5 startups that caught VCs’ attention at the latest PearX demo day

TechCrunch recently attended the latest PearX demo day, an event hosted by the venture capital firm Pear VC to showcase its newest cohort of early-stage companies. The event highlighted a diverse range of startups that successfully captured the interest of attending investors. Among the standout participants were companies developing advanced spatial models and specialized hardware chips designed to power local artificial intelligence applications. These startups represent the current focus of the venture ecosystem, emphasizing technical depth and practical utility in emerging sectors. By providing a platform for these founders to present their visions, PearX continues to serve as a significant indicator of upcoming trends in the startup landscape. The demo day underscored the ongoing appetite for innovation in AI infrastructure and spatial computing, signaling where venture capital is likely to flow in the coming quarters.