Ex-Anthropic Researchers Chase $1B Valuation for Science AI Startup
Mirendil, a new AI startup built by former Anthropic talent, is reportedly raising $175M at a unicorn valuation.
A group of former Anthropic researchers just spun up a new venture called Mirendil — and they're already knocking on the door of unicorn status.
The startup, which is building AI models specifically designed for scientific research, is in talks to raise $175 million at a $1 billion valuation, according to The Information.
That's a staggering price tag for what appears to be a very early-stage company. But the Anthropic pedigree clearly carries weight with investors right now.
Mirendil's focus on AI-driven scientific research puts it in a growing lane. Labs and research institutions are increasingly hungry for purpose-built models that go beyond general-purpose chatbots.
Details on the specific scientific domains Mirendil plans to target remain scarce. But at a billion-dollar valuation before shipping product, expectations are sky-high.