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June 22, 2026

Unlikely AI loses senior staff amid widening losses, strategic shakeup

Implied valuation of startup founded by Alexa co-creator fell significantly, company filings suggest


Martin Coulter

3 min read

Unlikely AI, the London-based startup founded by Alexa co-creator William Tunstall-Pedoe, has undergone a wave of senior staff departures amid mounting losses in recent months.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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