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ElevenLabs Valuation Doubles to $22B in Secondary Offer

TechCrunch AISeptember 30, 2026high confidence

Why it matters

→ElevenLabs' $22B valuation sets a new benchmark for voice AI companies, validating the sector's commercial potential.
→Secondary offerings are becoming a standard retention tool for top-tier AI startups facing intense talent competition.
→Institutional investors like Wellington and T. Rowe Price are actively participating in private liquidity events, indicating strong confidence in specific AI verticals.

ElevenLabs Valuation Doubles to $22B in Secondary Offer — ©TechCrunch AI

ElevenLabs announced a secondary share offering at a $22 billion valuation, doubling its previous $11 billion mark set in February. The $300 million transaction, co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price, allows employees to sell vested equity. This follows a $100 million tender in September 2025 at a $6.6 billion valuation. The move highlights the company's status as one of Europe’s most valuable startups and its strategy to use liquidity events for employee retention.

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Peec AI targets $200M valuation in new fundraise
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Prentis AI Lab Seeks $100M Funding at $1B Valuation
TechCrunch AI · July 24, 2026 · Background
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Listen Labs cancels $1.5B funding for Salesforce talks
TechCrunch AI · September 10, 2026 · Background
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ElevenLabs Eyes IPO Amid Audio AI Boom
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DeepMind spinoff nears $4bn valuation
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