MindsDB, an artificial intelligence virtual database enabling the creation of the next wave of AI-centered applications, today announced an investment from NVentures, NVIDIA's venture capital arm, bringing total seed funding raised to $46.5 million.

The latest round - which includes existing investors Benchmark, Mayfield, Y Combinator, OpenOcean and Walden Catalyst - will further advance MindsDB's mission, making AI more accessible to all businesses by enabling the world's 30 million software developers to implement AI capabilities in their products.

MindsDB enables developers to create the next wave of AI-centered applications that will transform the way we live and work. MindsDB is also recognized by Forbes as one of America's most promising AI companies (2021) and by Gartner as a Cool Vendor for Data and AI (2022).