World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names TechCrunch By: Julie Bort 17 June 2026 at 18:43 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.
Two Stanford grads raise $11M to build a noninvasive wearable for hormone tracking TechCrunch By: Ivan Mehta 17 June 2026 at 17:54 Clair Health will track inflammation and bloating markers, energy levels, and cycle phase classification to give insights into cycle irregularities and perimenopause, as well as hormonal fluctuations, and how to navigate those changes.
SpaceX alum nabs $22M to turn rocket engines into geothermal power plants TechCrunch By: Tim De Chant 17 June 2026 at 14:30 Critical Energy is turning rocket engines into geothermal power plants, and it wants to build 300 GW per year by 2045.