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Robot hand company settles Tesla trade secret suit and announces $11M raise

The startup, Proception, is taking a unique approach to collecting training data to tackle one of the hardest problems in robotics: hands.

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The startup, Proception, is taking a unique approach to collecting training data to tackle one of the hardest problems in robotics: hands.

The short version

  • The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.
  • Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.
  • Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day bootcamp.
  • Jay Li doesn’t recommend getting sued by Tesla if you’re trying to get a startup off the ground.

What happened

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.

Why it matters

But he does think his company, Proception, might be better off for having endured the experience.

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