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Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.
June 2, 2026
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In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major…
June 2, 2026
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We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build…
June 1, 2026
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The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch.
June 1, 2026
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The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.
June 1, 2026
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AI
The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category.
May 29, 2026
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Apps
In its latest update, Bluesky is getting into long-form content.
May 28, 2026
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Biotech & Health
CEO Ariel Katz argues that while AI can replicate workflow SaaS, it can't copy H1’s unique doctor data.
May 28, 2026
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Startups
Europe’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to relocate to the U.S.
May 28, 2026
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AI
StrictlyVC Los Angeles is on June 18. Join for meaningful networking and fireside chats with leaders from Mach Industries, Shinkei Systems, and more. Register today.
May 28, 2026
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Startups
Insurance tech Corgi announced today an $106 million Series B1 raise, valuing the company at $2.6 billion, just three weeks after announcing a $160 million Series B.
May 28, 2026
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Enterprise
Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.
May 28, 2026
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TC
After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.
May 28, 2026
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TC
Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save and join 10,000+ tech leaders on October 13-15 in…
May 28, 2026
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Biotech & Health
The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.
May 28, 2026
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AI
As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.
May 27, 2026
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AI
SOND introduced its debut product: Dreambuds, a closed-loop, in-ear system that captures 12 physiological signals from the wearer, then acts on them in real time to help consumers get better…
May 27, 2026
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AI
"CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.
May 27, 2026
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Startups
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
May 27, 2026
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AI
OpenRouter has raised a $113 million Series B led by CapitalG. Its 5x growth in usage over six months indicates the multi-AI-model future is here.
May 26, 2026
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TC
Save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass before prices increase on May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to join the tech epicenter in San Francisco.
May 26, 2026
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TC
Stord was founded in 2015 by then-college students CEO Sean Henry and CTO Jacob Boudreau while they were still at Georgia Tech.
May 26, 2026
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Startups
The nine-year-old startup is replacing hundreds of employees with thousands of AI agents.
May 25, 2026
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Startups
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.
May 25, 2026
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TC
The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is May 27. This is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000. Apply now.
May 25, 2026
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TC
Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase.
May 25, 2026
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Startups
Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
May 23, 2026
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AI
Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
May 22, 2026
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AI
Ocean, an agentic email security platform, claims its AI can thoroughly analyze the context of every incoming email to detect fraud and impersonation attempts.
May 20, 2026
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