Opteran
Opteran is pioneering the field of Natural Intelligence by reverse-engineering the brains of insects to create neuromorphic software for autonomous machines. This innovative approach leverages 600 million years of evolution to provide robust, low-cost autonomy without the need for traditional AI, data centers, or extensive training. The Opteran Mind enables general-purpose autonomy in challenging and dynamic environments, making it a unique solution in the robotics market. With significant funding and a growing team, Opteran is positioned to redefine machine autonomy and address the limitations of current AI technologies.
Opteran
Opteran is pioneering the field of Natural Intelligence by reverse-engineering the brains of insects to create neuromorphic software for autonomous machines. This innovative approach leverages 600 million years of evolution to provide robust, low-cost autonomy without the need for traditional AI, data centers, or extensive training. The Opteran Mind enables general-purpose autonomy in challenging and dynamic environments, making it a unique solution in the robotics market. With significant funding and a growing team, Opteran is positioned to redefine machine autonomy and address the limitations of current AI technologies.
TL;DR
Founded: 2020
Product: Opteran Mind — neuromorphic, insect-inspired edge autonomy software
Funding: $12M Seed+ (Jun 23, 2022); reported total ~ $14.8–15M
Headquarters: United Kingdom (R&D lab in Sheffield; US office in Boston reported)
Team size: ~41 employees (reported)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Autonomy and robotics software for localization, navigation, perception and collision avoidance on edge devices.
Founded
2020
Industry
DeepTech
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
12000000
Announced $12M Seed+ round with participation from IQ Capital, Northern Gritstone, Seraphim, Episode 1 and Schauenburg Ventures
Investor Signal
“Join Capital led the Seed+ round; other named investors include IQ Capital, Northern Gritstone, Seraphim, Episode 1 and Schauenburg Ventures”