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Instinct Raises $1 Billion, Jumps to $10 Billion Valuation as AI Agent Race Intensifies

AI agents startup Instinct raised $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation as investor enthusiasm surges and Meta closes in.

Anthropic’s AI infrastructure deal with Akamai is worth $11.6 billion over seven years and could expand to $20 billion.

Meta’s Muse AI app tops 3.4 million downloads after Connect, boosted by cross-promotion, new features and strong early reviews.

Anthropic IPO plans could give its founders 50.1% of the vote, preserving control as the AI company heads into public markets.

TechCrunch says the Disrupt 2026 deadline is ending soon, with up to $200 off tickets, plus group and second-pass discounts.

Lightspeed targets a $250M India AI fund, signaling a sharper bet on early-stage startups in India and Southeast Asia.

TechCrunch launched a Disrupt 2026 discount offering 50% off a second pass for attendees who buy two of the same ticket type.

ElevenLabs says it is pacing at $600M ARR and may be valued at $22B. Here’s how the voice AI startup is growing, competing and scaling.

Founder Summit returns to Boston on Nov. 4 with AI, fundraising and startup leadership sessions for founders and investors.

Lovable says vibe coding pushed annualized revenue past $600M as Fortune 500 adoption and enterprise demand accelerate.