French startup Linkup is revolutionizing AI by providing an API that connects large language models (LLMs) to premium, legally sourced content. This solution enhances AI-generated answers by incorporating real-time, reliable information, without the legal concerns of web scraping.
Linkup facilitates these deals between AI developers and content publishers, ensuring creators are paid for their data.
The company targets businesses that use AI, especially those needing up-to-date information to enhance their AI applications. By offering a legal, efficient way to enrich AI answers, Linkup addresses the challenges of unauthorized scraping and high legal risks. The platform has gained traction in the industry, positioning itself as a valuable intermediary.
Philippe Mizrahi:
“We set up the company around the time when OpenAI was making deals with news sources… for training or inference purposes, to augment the answers from OpenAI models and their products. And we thought: ‘OK, this is great because we finally have AI companies that pay their sources.’”
Linkup’s model provides a win-win scenario: it enables AI developers to use fresh content legally, while content providers receive compensation for their work. The startup also works with knowledge databases like Statista and Xerfi, further broadening its scope.
Backed by a €3 million seed round, Linkup is expanding its team and scaling operations. With its focus on corporate, business, and knowledge-based information, Linkup is set to become a key player in the growing AI and content licensing sector.
As the demand for legally sourced, premium content grows, Linkup’s platform will play a critical role in supporting AI advancements while maintaining ethical data usage practices.
As the regulatory landscape around AI and web content tightens, Linkup’s legally compliant approach to content licensing will be crucial for sustainable AI growth.
