Tech Market & VC news — Thursday 01 October 2026

CB Insights 22:33 UTC

Anthropic’s S-1 just leaked, with ~80 pages on risk factors, including the usual concerns like losses, compute costs, and customer concentration, according to Reuters. But some of the more unusual ones are about what the AI itself might…

Wired Business 22:10 UTC

Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.

TechCrunch 21:57 UTC

Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.

TechCrunch 21:55 UTC

Kevin Mandia, best known as the founder of Mandiant, has a new startup that is using agent swarms to test and protect enterprises.

CB Insights 21:53 UTC

The Factory-Cognition fight is also an investor fight. Factory says it fired a board adviser for sharing information with Cognition . He says he resigned, denies sharing anything, and has since joined Cognition as chief revenue officer…

TechCrunch 21:08 UTC

President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

Wired Business 19:58 UTC

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.

CB Insights 19:39 UTC

Ezhilan Nanmaran, CPO of ideaForge , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? ideaForge is a dual-use drone manufacturer…

CB Insights 19:29 UTC

Ravi Ramsaran , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nextria , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

TechCrunch 19:21 UTC

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.

TechCrunch 19:18 UTC

Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.

TechCrunch 18:35 UTC

Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.

TechCrunch 18:14 UTC

OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.

Fast Company Tech 18:11 UTC

A Quinnipiac University national poll strongly suggests that Americans’ fears about AI now go well beyond job losses and energy cost hikes due to new data centers. Fears about AI threatening humanity have gone mainstream. The poll…

TechCrunch 17:50 UTC

Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.

TechCrunch 17:09 UTC

When Igor Dobrianskyi looks at a car dealership lot, he doesn't see rows of cars — he sees millions of dollars just sitting there, depreciating. Come see MyMonthlyCar in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, taking place…

TechCrunch 16:49 UTC

Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released the latest Jevalike decision model, Strands Decider 2B.

TechCrunch 16:44 UTC

Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.

TechCrunch 16:35 UTC

The California state bill would have penalized people who secretly recorded people in public with wearables equipped with cameras and microphones.

Fast Company Tech 16:00 UTC

Welcome to AI Decoded , Fast Company ’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here . The FTC is coming for OpenAI and Anthropic over…

Fast Company Tech 15:59 UTC

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have penalized Californians for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally…

TechCrunch 15:50 UTC

The CEO promised to get more specific about his vision. But the details are still absent.

TechCrunch 15:12 UTC

Brian Chesky on making Airbnb agent-friendly, the state of consumer AI, and why the world needs an AI-native operating system.

EU-Startups 14:58 UTC

Manchester-based Revnu , an AI platform helping business find customers and build their sales pipeline, has raised €2.6 million ($3 million) in order to build their team, accelerate its growth in the UK and US, and support expansion into…

YourStory (India) 14:54 UTC

As the days grow shorter and the air begins to feel a little cooler, October offers the perfect excuse to slow down and spend more time with a good book. Whether you're looking for a thought-provoking novel, an inspiring memoir, or a…

TechCabal (Africa) 14:39 UTC

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications company and operator of M-PESA, is bringing tap-to-pay to physical shops through a partnership with Pesapal , a Kenyan payments company that provides point-of-sale terminals to merchants…

TechCabal (Africa) 14:13 UTC

Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has appealed a Lagos High Court judgment that ordered it to stop unlawfully processing the personal data of Nigerian Facebook and Instagram users for behavioural…

Fast Company Tech 14:11 UTC

Elon Musk has long proselytized about the potential of space-based data centers. But as of today, he’s no longer alone in touting the idea of sending the hardware that powers AI into orbit. Google is launching a test satellite as part of…

TechCabal (Africa) 14:00 UTC

Data centres are the infrastructure that stores and processes the digital information used by cloud applications and artificial intelligence. They are usually built on land and packed with servers that need electricity and fibre…

TechCrunch 14:00 UTC

The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will increasingly use agents instead of downloading apps.

