Former OpenAI product chief Kevin Weil launches AI science startup with $215 million

Kevin Weil, the former chief product officer at OpenAI, has launched a startup backed by $215 million, Bloomberg reported. The venture sits in the “AI for science” category. Its focus is gathering specialized scientific data to make AI models better at research. From stealth target to nine-figure launch The company has been operating in stealth mode. Details about its product and its name have stayed largely under wraps. Earlier, the raise had been described as a round of about $150 million. That round targeted a valuation of at least $750 million. At that stage, the terms were not yet finalized. The $215 million figure Bloomberg reported sits well above that earlier $150 million ask. Final investor names and the valuation behind the $215 million have not been publicly confirmed. For now, the $750 million floor remains the only valuation marker on record. Who is Kevin Weil Weil left OpenAI in April 2026. During his time there, he served as chief product officer and later as VP for Science. In that science role, he led initiatives including Prism. That project brought advanced AI models directly into scientific workflows. His resume before OpenAI includes key product roles at Twitte...