Fundamental raises $255M Series A with a new take on big data analysis

Fundamental has built a new foundation model to solve an old problem: how to draw insights from the huge quantities of structured data produced by enterprises.

Lunar Energy raises $232M to deploy home batteries that prop up the grid

The startup has raised more than $500 million, to date, from investors to build a massive, distributed power plant supported by residential batteries.

ElevenLabs raises $500M from Sequoia at an $11 billion valuation

ElevenLabs’ valuation has raised more than three times in the last 12 months.

Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences

Fibr AI replaces marketing agency- and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale.

Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health

Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential well-being issues.

Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI

Peak XV is transitioning board roles and opening a U.S. office while continuing to view India as its largest market.

Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants 

Carbon Robotics’ Large Plant Model will allow farmers to kill new types of weeds without having to retrain the machines.

Uber puts another chip on the self-driving roulette table

Self-driving truck startup Waabi’s billion-dollar fundraise isn’t just about trucks.   The deal, for $750 million up front plus another $250 million from Uber tied to deployment milestones, marks a major expansion into robotaxis for the company founded by former Uber AI chief Raquel Urtasun. It also feels like another chip from Uber on the autonomous vehicle roulette table. With more… Continua a leggere Uber puts another chip on the self-driving roulette table

The SpaceX IPO could finally happen (and it’s a big deal) 

SpaceX is reportedly lining up four major Wall Street banks for a 2026 IPO that could provide the reset the market needs.  The company just completed a tender offer at an $800 billion valuation, and secondary market demand is through the roof. If SpaceX goes public anywhere near its rumored $1.5 trillion valuation, it could trigger an IPO cascade for other late-stage unicorns like OpenAI, Stripe, and Databricks.  Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca… Continua a leggere The SpaceX IPO could finally happen (and it’s a big deal) 

Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm resumes IPO plans

The organic kids’ snack food company may debut as soon as next week. It has issued a price range for shares, an SEC filing shows.