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Oxford AI startup Astut raises £1.6m in seed funding to tackle unprecedented business crises with explainable AI, co-led by East X Ventures and Sure Valley Ventures.

Oct 23, 20253 days ago

Amount Raised

£1.6 Million

Round Type

seed

OxfordArtificial Intelligence

Investors

Uk Innovation & Science Seed FundSure Valley VenturesEast X Ventures

Description

Astut, an Oxford University spinout, has successfully raised £1.6 million in seed funding aimed at helping organizations navigate crises with its innovative AI technology. The funding round was co-led by East X Ventures and Sure Valley Ventures, with additional participation from the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund. This investment will enable Astut to strengthen its partnerships and enhance its technology across various sectors. The company focuses on providing explainable decision-making in high-stakes scenarios where historical data is lacking.

Company Information

Company

Astut

Location

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

About

Astut is an Oxford University spinout developing AI technology for unprecedented decision-making. Their Hybrid AI combines a logical reasoning engine with a generative layer to enable transparent and auditable decision-making in high-stakes environments. Founded by Professor Pete Grindrod, Astut addresses scenarios where traditional AI models fail, such as crises and situations with no historical data. The company aims to commercialize this technology through partnerships across various industries.

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