Tech Market & VC news — Thursday 22 October 2026

TechCrunch 23:50 UTC

A newly launched stock class being offered was partially engineered to help Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg pay the "billionaire's tax," should the measure be voted into law.

TechCrunch 23:15 UTC

Warhound, the brainchild of Ben Lamm and Palmer Luckey, emerges from stealth to genetically engineer dogs for military and law enforcement.

Wired Business 23:15 UTC

Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."

StartupDaily (AU) 23:07 UTC

OpenAI stacks its Aussie AI watchdog bench as EatClub, Cicada and Budgetly poach growth firepower.

TechCrunch 22:34 UTC

The digital asset unit, helmed by Chris Dixon, broadens its scope.

CB Insights 22:30 UTC

AI assistant startup Town just raised a $108M Series B, hitting a billion-dollar valuation four months after its public launch. Great news for everyone worried investors were taking their time. Nineteen companies founded in 2026 have…

TechCrunch 22:08 UTC

Should OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the most highly valued private company ever.

Fast Company Tech 21:08 UTC

Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran . The S&P 500 sank 1.3% following even sharper…

TechCrunch 21:05 UTC

Third Dimension's technology uses AI to match the physical world, which when combined with Rivian's reams of data could turn into a valuable simulator.

TechCrunch 20:01 UTC

Arc was fiercely beloved by a dedicated group of enthusiasts, but it never quite became the mass-market Chrome alternative its makers once envisioned.

TechCrunch 20:00 UTC

At this year’s Disrupt, Lovable GTM lead Luke Arno, Polsia's Ben Broca, and Theory Ventures’ Tomasz Tunguz gave founders some tips on how to achieve true sales success in the first 90 days.

Wired Business 19:56 UTC

WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”

TechCrunch 19:07 UTC

The new feature allows agents to log into a customer's personal accounts while still protecting the private credentials that secure those accounts.

Wired Business 19:06 UTC

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.

TechCrunch 19:00 UTC

OpenAI is launching its decision model to the world. Can it compete with the original Jev?

TechCrunch 19:00 UTC

Canva is making its new image model available to all users, promising better, more customizable performance at lower costs.

TechCrunch 18:43 UTC

Microsoft’s new AI diagnostic system beat generalist doctors on hard cases, according to a study in Science. But most of the improvement seems to come from the AI models underneath, not from Microsoft’s system itself.

TechCrunch 18:38 UTC

Wearing cameras and sensor gloves, the startup’s human chemists will train robots to perform various lab tasks.

TechCrunch 17:36 UTC

The investment will provide a much-needed financial boost as the company seeks to cut costs and lift its stock price.

TechCabal (Africa) 17:13 UTC

Big Tech This Week, a media company founded by entrepreneur and former Meta executive Fatu Ogwuche , is launching a weekly live technology show, betting that African tech audiences want to hear directly from the founders and operators…

YourStory (India) 17:04 UTC

Bengaluru-based digital trust company eMudhra has decided to exit its global SSL/TLS certificate business following a security incident involving weak cryptographic keys that prompted action from Google and Mozilla. In a regulatory filing…

TechCrunch 16:47 UTC

Microsoft points the blame for ConnectWise's breach at a China-aligned hacker, which relied on AI agents to rapidly hack into thousands of its customers.

TechCrunch 16:00 UTC

The ride-share giant previously deployed a much smaller pilot for ChatGPT Work but is now taking the enterprise agent company-wide.

TechCrunch 16:00 UTC

Among the Startup Battlefield 200 were many industry-defining companies exhibiting and pitching on the Showcase Stage. Here are the standouts.

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. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company , covering emerging tech, AI, and tech policy. Sign up to receive…

TechCrunch 15:44 UTC

The company is looking to roll out the gold two-seater robotaxis to other U.S. cities this year, even as it goes mum on the number of paid rides.

