Glean’s fight to own the AI layer inside every company
The battle for the enterprise AI layer is heating up against Microsoft and Google.
Deep Dive
Glean is pivoting from enterprise search to become the foundational "AI work assistant" layer inside companies, connecting internal systems and managing permissions. The startup raised $150M at a $7.2B valuation last June. It's now in a direct fight against tech giants like Microsoft and Google, who are bundling AI into existing products. The core debate is whether enterprises will choose bundled solutions or dedicated AI platform layers.
Why It Matters
Who wins this layer will control how AI is deployed and governed across the entire enterprise.