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DeepMind poker AI trio's startup EquiLibre raises Series A for trading AI

EquiLibre Technologies, a startup founded by three former DeepMind researchers, has secured Series A funding led by Creandum. The company leverages AI, specifically reinforcement learning techniques similar to those used in their previous poker-playing AI, to trade stocks and manage assets for quantitative hedge funds. EquiLibre claims a perfect record of zero negative months since its inception in 2025, trading billions in daily volume across major markets. AI

IMPACT This venture demonstrates the growing trend of applying advanced AI techniques, like reinforcement learning, from game theory to complex financial markets, potentially increasing automation and efficiency in trading.

RANK_REASON Startup funding round for an AI company founded by prominent researchers from a major AI lab.

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DeepMind poker AI trio's startup EquiLibre raises Series A for trading AI

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Anna Heim ·

    The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI are now making money for quant hedge funds

    EquiLibre Technologies, a Prague-based AI lab founded by three ex-DeepMind researchers, is now valued at more than $500 million.

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    🔥 AI trio makes millions in finance A trio of former DeepMind employees have made millions creating a poker AI for quant hedge funds. Their success demonstrates

    🔥 AI trio makes millions in finance A trio of former DeepMind employees have made millions creating a poker AI for quant hedge funds. Their success demonstrates the potential for AI in finance. The implications for the industry are significant. 💡 Why it matters for UK: The UK's f…

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    The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI, are now making money for quant hedge funds https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/30/the-deepmind-trio-who-built-a-poker-ai-are-

    The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI, are now making money for quant hedge funds https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/30/the-deepmind-trio-who-built-a-poker-ai-are-now-making-money-for-quant-hedge-funds/ # AI # Finance # Startups