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We are a biological computing startup putting live neurons into chips to revolutionise computing. Welcome to the post-silicon age

Melbourne, AustraliaFounded 2019Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2023
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Cortical Labs

Cortical Labs is a pioneering startup that operates in the intersection of biology and technology, specifically in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The company is developing a unique technology that integrates human neurons into silicon, creating a Biological Intelligence Operating System (biOS). This system is designed to simulate the human mind, with the belief that it will outperform any digital model.

The company's primary clients are likely to be in the technology and AI sectors, particularly those seeking to leverage the potential of organic-digital intelligence. This could include businesses in industries such as robotics, automation, and data analysis, among others.

Cortical Labs' business model is centered around the development and commercialization of its biOS. The company generates revenue by licensing its technology to other businesses that can use it to enhance their own AI capabilities.

The company's first prototype, known as the "dishbrain," is being developed in Melbourne, Australia. This system has already demonstrated its learning capabilities by playing the game Pong. The neurons are grown in a nutrient-rich solution and then integrated into a silicon chip. This chip sends and receives electrical impulses to and from the neurons, creating a high-bandwidth connection between the organic neural network and the digital world.

The company believes that this organic-digital intelligence has several advantages over traditional AI, including lower power costs and the potential for more intuition, insight, and creativity.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Employees
36
Open positions
4
Dealroom signal
85.5/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Core AI, Future of Computing, Chips and Processors, AI Chips and Processors, AI Computing Infrastructure
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Machine Learning
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Mar 2026 $0 — Thomas Oxley · Horizon Ventures · Gobi Partners ↗
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Apr 2023 $10M $40M Blackbird Ventures · In-Q-Tel · Horizons Ventures · Radar Ventures ↗
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Growth signals

Cortical Labs website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Cortical Labs is 58K monthly website visits, down 51.7% over the last three months. Cortical Labs's team grew 16.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits58K 3-month web change-51.7% 1-year team growth+16.1%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

11 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

Series A7 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors3 additional known investors

  • 3C AGI Partners
  • Jonathan Hodson
  • Westcott LLC
Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇦🇺 Australia84.8%
🇲🇾 Malaysia9.1%
🇸🇬 Singapore3%
🇺🇸 United States3%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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