{
  "id": 11003127,
  "title": "AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ai-voice-startup-elevenlabs-doubles-valuation-to-22b",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-30T18:23:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/ai-voice-startup-elevenlabs-doubles-valuation-to-22b/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI voice startup ElevenLabs has announced its valuation has doubled to $22 billion, allowing employees to cash in a portion of their vested equity. The recent $300 million tender offer gave employees the opportunity to sell shares to investors, with Wellington and T. Rowe Price leading the transaction. This move reflects the growing trend of fast-growing AI startups using employee liquidity as a retention tool to prevent staff from leaving for competitors. ElevenLabs, founded in 2022, is known for its ultra-realistic human voices and sound effects. The company's valuation has now reached $22 billion, making it one of Europe's most valuable startups, alongside its New York and London operations.",
  "summary": "The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "AI voice firm Elevenlabs hits $22bn valuation in fresh boost for UK tech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ai-voice-firm-elevenlabs-hits-22bn-valuation-in-fresh-boost-for-uk",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:19:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}