Start-ups | Silicon Republic
Gain insights into science and tech start-ups in Ireland and abroad, along with funding insights and ecosystem reports on start-ups, courtesy of Silicon Republic.
As AI shows no signs of slowing down, we took a closer look at some of the start-ups making hay while the tech sun shines.
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The hardware start-up is immediately discontinuing its poorly reviewed product, with devices expected to cease functioning by the end of the month.
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About 20 former OpenAI employees have joined Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab.
The start-up is currently raising €3m in a seed funding round.
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The capital will be put towards the company’s growth and further developing its services.
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Founded in 2021, this Kildare-based start-up is innovating in the equine industry with AI and analytics.
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While bigger funding rounds blossomed, the situation for firms raising under €5m was ‘choppy’.
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The investment will enable the renewable energy risk organisation to grow its teams and reach new, international markets.
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Latent Labs pushes the frontiers of generative biology, CEO Simon Kohl said.
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From biotech innovations and fusion energy to fintech and AI, Stockholm boasts an impressive number of start-up superstars.
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Its status upgrade comes less than a year after the start-up raised $50m in a Series B round.
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The Netherlands-based semiconductor giant will utilise the start-up’s NPUs to better deliver scalable AI platforms.
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The Dublin-based company uses a ‘kid-safe’ app to bring toys to life with AR technology.
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The UCD quantum spin-out is relocating part of its R&D activities to the Netherlands.
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Founded in 2006, this Scottish start-up wants to become ‘the world's most important photonics and quantum technology company’.
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The chosen companies, from various industries, will complete modules and workshops, and network with industry leaders.
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The start-up's co-founders decided to build a new IT system after witnessing outdated systems slow down care during Covid-19.
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Having held onto a strong fintech reputation, Amsterdam has been expanding its start-up success in other arenas.
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Majella Murphy shares her top tips for early-stage founders ahead of the deadline for the latest Furthr Foundry accelerator.
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The company has Ireland-based job opportunities in revenue, marketing, computer vision and software engineering.