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March 27, 2025

DeepMind and SoftBank alums raise $3.5m for AI-powered consultancy platform Ethos

Backers include General Catalyst and two world-leading researchers from Google DeepMind

Martin Coulter

3 min read

Ethos, the AI-powered consultancy platform, has emerged from stealth with a $3.5m funding round backed by General Catalyst. 

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Ethos cofounders James Lo (left) and Daniel J. Mankowitz
Ethos cofounders James Lo (left) and Daniel J. Mankowitz
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Martin Coulter

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