Crunchbase News 13:55 UTC

Homeward , a startup that helps homeowners buy before selling their existing homes or get cash offers for their properties, has raised a $120 million Series D round, Crunchbase News reports exclusively. Saluda Grade , an alternative…

EU-Startups 13:48 UTC

Right now, dozens of countries are competing for digital nomads, and this rivalry grows fiercer by the year. But when governments talk about attracting talent, it usually boils down to visas. But visas are the very end of the funnel, and…

TechCabal (Africa) 13:45 UTC

What do 1,200 Kenyans tell a chatbot that they won’t tell another human being? Many people think generative AI was built to draft emails and automate spreadsheets. But nearly half of the Kenyans surveyed in a recent study are using it as a…

YourStory (India) 13:28 UTC

One of the most anticipated IPOs in India is the Jio IPO . In 2019, at the AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, Managing Director of Reliance Industries, mentioned the company’s plans to list Jio separately within five ears…

TechCabal (Africa) 13:23 UTC

Kora, a Nigerian-founded fintech that provides payment rails for businesses across African markets, has launched One Rail, a product that integrates stablecoin payment and settlement options into its existing network. The new product…

TechCabal (Africa) 13:09 UTC

Airtel Money has priced its London initial public offering at £1.96 ($2.59) per share, valuing the mobile money business at £5.3 billion ($7 billion) ahead of its October 14 debut, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. This marks…

TechCrunch 13:00 UTC

Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.

TechCrunch 13:00 UTC

The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.

Fast Company Tech 13:00 UTC

For two years, ServiceNow’s challengers have built businesses around frustrations with its software. Their pitch centers on two complaints: Implementations take too long, and employees increasingly expect help inside tools they already use…

TechCrunch 13:00 UTC

The new Kindle lineup features its lightest and thinnest designs yet, with a sleek, front-flush display that eliminates bezels for good.

TechCrunch 13:00 UTC

The compact Bluetooth remote is designed to let readers turn pages without touching their Kindle.

TechCabal (Africa) 12:20 UTC

Ask anyone who’s had to call for emergency help in Lagos what happened next, and you’ll get a version of the same story: a number that sometimes takes forever to connect, a dozen calls, and then a miraculous person with a car or who knows…

TechCrunch 12:00 UTC

Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.

TechCabal (Africa) 11:29 UTC

Luno , the UK-headquartered cryptocurrency firm that operates in four African countries, spent much of its first decade building a retail crypto exchange. Now, Ayotunde Alabi, chief executive officer and country manager for Luno Nigeria…

EU-Startups 11:17 UTC

Metaview , a London-based agentic recruiting platform that automates sourcing, application review, interviewing, reporting and hiring workflows, has raised €53.1 million ($60 million) in Series C funding. The round was led by Insight…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

By Mark Williams The 2026 IPO pipeline is sending a clear signal. Public-market activity is returning selectively, led by companies that used the slower years to build scale and strengthen their financial and operating foundations. The IPO…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

Funding to nuclear power-focused startups hit an all-time high this year, fueled by expectations of surging energy demand around artificial intelligence. Optimism around IPO prospects, however, has taken a hit recently amid weakening…

EU-Startups 10:55 UTC

Earlier this month, we were invited to Singapore by NUSX – the National University of Singapore’s innovation and enterprise arm – to film at the A5X conference . The result is a special interview series in collaboration with NUSX…

YourStory (India) 10:50 UTC

Choosing a health plan for the family is among the most important financial decisions a household can make, yet it is often made in a hurry, based on a friend's recommendation or the lowest premium on offer. The right health insurance…

YourStory (India) 10:36 UTC

It's a story as old as the world of business is. Your procurement team is coming to you all excited; they've found the perfect new supplier for that new project. The pricing looks good, the forecasted timeline is excellent, everything…

Fast Company Tech 10:04 UTC

Early generative AI models, circa 2017-2022, were “stochastic parrots.” That is, they generated language by choosing the statistically most likely next word based on patterns in their training data, rather than truly understanding what…

Stratechery 10:00 UTC

An interview with Jason Del Rey about Amazon versus Meta, which is a continuation of the oldest battle in retail between Amazon and Walmart.

