A young company created by chance is trying to transform urban transportation in the world’s most populous region.

Marble, an AI startup for tax professionals, secured $9 million in seed funding amidst industry labor shortages and regulatory complexity. The company aims to address a market with limited AI adoption, targeting the $250 billion fee-based accounting sector. Marble has launched a free AI-powered tax research tool and plans to expand into automated compliance analysis. The accounting industry faces significant challenges including a shrinking workforce and complex tax codes. AI adoption in accounting has lagged behind other knowledge industries, but surveys show rapid growth in its usage. Marble's founders believe the lack of tailored AI solutions for accounting firms is the core issue. The company prioritizes data security to build trust in an industry handling sensitive information. Marble aims to shift accounting jobs towards more strategic and creative roles through AI integration. The company faces competition from established players but sees an opportunity in the changing landscape of AI adoption. Marble seeks to rebalance the industry by empowering practitioners and offering more value-added services.

NewLimit, a startup that aims to increase how long people can live a healthy life by genetically programming their cells, has raised $130M.

Welcome to HackerNoon Startups of the Week! Each week, the HackerNoon team highlights standout Startups from our Startups of the Year database. Each startup featured, has been nominated as the best in their respective technology category or region. This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Procys, Moxie AI, and Coffey & Consult.

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