From Founded to Funded

The demand for autonomous and spatially aware machines is increasing, with the market expected to exceed $100 billion by 2030.

But complex mapping and navigation challenges make developing this technology a lengthy and expensive process for companies.

In this episode, Nick Kingsbury is joined by Owen Nicholson, CEO and co-founder of SLAMcore, the startup using novel algorithms to help robots and drones understand where they are and what’s around them. They deliver highly reliable positioning and mapping intelligence on low power, cost-effective hardware.

Owen takes us back to the beginning and shares SLAMcore’s formation story, details how the pioneering technology works and shares its uses from vacuum cleaners to VR headsets.

From CCTV and body cams to drone footage, in today’s world the lens of a camera is near impossible to escape.

With an inconceivable amount of data being captured every day, how do companies manage this safely? Scale, coupled with an explosion of regulations and policies governing how companies can legally store and manage this data, makes for a data protection minefield.

In this first episode of podcast Amadeus & Friends, our Nick Kingsbury chats to Simon Randall, CEO and co-founder at Pimloc.

Pimloc’s deep learning platform allows businesses to extract useful data in images and video whilst protecting privacy and helping organisations to adhere to regulation.

Simon and Nick discuss the challenges of anonymising parts of images and video, the real-life use cases of Pimloc’s technology, consider the future of security and what’s next for Pimloc.

Exciting news! Series Two of the Amadeus and Friends podcast is here! Join host Nick Kingsbury and guest Kelly Richdale, Senior Advisor at SandboxAQ, as they explore quantum cryptography and the future of data security.
In this episode, Kelly shares her fascinating career journey to date, from her involvement in Meta's groundbreaking blockchain-based cryptocurrency venture 'Libra’ to working with Sandbox as they collaborate with governments, financial organizations, and enterprises, to assist in migrating cryptographic systems.
Kelly explains the unique aspects and challenges associated with quantum computing, shedding light on the revolutionary Shor's algorithm and the ever-important topic of long-term data security, exploring the potential dangers posed by the 'download now, decrypt later' threat.
Kelly reveals when we can expect to see commercially viable quantum computers and highlights the ground-breaking work that Amadeus-backed Riverlane is doing in quantum error correction.

Hear from Adrian Jones who runs the UK Defence Investor Network and Nick Kingsbury a partner at Amadeus Capital on why this important sector is now a focus for venture capitalists.

Discover the world of deep tech investing with the Amadeus Team in our latest podcast episode.

In this episode, we introduce you to our Early Stage investing team and explore their diverse backgrounds and interests within the deep tech sector. The conversation investigates why deep tech stands out as an investment opportunity. From revolutionary advancements in quantum computing to ground breaking biotech innovations, delve into the transformative technologies we are helping to commercialise through investment and advice for founders.

Whether you're seeking funding for your startup or aiming to capitalise on the next big breakthrough, this episode is your gateway to understanding the dynamic world of deep tech investing.