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🇬🇧 2024 #Startups are dominated by #AI - Bloomberg unveils innovative companies reinventing biotech, advertising, finance, autonomous driving and more…Top 25 UK Startups to Watch for 2024

Our 12 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐒𝐃 Construction industry is known for being slow to adopt new technologies. But things are changing now. All around the world, startups like Vavetek.AI, Automatic Construction Inc, and 2050 Materials are stepping up and bringing fresh ideas to the table. By using AI to automate designs, robotics to handle labor-intensive tasks, and sustainable materials for eco-friendly building, these companies are changing how projects are designed and built, leading to more efficient and sustainable solutions. I’d love to hear from you. Have you worked with any tech startups in the industry? Share your experience in the comments below. #Construction #AI #Robotics #Sustainability #Automation #Innovation #Architecture #Technology #EcoFriendly #Startups

Besides B2B & e-comm, HealthTech & BioTech startups, Slovakia has given rise to numerous founders tackling DeepTech industries—including SpaceTech, Robotics, and DefenseTech—both within the country and abroad. 🚀 Together with ZAKA VC we took on a (space) mission to highlight Slovak startups—those already making an impact as well as those still in their early stages. This article is the third in our series, showcasing 15 startups solving problems in ways you wouldn’t believe possible. Check it out and if your startups is missing, let us know by filling out the form below. ⬇️ #Slovakia #SpaceTech #DeepTech

Besides B2B & e-comm, HealthTech & BioTech startups, Slovakia has given rise to numerous founders tackling DeepTech industries—including SpaceTech, Robotics, and DefenseTech—both within the country and abroad. 🚀 Together with ZAKA VC, we took on a (space) mission to highlight Slovak startups—those already making an impact as well as those still in their early stages. This article is the third in our series, showcasing 15 startups solving problems in ways you wouldn’t believe possible. Check it out and if your startups is missing, let us know by filling out this form 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkgwFPUc #Slovakia #SpaceTech #DeepTech

🤖 Can AI Really Write Software Better Than Humans? Let's Discuss! Ben Peters, the visionary co-founder of FiveAI, has taken a monumental leap from developing self-driving cars to leading a groundbreaking startup called Cogna. With an impressive $15 million raised in their latest funding round, Cogna is poised to revolutionize the enterprise software landscape by leveraging artificial intelligence that autonomously generates code. This shift from autonomous vehicles to AI-driven software development raises crucial questions about the future of technology and the role of human developers in an increasingly automated world. Will businesses embrace this innovation wholeheartedly? Can such AI truly understand and cater to complex enterprise needs better than seasoned professionals? As we look towards a future where technology outpaces our imagination, it's exciting yet daunting. Companies around the globe are grappling with how best to integrate these advancements into their operations without losing the essential human touch that has driven success thus far. Join us in exploring this transformative journey! Discover how startups like Cogna can ignite corporate innovation and shape industries through cutting-edge technologies. Are you ready to connect with startups driving change? Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dTxGsKrN #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #SoftwareDevelopment #Startups #EnterpriseSolutions #InvestmentFunding #FutureOfWork #AutomationRevolution #CognaAI #BenPeters Read more on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/d3qH6CXn

🤖 Can AI Really Write Software Better Than Humans? Let's Discuss! Ben Peters, the visionary co-founder of FiveAI, has taken a monumental leap from developing self-driving cars to leading a groundbreaking startup called Cogna. With an impressive $15 million raised in their latest funding round, Cogna is poised to revolutionize the enterprise software landscape by leveraging artificial intelligence that autonomously generates code. This shift from autonomous vehicles to AI-driven software development raises crucial questions about the future of technology and the role of human developers in an increasingly automated world. Will businesses embrace this innovation wholeheartedly? Can such AI truly understand and cater to complex enterprise needs better than seasoned professionals? As we look towards a future where technology outpaces our imagination, it's exciting yet daunting. Companies around the globe are grappling with how best to integrate these advancements into their operations without losing the essential human touch that has driven success thus far. Join us in exploring this transformative journey! Discover how startups like Cogna can ignite corporate innovation and shape industries through cutting-edge technologies. Are you ready to connect with startups driving change? Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #SoftwareDevelopment #Startups #EnterpriseSolutions #InvestmentFunding #FutureOfWork #AutomationRevolution #CognaAI #BenPeters Read more on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/dxnNB3_p

