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Ex-DeepMind Scientist Launches $50M AI Protein Design Startup

2/13/2025

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Simon Kohl, a visionary ex-DeepMind scientist, has unveiled Latent Labs in London, securing an impressive $50 million to revolutionize protein design through AI. This innovative startup seeks to collaborate with biotech firms, transforming drug development by making biology programmable and minimizing the need for conventional lab experiments, ultimately paving the way for tailored drug solutions.

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Simon Kohl, a visionary ex-DeepMind scientist, has unveiled Latent Labs in London, securing an impressive $50 million to revolutionize protein design through AI. This innovative startup seeks to collaborate with biotech firms, transforming drug development by making biology programmable and minimizing the need for conventional lab experiments, ultimately paving the way for tailored drug solutions.