A youth-led California-based artificial intelligence company, Scale AI, has confirmed closing a new investment deal from Mark Zuckerberg-led company, Meta —pushing the company’s valuation to over $29 billion.
The 28-year-old founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, will also join Meta’s team in the deal.
According to media reports seen by Techparley, Meta is expected to take a 49% stake in the company for $14.3 billion.
Industry experts noted that the deal not only reinforces Meta’s growing AI ambitions but also expands the companies’ partnership to deploy Scale’s data solutions more broadly.
Investment proceeds: On Friday, June 13, 2025, while announcing the deal on its website, the AI company noted that proceeds from the Meta’s investment will be shared to stakeholders and equity holders, providing them with substantial liquidity.
What you should know
Scale AI was founded in 2016 by Wang when he was 19 years-old.
Today, the company has grown into a major player in the global artificial intelligence space.
As part of the leadership transition, Scale’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jason Droege, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
For growth and direction, Wang will continue to serve on Scale’s Board of Directors.
The Significance of the Deal
Meta’s investment in Scale reflects the trend of tech giants partnering with AI firms to gain an edge in the race for AI dominance.
Speaking on the development, Wang, emphasised the significance of the deal, describing AI as “one of the most revolutionary technologies of our time.”
“AI is one of the most revolutionary technologies of our time, with unlimited possibility and far-reaching influence on how people, businesses and governments succeed. Scale bridges the gap between human values and technology to help our customers realize AI’s full potential. Meta’s investment recognizes Scale’s accomplishments to date and reaffirms that our path forward – like that of AI – is limitless,” Wang said.
What Does This Mean for the Industry?
Meta’s move sets a landmark for big tech companies to form deep alliances with AI infrastructure firms without acquiring them outrightly.
Another significance of this deal is that the partnership reinforces that AI innovation depends not only on model development but also on the quality and scale of training data pipelines.
On demand of AI in the industry, the investment underscores how AI can drive business value and innovation.
In addition, the investment is likely to accelerate advancements in AI technology, and may lead to increased collaborations and advancements in AI technology.
Bottom line
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and revolutionize the way we live and work, the future of this technology is becoming increasingly intertwined with the strategies of tech giants.
Meta’s partnership with Scale AI may prove to be a defining moment in driving significant advancements in AI research and development, and could shape the direction of the industry for years to come.
