# Latent Labs, founded by AlphaFold 2 alumnus Simon Kohl, launches with $50M

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Date: 12 Feb 2025
About: [Latent Labs](https://technooptimist.io/companies/latent-labs.md) · [Latent-X2 & Latent-Y](https://technooptimist.io/ai/latent-x.md)
Original source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/founded-by-deepmind-alumnus-latent-labs-launches-with-50m-to-make-biology-programmable

Latent Labs came out of stealth with $50 million, a $10M seed plus a $40M Series A co-led by Radical Ventures and Sofinnova Partners. Founder Simon Kohl worked on AlphaFold 2 and co-led DeepMind's protein design team; the company will partner with drug makers rather than develop its own drugs.

## Key facts

- Angels include Jeff Dean, Aidan Gomez and Mati Staniszewski.
- Model work in London; wet lab and protein design team in San Francisco.
- Incorporated in London in mid-2023; about 15 staff at launch.

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