Toronto startup Shakudo just raised US$7 million to help companies actually use AI, not just experiment with it. Backed by Wittington Ventures and existing investors, the company builds software that lets teams run large language models and AI agents inside their own systems instead of sending data to outside clouds.
That matters most in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare. Even Loblaw’s digital arm already uses the platform. Next up: a San Francisco office and broader global push. By leaning on open-source tools, Shakudo also promises lower AI costs for enterprises adopting the technology.
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