AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation four months after launch

TechCrunch - Oct 19, 2026

AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures.

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