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August 7, 2025

Owkin staff criticise ‘huge managerial issues’ as French unicorn moves to AI agents

CEO Thomas Clozel admits the company has not ‘been perfect’ at handling HR issues


Owkin is doubling down on agentic AI after releasing Owkin K earlier this year

French biotech unicorn Owkin is planning to cut dozens of staff, Sifted has learned, as the company shifts to a business model focused on AI agents.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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