Groq Named a Top 10 National Security Tech Company as It Scales U.S.-Built AI Infrastructure

As the only AI Chip provider included in the Top 10, the recognition underscores Groq’s leadership in scaling sovereign, American-made AI systems for national security and global allies

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 9, 2025 — Groq, the U.S. company pioneering AI inference systems, has been named to the Silicon Valley Defense Group’s (SVDG) 2025 NatSec100 list of top venture-backed defense and dual-use technology companies. Groq ranks #8 in this year’s report and is the only AI chip provider included in the Top 10. The report highlights the companies delivering breakthrough technologies that will shape the future of the U.S. defense innovation ecosystem.

“Our mission is to help the U.S. and its allies stay ahead—not just by creating leading innovation in AI inference, but by ensuring the capacity to design and build them in the U.S.” said Jonathan Ross, CEO of Groq. “Innovation alone isn’t enough. Speed, security, and supply chain control are now strategic advantages.”

Developed in partnership with J.P. Morgan, the SVDG NatSec100 offers a momentum-based view of the most impactful companies across the national security landscape—focused not on valuations, but on publicly visible signals of traction, operational maturity, and strategic relevance.

Groq’s inclusion reflects its leadership in scaling sovereign AI infrastructure and prioritizing speed, security, and American-made technology. At a time when access to AI compute is becoming a strategic imperative, Groq is proving that the U.S. can lead in both innovation and deployment.

As demand grows for secure and sovereign access to AI, Groq is expanding its global footprint with active deployments in Canada, Saudi Arabia, and most recently Europe, where it launched its first data center on the continent in Helsinki. These investments and Groq’s footprint globally give U.S. allies access to American-made infrastructure, reinforcing U.S. leadership in the global AI race.

About Groq

Groq is the AI inference platform designed so customers can build fast, with the unmatched capacity and low cost to scale. Since 2016, Groq has focused exclusively on inference, building a custom LPU and an integrated platform delivered through GroqCloud. Every layer, from silicon to API, is engineered for consistent performance and supported by a resilient supply chain customers can count on. Over 1.8 million developers and Fortune 500 companies trust Groq to build fast and scale smarter.

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