At just six-months-old, London-based AI startup Jack & Jill is already looking to buy other companies, hoping to bolster its headcount with technical talent.
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October 24, 2025
Jack & Jill plots acqui-hire spree: ‘We are offering people a route out’
The London-based AI agent startup aims to double or triple headcount in the next year
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