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Ex-Google DeepMind founders raised $2B at $8B valuation in 12 months. Reflection AI secured one of the largest open-source AI funding rounds ever. Brooklyn-based startup building superintelligent models to rival Meta's Llama. • $2B Series B led by NVIDIA, B Capital, Citi • Eric Schmidt's family office participated • Total funding: $2.13B in just over 1 year How they did it: • Left with proven AI research credentials • Positioned as open-source alternative to closed labs • Built credible team from top AI institutions • Attracted strategic investors needing open ecosystem • Perfect timing: market wants AI democratization Takeaway: Technical credibility + strategic positioning + timing = massive early funding. https://techstartups.com/2025/10/09/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-october-9-2025/ #startups#AI