TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of shaping the startup world â and tonightâs your last chance to save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27â29, Disrupt returns to Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ tech innovators, founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders for three days of high-impact programming, networking, and startup energy. […]
Finding product-market fit isnât a milestone â itâs a messy, make-or-break journey. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a founder whoâs been through the fire and two investors whoâve helped startups hit escape velocity will break down how to do it right. On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (Partner, […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of driving the startup world forward â and youâve got just two days left to join the movement and save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27â29, Moscone West becomes the home base for over 10,000 movers and makers in the tech world. Join us in San […]
OpenMind is building humanoid robot operating software designed for robots that interact with people and other robots.
And it starts with a reality check, according to Sapphire Ventures partner Cathy Gao.
Fundamental Research Labs is releasing multiple AI products related to gaming and productivity.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27â29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, weâre getting real about what it takes to land a Series A in todayâs market â no smoke, no mirrors, just the unfiltered perspective from the people signing the checks. Series A has changed â hereâs how to win in 2026 […]
Autonomous weapons, decentralized strategy, and startup speed â this isnât the future of defense, itâs the now. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Ethan Thornton, CEO and founder of Mach Industries, steps onto the AI Stage to talk about how next-gen defense is being built from the ground up with AI at its core. Inside the AI […]
Investors have bought into Pearl Edison's idea and recently poured $3 .3 million into the startup.
The round could make the AI data storage company one of the most valuable in the world.
Latvian startup Handwave aims to compete with Amazon palm payments by offering an independent alternative.
SixSense offers an AI-powered platform that helps chip makers prevent defects. It landed backing led by Peak XVâs Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA).
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27â29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, a candid conversation is coming to the Builder Stage â one that unpacks what startup funding looks like beyond the venture capital echo chamber. Funding routes that donât start in the Valley Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how […]
Autonomous vehicles have long been touted as âjust around the corner,â but the reality of what it takes to bring self-driving cars to the streets is anything but simple. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27â29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins the Disrupt Stage for a wide-ranging conversation on […]
Delian Alliance Industries recently raised $14 million in funding to continue building its defense products, which include surveillance towers, and concealed sea drones.
Calo acquired two meal kit companies in the UK and integrated their operations without laying off anyone.
As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 â happening October 27â29 at Moscone West â one question looms large: does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gathering for this milestone Disrupt, the conversation around access, geography, and opportunity has never been […]
Memories.ai's platform can process up to 10 million hours of video. For companies with a lot of video to analyze, the startup wants to provide a contextual layer, complete with searchable indexing, tagging, segments and aggregation.
LegalOn, which provides AI-powered contract review software for legal teams, has raised $50 million in a Series C round.
Seattle-based Avalanche recently operated its desktop fusion machine for hours on end while maintaining 300,000 volts.
TRIC Robotics just raised a $5.5 million seed round for its tractor-sized robots that help eliminate bacteria and pests on strawberry plants.
We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 â a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, weâre excited to announce additions to the agenda that bring even more insight and firepower to the stage. Joining the speaker lineup are Eric […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where breakthrough ideas meet the real-world challenges that define the future â and with over 10,000 startup and VC leaders converging, thereâs no better place to have the hard conversations. One of the most urgent? How artificial intelligence is reshaping national defense, security, and critical infrastructure in real time. Enter AI […]
Lumotive reopened its February Series B round to add Amazon's Industrial Innovation Fund and ITHCA Group, increasing the size of the round to $59 million.
RA Capital Planetary Health closed a $120 million fund. Here's the rubric two investors use to determine where to place their fund's money.
Hyper hopes to use the fresh capital to help scale across the country, integrate more into existing 911 systems, hire a head of engineering, and build its next product.
More than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech insiders will convene at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 â one of the yearâs most anticipated tech conferences. Of the 250+ tech leaders taking the stage, donât miss this standout panel on the Builders Stage featuring two of the most respected […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is just around the corner, and with more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders heading to Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27 to 29, the Expo Hall is where connections get made and business gets done. If youâve been thinking about showcasing your company, consider this your nudge â exhibitor […]
The New York Times reports that the funding brings Substack's valuation to $1.1 billion, almost 70% higher than its 2021 valuation of $650 million.
