Ethos raises $22.75M to build AI-powered expert network
london-based ethos raised $22.75m in a series a led by a16z to overhaul expert networks. founded by ex-deepmind researcher daniel mankowitz and james lo, the platform uses voice agents for onboarding to map skills beyond job titles. the startup claims eight-figure annualized revenue and charges 30%+ fees to clients like hedge funds and ai labs.
Ethos, a London-based startup founded in 2024 by former DeepMind researcher Daniel Mankowitz and Softbank alum James Lo, raised $22.75 million in a Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) with participation from General Catalyst and XTX Markets. The company aims to disrupt legacy expert networks like GLG and LinkedIn by using voice-powered AI agents to onboard experts, allowing for granular matching based on specific skills and sub-specializations rather than job titles. The platform analyzes voice data, public blogs, and academic papers to answer complex queries, such as identifying doctors who have written specific papers or startup employees backed by certain investors. Ethos reports an eight-figure annualized revenue run rate and currently serves hedge funds, private equity firms, and leading AI labs.