AN EDINBURGH based AI-consultancy company has opened a new office in Fountainbridge, pledging a furthr £10m in its Scottish workforce.
Tomoro AI collaborates with companies such as Virgin Atlantic, Fidelity International, Supercell to work “on some of the world’s most complex AI engineering challenges.”
The added investment will expand its Scottish team significantly, creating roles for AI engineers and delivery leads.
On its website, Tomoro AI states that it helps companies with “AI business strategy, custom AI solutions, and putting in place the enterprise technology and skills to scale AI across businesses”.
Business minister Richard Lochhead formally opened the office by cutting a ceremonial tartan ribbon, describing Tomoro as “a European technology powerhouse helping ensure Scotland is at the forefront of the AI revolution”.
AI companies have grown in Edinburgh, with two AI data centres being proposed to the council.
Lochhead added: “Scotland has the talent, ambition and world-class research ecosystem required to shape how businesses, at home and across the world, benefit from AI’s impact.
“The solutions Ed and the team showed me today are testament to the capability on offer.
“Tomoro’s decision to invest further and grow its presence here strengthens Scotland’s position as a global hub for innovation.
“This £10m commitment will create high-value jobs, develop exceptional local talent and contribute significantly to our dynamic tech economy.”
Ed Broussard, co-founder and managing director at Tomoro, said: “From day one we’ve believed Scotland has the depth of talent, curiosity and engineering excellence to solve the hardest problems in AI.
“Our teams here are already working on some of the most ambitious AI solutions anywhere in the world.
“We’re welcoming more exceptional people and giving them the platform to build transformative AI solutions that change how enterprises operate.
“This new office and increased commitment are about doubling down on that belief. It was great to demonstrate our vision and some of our solutions to Minister Lochhead today.”
The company also has offices in London, Melbourne, and Sydney, while opening its Singapore base in May of this year.
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