Spain’s Multiverse Computing has secured €189 million (about $217 million) in a major funding round led by Bullhound Capital, HP Inc, Forgepoint Capital, and Toshiba. The startup aims to transform the AI landscape with cutting-edge model compression technology that slashes the size of large language models by up to 95%, all without compromising performance. By significantly reducing resource demands, their innovation offers operational cost savings of up to 80%, making it more feasible for enterprises to deploy and scale AI systems.
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What sets Multiverse apart is its use of quantum physics principles combined with machine learning—delivering powerful compression without needing quantum computers. Their tools are already rolled out on Amazon Web Services’ AI marketplace, enabling businesses to streamline popular open-source LLMs like Meta’s Llama, China’s DeepSeek, and France’s Mistral.
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This funding makes Multiverse the largest AI startup in Spain and positions it at the forefront of Europe’s growing AI ecosystem. The investment reflects a broader shift by enterprise users toward efficient, cost-effective AI operations as data sets and models continue to balloon in size. With a strong balance of pioneering tech and growing adoption, Multiverse looks set to deliver real-world impact across industries.
