Literal Labs

United Kingdom - Newcastle

• 03/06/2025
• Pre-Seed
• $6,223,938

Literal Labs is an AI algorithm company that uses logic-based techniques to generate custom AI models, which benchmarking studies have proven to be orders of magnitude faster, more energy-efficient, and more explainable than neural networks.

Its models are for companies that want to replace GPU-heavy algorithms that are too large, expensive and energy-intensive, for companies that operate in a strict social or regulatory market in which explainability of AI is essential, or for companies needing more efficient AI models for battery-based products.

The company was spun out of Newcastle University by world leaders in logic-based AI, Dr. Alex Yakovlev and Dr. Rishad Shafik, and is led by former Arm CPU division VP and semiconductor startup founder,

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Noel HurleyFounder

United Kingdom - St Albans, England

A technologist and engineer who loves developing new technology businesses. At the heart of what I enjoy is breakthrough technology with a fun and challenging team to lead.


Specialties: Deeptech, computing, product strategy, team leadership, new business models, opportunity identification, VC funded start-up environments, commercial management, IP technology licensing and business development, sales negotiation, CPU and microprocessor technology.

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