Jim Gao, Founder of Phaidra

About Jim Gao

Jim Gao is the founder of Phaidra. Phaidra operates in AI Infrastructure and is based in Seattle, WA. Phaidra has raised $120M, latest Series B $50M (2025). Backers on record include Alex Wang, Giuseppe Zocco, Vlad Loktev, Index Ventures, Outcomes Fund.

Jim Gao at a glance

Company

Phaidra

Industry

AI Infrastructure

Location

Seattle, WA

Total raised

$120M

Investors on record

Alex Wang, Giuseppe Zocco, Vlad Loktev, Index Ventures, Outcomes Fund

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Who is Jim Gao?

Jim Gao is the founder of Phaidra. Full profile, funding history and background on StartupFundraising.com.

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Jim Gao founded Phaidra, a AI Infrastructure company based in Seattle, WA.

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