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February 12, 2026

World models startup Stanhope AI raises $8m round led by Frontline Ventures

Stanhope says its models can be used in autonomous vehicles, defence, robotics and gaming

Freya Pratty

2 min read

London-based Stanhope, which is developing AI models aimed at mimicking the processes of the human brain, has secured $8m in funding in a round led by Frontline Ventures.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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