🤖 Can AI Really Write Software Better Than Humans? Let's Discuss! Ben Peters, the visionary co-founder of FiveAI, has taken a monumental leap from developing self-driving cars to leading a groundbreaking startup called Cogna. With an impressive $15 million raised in their latest funding round, Cogna is poised to revolutionize the enterprise software landscape by leveraging artificial intelligence that autonomously generates code. This shift from autonomous vehicles to AI-driven software development raises crucial questions about the future of technology and the role of human developers in an increasingly automated world. Will businesses embrace this innovation wholeheartedly? Can such AI truly understand and cater to complex enterprise needs better than seasoned professionals? As we look towards a future where technology outpaces our imagination, it's exciting yet daunting. Companies around the globe are grappling with how best to integrate these advancements into their operations without losing the essential human touch that has driven success thus far. Join us in exploring this transformative journey! Discover how startups like Cogna can ignite corporate innovation and shape industries through cutting-edge technologies. Are you ready to connect with startups driving change? Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #SoftwareDevelopment #Startups #EnterpriseSolutions #InvestmentFunding #FutureOfWork #AutomationRevolution #CognaAI #BenPeters Read more on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/d5mzg3N2

Besides B2B & e-comm, HealthTech & BioTech startups, Slovakia has given rise to numerous founders tackling DeepTech industries—including SpaceTech, Robotics, and DefenseTech—both within the country and abroad. 🚀 Together with ZAKA VC we took on a (space) mission to highlight Slovak startups—those already making an impact as well as those still in their early stages. This article is the third in our series, showcasing 15 startups solving problems in ways you wouldn’t believe possible. Check it out and if your startups is missing, let us know by filling out the form below. ⬇️ #Slovakia #SpaceTech #DeepTech

🚀 Robotics is taking over Europe’s deeptech scene—and VCs are ALL IN! 🤖💰 From manufacturing to healthcare, startups are redefining industries with cutting-edge robotics powered by AI, automation, and precision hardware. The result? A wave of VC funding fueling innovation like never before: 🌱 Robotics TAM projected to hit €200B by 2030. 🇪🇺 Europe’s R&D powerhouse + strong gov’t support = fertile ground for startups. Why are VCs betting big on robotics? ✅ Massive market opportunities ✅ Resilient against economic dips ✅ Real-world impact from sustainability to efficiency 💡There have been a wave of EU Robotics Startups leading the innovation such as ARX Robotics, Circus Group, E-TERRY, Enchanted Tools, Keybotic, Moon Surgical, NEURA Robotics, RobCo. Founders: This is your moment to scale. Investors: Don’t miss the next wave of deeptech innovation. 🤔 What’s your take—where do you see robotics having the biggest impact in the next 5 years? Let’s discuss! #Robotics #DeepTech #Startups #VC #Innovation

#fundingalert 💼Company: mimic 💰Funding: 2.3 Million ⚡Round: Pre-Seed  👥Investors: Founderful, Tiny.vc, another.vc In 2024, Benedek Forrai, Stefan Weirich, Stephan-Daniel Gravert, and Elvis Nava launched mimic. Working under Professor Robert Katzschmann's Soft Robotic Labs, the initial team was engaged in the nexus of robotics and artificial intelligence. mimic's robots will be able to think and comprehend the real world. The end result is that robots can do jobs with little to no assistance from engineers and without the need for costly, time-consuming programming for every new activity. Alex Stöckl Read more - https://lnkd.in/eFwFUAwf To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #mimic #roboticstartup #funding #news #fundingnews #startup #startupnews #startuprise