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https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/16/new-leaders-new-fund-sequoia-has-raised-7b-to-expand-its-ai-bets/
New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch
Apr 17, 2026 - The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm.
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/accel-raises-5b-to-back-late-stage-bets/
Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets | TechCrunch
Apr 15, 2026 - Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/07/the-ai-gold-rush-is-pulling-private-wealth-into-riskier-earlier-bets/
The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch
Apr 7, 2026 - On a recent episode of Equity, we talked to Arena Private Wealth to explore a growing trend: family offices bypassing VCs to gain direct exposure to AI...
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/ring-app-store-bets-on-ai-to-go-beyond-home-security/
With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch
Apr 13, 2026 - Ring's app store will allow the company to target broader use cases beyond security, like elder care or business needs.
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/lululemon-bets-epoch-biodesign-can-eat-its-shorts-literally/
Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts, literally | TechCrunch
Mar 25, 2026 - Startup Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break plastic waste down into monomers, the chemical building blocks that can be used to make new plastic.
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https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/09/skyted-voice/
This startup bets that looking like Bane is the future of gaming | TechCrunch
Jan 9, 2024 - We previewed Skyted's voice-capturing mask last week, but when I came across the startup at CES 2024, I had to check it out for myself in person. You can
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https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/07/performance-marketing-agency-mutesix-bets-on-content-and-data-to-boost-dtc-e-commerce/
Performance marketing agency MuteSix bets on content and data to boost DTC e-commerce | TechCrunch
Sep 8, 2021 - We interviewed MuteSix CRO Greg Gillman to discuss how the LA-based performance marketing agency bets on content and data to work with its direct-to-consumer...
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https://techcrunch.com/2010/09/03/vidyo-bets-on-the-ipad-and-iphone-for-the-future-of-video-conferencing/
Vidyo Bets On The iPad And iPhone For The Future Of Video Conferencing | TechCrunch
Vidyo, a company that specializes in high-quality video conferencing technology for the enterprise, is betting big on bringing video conferencing to
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https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/02/why-puma-is-sticking-to-its-web3-bets-as-crypto-shakes-off-a-long-held-winter/
Why Puma is sticking to its web3 bets as crypto shakes off a long winter | TechCrunch
Jan 3, 2024 - While some brands moved away from web3 in 2023 during a long crypto winter, Puma stayed the course and its head of emerging technology, Ivan Dashkov, told
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/ultrahuman-unveils-new-smart-ring-as-it-awaits-u-s-clearance-after-oura-dispute/
Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back US market after Oura dispute | TechCrunch
Feb 27, 2026 - Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro promises 15-day battery life and a $479 price tag as the wearables maker expands its health-tech push.
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