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DeepMind Alumni's AI Lab Valued at $500M
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- →EquiLibre's use of reinforcement learning in trading highlights AI's potential in financial markets.
- →The startup's consistent positive returns demonstrate the effectiveness of AI in real-world applications.
- →A $500 million valuation underscores the growing interest and investment in AI-driven trading solutions.
EquiLibre Technologies, an AI lab founded by former DeepMind researchers, has reached a $500 million valuation after a significant Series A funding round led by Creandum. The Prague-based startup applies reinforcement learning techniques, initially developed for poker, to stock trading, partnering with Tower Research Capital to trade billions in daily volume. Despite not disclosing the funding amount, Creandum confirmed it was their largest single investment. EquiLibre aims to expand its compute infrastructure, positioning itself as a major player in AI-driven trading.
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