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TechCrunch AIPublished: Apr 16, 2026, 01:00 JST1 min read

Allbirds abandons sustainable footwear to pivot toward AI infrastructure, securing $50M in convertible financing and rebranding as NewBird AI.

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Allbirds abandons sustainable footwear to pivot toward AI infrastructure, securing $50M in convertible financing and rebranding as NewBird AI.

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  1. Allbirds has sold off its core shoe business and is repositioning itself as an AI-focused company

  2. The company secured a $50M convertible financing facility to fund the transition

  3. The company is rebranding under the new name NewBird AI to reflect its strategic shift

  4. This marks a dramatic departure from Allbirds' original mission of sustainable, eco-friendly footwear

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