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Startups & Founders Sparking VC Attention
Mahesh Sathiamoorthy
Recently leaving Google DeepMind after a 3-year stint as a Staff Software Engineer, Mahesh boasts a decade-long career at Google, including roles in software engineering and senior positions where he focused on machine learning, neural recommenders, and optimisation projects. Announced in December 2023 that he is building something new.
Mahesh (Maheswaran) Sathiamoorthy
Abacus.AI
Abacus.AI, founded in 2019 in San Francisco, streamlines the integration of AI into business operations. It simplifies the deployment of machine learning models, offering solutions for NLP, churn prediction, and personalised learning. With a team of experts from leading tech companies and universities, Abacus.AI has attracted investments from notable figures and is trusted by Fortune 500 companies. Its platform accelerates AI application development, making advanced AI technologies more accessible to organisations.
Lilac AI
Lilac, founded by veterans from Google Brain and MIT, provides tools for enhancing data quality and simplification for LLMs, featuring rapid dataset processing capabilities. Its platform facilitates easier data tasks and is designed for straightforward integration, making it a practical choice for organisations focused on improving their data-driven projects.
Glean
Glean, a standout in AI-powered enterprise search, leverages advanced technology to simplify access to proprietary company data across multiple applications. Founded by Arvind Jain, the Palo Alto startup has raised $195 million and boasts over 200 enterprise clients, including Databricks and T-Mobile. With 40% daily user engagement among its clients, Glean is reshaping work habits by addressing the challenge of navigating siloed corporate information, demonstrating its potential as a leader in the evolving landscape of workplace productivity tools.
Voyage
Voyage AI develops custom AI models that help businesses find information faster and more accurately, tailored to their specific needs. It enhances AI systems by ensuring they retrieve the most relevant data, whether in tech, finance, healthcare, or other sectors. By using advanced techniques, Voyage AI improves the way AI understands and searches through information, making it a powerful tool for companies aiming to boost their AI's efficiency with minimal effort.
Krea
Krea, founded by Víctor Perez and Diego Rodríguez, is a design tool that allows users to train personalised AI image models through a variety of different techniques. The founders, originally from Spain, were influenced by the generative AI community and interactions with leading tech figures to build their own company with a focus on refining artificial image creation.
Induced AI
Induced AI automates browser-based tasks with AI that simulates human reasoning, allowing businesses to convert plain English into executable workflows for repetitive back-office tasks. Founded by teenagers Aryan Sharma and Ayush Pathak, the platform operates on Chromium, handling complex tasks like two-factor authentication without API reliance. Distinguished by its ability to run tasks simultaneously and remotely, Induced AI has garnered $2.3 million in seed funding from top investors.
Spot AI
Spot AI, established by Stanford and Cisco Meraki alumni, delivers an innovative cloud-based video security solution that simplifies security camera management. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence, Spot AI enhances video intelligence, aiding businesses in improving operational efficiency, security, and safety with minimal IT effort. Its rapid adoption across various industries demonstrates its effectiveness in leveraging video data for better decision-making.
