Root Signals, a Helsinki and Palo Alto-based startup specializing in generative AI (GenAI) measurement using LLM-as-a-judge techniques, has raised $2.8 million in funding. 

Investors 

The round was led by Angular Ventures, with support from Business Finland. 

Angular Ventures is a venture capital fund based in London, Tel Aviv, and New York, backing early-stage enterprise tech companies from Europe and Israel. 

Root Signals Use of Funds 

The company plans to use the funds to accelerate platform development and expand its sales and marketing efforts. 

About Root Signals 

Root Signals provides enterprise-grade tools for measuring, controlling, and monitoring large language models (LLMs) used in generative AI applications. The company has developed a unique approach called LLM-as-a-judge to evaluate AI outputs, focusing on automating the measurement of key factors such as accuracy, relevance, and regulatory compliance. The company has offices in Palo Alto, California, and Helsinki, Finland. 

Funding Details 

Company: Root Signals Inc. 

Raised: $2.8M 

Round: Unknown 

Funding Date: September 2024 

Lead Investor: Angular Ventures 

Additional Investor: Business Finland 

Company Website: https://www.rootsignals.ai/  

Software Category: LLM App Evaluation 

Source: https://tech.eu/2024/09/04/root-signals-raises-2-8m-for-genai-auditing/