C3.ai, Inc.

C3 AI is an enterprise software company that develops a patented model-driven AI platform and industry-specific applications designed to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions for large multinational enterprises and government agencies. The company generates revenue through a hybrid model combining software subscriptions—including cloud platform access, applications, and support services—with professional services like implementation and consulting, served through both direct sales and strategic technology partnerships. C3's core offerings include a cloud-agnostic Platform-as-a-Service with integrated development tools, pre-built applications for asset performance, supply chain, and defense sectors, and generative AI capabilities, with customers paying via either consumption-based metering or multi-period commitments that typically expand as they develop new applications and scale usage.