San Francisco-based startup Confident Security wants to be âthe Signal for AI." The company just came out of stealth with $4.2 million and a tool that wraps around AI models to guarantee data stays private.
Only eight months after its launch, Sweden's Lovable has raised a $200 million Series A round led by Accel at a $1.8 billion valuation.
TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is almost here â In 2 days, the doors swing open at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station. If youâre a founder or investor, this is your last shot to lock in the lowest ticket prices before they vanish at the door. This isnât your average startup conference. TC All Stage is where […]
In only 3 days, founders, investors, and operators will flood into the SoWa Power Station in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 â and if you havenât grabbed your pass yet, this is your final window to lock in the lowest prices available and save up to $475. Whether youâre a first-time founder or a […]
Welcome to Startups Weekly â your weekly recap of everything you canât miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This newsletter took a break for the Fourth of July, and maybe you did, too, but the news didnât. Even the biggest startups are still running after […]
Timeâs running out. In just four days, TechCrunch All Stage 2025 touches down at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station on July 15 â and your chance to lock in savings of up to $475 disappears. This one-day summit isnât built for spectators. Itâs designed for the doers â the founders, builders, and backers who are shaping […]
RealSense is building vision tech that helps machines like robots and drones navigate and respond to a 3D world.
This isnât your typical venture panel. Expect sharp insights on how to cut through the noise, structure your raise, and build relationships that last beyond a term sheet. Whether you're gearing up for your first round or advising a founder who is, this is the TC Disrupt session you donât want to miss.
In just five days, startup leaders from across the country will descend on Bostonâs SoWa Power Station for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 â and your chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices will be gone.
Thereâs no shortage of capital out there, but thereâs even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for âFundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.â This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]
PR and marketing are more than just press releases â theyâre powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing and Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, will break down the essential PR and marketing strategies every startup needs. From crafting compelling […]
In just 6 days, the doors to TechCrunch All Stage swing open in Boston’s SoWa Power Station â and your chance to save up to $475 slams shut. This isnât just another founder event. Itâs the summit designed to help startups move faster, fundraise smarter, and scale more effectively. Whether you’re refining your pitch, preparing […]
Also, the micromobility startup that spun out of Rivian this year, was raised $200 million from Greenoaks Capital.
AI can help your team move faster â but only if your team knows how to move together. Join Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Miro, for a roundtable sessions at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, where heâll break down how product-led innovation can supercharge collaborative problem-solving. […]
Weâre in the final countdown â TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in less than 7 days, and your chance to save up to $475 disappears when it does. This is the ultimate founder summit, built for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a founder, co-founder, or investor, this is where scaling strategies are […]
Slate Auto, which came out of stealth mode earlier this year with a surprising â and surprisingly affordable â customizable electric truck, has raised $700 million to date. But long before the EV startup broke cover, it quietly raised a Series A round of more than $100 million in 2023. And while Jeff Bezos was […]
Results of a 20-year-old curiosity now form the basis of Tulum, a startup that has attracted significant investor attention.
With AI igniting an investor frenzy, every month, more startups obtain unicorn status. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year. While most are AI-related, a surprising number are focused in other industries like satellite space companies like Loft Orbital and blockchain-based trading site […]
Fundraising is already hard â donât let a messy cap table make it harder. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, founders will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to keep a raise on track during the roundtable session âPreparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast.â Hosted […]
AI agents are reshaping how work gets done across industries, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the leading voices in that transformation is stepping onto the AI Stage. May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, will join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, for a fireside chat that dives deep into how enterprises are […]
Qedma specializes in error mitigation software. Its main piece of software, QESEM, standing for Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation, analyzes noise patterns to suppress some classes of errors while the algorithm is running and mitigate others in post-processing.
Terra CO2 will be using the funding to build a manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro area.
