What is Defined.AI?
Defined.AI operates a premier online marketplace that serves as a nexus for the procurement and distribution of AI data, specialized tools, and pre-trained models. Beyond its digital storefront, the firm provides comprehensive professional services designed to assist organizations in navigating the complexities of machine learning project delivery. By fostering a community of AI professionals, Defined.AI emphasizes the development of fair, accessible, and ethical artificial intelligence. This dual-pronged approach—combining a scalable platform with expert consultancy—positions the company as a vital partner for enterprises seeking to accelerate their AI adoption while maintaining rigorous standards for data integrity and model performance.
How much funding has Defined.AI raised?
Defined.AI has raised a total of $75.2M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.1M
Series A
$11.8M
Other Financing Round
$11.8M
Series B
$50.5M
Angel/Seed (2016): $1.1M with participation from Portugal Ventures
Series A (2018): $11.8M led by Evolution Equity Partners, Portugal Ventures, Energias de Portugal, Kibo Ventures, Mastercard, Busy Angels, Amazon Alexa Fund, and Sony
Other Financing Round (2020): $11.8M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2020): $50.5M featuring Semapa Next, Bynd Venture Capital, EDP Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, Evolution Equity Partners Ltd, Hermes GPE LLP, Mastercard, Amazon Alexa Fund, Portugal Ventures, Kibo Ventures, and IronFire Ventures
Key Investors in Defined.AI
Portugal Ventures
A venture capital firm focused on supporting innovative, high-growth companies with a strong emphasis on the Portuguese technology ecosystem.
Sony Innovation Fund
The corporate venture arm of Sony, specializing in strategic investments across robotics, AI, and digital entertainment sectors.
Kibo Ventures
A prominent European venture capital firm that partners with early and growth-stage technology companies to drive international expansion.
What's next for Defined.AI?
With the successful completion of its latest financing round, Defined.AI is well-positioned to scale its operations and expand its footprint in the global AI market. The strategic allocation of this capital will likely focus on enhancing the platform's technical capabilities, broadening the diversity of its data offerings, and deepening its professional service engagements. As the industry shifts toward more specialized and domain-specific AI applications, Defined.AI's ability to provide high-fidelity, curated datasets will be a key differentiator. Investors are closely monitoring the company's ability to maintain its ethical standards while scaling to meet the aggressive demands of enterprise-grade machine learning deployments.
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