its focus on optimization across all levels of the stack, making it a leading choice for accessing Nvidia server chips to train AI models, culminating in a $1.25B valuation.