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Jua’s mission is focused on achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) through a deep exploration of physics, the universe, and their interaction with the human civilisation. We are initially building the world's largest AI weather forecasting model so far and - to our knowledge - the first truly end to end one. This will help energy companies deal with weather volatility by way of significantly better and faster prediction as well as much more flexible extrapolation of insights. We are happy to share that investors like 468 Capital, Green Generation Fund, Promus Ventures, Kadmos Capital Ltd, session.vc, Notion Capital have invested equity and Innosuisse has provided a grant to fund our research and development efforts for a total of $16M. We highly appreciate the support of some of the foremost experts in AI, seeing as the same firms were the earliest investors in companies like Aleph Alpha. Among others, some senior members of the AI teams at Google DeepMind and Meta have also invested into Jua and are supporting us with their knowledge and network. In the fast moving world of AI it is important to be connected to the foremost thinkers and to learn about the latest break throughs as they happen. We are also proud to partner with large and small companies like TotalEnergies (not an investor) and Virtus Resources Partners (a small investor) to ensure our solutions generate a tangible business impact from the first day of use. Whilst we embrace such partnerships for go to market and are open for select strategic investors, such partnerships are designed with our position as a neutral and independent technology provider in mind. The funding received will be used to continue developing our technology platform, to continue to enhance our model and to make it available to customers within the coming weeks. Keep watching this space and refer to TechCrunch for more information.

There is no magic key to predict the market, they said 🤷♀️ There might be indeed no magic key! But, today, we are pleased to announce at least a big step in the prediction of weather and fundamentals. We will partner with Volue and advance in the weather-based fundamentals prediction. We will work together to deliver new and innovative technological solutions. Not just for forecasting and market insights. For helping power traders double down on their success. Volue will now use Jua's weather prediction for fundamental analysis of the energy markets, providing highly accurate production, demand and price forecasts. On the partnership, Arnt Sollie, SVP, Insight by Volue, said: “The importance of understanding our global weather system has never been greater. Now more than ever, we recognise that an increased number of participants in the renewable energy ecosystem depend heavily on forecasting, with good forecasting ensuring high stability of the grid, low imbalance costs, efficient power production, and increased trading profits.” “By combining forces with Jua, we are set to create what will be world-leading weather predictions for the energy markets. By merging Volue’s extensive knowledge and technology with Jua’s highly accurate and precise weather information, we will deliver market insight that until now was thought of as impossible.” Andreas Brenner, Co-Founder & CEO, Jua, said: “Volue is one of the most trusted and most innovative companies in the energy technology space. They are poised to greatly contribute towards accelerating the energy transition. We believe that our vision for the future and our understanding of quality are completely aligned.” “This partnership puts both companies on a trajectory to deliver more innovative products faster to a large audience than they could alone. I am excited by this potential and look forward to doing our part in accelerating the energy transition.” Reach out to us if you are keen to learn how you can profit from this powerful partnership. If you want to read the full announcement, follow the link in the comments.

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Jua's Monthly Staff Spotlight: Bas Steunebrink is a Senior AI Researcher at Jua. In his role, Bas helps ensure Jua stays on course in its pursuit of AGI by distilling AGI research and shaping the R&D roadmap.

Jua.ai is excited to welcome Alexander Dautel, a seasoned Machine Learning professional with a decade of experience to the model team! His passion lies in exploring cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends within the dynamic field of ML.

Jua.ai welcomes Leonie Wagner as AI Engineer to the model team! Great to have you with us and excited to see what you do!

Jua Team, meet Roberto Molinaro, our newest AI Researcher! Roberto brings a unique background to the team, having started with a foundation in mechanical engineering at prestigious institutions like Milano and ETH Zurich. His passion for data led him to pursue a PhD in AI for physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics. When he's not tackling complex data challenges, Roberto enjoys exploring the outdoors through activities like cooking, gardening, and staying active on the tennis court. We're thrilled to welcome Roberto and his expertise in applying machine learning to solve large-scale physical problems. His interest in weather prediction particularly aligns with our mission at Jua, and we look forward to his contributions! #JuaTeam #DataEngineering #MachineLearning

Welcome to the Jua team as Senior Data Engineer, Andrea Giussani! Thrilled to welcome Andrea Giussani, our newest Senior Data Engineer, to the Jua Team! Andrea brings a wealth of experience and a passion for data to the table. He holds a PhD in Probability and Statistics, and after transitioning to the industry in 2017, has gained valuable practical knowledge of engineering within AI. Additionally, Andrea served as an Academic Fellow in Computer Science at Bocconi University, demonstrating his commitment to both research and application. Beyond the code, Andrea enjoys the challenge of the great outdoors. When he's not diving deep into data, you'll find him conquering mountains through Skitouring, Alpinism, and Trail Running. We're excited to have Andrea on board and leverage his expertise to develop innovative solutions that empower Africa! #JuaTeam #DataEngineering #MachineLearning

Welcome Henry Martin, Senior Data Researcher, to the Jua team! I'm thrilled to introduce Henry, a new addition to our team who brings over 8 years of expertise in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence! Henry honed his skills as a post-doctoral researcher at the renowned Chair for Geoinformation Engineering at ETH Zürich, a world-leading research institution. Beyond his research experience, Henry's background includes projects at Fraunhofer IWES, where he leveraged his data analysis, probabilistic modelling, and stochastic optimization skills for power trading and electricity market projects. We're excited to have him on board and look forward to the contributions he'll make to Jua!

Jua's Talent Whisperer: Meet Kyla Staal! Kyla isn't your average Talent Partner. At Jua she's the mastermind behind building our fantastic team and fostering a positive, dynamic company culture. Dive into this article to learn more about Kyla and the magic she brings to Jua!