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Inherent

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Inherent is an AI research lab, incorporated as a Public Benefit Corporation, developing general-purpose inventive AI systems and "AI Scientist" agents intended to accelerate research and power autonomous labs. It targets R&D teams across scientific domains with tools for generative design and human-machine collaboration.

Founders & leadership

TCTantum Collins
Tantum CollinsTantum Collins previously worked as a research and strategy aide at DeepMind and led the Meta-Research team building internal AI tools, followed by roles at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and National Security Council focused on AI policy and safety (2021–2025). Collins is co-author of a New York Times bestselling book on organizational design and technological change.

Investors · 9

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$50M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Inherent do?
Inherent is an AI research lab, incorporated as a Public Benefit Corporation, developing general-purpose inventive AI systems and "AI Scientist" agents intended to accelerate research and power autonomous labs. It targets R&D teams across scientific domains with tools for generative design and human-machine collaboration.
Who are Inherent's investors?
Inherent's investors include Index Ventures, Radical Ventures, Ex/Ante, Macroscopic Ventures, Metaplanet, Mythos Ventures Management, Llc, Propel Bio Partners.
How much funding has Inherent raised?
Inherent has disclosed $50M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.