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| Rank | Company | Headcount | RPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal AI | 4 | $3,000,000 |
| 2 | fal.ai | 25 | $1,600,000 |
| 3 | OpenArt AI | 8 | $1,500,000 |
| 4 | Solvely.ai | 4 | $1,500,000 |
| 5 | ColdIQ | 9 | $666,666 |
| 6 | Freestyle | 10 | $150,000 |
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