Voice‑AI startup ElevenLabs announced a $500 million Series D round that added heavyweight investors such as BlackRock, Wellington, D.E. Shaw, Nvidia and celebrity backers Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria. The funding lifts the company’s valuation to roughly $11 billion and brings annual recurring revenue past the $500 million mark. In the first quarter of 2026, ElevenLabs added $100 million of new ARR, signing enterprise deals with Deutsche Telekom, Revolut and Klarna. The firm also plans to open retail‑investor participation through Robinhood Ventures. Read more →