Railway, a startup seeking to disrupt the cloud computing market, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round. The company plans to use the capital to expand its AI-native cloud platform, which is designed to offer better performance for machine learning and large-scale data processing tasks. According to Railway, the platform is built to address the growing demand for cloud infrastructure that is optimized for artificial intelligence workloads. The funding comes from a mix of new and existing investors, including Index Ventures and Samsung Venture Capital. The company's CEO, Sam Altman, said, 'Our goal is to provide a cloud platform that is specifically tailored for AI, enabling developers to build and deploy models more efficiently.' Railway's platform is positioned as a direct competitor to AWS, which has long dominated the cloud market. The company is focusing on creating a more flexible and scalable infrastructure that can handle the computational demands of AI applications. Railway's approach is to integrate AI capabilities directly into the cloud infrastructure, rather than relying on third-party tools. This strategy is expected to reduce latency and improve the overall efficiency of AI workflows. The company is also working on partnerships with major technology firms to expand its reach and capabilities. Railway's vision is to create a cloud environment that is more aligned with the needs of AI developers and data scientists. The company's funding round marks a significant step in its efforts to challenge established players in the cloud computing space. *Source: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/infrastructure/railway-secures-usd100-million-to-challenge-aws-with-ai-native-cloud)*