Skymind raises $3M to bring its Java deep-learning library to the masses

Network, conceptual illustration Today, Skymind, a company developing an open-source deep-learning library for Java, along with tools for implementation, closed $3 million in financing from Tencent, SV Angel, GreatPoint Ventures, Mandra Capital, and Y Combinator. Skymind was previously a part of Y Combinator’s Winter 2016 batch and has taken money from Joe Montana’s Liquid 2 Ventures and a number of other… Read More Continue reading Skymind raises $3M to bring its Java deep-learning library to the masses

The top 7 startups from Y Combinator Winter ’16 Demo Day 1

Stanford Y Combinator We asked investors what their favorite startups were from the 60 that launched at Y Combinator’s Winter 2016 Demo Day 1. After huddling with our writers and adding our input, here are TechCrunch’s picks for the 7 most promising companies from the batch, plus an honorable mention. Here’s the list of all the startups that launched at YC W’16 on day two. Additional… Read More Continue reading The top 7 startups from Y Combinator Winter ’16 Demo Day 1