EU-Startups 15:43 UTC

The CLARITY Act was designed to set clearer rules for how digital assets are classified and overseen in the US. Its failure in the Senate leaves American investors without that framework for now, and anyone watching the Ethereum price USD…

TechCrunch 15:24 UTC

Spotify told investors its rollout of QR code verification to ensure Family Plan members live in the same household is not a "crackdown," just a routine improvement.

Fast Company Tech 15:15 UTC

With host communities across the U.S. turning against their gargantuan data centers , America’s technology giants are promising to take fewer taxpayer handouts, keep fewer secrets or shower more money onto the communities willing to allow…

TechCrunch 15:15 UTC

Raising a Series A these days isn't so simple — top investors break down what founders need to know now.

TechCrunch 15:03 UTC

Spotify co-CEO Gustav Söderström explains why the rise of AI agents could be good news for the music service.

TechCrunch 14:59 UTC

Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028.

TechCabal (Africa) 14:55 UTC

According to a 2026 report surveying 277 banking executives across 37 African nations, 83.2% of institutions plan to increase their AI spending over the next 12 months. Yet nearly a third do not formally track the return on investment…

EU-Startups 14:51 UTC

NEURA Robotics continues its roll of recent announcements with the launch of a new robot and the opening of a new branch of their Neura Gym in partnership with the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The two have today opened the TUM…

TechCrunch 14:03 UTC

The vibe-coding platform said all of its customers should revoke and rotate their private keys, after hackers were able to decrypt some customer secrets.

Fast Company Tech 14:00 UTC

Apple’s first folding phone arrives in stores on Friday, bringing the advantages of a flexible display to iPhone loyalists. Such devices also have their own unique care and protection considerations. Folding screen phones have their…

CB Insights 13:54 UTC

David Lozano , Chief Executive Officer of Wealthreader , 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 13:53 UTC

Claude Duet is available through waitlist for Pro and Max plan users.

YourStory (India) 13:50 UTC

Food and grocery delivery platform Swiggy narrowed its net loss by 15.6% year on year (YoY) in the second quarter of FY27. Its revenue rose 36% during the same period. The company reported a loss of Rs 922 crore in Q2 of FY27, compared…

CB Insights 13:46 UTC

Gaston Irigoyen , Chief Executive Officer 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 research?…

TechCabal (Africa) 13:39 UTC

On paper, it was a revolution. Over the past three years, three of Africa’s largest multi-licensed payment service providers each independently piloted a stablecoin rail. Between them, they process cross-border payments for merchants…

YourStory (India) 13:32 UTC

Saying no can be surprisingly difficult, especially when you worry about disappointing others, damaging relationships or being perceived as selfish. Whether it is agreeing to extra work, accepting social invitations you would rather…

TechCrunch 13:26 UTC

Nirva will ship its $249 ambient AI pendant by the end of the year.

TechCabal (Africa) 13:12 UTC

Flutterwave employees can now borrow money against their vested shares without selling them, through a programme with Techdollar, a US private-credit startup. The loans give staff access to cash before a company sale or stock-market…

TechCrunch 13:11 UTC

DeepSeek has reportedly raised $15 billion in one of China's largest funding rounds, just days after the U.S. ordered federal agencies to remove its technology over national security concerns.

EU-Startups 13:00 UTC

Indurex , an Amsterdam-based startup building an AI-native platform for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) security, has raised €7 million in funding, less than nine months after coming out of stealth. The round was led by Contrarian Ventures…

Crunchbase News 13:00 UTC

Slingshot Insurance , an AI-native embedded insurance startup, is emerging from stealth with $27 million in seed funding, it tells Crunchbase News exclusively. Rally Ventures and Skyward Group co-led the round, with participation from…

Fast Company Tech 13:00 UTC

Jim Ritchie started AEONrv, a Nevada-based company that sells a high-tech hybrid RV , because he wanted to create a new kind of vehicle for himself to use. The result is an RV with a modern, all-electric cabin mounted on the chassis of a…

CB Insights 12:16 UTC

Renu Ann Joseph , Chief Executive Officer of Luminant , 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 12:09 UTC

