Meta is making its first major minority investment in an outside AI company. The move aims to ramp up Meta’s AI game amid a flood of new rivals.
The deal was announced June 11, 2025, signaling Meta’s shift from building everything in-house to betting on external startups. Meta’s cash will support scaling AI technologies beyond its own walls.
The investment comes as competition heats up between top tech giants in artificial intelligence. Meta seeks a foothold in fresh AI ventures to strengthen its position. 
Meta did not disclose financial terms or detail which AI company it is backing yet. This signals a strategic test of new partnerships rather than outright acquisitions or internal R&D boosts.
This minority stake marks a departure from Meta’s usual strategy. The company has historically invested heavily in its own AI infrastructure but is now acknowledging the fast pace of innovation outside its walls.
Meta is watching the AI market closely and expects more collaborations like this soon. The company declined to comment further.
