Startups developing voice AI technology and applications are having their moment. Model builders like ElevenLabs and Cartesia have raised millions of dollars in the last few months. Applications such as AI-powered notetaker Granola, and meeting tools Read AI and Fireflies AI have also received investor attention and backing.
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As AI content floods the internet, Pangram raises $9M to detect it
Pangram has raised $9 million to scale its AI detection software. The startup has also released a new AI text detection model, Pangram 4, and an AI image detection model in research preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6m 39s
Jul 29
MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea; plus, Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy
Runlayer is suing Rippling after Rippling evaluated the startup's MCP gateway product and then opted to build one itself. Also, Ozlo unveiled Sleepbuds 2, an updated version of its original product that tackles key areas of improvement, including battery life, connectivity, and s ... Show More
8m 46s
Jul 28
Antares raises $470M to build nuclear reactors for the US military; plus, Thea Energy lands $20M federal grant to build its magnets for fusion reactors
Antares has raised $470 million to build small modular reactors — 100 kW to 1 MW — for U.S. Air Force bases. Also, fusion power startup Thea Energy snagged a $20 million award from ARPA-E to scale production of its high-temperature superconducting magnets. Learn more about your a ... Show More
7m 2s
Feb 2024
As Podcastle raises $13.5M, its founder credits AI-driven growth in Armenia’s ‘Mini-Silicon Valley’
Podcastle, a podcasting platform that has boosted its product with various generative AI-driven features, has raised $13.5 million in a Series
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5m 48s
Aug 2023
Lex Raises $2.75M for an OpenAI API Wrapper... AI Writing Tool...
In this episode, we dive into Lex's recent $2.75 million fundraising round for it's AI writing tool. We discuss the technology behind it, its potential applications, and what this means for both developers and end-users in the fast-growing world of AI-driven content creation. Get ... Show More
12m 25s
Aug 2023
AI Data Visualization Startup Virtualitics Closes $37M Investment
In this episode, we dive into the meteoric rise of AI data visualization startup, Virtualitics, which recently secured a whopping $37M in investment. Explore the groundbreaking technologies they offer, the investors behind the big bet, and what this means for the future of data i ... Show More
9m 37s
Nov 2025
Clio Secures 5B Funding and Acquires vLex, TSMC Surges on AI Demand, OpenAI Targets Health Care, AI Boom Fuels Silicon Race, and more...
(0:10): Clio Secures $5B Funding, Acquires vLex to Revolutionize Legal AI Landscape(2:06): TSMC Hits Record Revenue Amid AI Chip Demand, Faces Challenges with US-China Tensions and Market Volatility(4:14): OpenAI Ventures Into Healthcare with AI-Powered Personal Health Assistant ... Show More
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