TechCrunch Startup News Titan OS raises $58 million from Highland Europe for its smart TV OS; also, Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium nabs $70M seed
Dec 2, 2025
Titan OS has secured $58 million to expand its independent TV operating system in Europe and Latin America, focusing on enhancing content discovery through data-driven methods. Meanwhile, Gradium has launched with a $70 million seed investment, showcasing ultra-low-latency AI voice models. Their multilingual capabilities aim to support five languages initially, positioning them against major competitors like OpenAI. As demand for voice AI surges, exciting use cases in entertainment and work are predicted.
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Software As The Post‑Sale Revenue Engine
- Titan OS positions smart TV software as the revenue engine after hardware sale.
- The OS bundles FAST channels, ads, and shoppable ads to boost lifetime value for TV makers.
Founders' Streaming Background
- Titan OS founders include ex-Rakuten staff and a founder who sold Wukai.tv to Rakuten.
- The team's streaming background helped land partnerships with Philips and JVC reaching 18 million users.
Unified Discovery Drives Engagement
- Titan OS combines broadcast, subscription apps, and FAST channels in one UI to simplify discovery.
- The company uses user data to reduce time spent searching and monetizes via ads and shoppable experiences.