UK based Indescribable Intelligence raised $1.1 billion in seed funding.
Ineffective Intelligence was founded in 2025. David Silveran old peak Google DeepMind The researcher aims to beat the best big language models using “reinforcement learning,” or AI training through trial and error/experience.
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As part of the funding round, Sequoia and Lightspeed were led by participation from the UK’s Sovereign AI Fund, which also included Nvidia, DST Global, Index, Google and the British Business Bank.
The funding round represents the largest European seed round in history.
Charlotte LawrenceDirect Capital General Manager, British Business BankHe commented:
“David Silver is a generational talent who has consistently been at the cutting edge of AI development. Ineffable Intelligence has the potential to create a paradigm shift in our science and technology landscape, and we are incredibly excited to support him and his team in this endeavor.”
George MillsThe UK produces world-class AI talent and we are delighted to support these important businesses to scale and stay in the UK,” said British Business Bank Chief Investment Officer.
The UK and continental Europe have generally been left behind in the race for strategically important AI. The support Ineffective Intelligence has received from the global community is a positive indicator for the future of the initiative.
