Allen Institute For Artificial Intelligence

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) is a research and engineering institute located in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2014. AI2 focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through projects that encompass deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and the development of common sense AI systems. Key initiatives include Aristo, which aims to enable machines to answer questions and engage in discussions; Semantic Scholar, a tool for searching and discovering scientific literature using semantic understanding; and Euclid, which addresses mathematical word problems and diagram-based geometry challenges. Additionally, AI2 fosters innovation by investing in and incubating early-stage start-ups that align with its mission to enhance AI capabilities.

Bryan Hale

Managing Director, AI2 incubator

11 past transactions

Roboto AI

Seed Round in 2023
Roboto AI is a technology business that accelerates the search, transformation, and analysis of robotics data. The company is building a first-of-its-kind data engine for robotics companies that have to pour through petabytes of sensor data and logs to find edge cases and debug system failures. Roboto AI was spun out of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) and is based in Seattle and Zürich. The company is backed by several investors including Unusual Ventures and FUSE.

MajorBoost

Pre Seed Round in 2021
MajorBoost is to reimagine how doctor’s offices and insurance companies communicate with each other, using artificial intelligence to deal with time-consuming phone calls.

Modulus Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Modulus Therapeutics is an artificial-intelligence-powered cell therapy design company.

Ozette

Seed Round in 2021
Ozette is a life sciences data startup company that develops an artificial intelligence-enabled immune monitoring platform. It empowers scientists to quickly extract reliable insights from single-cell data across instruments, experiments, and disease states, with a focus on cancer patients. The data can be used by doctors to diagnose and prescribe medication with greater accuracy. In 2020, co-founders Raphael Gottardo, Greg Finak, Ali Ansary, and Evan Greene headquartered the life science company in Seattle, Washington.

Birch.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Natural Language Processing solutions for payers and providers

WhyLabs

Seed Round in 2020
WhyLabs is an AI observability company focused on creating a seamless interface between humans and AI applications. It has developed a platform designed to analyze both structured and unstructured data from AI models, enabling comprehensive monitoring and analysis. The platform can process terabytes of data efficiently while continuously tracking data in real-time at various levels of detail. It monitors model accuracy, detects concept drift, and investigates model behavior across key segments. This functionality allows data scientists to identify and address potential issues proactively, ultimately saving time and preventing disruptions for businesses and their customers.

Panda AI

Seed Round in 2020
Panda AI Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions focused on natural language processing. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform designed to simplify workflows by integrating various tasks and applications. By enabling teams to communicate more effectively and stay aligned, Panda AI aims to enhance overall productivity within organizations.

Blue Canoe

Seed Round in 2019
Blue Canoe Learning, Inc. is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven software application designed to assist non-native English speakers in improving their English language skills, particularly pronunciation. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as ProjectEnglish Inc., the company offers a mobile platform that engages users through interactive games, where they pronounce vocabulary words and receive immediate feedback from a machine learning system. This approach not only enhances learners' communication abilities but also tracks their progress with an objective pronunciation score. Blue Canoe collaborates with educational institutions and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, integrating its application into their curricula to facilitate better communication for employees in various business contexts. The company has garnered investment from notable entities, including Tsingyuan Ventures and Qualcomm Ventures.

Clusterone

Seed Round in 2018
Clusterone is a cloud-based platform developed by Good AI Lab, Inc., designed to aggregate computational resources and optimize machine learning processes. Founded in 2016 and located in Seattle, Washington, Clusterone offers a distributed machine learning platform specifically tailored for the TensorFlow framework, facilitating the training of machine learning models. The platform operates as a serverless AI operating system, enabling data scientists and businesses to automate infrastructure management tasks, allowing IT teams to concentrate on developing AI models rather than handling basic operational duties. By supporting workloads of varying scales and complexities, Clusterone simplifies the deployment of AI systems and enhances machine learning workflows, making it a valuable tool for organizations looking to streamline their AI initiatives.

Xnor.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Xnor.ai, founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing machine learning software models that enable advanced artificial intelligence capabilities on edge devices. Its platform allows companies to execute complex deep learning algorithms locally on various devices, including mobile phones, drones, and wearables. This innovative approach enhances data privacy, reduces reliance on internet connectivity, and lowers power consumption, all while maintaining high performance and accuracy. Xnor.ai's technology is applicable across multiple sectors, including aerospace, automotive, retail, photography, and consumer electronics, facilitating sophisticated analytics and functionalities such as machine vision and speech recognition directly on resource-constrained devices. In early 2020, Xnor.ai became a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Kitt.ai

Seed Round in 2016
KITT.AI offers a conversational understanding as a service that focuses on multi-turn dialog.
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