Startup news, 8 October 2026
6 briefs
Inworld acquires Ultravox to bolster real-time voice AI
Inworld has acquired Seattle-based voice AI startup Ultravox, formerly known as Fixie, for an undisclosed amount. The deal brings Ultravox’s real-time speech models, which handle conversational…
Reported by msn.com
Mecka AI raises $60M Series B from Sequoia, Nvidia
Mecka AI has closed a $60 million USD Series B round led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Nvidia, BetaKit reported. The startup provides real-world training data to help deploy robots in…
Reported by betakit.com
Edmonton Unlimited launches Deep Tech Foundry for 2027
Edmonton Unlimited has announced the Deep Tech Foundry, a new program set to launch in 2027 aimed at helping startups commercialize deep-tech innovations. The initiative was unveiled during the…
Reported by betakit.com
Infor embeds AI agents for Midwest Wheel’s distribution ops
Infor has begun embedding AI agents into its software for Midwest Wheel, a century-old U.S. distributor, to automate routine tasks while keeping human oversight for exceptions. The agents handle…
Reported by siliconangle.com
BioRender launches AI agent for scientific research images
BioRender has launched an AI agent designed to generate scientific research images, positioning itself as a more precise alternative to broad AI tools. The startup, which provides visual tools for…
Reported by betakit.com
Infor launches industry-specific AI agents to curb enterprise hallucinations
Infor has rolled out industry-specific AI agents for manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and food and beverage sectors, aiming to reduce so-called agent hallucinations in enterprise workflows. The…
Reported by siliconangle.com