C3.ai Thrills with Growth: Upswing through Revolutionary Business Model

C3.ai, which was founded in 2009 as the world's first enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company, presents itself as a pioneer in digital transformation. With over 40 customizable software solutions, it offers companies accelerated AI adoption, overcoming the hurdles of building AI technologies in-house. Facilitated by the shift in its business model two years ago and increasing demand, C3.ai is currently experiencing impressive revenue growth. The release of financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 on December 9 promises strong results once again. C3.ai's pre-built applications are particularly popular in non-technological industries such as manufacturing, financial services, and the oil and gas industry. Such applications are essential for companies with limited AI resources, such as an American industrial manufacturing company with an annual revenue of $30 billion. Through C3.ai's Inventory Optimization, its inventory costs were reduced by up to 35%, resulting in annual savings of $100 to $200 million. Industry leaders like Shell also rely on C3.ai to ensure real-time data robustness. With over 100 AI applications, Shell aims to achieve carbon emission reductions and predictive maintenance to avert disasters. C3.ai's sales model, which includes both direct sales and partnerships with cloud giants such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, led to the completion of 51 customer contracts in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. This meant an impressive increase of 155% compared to the previous year and underscores the growing interest in the corporate sector. The switch to a consumption-based revenue model at the beginning of fiscal year 2023 streamlines the registration process for customers and eliminates lengthy negotiations. This flexibility allows companies to pay only for actual usage, significantly increasing the potential for further revenue growth.