Tech Market & VC news — Wednesday 14 October 2026

TechCrunch 23:00 UTC

Intero Biosystems is selling lab-grown human intestines to drugmakers as regulators push for alternatives to animal testing, while the startup looks to scale production and expand its organoid technology.

StartupDaily (AU) 22:37 UTC

AI’s boom runs on Nvidia-funded loops, and circular financing could torch stocks and super funds.

StartupDaily (AU) 22:01 UTC

RedOwl grabs $5.3m to stop invoice fraud before cash leaks from corporate pipes.

TechCrunch 22:00 UTC

Databases have traditionally been designed either for analytical data or for operational data. But database engine CedarDB supports both, and its approach has gained relevance with the rise of agentic AI.

TechCrunch 21:48 UTC

Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom.

TechCrunch 21:30 UTC

Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.

Fast Company Tech 21:02 UTC

Since its founding in 2021, Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences has sought to bring back extinct animals, including the dodo, the iconic flightless bird once endemic to Mauritius. It was documented by humans when the Portuguese first…

TechCrunch 21:00 UTC

Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it.

TechCrunch 20:26 UTC

Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not canceled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse.

TechCrunch 20:12 UTC

The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters.

TechCrunch 20:00 UTC

German startup TimeTeller has developed a saliva test kit to help anyone understand their circadian rhythm; it aims to reduce side effects from cancer treatments.

TechCrunch 19:51 UTC

Startup Ambrosia Energy will build a massive factory to crank out batteries to augment solar panels, creating a round-the-clock clean power plant.

TechCrunch 19:00 UTC

Former Apple engineers figured out how to get a biometric sensor to attach to your watch without any magnets or adhesives.

TechCrunch 18:23 UTC

The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as AI involved in composition and vocals.

Wired Business 18:15 UTC

AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.

TechCrunch 18:00 UTC

Most companies use AI agents to ship products faster or speed up workflows. Apate.ai sends them undercover to get scammed.

TechCrunch 17:00 UTC

Mosqitter is turning its mosquito-trapping hardware into an AI-powered surveillance network designed to identify species, monitor populations, and provide earlier warnings of mosquito-borne disease risks.

TechCabal (Africa) 16:39 UTC

Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says its national identity database is hosted entirely in Nigeria and managed by its own employees, as digital identity verification becomes increasingly important to public…

Fast Company Tech 16:10 UTC

Renee Wegrzyn spent her career building the future of American science—including the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, the White House agency created to accelerate health breakthroughs. Then the Trump administration…

TechCrunch 16:00 UTC

With Prismm, account holders can give designated family members access to their accounts and documents ahead of time.

TechCabal (Africa) 15:54 UTC

Building Y-Queue took Emmanuel Obiechina and his co-founders just three weeks. Convincing people to use it proved to be an entirely different education. Long before he conceived Kira AI—his WhatsApp-based banking and payments…

Fast Company Tech 15:45 UTC

An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials said Tuesday was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s technology . The employee…

YourStory (India) 15:41 UTC

On the second day, the 17th edition of TechSparks 2026 in Bengaluru moved between policy and product, with conversations on governance, the city’s infrastructure future, global-first startups, and India’s deeptech opportunity. YourStory ’s…

TechCabal (Africa) 15:31 UTC

Every $10 (₦13,329.7) borrowed from OPay generated $2.55 (₦3,399.07) in loan-financing revenue in H1 2026. The figure includes late-payment penalties, not just interest, and offers a glimpse into the revenue lenders need to cover the risk…

Fast Company Tech 15:18 UTC

Over four days last week, Ukrainian drones struck three data centers operated by Yandex, Russia’s largest technology company. Facilities went offline, disrupting services used by banks, retailers, and ordinary Russians. One of the sites…

TechCrunch 15:16 UTC

Deezer said that the new toggle will be rolled out by the end of the year.

TechCrunch 15:13 UTC

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TechCrunch 15:08 UTC

Zenzap is used by organizations including Starbucks and Taco Bell.

TechCrunch 15:00 UTC

The problem Floqer is trying to solve is familiar to anyone who has worked in sales or revenue operations.

TechCrunch 14:55 UTC

Netflix said most of the cuts would affect its product, tech, legal, and human resources departments.

TechCrunch 14:30 UTC

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YourStory (India) 14:27 UTC

Deeptech has become a key investing theme in India, and the country's differentiated capabilities has led to the emergence of new kinds of founders, believe venture capitalists focused on this segment. At a panel discussion at TechSparks…

EU-Startups 14:10 UTC

Tallinn-based Skeleton Technologies , a developer high-power systems for AI infrastructure, today announced a “ 9-digit investment” from Siemens, bringing Skeleton’s valuation to more than €899 million ($1 billion). The investment will…

TechCabal (Africa) 14:07 UTC

South Africa’s fintechs are competing to own the platforms through which consumers receive, move and spend money. The prize is an enduring place in consumers’ financial lives. Digital banks, mobile operators , and remittance companies are…

TechCrunch 14:00 UTC

NTangible is building an analytics platform for collegiate sports organizations and other clubs to measure an athlete's "clutch" factor.

