Hugging Face
[PRIVATE]HQ: Brooklyn, New York · Est. 2016 · 0 models registered
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
0
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Open-source AI platform company and host of the model hub. In robotics, Hugging Face develops LeRobot, the open-source robot-learning framework that hosts and runs VLA models (pi0, GR00T N1.5) along with datasets, simulation environments, and training tooling. The de facto open hub for robotics Foundation models.
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Hugging Face.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer
Co-Founder, Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder, Co-Founder & CTO
Founding Team
cofounder
cofounder
cofounder
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Nvidia acquires Hugging FaceAug 26, 2026
MOST RECENT · Nvidia acquires Hugging Face · 2026-08-26 · with NVIDIA · JUST ANNOUNCED · NVIDIA x Hugging Face (Isaac stack for LeRobot) · 2026-07-08 · with NVIDIA · JUST ANNOUNCED · Hugging Face acquires Pollen Robotics · 2025-04-14 · with Pollen Robotics · OPERATING
FAQ
What is Hugging Face?
Open-source AI platform company and host of the model hub. In robotics, Hugging Face develops LeRobot, the open-source robot-learning framework that hosts and runs VLA models (pi0, GR00T N1.5) along with datasets, simulation environments, and training tooling. The de facto open hub for robotics Foundation models.
What does Hugging Face make?
Hugging Face is a robot brain developer: 2 foundation models or autonomy stacks on the DEPLOY registry are credited to Hugging Face.
Is Hugging Face publicly traded?
No. Hugging Face is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Hugging Face?
Clement Delangue is the ceo of Hugging Face, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Hugging Face?
Hugging Face is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Hugging Face headquartered?
Hugging Face is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Who owns Hugging Face?
Hugging Face is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Is Hugging Face a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hugging Face ranks in roughly the top 7% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Hugging Face founded?
Hugging Face was founded in 2016.
Is Hugging Face safe?
Hugging Face 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.