London-based startup Gendo has secured 5.1 million euros in view of the booming demand for its generative AI software for architects.
British architectural designer George Proud and software developer Will Jones founded Gendo in 2022. The platform transforms simple inputs such as sketches, 2D drawings or text descriptions into hyperreal building designs.
It works a bit like Midjourney or DALL-E, except it's built by architects for architects. The tool allows you to precisely edit specific details of your design, such as colors, lighting, structural elements or furniture. The model delivers more realistic results than more general AI algorithms.
Additionally, Gendo claims that it can create detailed visualizations 100 times faster than traditional software. The tool is also available at a reasonable price – £15 per month for the mid-range package.
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“We strongly believe in tailored generative AI tools designed for specific use cases – the reception at Gendo was a great validation of this belief,” said Proud, who serves as the startup’s CEO.
Gendo launched its platform just four months ago after securing itself €1 million in pre-seed funding. The early adopters include big names like Zaha Hadid Architects, KPF, David Chipperfield Architects and Benoy.
Gendo excels at making creating professional designs easy and affordable, bridging the gap between simple visualization tools and time-consuming rendering software like Autodesk's Forma or Spacemaker.
Patrik Schumacher, director at Zaha Hadid Architects, called Gendo's platform “a step forward for our discipline.” Schumacher was recently appointed to Gendo's board as the startup enters its next phase of growth.
Gendo said it will use the fresh capital to expand its AI capabilities and develop customized workflows and licensing models for large design firms.
The German early-stage funds PT1 and LEA Partners jointly led the financing round. The largest British pre-seed fund Concept Ventures also took part, as did the London-based company Koro Captial.
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