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Amazon Takes Its Biggest Shot at Nvidia Yet with New TorchNeuronβ10
AWS launches TorchNeuron, letting AI startups run PyTorch apps on Trainium with a one-line change, directly challenging Nvidia's CUDA software advantage.
Endeavor Catalyst Raises $320M to Back Founders 'Elsewhere' asβ9
Endeavor Catalyst closes its fifth fund at $320M to back founders outside major tech hubs, as venture capital increasingly concentrates on Bay Area AI startups.
5 Startups That Caught VCs' Attention at PearX's Latest Demo Dayβ9
PearX's latest demo day showcased 16 startupsβhere are the 5 that caught VCs' attention, from spatial AI models to voice-driven matchmaking.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone's Jas Khaira on Building theβ8
Blackstone's Jas Khaira joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss what separates durable AI giants from fast-growing startups, and how founders should think abou...
ElevenLabs Doubles Valuation to $22B in Employee Tender Offerβ8
ElevenLabs hits a $22B valuation in a $300M employee tender offer, doubling its February valuation as AI startups use liquidity to retain talent.
Two Google Alumni Raise $11.3M to Back AI Startups Enterprisesβ9
Two Google alumni close an $11.3M fund to back early-stage AI startups, betting enterprises will pay only for AI products that prove their worth.
Nebius Launches 2026 Physical AI Awards: Five $150K Computeβ8
Nebius and NVIDIA launch the 2026 Physical AI Awards: five $150K compute prizes for startups scaling real-world AI. Apply by October 25, 2026.
Lightspeed Targets $250M for New India Fund, Doubling Down onβ9
Lightspeed aims to raise $250M for a new India fund focused on early-stage AI, doubling down on the country's startup ecosystem and backing firms like Sarvam AI...
Bessemer Venture Partners Raises $5.75B to Double Down on AIβ8
Bessemer Venture Partners raises $5.75B across two new funds to invest in AI from seed to growth stage, doubling down on its AI-native portfolio.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the Changing Rulesβ8
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 explores how AI is reshaping venture capital, from funding sources to exits, with top investors and market experts.