Chalk

San Francisco, California, USA · ≈140 employees · chalk.ai

Chalk is a data platform designed for AI inference, enabling organizations to deploy, manage, and scale real-time machine learning models efficiently. Founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, Chalk serves mid-to-large enterprises across various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and healthcare. The company focuses on solving the challenge of data freshness by providing real-time data pipelines that allow models to make immediate, data-driven decisions. Chalk's flagship product automates the entire machine learning lifecycle, featuring real-time data pipelines, feature engineering, and a high-performance compute engine. The platform supports idiomatic Python, allowing data teams to work seamlessly without needing to learn new languages. With a commitment to speed and efficiency, Chalk delivers sub-5ms latency for data queries, ensuring that models have access to the latest information. The company has raised $60 million in funding and is recognized for its innovative solutions in the AI/ML ecosystem.