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19-year-old founder raises $11 million for $3,499 personal AI computer

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At 19, Zain Javaid has raised $11 million to build Ghost, an AI hardware startup developing Core, a $3,499 personal AI computer.

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  • At 19, Zain Javaid has raised $11 million to build Ghost, an AI hardware startup developing Core, a $3,499 personal AI computer.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:27:44 UTC.

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