EN #startup 9/23/26 Idaho High School Students Launch AI Startup to Save Water in Agriculture Two high school students launched a startup named Irrigant to help farmers optimize irrigation and conserve water. Artificial Intelligence News
EN #startup 9/23/26 Snorkel AI reaches $3.5 billion valuation amid demand for AI training data Snorkel AI secured $350 million in funding led by Insight Partners and S32, tripling its valuation to $3.5 billion. Artificial Intelligence News
EN #startup 9/22/26 AI-Powered Accounting Startup Tabby Draws Attention Former accountant Ahad Ali has developed an AI-based real-time pre-accounting interface that automates processes for small businesses. Artificial Intelligence News Technology
EN #startup 9/21/26 Young Consultants Are Moving to Artificial Intelligence Startups Young employees leaving prestigious consulting firms are turning to artificial intelligence startups that offer high salary increases and stock options. Artificial Intelligence News
EN #startup 9/20/26 Startup Turns Textbooks Into Short Video Feeds ScrollEd has developed an app that converts textbooks and PDF files into AI-powered vertical video feeds to adapt to students' attention spans. Artificial Intelligence News
EN #startup 9/18/26 Chinese AI Startup Manus Seeks New Funding with Independent Operations After a merger agreement with Meta was blocked, Manus returned to independent operations and is in talks to raise $500 million at a $4 billion valuation. Artificial Intelligence News Technology
EN #startup 9/18/26 Open vs. Closed AI Models Debate for Future Entrepreneurs Leading figures in the tech world evaluate the strategic choices between open and proprietary artificial intelligence models that determine the success of next-generation startups. Artificial Intelligence News Technology
EN #startup 9/16/26 Health insurance startup Thatch secures funding at a $1 billion valuation US-based health insurance and benefits platform Thatch has gained the support of major investors in its latest funding round. News Science & Health
EN #startup 9/15/26 Marketing software startup Profound secures $180 million in funding The startup, which helps brands stand out in artificial intelligence search results, has quickly pushed its valuation above a billion dollars. Artificial Intelligence News
EN #startup 9/15/26 Former TikTok Executives Develop AI-Powered Posing App Former TikTok employees Melody Chu and Jing Liu have launched Superpose, a new iOS app designed to help users find the right pose for their photos. Artificial Intelligence News
EN #startup 9/14/26 AI Startups to Be Addressed at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Event TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will discuss how AI startups can maintain their competitiveness if foundational model providers offer directly competing features. Artificial Intelligence Language Models News
EN #startup 9/14/26 Last 5 Days to Book an Exhibit Table for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Startups looking to set up a booth at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco must submit their applications by September 18. News Technology
