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Terra Oleo had operated in stealth for years, developing yeast strains capable of producing high-value oils that don’t need refining. It has raised $3.1 million.
Waymo is tapping an old partner, Lyft, to launch a robotaxi service in Nashville.
Icarus Robotics wants to liberate astronauts from time-sucking logistics labor.
The company’s sensor uses sonar and echos to give robots more information about their surrounding environment.
Blacksmith, a Y Combinator alum, raised $10M Series A led by Google Ventures to cut costs and speed up software builds.
Urban Company’s IPO, which opened last week, was oversubscribed more than 100 times, reflecting strong investor demand.
Groww’s listing — expected later this year — is set to double as a major cash-out moment for global venture funds.
Al Gore and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management talked with TechCrunch about recent headlines, including the tech industry’s growing appetite for rare earth minerals, how the AI boom’s demand for massive data centers could impact global energy consumption, and whether the space industry’s rocket launches are truly a net positive.
Meta is expected to unveil new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband.