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Based in Prague, Czech Republic, BottleCap AI develops highly efficient large language models utilizing novel algorithms and architectures that extend beyond traditional transformer frameworks. Rather than selling its foundational models directly to external clients, the company operates an in-house application development studio to commercialize its proprietary technology. Through this internal studio, the organization creates and distributes various artificial intelligence-powered applications specifically designed for both consumer and enterprise markets. The enterprise has raised $7.5 million in seed funding through a financing round led by venture capital firm 20VC, with additional participation from prominent angel investors including Canva co-founder Cliff Obrecht, Supercell chief executive officer Ilkka Paananen, Xavier Niel, and former Stripe executive David Singleton. BottleCap AI was founded in 2023 by former Beat Saber executive Jaroslav Beck, former Google researcher Tomas Mikolov, and David Herel.
BottleCap AI has raised $7.5M across 1 funding round.
BottleCap AI focuses on an architecture-first, efficiency-focused methodology for its foundational LLMs, aiming to enable them to reason more effectively per unit of compute.
BottleCap AI was co-founded by Jaroslav Beck, Tomas Mikolov, and David Herel.
BottleCap AI is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, and was founded in 2017.
BottleCap AI focuses on an architecture-first, efficiency-focused methodology for its foundational LLMs, aiming to enable them to reason more effectively per unit of compute.
BottleCap AI was co-founded by Jaroslav Beck, Tomas Mikolov, and David Herel.
BottleCap AI is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, and was founded in 2017.
BottleCap AI has raised $7.5M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.5M Seed in January 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | $7.5M Seed | The Twenty Minute VC, 20VC | 20Growth, Akin Babayigit, Andreas DE Neve, Anton Osika, Cliff Obrecht, David Singleton, DES Traynor, Eléonore Crespo, Foreword Fund, Ilkka Paananen, Inception Fund, IVO Lukacovic, Jeroen VAN Hautte, Kieran Flanagan, Mika Vormoo, Nico Rosberg, Olivier Pomel, Pebblebed, Rockaway Ventures, Romain Niccoli, Sheila Gulati, Shiv RAO, Steffen Tjerrild, Thomas Wolf, Xavier Niel | Announced |