Ted Dziuba, Chief Executive Officer of Pylon Health , 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?…

EU-Startups 12:05 UTC

Europe’s technology ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with AI, FinTech, DeepTech and digital regulation dominating headlines and reshaping the industry. Behind these stories is a network of journalists and communications professionals who…

YourStory (India) 12:00 UTC

TravClan, a traveltech startup, has raised $5 million in funding from Flipkart and August One, along with debt financing from Trifecta Capital. The startup said it will use the funds to expand its global supply network, enhance its…

CB Insights 12:00 UTC

Chukwuemeka Camillus Ogbu , CEO of VisaAtlas , 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 11:43 UTC

Bharath Kallur , CTO of Wingback Security , 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…

EU-Startups 11:42 UTC

Seaya , a Spanish investment platform, has announced the launch of Seaya Nova, its new growth fund, following a first close of €600 million in just six months – tickets will range from €20-50 million per company. The fund is backed by the…

CB Insights 11:37 UTC

Amanda Bransgrove , CEO of WoolPass , 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 11:30 UTC

Diana Khramina , CEO of Praxis , 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…

Fast Company Tech 11:30 UTC

As hyperscalers pour billions of dollars into new power plants for data centers, Google is also investing in something different: making better use of the existing grid. The tech giant announced a new deal today for a gigawatt-sized…

CB Insights 11:21 UTC

Itzik Woda , CEO of TriFold Technologies , 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 11:11 UTC

Clement Duval , CEO of Video Stream Stack , 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…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

By Anurag Gurtu When a company delays its IPO to show investors better numbers, that’s a strategy. When the NYC pension fund publicly asks you to delay it over AI safety concerns, your chief rival’s CEO calls his own IPO “ill-advised” and…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

When a venture-backed startup goes a few years without raising a new round, it’s common to presume its odds of a sizable exit have gone down as well. But that’s often not the case, an analysis of Crunchbase data shows. This year, a number…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

By Toby Coulthard You’ve just moved into a new house. It’s unfurnished; the walls are bare. Ten years ago, you might have loaded up Google and started searching for furniture that you like, consulting interior design magazines and looking…

TechCabal (Africa) 10:49 UTC

CANAL+ is struggling to turn around MultiChoice South Africa, the country’s biggest pay-TV operator, with revenue falling 3% in the nine months to September as lower subscription income weighed on performance. The France-based media group…

Wired Business 10:43 UTC

An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.

EU-Startups 10:28 UTC

Key points: Bridging the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world cancer care remains one of Europe’s biggest challenges Sustainable, microalgae-based biomanufacturing could become a serious alternative for producing antibodies…

CB Insights 10:28 UTC

Cody Thornell , CFO of VolleyNet , 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) 10:26 UTC

Ask any founder who has built a business across different African markets, and they would agree the continent’s digital market is fragmented. The fragmentation shows up in how people pay, how businesses are regulated, consumer behaviour…

Fast Company Tech 10:11 UTC

Gamers looking to buy a new Xbox or PlayStation in the coming months are already bracing for higher prices, as surging demand from AI companies drives up the cost of memory chips. But as Microsoft and Sony work on their next-generation…

CB Insights 10:06 UTC

Andres Mauricio Calvo Borda , CEO of POLITTAN , 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…

Wired Business 10:00 UTC

The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.

Stratechery 10:00 UTC

An interview with Craig Moffett about SpaceX, from launch to broadband to mobile, plus how he is applying the lessons of the dot-com bubble to today.

