NestAI, a Finnish startup, has secured €100 million in funding to spearhead the development of a leading European AI lab focused on 'physical AI'. This investment, backed by Nokia and the Finnish sovereign fund Tesi, will enable NestAI to construct advanced AI systems for defence applications. The company aims to create large language models capable of controlling military hardware, including drones and autonomous vehicles.
NestAI's focus is on 'physical AI' designed to operate in real-world environments through robotics, sensors and autonomous systems. The company is already collaborating with the Finnish Defence Forces to integrate AI technologies. Nokia will partner with NestAI to develop AI products tailored for defence, combining Nokia's hardware expertise with NestAI's AI capabilities. This collaboration aims to challenge American dominance in the AI-powered defence market.
NestAI's team comprises experts from European defence and AI sectors, including veterans from Intel, Palantir, and Saab. The company's mission is to deliver critical AI capabilities and strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty. NestAI is building AI for unmanned vehicles, autonomous operations, and command and control platforms.
