Episode 1 is a venture capital fund formed by experienced entrepreneurs and operators that invests in early stage business to business software companies.
The investment round was led by Plural with backing from Episode 1 and notable angel investors.
"There's doubt that AI is exploding as a category. New technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible always bring questions of both safety and commercial viability. We believe that AI is bringing about an infrastructure-level change to modern software and our rapid traction in the legal market is testament to its potential."
The seed round was led by Episode 1 Ventures with participation from Tiny VC and several high-profile angel investors.
"We believe that by using cutting-edge AI, Lawhive can transform the way legal work is carried out for consumers and SMEs who are often most in need of but lack adequate legal assistance. We’re excited to have backed this world-class team disrupting a huge market."
The round was led by Join Capital with participation from IQ Capital, Northern Gritstone, Seraphim, Episode 1 and Schauenburg Ventures to fund global growth and product development.
"Opteran has built the AI technology required to transform autonomous machines beyond today’s limited use in restricted scenarios to enable more widespread adoption,"
The Series B round was led by Autodesk with backing from Lockheed Martin and British Patient Capital.
"When people think of manufacturing, they tend to think of robotic car factories, and don’t realise that the industry is dominated by craft processes reliant on dwindling expert knowledge. This makes it incredibly complex to get things made, stifling the pace of innovation,"
Sorenson Ventures joined the round alongside Episode 1, MMC Ventures, and NHN Ventures to support international expansion.
