ElevenLabs in talks for tender offer at $22B valuation, doubling its price tag in weeks

Digital-first Erebor Bank has entered fundraising talks that could value the lender at at least $8 billion, nearly doubling its $4.35 billion valuation from the end of last year. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the discussions, reported that the proposed…

Erebor Bank's potential $8 billion valuation highlights the growing investor confidence in crypto-focused financial institutions amid market shifts. The post Crypto-friendly Erebor Bank in talks to raise funds at valuation of at least $8B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Quantum Systems' valuation surge highlights Europe's defense tech boom, signaling a shift in investment focus towards advanced military innovations. The post Quantum Systems doubles valuation to $8B in new funding round appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Erik Voorhees' privacy-first AI platform Venice landed a $65 million Series A at a $1 billion equity valuation, its first outside capital, after hitting profitability in Q1.

SpaceX's IPO highlights the growing intersection of traditional finance and crypto, potentially influencing corporate treasury strategies and market dynamics. The post SpaceX stock price to sales ratio exceeds 115x as post-IPO frenzy pushes valuation past $2 trillion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Wayve’s offering is part of a growing trend of AI startups using employee tenders as a strategic tool to attract and retain talent.

Higgsfield's rapid valuation surge highlights AI's growing influence, impacting both traditional venture capital and decentralized tech markets. The post Higgsfield AI seeks $300M to $500M funding at $5B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A new teaser trailer confirmed that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix on September 23rd, following its Squid Game reality show in the trend of creating real competitions based on fictional torture scenarios. While the sets seen in the trailer are real and not some Glasgow-style AI fakes, the voiceover is AI-generated. Deadline reports that Netflix worked with AI audio company ElevenLabs with consent from Wilder's family, after working on productions re-creating the voice of Michael Caine and Stan Lee. It also continues Netflix's 2021 partnership with the Roald Dahl company, and is separate from the Charlie vs. the Chocolat … Read the full story at The Verge.