Tech Company Financing Transactions
1001 Funding Round
1001, based in London, received $30 million from Lux Capital, 9Yards Capital and General Catalyst.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
6/30/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$30,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Lux Capital (Lead Investor)
private investors (Chris Ré)
Proceeds Purpose
The funding will be used to expand 1001's engineering team and strengthen its commercial, sales, and go-to-market operations across key GCC markets.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Infrastructure
Mailing Address
2nd Floor, Ilona Rose House, Manette Street, Cubo Soho
London, W1D 4AL
UK
London, W1D 4AL
UK
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
1001 is a AI company that develops sovereign AI operating systems for critical infrastructure sectors. Its platform creates live operational models that help organizations predict issues, automate and optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiency across industries such as aviation, ports and logistics, energy, manufacturing, and industrials. The company's AI systems are built, owned, and governed locally, enabling customers to retain full control over their mission-critical infrastructure.
Profile
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Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Founder
Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh
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