The founder behind language learning platform Memrise has raised £2.5m for a new AI startup that aims to help people develop their cognitive abilities rather than outsource them to the technology.
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Exclusive: Helsing CEO backs AI learning startup Mindmax in £2.5m raise
London-based startup wins backing from Concept Ventures alongside the cofounder of the defence tech decacorn
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# Artificial intelligence# Deeptech# Edtech# US# Concept Ventures# Daybreak Ventures# Depop# ElevenLabs# Helsing# Redrice Ventures# Startup Fundraise# Torsten Reil

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