Trajectory, a startup founded by former staffers from DeepMind, Apple, OpenAI, and Meta, has raised $40 million in a round led by Sequoia, according to Stephanie Palazzolo of The Information, as summarized by Techmeme. The report says the financing valued Trajectory at $300 million. The company is described as building continual learning models. The available summary does not provide details on the round structure, other participating investors, product availability, customer traction, or whether the $300 million figure is pre-money or post-money. The evidence in this cluster is limited to one reputable item relaying The Information’s reporting. Until Trajectory, Sequoia, or additional outlets confirm the financing, the numbers should be treated as reported rather than officially announced. Who benefits: Trajectory benefits if the reported financing gives it more runway to hire and build. Sequoia would gain exposure to an early AI model company founded by alumni of major AI and consumer-technology firms. Who's exposed: Competing AI model startups may face another well-funded entrant, but the available reporting does not identify specific rivals. Buyers should wait for more detail before assessing product readiness or deployment risk.