01 / AI VOICE
ElevenLabs’ valuation reaches $22B
The voice AI company’s valuation has doubled, TechCrunch reports.
TechCrunch · Marina Temkin · Sep 30The big picture
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AI / HARDWARE
Lola Vision targets the gap between AI models and chips
The startup is developing tools to simplify on-device AI deployment.
TechCrunch · Dominic-Madori Davis Oct 5, 2026The briefing
TECH IN FOCUS02 / AI SECURITY
AIR takes aim at agent supply-chain risks
The security startup emerges with $50M to vet AI agent add-ons.
TechCrunch · Sep 103 / WEARABLES
Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman’s smart-ring ambitions
The wearables startup raises $70M as it explores new computing capabilities.
TechCrunch · Sep 3FOLLOW THE BUILDERS
Startups
& capital.
New funding. New infrastructure.
The companies to keep an eye on.
$20M RAISED
INFRASTRUCTURE
Restate funds its next chapter
AI agents are increasing demand for durable infrastructure.
TechCrunch · Marina Temkin · Sep 30$5M RAISED
SPACE
Charter Space pursues orbital insurance
The startup is bringing insurance services to the space industry.
TechCrunch · Sean O’Kane · Sep 30Tech stories.
A clearer byline.
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