Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs

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TechCrunchOct 20, 2025

Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs

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When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here's how Felicis' Peter Deng won the deal.

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