AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom TechCrunch By: Marina Temkin 21 August 2026 at 03:13 Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.
Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles TechCrunch By: Marina Temkin 20 August 2026 at 22:01 Founded in 2022, Castelion set out to manufacture hypersonic weapon systems at a lower cost and at faster speeds than traditional defense primes.
Early Cerebras investor Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner TechCrunch By: Marina Temkin 20 August 2026 at 20:04 At Mayfield, Singh will focus on semiconductor, cybersecurity, and physical AI investments.