TechCrunch Startup News Anthropic nabs Humanloop team as competition for enterprise AI talent heats up ... and more
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Aug 18, 2025 Anthropic is ramping up its AI game by integrating the skilled Humanloop team, enhancing its enterprise capabilities amid fierce competition. Meanwhile, Rapido is testing the waters in food delivery with its new service in Bengaluru, aiming to challenge giants like Swiggy and Zomato. With a focus on lower delivery costs and leveraging its existing resources, Rapido is set to make a splash in the bustling food delivery market. These moves highlight the dynamic landscape of tech and innovation.
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Team Hire Enhances Enterprise Tooling
- Anthropic acquired Humanloop's team to strengthen enterprise AI tooling and safety capabilities.
- This hire bolsters Anthropic's ability to deliver evaluation, observability, and compliance features for enterprises.
Tooling Can Outrank Model Quality
- Anthropic emphasizes tooling and safety to compete beyond raw model quality.
- Strong evaluation and monitoring can differentiate Anthropic from OpenAI and Google DeepMind in enterprise markets.
Humanloop’s Startup Journey
- Humanloop began as a University College London spin-out and joined Y Combinator and Fuse.
- The startup raised about $7.91 million and served customers like Duolingo, Gusto, and Vanta before preparing to shut down for acquisition.