Achira, a startup focused on drug discovery, has launched with a $33 million seed funding round. The company combines artificial intelligence and physics-based methods to develop atomic-level simulation models aimed at accelerating drug discovery processes. Co-founders include notable figures in the field, such as @jchodera and @Tkaraletsos. The team, which also includes experts from @Sca_DS and @UniLeipzig, emphasizes the potential of their technology to revolutionize protein design and enhance the efficiency of drug development. The launch has garnered positive recognition within the scientific community, highlighting the importance of integrating AI into molecular simulation for future applications.
Congrats to the outstanding Achira team @jchodera @Tkaraletsos @zavaindar on their launch. Incredibly important science - using AI for atomic level molecular simulation. https://t.co/3GYzvJnwnd
A Fast Neural Network for Isotopic Charge State Assignment #machinelearning #compchem https://t.co/4Vc4ZfDciO
We're excited @compoundvc to partner with the team at Achira in their pursuit to bring forward atomistic foundation simulation models for drug discovery. Getting to work with people as brilliant as @jchodera and @Tkaraletsos alongside some of our smartest + closest friends… https://t.co/sy0WqY1Qa5