1001 Raises $30 Million In Series A Funding Led By Lux Capital With Multiple Investors

1001, a developer of sovereign AI operating systems for critical infrastructure, has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round, led by Lux Capital, with participation from PIF-owned Sanabil Investments, 9Yards, Hanabi, General Catalyst, CIV, Stanford AI researcher Chris Ré, and several angel investors.

Summary of transaction details:

• Deal Type: Series A
• Transaction Amount: $30,000,000
• Founders: Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh
• Headquarters: London
• Notable Investors: Lux Capital, Sanabil Investments, 9Yards, Hanabi, General Catalyst, CIV, Chris Ré

Founded in 2025 by CEO Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh, 1001 develops AI systems aimed at helping operators across sectors such as aviation, ports, energy, and manufacturing make real-time operational decisions. The new funding will allow the company to expand its engineering team and strengthen its commercial presence across key GCC markets.