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Sigil Wen launches Underdog, an invite-only AI assistant that runs entirely on users’ Macs and Windows PCs, keeping their data on-device. Built by his startup Conway Research, it uses a 27-billion-parameter model and encrypts credentials for accounts users authorize; Linux, iPhone, and Android versions are planned. Underdog is initially free and ad-free, with Conway planning to earn a small share of Stripe transactions, and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, and other investors.

Oct 2026 · TechCrunchNews article

Skorlife raises $4 million in seed funding led by Hummingbird Ventures, with participation from QED Investors and returning backers AC Ventures and Saison Capital. Its app shows users credit scores and bureau reports, offers personalized credit-improvement advice, and alerts them to attempted identity use for loan applications. The startup has reached 100,000 downloads, entered OJK’s regulatory sandbox as its only credit builder, and received ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications; it plans to use the funding for product development, marketing and hiring.

May 2023 · TechCrunchNews article