AI Biodefense Startup Valthos Raises $30 Million to Develop Real-Time Threat Detection

A new AI biodefense startup, Valthos, has received a significant investment of $30 million, bolstered by the OpenAI Startup Fund. This funding will fuel the development of real-time detection technologies for biological threats. Founded by Kathleen McMahon, Tess van Stekelenburg, and Victor Mao, Valthos aims to revolutionize biodefense strategies, potentially reducing response times from months to hours. ]