YourStory (India) 09:52 UTC

YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors. Featured stories Meet the ‘Flower Lady of Manipur’ Chokhone Krichena, founder of Manipur-based social enterprise Dianthe, is helping over 300 women farmers…

CB Insights 09:47 UTC

Gerry Neustatl , CEO of AccessUX , 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 09:34 UTC

Rosalia Mazza , CEO of The Bright Minded , 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…

EU-Startups 09:02 UTC

Beyond Vision , a Lisbon-based manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems and vehicles (drones), announced today the completion of an investment round of over €28 million. The round was co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital…

Fast Company Tech 09:00 UTC

For years, Europe has stood apart from Silicon Valley through its willingness to regulate technology. Its sweeping AI Act, which began taking effect in phases in 2025, prohibits certain uses of the technology, imposes safeguards on…

CB Insights 08:56 UTC

Mariano Fuster Martínez , CEO of Tisnova Soluciones S.L , 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…

EU-Startups 08:42 UTC

It should come as no surprise to hear that the UK is growing from strength to strength when it comes to startup investment, with new research revealing billions in funding for university spinouts, larger investment rounds in Cambridge and…

YourStory (India) 08:25 UTC

Shiprocket’s AI-native commerce platform, fastrr, has entered the food commerce segment through partnerships with Vegorama Group, which operates Punjabi Angithi, and Bikkgane Biryani. The partnerships come as restaurant brands explore ways…

YourStory (India) 08:03 UTC

Defaults are inevitable. For the past few years, we have been hearing about predictive analytics that can identify a borrower who is going to default before the default actually happens. Time and again, we have seen the limits of this…

CB Insights 07:48 UTC

Wardah Inam , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Overjet , 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? We serve a $32B dental…

CB Insights 07:36 UTC

Christie Tufts , CEO of Rebel Tech Labs , 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 07:22 UTC

Randy Shain, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Force , 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 07:06 UTC

Adam Babish, CEO of NOTARON , 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 …

EU-Startups 06:47 UTC

Masia , a Barcelona-based venture capital platform, today announced it has closed its €18 million debut fund to invest in early-stage AI and frontier tech companies with a Barcelona connection. The fund attracted backing from more than 70…

TechCabal (Africa) 06:21 UTC

Nigeria reportedly bleeds millions of dollars annually due to its reliance on cloud infrastructure controlled by a handful of foreign big tech firms, according to Melanie Hui, Chief Executive Officer of Luminate, a global organisation…

CB Insights 06:20 UTC

Kal Patel , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BrightInsight , 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…

EU-Startups 06:03 UTC

Enact Intelligence , a physical AI startup headquartered in Zurich, has come out of stealth today with a €26.68 million ($30 million) pre-Seed funding round, one of the largest pre-Seed raises in Europe to date. The round saw participation…

TechCabal (Africa) 06:00 UTC

In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning. Africa’s unemployment rate looks relatively low by global standards. In 2025, the continent’s rate stood at 6.3%. But that figure tells only part of the story. More…

CB Insights 05:42 UTC

Claudio Storelli , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Relevant Search , 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…

YourStory (India) 05:30 UTC

Chapter Home, a home and kitchen consumer brand, has raised Rs 63 crore through a mix of equity and debt at a valuation of nearly Rs 1,000 crore. The funding round saw participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Stride Ventures…

YourStory (India) 05:04 UTC

Rural healthcare platform CureBay has raised Rs 100 crore in a Pre-Series C funding round led by IvyCap Ventures. The round includes Rs 69 crore in equity from IvyCap Ventures and existing investors, along with over Rs 30 crore in debt…

Fast Company Tech 04:30 UTC

Last month (actually it was August—I’ve been busy), my desperate plea to founders to please stop sending AI slop decks went viral. I wrote it because my Monday-morning pitch deck review routine had gone from exciting to neutral to mildly…

YourStory (India) 02:00 UTC

Dear Reader, Jio Platforms’ blockbuster IPO sets the tone for a week in which investor confidence, technology ambitions, and digital trust take centre stage. The Rs 30,213-crore issue drew strong demand from qualified institutional buyers…

StartupDaily (AU) 00:46 UTC

Victoria doubles Alice Anderson Fund with $10m for women-led startups.

TechCrunch 00:17 UTC

There is at least one obstacle that could throw off Tesla's Cybercab fleet plans. The NHTSA announced last month that it had opened an investigation into the Cybercab, just hours after the vehicles began operating on public streets in…