Matta, a University of Cambridge spinout working on industrial AI, has raised a $14m investment led by Lakestar.
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Exclusive: Lakestar leads $14m investment for Cambridge AI spinout Matta
Matta is part of a wider cohort of robotics startups which have enjoyed significant investor interest this year
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