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Listen to select TechCrunch articles on startups coverage—who's raising, who's exiting, who's changing the world.

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World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch.

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Critical Energy is turning rocket engines into geothermal power plants, and it wants to build 300 GW per year by 2045.

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Instead of heating metals, Foundation Alloy beats them into submission. The startup has raised $22 million to scale up production of its alloys.

Also, the company Probably wants to prevent hallucinations and factual errors from reaching users, and a... more

The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.

Also, unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured. more

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Tech-focused startup news coverage that zeroes in on fundraising rounds, product launches, and strategic moves shaping the startup ecosystem. Across recent episodes, listeners get rapid roundsups on AI, robotics, cybersecurity, space tech, and enterprise software, often with founder interviews, investor perspectives, and commentary on market dynamics. A standout pattern is the emphasis on real-time funding updates, operational scale, and how new AI tools are changing industries, from legal tech to robotics hardware. Expect practical takeaways for founders and sponsors alike, plus recurring sponsor plugs that frame the tech-news cadence in a business context.

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