Fast Company Tech 09:52 UTC

A generation from now, the mathematician may no longer be anyone’s idea of a hero. In our era, physicists and mathematicians have had a certain hero charm. AI is taking it away, and fast. I should know. I’m one of those heroes. For most of…

YourStory (India) 09:16 UTC

Razorpay has enabled Apple Pay for online and in-store payments in India, allowing eligible shoppers to complete transactions using Face ID, Touch ID, or their device passcode instead of manually entering card details or waiting for an…

Fast Company Tech 09:00 UTC

It was about 1:30 on a September morning when Lazaros-Antonios Chatzilazarou received a LinkedIn message. He was up late playing video games, an indulgence that he allows himself as he works toward a PhD in game theory while juggling a job…

EU-Startups 08:20 UTC

LAUNCHub Ventures , a Sofia-based venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its third fund, targeting more than €75 million. The first close has already secured €65 million in commitments from leading international financial…

YourStory (India) 07:34 UTC

Seeds Fincap Pvt Ltd, a non-baking financial company (NBFC) supporting small Indian businesses, has raised more than Rs 100 crore in its Series B funding round led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Existing investors Z47 and Lok…

EU-Startups 07:20 UTC

Foundational , a London-based SpaceTech startup developing infrastructure for a more precise understanding of Earth and orbit, has emerged from stealth with €9.6 million (£8.2 million) in pre-Seed funding. Participants in the round include…

EU-Startups 07:00 UTC

DIG Ventures , the London-based venture capital firm backing the enterprise and cloud infrastructure companies underpinning the future of AI, has announced the close of its third fund at €106 million ($120 million). Fund III is backed by…

YourStory (India) 06:46 UTC

US President Donald Trump hailed the flydubai pilot as a "hero" for fighting off a knife attack from the co-pilot, opening the cockpit door and calling for help to foil a bid to crash the aircraft. Interacting with reporters at the Oval…

YourStory (India) 06:41 UTC

From Simple Energy raising over Rs 1,000 crore to Mayank Khanduja joining Bessemer Venture, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors. Here's the roundup for Thursday, October 1, 2026. Latest News…

TechCabal (Africa) 06:02 UTC

In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Happy Independence Day. Our gentle readers, we have three announcements for you this morning. First, the TC Daily product team is improving your newsletter experience. What…

Fast Company Tech 04:11 UTC

The second a brand like Hershey stops being culturally relevant, says CEO Kirk Tanner, you should be worried. So he explains exactly what he’s doing to make sure that never happens. Tanner also reveals why GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)…

CB Insights 03:29 UTC

Justin W. Mares , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Truemed , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Our market is…

CB Insights 03:25 UTC

Andres Klaric , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fuse , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 03:20 UTC

Gaston Irigoyen , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pomelo , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 03:14 UTC

Kenneth MacDonald , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Forensics , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to…

YourStory (India) 03:08 UTC

Dear Reader, Corporate drama at Tata Sons has intensified over the past few months. Now, Venu Srinivasan, a member of two Tata Trusts and also of Tata Sons, has asked the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner to inquire into the governance…

CB Insights 03:08 UTC

Jaclyn Chen , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BenePass , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 03:03 UTC

Eldrige Melo, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of SharpNav , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 03:00 UTC

Yurii Shyvala, Head of Communications of NORDA Dynamics , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

YourStory (India) 02:57 UTC

Electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy on Wednesday raised Rs 1,750 crore in its Series C funding round, taking its total funding to more than Rs 2,530 crore. The equity round was led by Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani Family Office alongside…

CB Insights 02:30 UTC

Benjamin Richardson , Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Gambit , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 02:09 UTC

Guillaume Dugas, Deputy Chief of Staff of WeWard , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? WeWard sits at the…

StartupDaily (AU) 01:24 UTC

R2Crete turns landfill concrete into low-carbon building material with a $750k pre-seed and pilot plant underway.