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Berlin, October 1, 2025 – YPOG is pleased to announce its first UK deal since the launch of its London office. The UK team of YPOG has advised London-based AI specialist Plumerai on its USD 8.7 million Series A financing round, covering all legal aspects of the transaction. The round was led by Partech and OTB Ventures, with participation from Acclimate Ventures and existing investors.
Plumerai develops ultra-efficient Tiny AI solutions that enable real-time, on-device intelligence for cameras and embedded devices — offering minimal power use and maximum privacy. Its technology powers millions of devices worldwide, including products from the Chamberlain Group, found in more than 50 million households.
With the new funding, Plumerai aims to expand its capabilities in bringing Vision-LLM features to billions of edge devices. These include advanced functionalities such as AI Video Search and AI Captions, enabling smarter and more contextual video analysis directly on-device.
“We are delighted to have supported our long-standing client Plumerai in this milestone financing round and congratulate them on their success. It has been fantastic to advise on this transaction as part of the YPOG team”, comments Susanna Stanfield, Partner at YPOG.
About Plumerai
Plumerai is a pioneering leader in AI solutions for cameras, specializing in highly accurate and efficient Tiny AI for smart devices. As the market leader in licensable Tiny AI for home security cameras, Plumerai powers millions of devices worldwide and is rapidly expanding into enterprise security, smart retail, and more. Its comprehensive AI suite includes People, Vehicle, Animal & Package Detection, Familiar Face & Stranger Identification, Multi-Camera People Tracking, AI Video Search, and AI Captions, all designed to run locally on nearly any camera chip. Headquartered in London, with an office in Amsterdam, Plumerai enables developers to add sophisticated AI capabilities to embedded devices, while prioritizing efficiency and user privacy.
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Susanna Stanfield (Lead, Corporate), Partner, Cambridge
Mary Harley (Corporate), Associated Partner, Cambridge
Kate Meils (Corporate), Senior Associate, London
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