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Mach Industries' futuristic headquarters with advanced robotics and drones, symbolizing its soaring $1.8 billion valuation in the defense tech sector.

Robotics & Automation

Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion

In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.

Benjamin Carter·June 2, 2026

Diverse group of entrepreneurs looking at a holographic display, symbolizing the global opportunity and urgency of the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline.

Founders & Leaders

Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27

With just days left until May 27, early-stage startups face a final, urgent window to apply for a chance at $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure at TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200.

Alejandro Mendoza·May 25, 2026

Futuristic concept cars with AI neural network patterns, engineers collaborating on holographic displays, symbolizing the automotive industry's AI transformation.

Future of Computing

Automakers Race to Acquire AI Skills Amid Industry Shift

General Motors, a century-old automotive titan, recently laid off over 600 IT employees, over 10% of its IT department, to make way for professionals with AI-focused backgrounds, according to TechCrun

Benjamin Carter·May 18, 2026