Cursor AI vs Windsurf AI: Revenue & Funding Overview (2025)
Cursor AI (Anysphere)
- $200M ARR (Mar 2025)
- $1.18B+ total funding, $9B valuation
- High growth, major enterprise adoption
Windsurf AI
- $40M ARR (Feb 2025)
- $243M total funding, $1.3B–$2.85B valuation
- Strong freemium adoption, notable acquisition interest
Company Profiles
| Company | Product | Description | Notable Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cursor AI
|
Cursor | AI-powered code editor & development environment | Stripe, Spotify, OpenAI, Shopify |
 Windsurf AI
|
Windsurf | AI-powered code assistant/editor (formerly Codeium) | Individual devs, Fortune 500 |
Funding & Valuation Comparison
| Metric | Cursor AI (Anysphere) | Windsurf AI |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Funding Round | $900M (May 2025) [Techcrunch] [Aimresearch] [Techfundingnews] | $150M Series C (Sep 2024) [Research.Contrary] |
| Total Funding Raised | $1.18B (all rounds to May 2025) [Techcrunch] [Aimresearch] [Techfundingnews] [Cursor] | $243M (as of Feb 2025) [Research.Contrary] |
| Latest Valuation | $9B (May 2025) [Techcrunch] [Aimresearch] [Aiwire] | $1.3B (Sep 2024), $2.85B (Feb 2025)* [Research.Contrary] |
| Acquisition Interest | — | OpenAI offered $3B (Apr 2025) [Research.Contrary] [Aiwire] |
| Founding Year | 2022 | 2021 |
*Windsurf was in talks for a $2.85B round and received a $3B acquisition offer in 2025.
Revenue (ARR) Comparison
| Metric | Cursor AI (Anysphere) | Windsurf AI |
|---|---|---|
| ARR (2025) | $200M (Mar 2025) [Techfundingnews] [Sacra] | $40M (Feb 2025) [Research.Contrary] |
| ARR (2024) | $100M (Dec 2024) [Cursor] [Sacra] | — |
| ARR Growth Rate | 2x in 3 months (Dec–Mar) [Sacra] | — |
| Key Revenue Stream | $20–$40/user/month (SaaS) [Sacra] | Freemium, $15–$60+ plans [Research.Contrary] [Talk.Lool] |
| Paying Customers | 40,000+ orgs; 360k+ users [Sacra] | Primarily devs and teams |
ARR Bar Chart (2025)
Funding & Valuation Timeline
Cursor AI
Jan 2024: $2.6B valuation
Dec 2024: $100M ARR
Mar 2025: $200M ARR
May 2025: $9B valuation, $900M raise
Windsurf AI
Jan 2024: $500M valuation
Sep 2024: $1.3B valuation
Feb 2025: $2.85B valuation talks
Apr 2025: $3B OpenAI offer
Feb 2025: $40M ARR
Summary Analysis
Cursor AI (Anysphere) has outpaced Windsurf AI in both revenue and funding, reaching
$200M ARR in early 2025 and securing nearly
$1.2B total in funding, culminating in a
$9B valuation
[Techcrunch].
Its customer base includes major tech firms, and the tool is now regarded as one of the fastest-growing SaaS startups ever.
Windsurf AI’s growth has also been remarkable, reaching
$40M ARR,
and a dramatic jump in valuation, with a high-profile acquisition offer from OpenAI at
$3B
[Research.Contrary]. Windsurf's valuation multiplied from $500M to negotiations at $2.85B within 13 months.
Both companies are shaping the future of AI-assisted development, but Cursor currently leads in both funding and revenue metrics.
Data current as of May 2025. Figures may evolve with new funding and product launches.
Data current as of May 2025. Figures may evolve with new funding and product launches.