TECHNOLOGY
Tech Startups Raise Big Bucks for AI and Green Tech
Prague, Czech RepublicWed Jul 02 2025
Robotics & AI
Genesis AI
- Funding: $105 million seed round
- Goal: Build a foundational AI model for robots
- Locations: Paris, Palo Alto
- Backers: Eclipse Ventures, Khosla Ventures
- Mission: Close the gap between Europe and China in robotics and AI
E-commerce & AI
Remark
- Funding: $16 million
- Focus: Connect shoppers with product experts
Deeto
- Funding: $12.5 million
- Focus: Turn customer feedback into actionable insights
Customer Support Automation
Waypoint AI
- Funding: $3.1 million
- Location: Prague
- Clients: ClickHouse, Kpler
- Impact: Cuts resolution times in half
Biotech & HR Tech
Syntis Bio
- Funding: $33 million
- Focus: Oral therapies for metabolic diseases
Wisq
- Funding: $15 million
- Focus: AI-powered HR automation
Autonomous Mobility & Crypto
Beep
- Funding: $52.7 million
- Goal: Expand driverless shuttle network
- Backer: Intel Capital
Limitless
- Funding: $4 million
- Focus: Crypto prediction market platform
Robotics & Sustainability
Gecko Robotics
- Funding: $125 million
- Achievement: Joined the unicorn club
- Specialty: Wall-climbing inspection robots
Carbon Upcycling
- Funding: $18 million
- Focus: Turning waste into building materials
Fiber Global
- Funding: $20 million
- Focus: Turning waste into building materials
Investor Focus
Investors are prioritizing AI, decarbonization, and autonomous systems, driving innovation across multiple sectors.
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questions
Could the focus on AI-driven customer support and HR platforms be a way to gather and manipulate vast amounts of personal data without public awareness?
What are the potential ethical implications of deploying AI models like those developed by Genesis AI in sensitive environments such as military zones?
What are the potential risks and benefits of relying heavily on AI for critical tasks like customer support and HR management?
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