Neuralink

Current leadership (1)

• Elon Musk Founderreported, not verified

Founders (1)

• Elon Muskcofounder

Safety record

No incidents on record for Neuralink.

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Peer companies

• Xiaomi3 models
• Baidu2 models
• Brilliant Labs2 models
• Open Bionics2 models
• Plaud AI2 models
• Based Hardware1 model

Financial state

Reporting basis

private_reported

Lifecycle stage

growth

Counterparty risk class

moderate

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Funding rounds (1)

• Series E2025-05-01

  $650M(reported) · $9.6B post

Sources (1)

1. https://neuralink.com/ ↗

Common questions

What is Neuralink?

Neuralink is a brain-computer interface (BCI) company founded by Elon Musk in 2016, developing implantable brain chips that enable people with paralysis to control computers and devices with their thoughts. The company's N1 Implant is surgically placed by the R1 Robot, and its PRIME Study began first-in-human trials in January 2024 with patient Noland Arbaugh. Neuralink received FDA Breakthrough Device designation, implanted devices in approximately a dozen patients by late 2025, and raised approximately $1.85B in total funding including a $650M Series E at a $9.6B valuation.

Where is Neuralink based?

Neuralink is based in Fremont, CA, USA.

When was Neuralink founded?

Neuralink was founded in 2016.

What does Neuralink make?

Neuralink has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Neuralink N1 Implant (Neuralink builds physical robots).

Where does Neuralink operate robots?

Neuralink is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Neuralink safe?

Neuralink has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.