About InstaDeep
InstaDeep is a British-African artificial intelligence company specializing in decision-making AI systems for enterprise and industrial applications across multiple sectors.
Founded in 2014 by Karim Beguir and Zohra Slim in Tunisia before relocating its headquarters to London, InstaDeep represents the emergence of AI innovation bridging Europe and Africa. The company maintains significant research and development operations across both continents, with offices in Tunisia, Nigeria, South Africa, the UAE, France, Germany, and the UK.
InstaDeep focuses on developing AI systems that optimize complex decision-making processes in industries including logistics, transportation, electronics manufacturing, and biotechnology. The company gained particular recognition for its work in protein design and drug discovery, including developing an early warning system for detecting potential high-risk COVID variants in partnership with BioNTech, which subsequently acquired InstaDeep in 2023 for approximately £362 million.
The company combines reinforcement learning, deep learning, and high-performance computing to create systems that can make complex decisions in dynamic environments. InstaDeep maintains active research collaborations with leading academic institutions and has published numerous papers at major AI conferences. By bridging talent and innovation between Europe and Africa, InstaDeep represents a more globally distributed model of AI development, leveraging diverse perspectives while addressing both advanced industrial challenges and emerging market opportunities.
Founded in 2014 by Karim Beguir and Zohra Slim in Tunisia before relocating its headquarters to London, InstaDeep represents the emergence of AI innovation bridging Europe and Africa. The company maintains significant research and development operations across both continents, with offices in Tunisia, Nigeria, South Africa, the UAE, France, Germany, and the UK.
InstaDeep focuses on developing AI systems that optimize complex decision-making processes in industries including logistics, transportation, electronics manufacturing, and biotechnology. The company gained particular recognition for its work in protein design and drug discovery, including developing an early warning system for detecting potential high-risk COVID variants in partnership with BioNTech, which subsequently acquired InstaDeep in 2023 for approximately £362 million.
The company combines reinforcement learning, deep learning, and high-performance computing to create systems that can make complex decisions in dynamic environments. InstaDeep maintains active research collaborations with leading academic institutions and has published numerous papers at major AI conferences. By bridging talent and innovation between Europe and Africa, InstaDeep represents a more globally distributed model of AI development, leveraging diverse perspectives while addressing both advanced industrial challenges and emerging market opportunities.
Ownership & Tax Information
| Company Headquarters | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Parent Company | 🇩🇪 BioNTech SE |