Former OpenAI And DeepMind Researchers Secure $300M To Automate Science

Former OpenAI And DeepMind Researchers Secure $300M To Automate Science

Former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers raise whopping $300M seed to automate science , marking one of the largest early-stage funding rounds in AI research. The new startup, Periodic Labs , aims to transform how scientific discoveries are made—using AI-powered labs where robots can run experiments, gather data, and accelerate breakthroughs. Image Credits:Westend61 / Getty Images A $300M Bet On AI Scientists Periodic Labs emerged from stealth with a massive $300 million seed round . Backers include some of the biggest names in tech and venture capital—Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, Accel, DST, Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Eric Schmidt, and Jeff Bezos. The funding reflects growing belief that AI-driven automation can revolutionize scientific discovery, especially in fields like materials science and chemistry. The Founders: From OpenAI And DeepMind To Automating Science Periodic Labs was co-founded by Ekin Dogus Cubuk and Liam Fedus , two renowned AI researchers. Cubuk previously led the materials and chemi…