Catalio Capital Management announced the closing of its more than $400 million Fund IV. The fund will continue the firmâs thesis of backing healthcare and biotechnology companies.Â
Reamrk raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital with participation from Stripe, Neo, Spero Ventures, Shine Capital, and Visible Ventures.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27â29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart whatâs next in tech. And on October 27, on the premiere industry stage: Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of […]
An IPO may not be on your near-term roadmap, but the best founders start planning for it long before the bankers show up. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station, Mo Jomaa, partner at CapitalG (Alphabetâs independent growth fund), will lead a session titled âWhat to Think About Now If […]
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has raised $5 billion in debt and $5 billion in equity, Morgan Stanley said on Monday.
Startup life is tough â funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubikâs Cube blindfolded. Thatâs exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those whoâve been through it and built something lasting. If thereâs one session […]
Tailor, a San Francisco- and Tokyo-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. Investors include ANRI, JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Spiral Capital and Y Combinator. ERP systems typically come with a single interface that includes all the necessary functions, but this […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27â29, and if youâre building with big funding goals in mind, the session on preparing for your later-stage raise needs to be on your radar. Join three powerhouse voices in venture and AI-driven innovation as they share what it really takes to close major […]
Join Tiffany Luck, partner from NEA, at TechCrunch All Stage as she unveils the art of pitching to venture capitalists. Luck will share insider tips on what VCs truly value, empowering you to tell your story with clarity and impact without falling prey to common pitfalls that derail pitches. The goal of this session: Deliver […]
Raising in 2025 doesnât look anything like it did in 2021 â and thatâs exactly the point. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station, Kristen Craft, Head of Business Development at Fidelity Private Shares, will lead a roundtable session titled âItâs Not 2021 Anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC Landscape,â happening […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco, October 27â29, and weâre bringing the heavy hitters to the Builders Stage. On October 28, three names that helped shape the modern internet are sitting down for an exclusive fireside chat on what it takes to build, scale, and fund startups in todayâs ever-shifting […]
Here are the startup stories and funding rounds that caught our eye over the last few days, which have been quite busy.
Weâre almost there, and ticket rates have officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, the founder summit of the year, is just around the corner. On July 15, Boston becomes startup central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or scale? Nowâs the moment […]
TechCrunch All Stage â the ultimate founder summit â is shaping up to be a powerhouse event where 1,200 founders and VCs across all stages will come together to forge meaningful connections and gain practical insights they can immediately apply to scale their startups. Join us on July 15 at SoWa Power Station in Boston […]
TechCrunch All Stage, our big event for founders of startups at all stages of funding (see what we did there?), is coming up July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station. And itâs our pleasure to announce that Underscore VCâs investing partner Chris Gardner will join a loaded lineup of speakers by leading a breakout session […]
Founders are often told to chase product-market fit before anything else, but what if scaling too soon, too fast, is whatâs really holding them back? At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, Jon McNeill, CEO and co-founder of DVx Ventures (and former president of Tesla and COO of Lyft), will take the […]
AI-native startups are rewriting the rules of what early traction looks like â and too often, investors are still playing by the old ones. At TechCrunch All Stage, happening in Boston on July 15, Kleida Martiro, partner at Glasswing Ventures, will lead a breakout that cuts straight to the core of this disconnect. Her session, […]
Nascent recently raised $2.3 million to develop its novel manufacturing process for cathode materials.
Synthflow AI was founded in 2023 and has amassed more than 1,000 customers and handled more than 45 million calls.
Perfect your pitch for maximum impact. Investors hear hundreds of pitches, but only a few stand out. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, hear directly from Medha Agarwal, general partner, defy.vc; Jyoti Bansal, CEO and co-founder, Harness; Jennifer Neundorfer, co-founder and managing partner, January Ventures as they share what grabs their attention, what turns them off, and the subtle signals founders often miss.
At TechCrunch All Stage, weâre proud to spotlight our partners â not only for their support, but also for the invaluable expertise they bring to the conversation. Their sessions deliver front-line insights into the startup ecosystem and are must-attend moments for anyone looking to navigate and thrive in todayâs dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. We sincerely thank […]
Eventual's data processing engine Daft was inspried by the founders' experience working on Lyft's autonomous vehicle project.
Novoloop recently raised a $21 million Series B to begin building its first commercial scale plastic upcycling plant.
