July 24, 2026

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Inference startup Infinity raises $15M from Touring Capital, OpenAI and Anthropic researchers: AI infrastructure company Infinity announced Monday a $15 million raise at a $100 million valuation from investors including Touring Capital, Principal VC, and researchers from companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Read More

Watch Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley discuss the future of surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Flock Safety sits right at the center of the debate over where the line should be drawn between privacy and public safety. That’s why we’re bringing Flock’s founder and CEO Garrett Langley to the stage to speak about those very issues. Read More

The browser wars aren't about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari: We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari. Read More

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Must-Reads

AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics, hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors : Etched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, has created new chips and memory components that speed up inference on any AI model -- no GPUs required, it says. Read More

Insurance startup Corgi reportedly raised more money at $4B — its third round in 8 weeks: In the AI-funding frenzy, many startups are raising back-to-back rounds at ever-increasing valuations — but even by those standards, Corgi stands out. Read More

Glow emerges from stealth at $1.2B valuation to challenge endpoint security in the AI era: Glow is targeting a new class of endpoint risks created by the rapid adoption of AI agents and developer tools inside enterprises. Read More

Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code: Imagi announced a $4.5 million seed round, with investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and artist Will.i.am. Read More

ServiceNow bets $40 million on Indian banking software specialist to expand its financial services push: ServiceNow's investment gives BusinessNext a strategic partner to expand its AI-powered banking software globally. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Runway launches AI model router as generative media gets crowded: The Media Router is a tool that automatically selects the best image, video, or audio generation model for a request based on whether a developer prioritizes quality, speed or cost. Read More

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