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Startups & Founders Sparking VC Attention
HyperWrite
HyperWrite, by OthersideAI, enhances writing and research with AI, securing $2.8 million in funding in March 2023. Offering real-time, personalised assistance across various tools like AutoWrite and Scholar AI, it simplifies content creation and academic research. Accessible via a Chrome extension, HyperWrite serves a broad user base, streamlining the writing process with minimal effort.
Grass
Grass, the flagship product of Wynd Network, raised $3.5 million in December 2023, swiftly gaining traction as a promising startup. Offering a decentralised platform for users to monetise idle bandwidth, Grass ensures fairness and transparency. With notable backing from investors such as Polychain Capital and Tribe Capital, and over 103,000 downloads, Grass stands as a significant player in reshaping internet utilisation.
Neko Health
Neko Health, co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek, raised $65 million in its Series A funding round in July 2023, led by Lakestar. Specialising in AI-driven full-body scans for preventive healthcare, the Swedish startup emphasises cost-effective prevention measures. Backed by notable investors, including those linked to Spotify and Airbnb, Neko Health's focus on preventative healthcare solutions positions it as a prominent player in the industry's evolution.
LlamaIndex
LlamaIndex pioneers data empowerment for Large Language Models (LLMs), turning enterprise data into production-ready applications. With a successful $8.5M seed funding round led by Greylock in June 2023, the company's open-source project has quickly gained traction in the AI community. Led by co-founders Jerry Liu and Simon Suo, LlamaIndex is poised to help capitalise on AI utilisation in enterprises.
Lepton AI
Lepton AI, based in Palo Alto, stands out with its cloud-native platform that accelerates AI applications, supported by Fusion Fund and CRV Venture Capital. It provides a unique solution for rapid AI deployment, thanks to advanced cloud and AI technologies. Founded by Yangqing Jia, Lepton AI is reshaping the software industry by simplifying the integration of AI applications.
Freed
Freed simplifies medical documentation with automated transcription and note generation. It offers features like After Visit Summaries, learning users style over time. Freed reduces paperwork, allowing clinicians to prioritise patient care. Developed by partners of clinicians, Freed aims to combat burnout and support healthcare professionals.
New Computer
New Computer prioritises relationships in computing, crafting a more human-centric environment with its first product, Dot—an intelligent guide designed to enhance life's organisation and navigation, currently under active development. Their ultimate goal is "crafting a new computing experience that empowers human agency".
Marblism
Marblism enables developers to generate web applications swiftly, streamlining the project creation process. With AI-generated components for front-end, back-end, and database, Marblism simplifies coding tasks. Integrated with OpenAI API and featuring real-time events, Marblism ensures a robust foundation for your application. Founded by Cyril and Ulric, Marblism empowers developers to focus on innovation, accelerating project realisation.
Cartesia
Cartesia, spearheaded by founder Karan Goel, a Machine Learning PhD student at Stanford University, is driving innovation in next-generation experiences through cutting-edge subquadratic models. With a strong foundation in research and a focus on sequence modelling techniques, Karan Goel and the team at Cartesia are driving innovation.
Chroma
Chroma's AI-native embedding database has quickly become a standout in the tech community, evidenced by over 3.5 million downloads and extensive GitHub activity. It significantly enhances generative AI applications by providing advanced memory and data retrieval capabilities, meeting a crucial demand in AI development. With its scalable, serverless cloud platform, Chroma is poised to revolutionise how AI applications leverage memory, showcasing its potential for further growth and impact in the AI space.
LatchBio
LatchBio, a San Francisco startup, streamlines synthetic biology data analysis with its full-stack biocomputing platform. Emerging from stealth mode in 2021, LatchBio secured $33 million in funding led by Lux Capital and offers end-to-end solutions accessible via a browser. Led by Alfredo Andere, Kyle Giffin, and Kenny Workman, LatchBio revolutionises drug discovery with its user-friendly platform.
