LFG | xAI
Terms
Implied Valuation: ~$113B (includes X merger)
Structure: Secondary
Placement Fee: 5% (one time, upfront)
Management Fee: 8% (one time, upfront)
Carry: 20%
Timeline
Commitment: Submit your final amount by Wednesday, May 14th.
Closing: Funds will be due on/around Tuesday, May 20th.
Notes
LFG+ members: Management Fee and Carry will be reduced by 25% for active LFG+ Members.
Merger: By investing in this vehicle, you’re gaining exposure to X Corp—the newly formed entity that combines both xAI and X (formerly Twitter) under a single entity.
Placement Fee: all of this goes directly to the underlying GP for providing access
Tiered Economics: Contact us for reduced economics on checks over $500k.
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About xAI
Massive, trillion dollar market opportunity
McKinsey and PwC project the total addressable market to reach $15T+ in economic impact by 2030.
Generative AI will lead to the formation of a new computing platform, potentially as disruptive as mobile and the web in prior decades.
xAI has a differentiated approach
Led by Elon Musk, xAI prioritizes accelerating human scientific discovery through AI, aligning with its mission to advance collective understanding of the universe.
xAI adopts a hybrid approach, blending proprietary innovation with selective openness, balancing transparency with competitive edge in contrast to fully closed or fully open models.
xAI acquired X for key strategic advantages
Elon Musk's decision to have his artificial intelligence company, xAI, acquire X (formerly Twitter) is widely regarded as a strategic masterstroke that aligns with his long-term vision of creating an "everything app." This move not only consolidates his ventures but also positions xAI to leverage X's vast user base and real-time data for advanced AI development:
Access to Real-Time Data: By integrating X into xAI, Musk ensures uninterrupted access to a continuous stream of real-time user data. This is crucial for refining AI models, particularly in natural language processing and understanding human behavior.
Synergy Between AI and Social Media: The merger allows for seamless integration of AI technologies, like xAI's chatbot Grok, into the social media platform. This enhances user experience through personalized content and smarter interactions.
Streamlined Operations and Investor Appeal: Combining the two companies simplifies the corporate structure, making it more attractive to investors. It provides clarity in operations and a unified direction, which is beneficial for future fundraising and potential public offerings.
Enhanced Competitive Positioning: With the merger, xAI is better positioned to compete with AI giants like OpenAI and Google. The integration of social media data provides a unique advantage in developing AI models that are more attuned to human interaction and societal trends.
Access to critical resources within a strong ecosystem
xAI has unique access to the best talent, unique datasets, and deep pools of capital
xAI’s access to the Musk ecosystem enables them to train models based on highly unique and relevant datasets such as social and conversational data, driving data, and geospatial data
Path to monetization
Existing AI companies have demonstrated ability to monetize AI solutions via monthly subscriptions (e.g. Adobe Firefly) and B2B solutions (e.g. OpenAI APIs)
With its ecosystem advantages, xAI is positioned to capture $50bn+ in long-term revenue through B2B solutions, consumer subscriptions, and potential integrations across Musk-led ventures.