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Pathway, the deeptech startup specializing in real-time data processing, announces a €9.4 million ($10 million) seed round, led by TQ Ventures with the participation of Kadmos Capital, Inovo VC, Market One Capital and ID4 Ventures. This operation aims to strengthen its commercial presence in the United States and continue the development of its “live AI” technology.
A history rooted in scientific expertise and innovation
Pathway was founded in 2020 by Zuzanna Stamirowska, Claire Nouet, Jan ChorowskiAnd Adrian Kosowskibrought together by a common ambition: to transform the management of data flows in real time. Zuzanna Stamirowska, from a background in economics and machine learning (Sciences Po, Polytechnique, ENSAE), laid the technological foundations of Pathway during her doctorate at the CNRS, where she worked on forecasting maritime trade. She noted that the digitalization of physical flows was hampered by the absence of a software infrastructure capable of efficiently processing dynamic data.
This observation was validated by a first collaboration with CMA CGM as part of the SmartPort Challenge, where Pathway won a competition to optimize logistics management. The success of this pilot project allowed the startup to launch with a clear vision: to enable companies to accelerate the “time-to-value” of their data projects thanks to a robust software infrastructure.
The founding team brings together complementary profiles:
- Claire NouetCOO, contributed to structuring operations after experiences in industry and finance (HEC, Sciences Po).
- Adrian KosowskiCPO, is a recognized computer science researcher, with a doctorate obtained at age 20 and experience at INRIA and Polytechnique.
- Jan ChorowskiCTO, previously worked for Google Brain and Microsoft, bringing advanced technical expertise.
In 2022, Pathway raised €4.2M ($4.5M) in pre-seed with the support of funds like Inovo VC and Market One Capital, as well as prestigious business angels, including Lukasz Kaiserco-inventor of the Transformer architecture.
Technology for real-time decisions
Pathway has developed an open-source framework for processing data in real time and integrating it directly into AI applications. Unlike traditional AI models based on static datasets, Pathway’s technology is designed to adapt to environments where data changes rapidly, such as logistics, transportation or automotive.
The startup has collaborated with prestigious clients such as NATO, La Poste, and Intel. During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, its solution enabled La Poste to optimize its logistics flows despite increased disruptions. The technology has also been used by a Formula 1 manufacturer to manage millions of data points in real time during races.
A fundraising to accelerate commercial growth
With this fundraising of €9.4 million, Pathway brings its total funding to €13.6 million ($14.5 million). This seed round, mainly composed of capital, also includes a portion of debt. The funds will mainly be used for:
- Develop “live AI” technology, making AI models more responsive.
- Accelerate commercial expansion in the United States, a key market for real-time AI applications.
- Strengthen teams, with a dozen open positions in R&D, sales and marketing, in France and the United States.
