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Sep 17, 2026
UK AI Startup Founded by Ex-DeepMind Researchers Seeks $700 Million in Seed Funding
Sep 17, 2026
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A UK-based artificial intelligence startup, established by former researchers from Google DeepMind, is negotiating to secure $700 million in a seed funding round. This move reflects ongoing investor interest in startups led by alumni from prominent AI research labs.
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- The startup is based in the UK and was founded by former Google DeepMind researchers.
- It is currently in discussions to raise $700 million in a seed funding round.
- This funding effort highlights the trend of investors supporting startups created by alumni of well-known AI laboratories.
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