YourStory (India) 13:50 UTC

Many young professionals assume their existing cover is sufficient. However, the question they need to ask is ‘ how much term insurance do I need’, to adequately protect their family from outstanding liabilities and future financial goals…

YourStory (India) 13:17 UTC

What happens when life changes overnight, leaving people to deal with loss, fear and uncertainty? In difficult times, some people struggle to find their way, while others discover a strength they never knew they possessed. Grief Burns Like…

YourStory (India) 13:06 UTC

Ask Manish Maheshwari what has changed for Indian startups with global ambitions, and his answer is speed. Speaking at the 17th edition of TechSparks, the Managing Director of Stripe India said AI is changing how quickly, and how cheaply…

TechCabal (Africa) 13:03 UTC

Table of contents When the iPhone Duo pre-order opens in your city iPhone Duo price Where you can pre-order the iPhone Duo Can you buy the iPhone Duo in Africa? The iPhone Duo is eSIM-only; here is what that means for you How to get ready…

EU-Startups 12:20 UTC

Czech startup FLÆ Robotics has raised over €1 million in Seed funding to accelerate product development, deepen integrations with hotel systems, grow its team, and expand internationally. The funding will support BE-A, the company’s AI…

CB Insights 12:16 UTC

David Stifter , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PredictAP , 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) 12:09 UTC

The/Nudge, an Indian action institute focused on livelihoods and economic inclusion, is receiving a $15 million funding commitment from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools for India’s…

Crunchbase News 12:00 UTC

Jessica Herrin was pregnant with her first child and working at Dell when she began testing jewelry trunk shows in Austin on nights and weekends. The venture became Stella & Dot , a business that sold more than $2 billion in products…

TechCabal (Africa) 11:41 UTC

Cascador, a Nigeria-focused platform for growth-stage founders, and Sterling Bank, a mid-size Nigerian commercial bank, have set up a $200 million fund to help small Nigerian businesses and startups get bank loans by sharing the risk of…

YourStory (India) 11:39 UTC

The Karnataka government has ambitious plans for Bengaluru as it seeks to maintain the city’s dynamism while addressing key infrastructure challenges. During a fireside chat with Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO, YourStory and The Bharat…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

By Daniel Kjellén A first venture usually follows a well-worn playbook: a gap in the market, obsessive refinement of concept and pitch, eventual conviction that the solution is as bulletproof as it is revolutionary. Then, the dreaded phase…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

A total of 38 companies joined The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in September, adding $71 billion in value to the board. Semiconductors, financial services and space technology led for new counts with the remainder hailing from a broad swath of…

TechCrunch 11:00 UTC

Scimplify's annualized revenue run rate has tripled to $200 million as it eyes U.S. expansion.

YourStory (India) 10:50 UTC

Tally Solutions' journey began much before the SaaS, UPI, GST, and startup boom. Founded in 1986, the accounting software company has outlasted several technology cycles and built a customer network of close to three million. In a fireside…

YourStory (India) 10:04 UTC

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 1,020 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. <a href="ht

Stratechery 10:00 UTC

The Apple Homeview is official, and the question is how big is the addressable market for expensive devices based on subpar AI.

YourStory (India) 09:57 UTC

PhonePe Founder and CEO Sameer Nigam said the fintech company hopes to revive its initial public offering (IPO) plans once global markets stabilise, even as it prepares to expand beyond India with a full-stack payments business in the UAE…

EU-Startups 09:46 UTC

European startups raised €21.45 billion ($24 billion) in the second quarter of this year, the region’s strongest quarter for venture funding in four years, according to Crunchbase . On the surface, capital is back. Look one level down and…

Wired Business 09:30 UTC

More than half of the men surveyed in a new Harvard study claimed to recognize AI leaders who were, in fact, totally fictional.

EU-Startups 09:12 UTC

Ambio , a Helsinki-based startup building an AI-native end-to-end procurement solution for recycled plastics, has raised a €5.1 million Seed round to make recycled plastics procurement faster and more reliable. The round was led by…

TechCabal (Africa) 09:10 UTC

Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published on October 11, 2026 Image Source: TechCabal Koko Networks raised more than $100 million from international investors to sell subsidised clean cooking stoves, relying on carbon…

Fast Company Tech 09:00 UTC

Sony sparked a backlash among gamers with its decision to phase out physical game discs. Now Nintendo is reassuring its customers that it has no plans to follow suit anytime soon. “We go off what the consumer prefers, and take that into…

