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Stanhope AI
Stanhope AI develops a 'Real World Model' based on the neuroscience concept of active inference, enabling AI agents to learn and adapt continuously in dynamic physical environments without relying on large-scale cloud infrastructure. Models run at the edge, designed for communications-denied environments. The technology is being trialled in autonomous drone and robotics applications with international defence and aerospace partners.
HeadquartersLondon, GB
Founded2023
Defense funding$11M
Team1-10
Deployments0
Open roles0
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typePhysical AI software
Market segmentDefense
StageSeed
FoundersRosalyn Moran (Co-founder), Karl Friston (Co-founder)
Regions servedEurope, North America
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Seed
Frontline Ventures, Paladin Capital Group, UCL Technology Fund, MMC Ventures
Round sourceSeed
UCL Technology Fund, Creator Fund, MMC Ventures, Moonfire Ventures, Rockmount Capital
Round sourceInvestors on recordFrontline VenturesPaladin Capital GroupUCL Technology FundMMC VenturesAuxxo Female Catalyst Fund
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Company timeline
Milestones and announcements
2026-02-13$8M seed round closed to build adaptive AI for robotics and defenceThe Next Web
2026-02-13Stanhope AI raises $8M to build adaptive AI for robotics and defence ↗The Next Web
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