Another DVRG Company bites the dust! (2)13 Aug 2023 10:43
Rinocloud, an AI firm based in Cork, has closed down after its parent company, Deepverge, decided to withdraw its financial support. This decision by Deepverge comes as the company is looking to divest itself of non-core businesses due to severe financial difficulties.
The closure of Rinocloud has resulted in all 10 staff members losing their jobs. It is unfortunate news for the employees, as Rinocloud had once shown great promise in the field of artificial intelligence.
Deepverge, facing financial challenges, has been struggling to support its subsidiaries, leading to the need to dispose of non-core businesses. Rinocloud fell victim to this decision, leading to its closure.
Although the article lacks further details on the reasons behind the closure and the impact it may have on the local AI industry, it is clear that the decision to pull funding from Rinocloud has had significant consequences for the company and its employees.
This news serves as a reminder of the realities that startups and smaller companies in the tech industry can face. Despite initial promise and potential, factors such as financial difficulties can quickly lead to the closure of businesses. In this case, Rinocloud was not able to continue its operations due to the absence of financial support from its parent company, Deepverge.
It is unfortunate to see yet another AI firm close its doors, but it highlights the challenges faced by companies in this rapidly evolving and competitive industry.