CB Insights 08:34 UTC

Raphael Blasche, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ENDRON Defence , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. When you win business, why do you win? What differentiates you from competitors? Want to see…

EU-Startups 08:31 UTC

Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech , Spain’s only full-stack quantum computing company, has announced the first close of its Series A funding round at €19.6 million. The round was led by Indra Group through IndraMind, its sovereign artificial…

CB Insights 08:18 UTC

Lusheng Zou, Head of Sales Operation of Tokenz , 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 research? Start…

EU-Startups 08:12 UTC

Metzingen-based NEURA Robotics today introduced Neuron AI, its multimodal foundation model for Physical AI – combining 3D vision, touch, audio, robot state and language with memory – enabling their robots to act on information beyond what…

YourStory (India) 08:00 UTC

Krishna Byre Gowda, Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development, Government of Karnataka, highlighted technology’s role in improving governance, enhancing transparency, and reducing corruption. Speaking at a fireside chat with Shradha…

StartupDaily (AU) 07:38 UTC

Meet the innovators, and the big ideas, hoping to wow investors.

EU-Startups 07:33 UTC

NVIDIA , the US-based chipmaker behind the AI infrastructure buildout, has announced planned minority investments in four French startups: Doctolib, Entalpic, Genesis AI and Pigment. These startups are striving to solve challenges across…

StartupDaily (AU) 07:12 UTC

Ayres wants “built here” innovation while Labor tax tweaks kneecap startups.

CB Insights 07:02 UTC

Wojciech Maślany, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hiller Truck Tech , 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…

CB Insights 06:51 UTC

Tammy Kahn, CEO of FYEO , 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 research? Start your free trial . If…

CB Insights 06:44 UTC

Timothy Daniel, CEO of Rimba , 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 research? Start your free trial …

CB Insights 06:39 UTC

Walter de Brouwer , CEO of Soundpatrol , 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 research? Start your…

CB Insights 06:32 UTC

Saman Baghestani, CEO of S3 Markets , 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 research? Start your free…

TechCabal (Africa) 06:15 UTC

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CB Insights 06:11 UTC

Shayan Salehi , CEO of ColdAI , 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 research? Start your free trial…

TechCabal (Africa) 05:59 UTC

Airtel Mobile Commerce N.V., the Netherlands-based fintech arm of Airtel Africa, plans to launch a virtual payment card in Kenya, setting up a new contest with Safaricom over international online spending. Developed with Mastercard, the…

EU-Startups 05:58 UTC

Coding Giants , a Warsaw-based international STEM education platform for children and teenagers, has secured up to €6 million in venture debt financing. The financing came from Orbit Capital, a Central and Eastern European growth-stage…

CB Insights 05:58 UTC

Shiva Kumar C , Co-Founder & CTO of Dentulu , 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 research? Start…

CB Insights 05:45 UTC

Deepika Pradeep , Chief of Staff of Raspberry AI , 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 research?…

CB Insights 05:29 UTC

Aviv Shapira, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of XTEND , 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 05:21 UTC

Elliot Marx , Co-Founder of Chalk , 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 research? Start your free…

CB Insights 05:17 UTC

Antoine Scalia , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cryptio , 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 05:11 UTC

Michael Topol , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MGT Insurance , 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…

CB Insights 04:51 UTC

Boris Burkhardt, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Guzco , 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 04:24 UTC

Wesley Barnes, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Associum , 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…

Fast Company Tech 04:12 UTC

The Trump administration has done everything it can to slow the growth of EVs . But in an ironic twist, Trump’s war in Iran is boosting the EV industry globally. After the U.S. attacked Iran in late February and the price of crude oil…

CB Insights 04:10 UTC

Chao He, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AIVI , 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 research? Start…

CB Insights 04:01 UTC

Hoffman Lantum, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of CheckUps Medical Hub , 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) 02:49 UTC

Building a founder brand is increasingly becoming part of the startup playbook, but finding an audience takes more than posting regularly on social media. It requires years of experimentation, a willingness to stand apart, and the ability…

StartupDaily (AU) 02:05 UTC

Thanks to its dedicated volunteers, Parallels returned to Melbourne International Games Week.

YourStory (India) 02:00 UTC

Namaskara Bengaluru! Day one of TechSparks 2026 set the tone for the 17th edition and its theme, ‘The New Tech Order’. On day two, the conversation goes deeper into AI agents, deeptech capital, creativity and the brands of tomorrow. On…

YourStory (India) 02:00 UTC

Dear Reader, From autonomous drones to electric farm machines manufacturers, meet the 30 startups building the next generation of technology. At the 17th edition of YourStory’s flagship tech-startup event, TechSparks, Sridhar Vembu, Chief…

TechCrunch 01:30 UTC

U.S. authorities warn that sanctioned hackers are increasingly targeting Americans to act as facilitators between breached U.S. companies and Pyongyang.