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Clean Tech Investment Surpasses $2 Trillion, But Innovation Falls Short
Global clean energy investment surpassed $2 trillion in 2024, a figure that masks a critical slowdown in funding for the very startups needed to drive future innovation.
Corgi Insurance Accused of Stealing Open Source Software for Product
Just weeks after securing a $2.
FTC Approves Elon Musk's Acquisition of Mesh Optical
Just months after securing a $50 million Series A round, optical technology startup Mesh Optical Technologies has been acquired by Elon Musk.
Menlo Ventures raises $3B fund after backing Anthropic
Menlo Ventures has just closed its largest capital raise in its 50-year history, securing $3 billion for new funds, a move largely fueled by its aggressive, multi-million dollar bets on AI.
Founders Fund Leads $22M Round for Ethical Fish Startup Shinkei Systems
A refrigerator-sized robot named Poseidon is now installed on commercial fishing boats, ensuring fish are killed humanely before being sold as 'ceremony grade' at upscale grocery chains like Erewhon.
Fusion startups raise billions, fueling energy innovation.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems alone has secured nearly $3 billion in private funding, with its SPARC project already 75% complete, signaling an unprecedented acceleration in the race for fusion energy.
Snap's AI Video Team Spins Off to Build Interactive Gaming AI
Snap's Chief Technology Officer, Bobby Murphy, is personally investing a substantial stake to become the lead investor in Dotmo, a new company spun off from Snap's own generative AI video team, all wh
Elastic buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million to boost AI capabilities
Elastic is reportedly paying up to $85 million for DeductiveAI, a startup generating just $1 million in annual recurring revenue.
Orbio raises $21M to automate frontline hiring and onboarding
At behavioral health provider The Stepping Stones Group, Orbio's AI agents now manage the company’s full US operation, leading to 20% more candidates getting hired, according to TechCrunch .
Jeff Bezos' Prometheus raises $12B, valued at $41B, for physical AI
Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, co-founded with Vik Bajaj, just secured an astonishing $12 billion in funding, valuing the company at $41 billion, a figure that dwarfs many established tech giant
Theker raises $85 million for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot
A European startup developing AI-powered robots that can swap their own hands and arms just secured $85 million, according to TechCrunch and Zamin Uz .
Equal AI Secures $30 Million to Expand AI Call Screening in India
In just one year, Equal AI, an AI-powered call screening app, has amassed over a million monthly active users in India, securing $30 million in new funding.
Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital Invests $500M in 10 Startups
In the last year, Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital has quietly deployed nearly $500 million into 10 high-profile startups like Anthropic and SpaceX.
Brendan Foody Accuses Sequoia of Dual-Pricing Valuation Tricks
The startup Serval reportedly secured $75 million in funding at a $1 billion valuation, yet Sequoia Capital's actual entry point for investment was $400 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Zepto files for IPO despite significant growth and expanding net losses
Indian quick commerce firm Zepto reported a net loss of $617.
Evotrex RV Secures $30M Series A for Charging-Free Travel
Evotrex's PG5 electric RV, priced at $160,000 and scheduled for 2027 delivery, commands significant market interest, with 90% of orders for its 'fully loaded Premium trim,' according to TechCrunch .
Founders Share VC Horror Stories in Viral X Thread
At a $15 million Series A pitch meeting with 12 people present, a venture capitalist reportedly fell asleep.
StrictlyVC Los Angeles event focuses on defense tech AI fundraising
In 2024, defense tech AI companies have already raised $5.
Founders Fund Launches 'MAFIA the GAME' with Tech Elites
At Tosca Cafe in San Francisco, the historic site of the 2007 PayPal Mafia photo, tech titans like Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey gathered not for a deal, but to play a murder-mystery game for a new onl
FirstClub valuation soars amid $55M Series B funding round
In just one year since launching in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub has acquired 170,000 households and processed over 1 million orders, according to TechCrunch .
Startup Battlefield Alumni Face Funding Challenges
Only 12% of 200 analyzed startups from past TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield cohorts secured meaningful follow-on funding within 18 months, according to medium .
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.
How to Succeed in Startup Battlefield Pitches
Founders vying for the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield's $100,000 prize spend five times more time discussing market size than actual go-to-market traction in their pitches.
Unastella rocket startup's total funding reaches $44 million
Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, Unastella secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $44 million, according t
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund
Twenty former Snap employees have already deployed capital into five companies through their new venture fund, Ghost Angels, with plans for 15 additional investments in the next year Zamin Uz .
Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Revolutionize Oncology Centers
Triomics expanded its enterprise customer base fourfold over the past year, leading to a 10-fold increase in annualized recurring revenue, according to TechCrunch .
India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M
In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices to rise after May 8
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices will jump after May 8, 2026, but attendees can still secure a second pass for half price until then.
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.
Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch trick
Lucra Sports CEO Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round by pitching investors that AI's success would boost gaming free time, and its failure would make his esports company a smart diversi