The round, which comes just four months after $300 million Series D, was co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Coatue.
Early-stage founders, listen up! You will want a front row seat at the Builders Stage on Oct 27 at 1:00 pm. This session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 brings together Nina Achadjian, partner, Index Ventures; Jerry Chen, general partner, Greylock; and Viviana Faga, general partner, Felicis, all of whom will share their 2026 investment priorities across […]
Finom, an Amsterdam-based challenger bank for SMBs that claims to have doubled its revenue in 2024, closed a â¬115 million Series C equity round (around $133 million).
Itâs now or never â this is your final day to lock in savings for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston. Prices increase tonight, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If youâve been thinking about attending, nowâs the time to commit. Register here. TC All Stage brings together founders, investors, and operators from […]
Time is almost up! Regular bird pricing for TechCrunch All Stage ends this Sunday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you have just 2 days left to lock in savings of up to $210 on your ticket to one of the ultimate founder events of the summer. TC All Stage lands in Boston […]
Thinking Machines Lab, the secretive AI startup founded by OpenAIâs former chief technology officer Mira Murati, has closed a $2 billion seed round at a $10 billion valuation.
Some startups accrued value at lightning speed this week, and we got confirmation that defense tech is red hot.
TerraPower has been riding a wave of interest from hyperscalers, data center developers, and now chip designers.
Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options â and stock options â youâve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right people. At TechCrunch Disrupt’s 20th anniversary, happening on October 27-29 in San Franciscoâs Moscone West, […]
The countdown is on â you have just 3 days left to save on your pass to TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Bostonâs SoWa Power Station. After Sunday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, prices go up, and this opportunity to lock in savings disappears. If youâre a founder looking to scale, a […]
Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.Â
Startups donât build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27â29 at San Franciscoâs Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics â the nitty-gritty of getting something off the ground and making it work. This year, weâre bringing some of the sharpest minds in the game […]
Growth-stage fundraising is picking up speed again, but itâs not the same game it used to be. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, weâre bringing in someone who knows how the rules have changed and how to win in todayâs market: Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures. Gao has backed breakout […]
At the pre-seed stage, thereâs not much for a VC to analyze â no revenue curve, no retention metrics, no CAC. That doesnât mean theyâre guessing. It means theyâre watching everything else. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, Charles Hudson, managing partner and founder of Precursor Ventures, will walk founders through […]
If youâre serious about traction, scale, and funding, you have 4 days left to secure your pass to TechCrunch All Stage â and save up to $210 while youâre at it. Prices rise after June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is not just another startup event. Itâs your tactical launchpad and the fuel to […]
Over the last two years, Nvidia has used its ballooning fortunes to invest in over 80 AI startups. Here are the giant semiconductor's largest investments.
Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?
5 days until prices rise! Are you ready to scale or stall? Timeâs ticking. Ticket prices for TechCrunch All Stage go up after June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Founders save $210, and investors save $200. Register here to fuel your growth with a discount. Join 1,000 founders and investors on July 15 at Bostonâs […]
With Polar as their âMerchant of Recordâ responsible for handling billing and taxes, developers can sell online products and SaaS subscriptions globally from day one.
T-minus 6 days until TechCrunch All Stage ticket prices rise. From now until June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, founders save $210 and investors save $200 on passes. Are you ready to push your startup to the next level? Or are you an investor looking to back the next big breakthrough? Join TC All Stage […]
The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year -- and then some.
Elon Musk's xAI company is looking to raise $4.3 billion in equity funding, adding onto the $5 billion it's seeking in debt funding.
The digital health startup says it secured the fresh capital to update its valuation and finance acquisitions.
India has been one of the top recipients of remittances in the world for more than a decade. Inward remittances jumped from $55.6 billion in 2010-11 to $118.7 billion in 2023-24, according to data from the country’s central bank. The bank projects that figure will reach $160 billion in 2029. This means there is an […]
TechCrunch All Stage isnât a waiting room for warm intros â itâs a floor full of founders, ideas, and breakout potential. For VCs, itâs a rare chance to skip the filters and meet the future of tech in one place, on one day, with no layers between you and the next standout story. Whether youâre […]