Databricks co-founder argues US must go open source to beat China in AI
VC Andy Konwinski argues that the U.S. is losing its AI research dominance to China.
VCs abandon old rules for a ‘funky time’ of investing in AI startups
The goalposts are moving for AI startups when it comes to growth, product features and just about everything else.
Immortality startup Eternos pivots to a personal AI that sounds like you
Uare.ai raised $10.3 million in seed funding led by Mayfield and Boldstart Ventures.
Sapphire Sport spins out, rebrands as 359 Capital with $300M AUM
The newly independent 359 Capital is half-way through investing from $181 million second fund.
Cluely’s Roy Lee hints that viral hype is not enough
Lee declined to share Cluely’s financial metrics just four months after boasting how quickly the startup is growing.
Cluely’s Roy Lee hints that viral hype is not enough
Lee declined to share Cluely’s financial metrics just four months after boasting how quickly the startup is growing.
Armis raises $435M pre-IPO round at $6.1B valuation after refusing M&A offers
Armis is hoping to launch its IPO in late 2026 or early 2027, its co-founder and CEO Yevegny Dibrov told TechCrunch.
Sequoia names Alfred Lin and Pat Grady as new Co-Stewards as Roelof Botha steps down
Just over three years after taking the reins as the steward of the storied firm, Botha passed the leadership baton to Lin and Grady.
Navan IPO tumbles 20% after historic debut under SEC shutdown workaround
Navan finished its first day trading at an approximate valuation of $4.7 billion, which is about half of its last private valuation of $9.2 billion.
Identifee, built by Wells Fargo alumni, unifies productivity tech for bankers into a single platform — catch it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The startup’s platform is built on several modular systems that clients can purchase individually or as a complete suite.