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Tech Sector Pushes for Long-Term Strategy
Tech leaders demand stable policies to boost AI and quantum innovation in New Zealand.
RNZ · 1m
Nauta Fund VI Raises €60m
Nauta's sixth venture fund closes at €60m, targeting €150m-€200m by 2027.
Pulse 2.0 · 1m
Mark Duplass Joins Hulu Series Victoria
Mark Duplass joins Hulu's erotic thriller Victoria series.
Deadline · 1m
Disrupt 2026 Day 2: AI and robotics take center stage
TechCrunch's flagship conference continues with 10,000 attendees exploring AI, robotics, and startup investment across stages, pitches, and networking.
TechCrunch · 4m
Singapore firm plans startup hub in Japan to bridge SE Asia and Tohoku
Singaporean venture firm launches Tohoku startup academy to connect Southeast Asia and Japan.
Malay Mail · 1m
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in San Francisco
Ten thousand startup founders, investors and tech leaders gather at Moscone West for three days of pitches, panels and networking.
TechCrunch · 3m
Ridgepost Capital Stock: Positive Fundraising Outlook Should Drive A Re-Rating
Ridgepost Capital's buy rating boosted by strong fundraising outlook.
Seekingalpha · 1m
Porsche & Startups
Porsche launches initiative to support start-ups with clean water solutions.
Porsche Newsroom · 1m
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The investor's playbook
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13-15 in San Francisco. Here's what investors need to know to find their next portfolio company.
TechCrunch · 3m
Alex Heath Joins Sound Ventures
Tech journalist Alex Heath joins LA venture firm Sound Ventures to invest in AI startups.
dot.LA · 1m
Europe's venture funds now hold 15 unicorns
The European Investment Bank's Tech Champions Initiative has backed 12 funds managing nearly four billion euros, keeping scaled startups on the continent.
The Next Web · 1m
Startup Shutdowns Hit Record in 2026
ZIRP-era startups shut down at highest rate ever as 2026 funding records clash with early-stage failures.
Startup Fortune · 1m
LA Tech Week 2026: Wednesday Event Lineup
LA Tech Week 2026 features 24+ tech events across LA neighborhoods this Wednesday.
dot.LA · 2m
LA Tech Week 2026 Event Lineup
LA Tech Week 2026 features 27+ events across LA neighborhoods for founders, investors, and tech innovators.
dot.LA · 2m
LA Tech Week 2026 Event Lineup
LA Tech Week 2026 features 27+ tech events across 15 neighborhoods.
dot.LA · 2m
Brio And Losange Merge To Form Stellé
Brio Platform and Losange Finance merge to create Stellé, an integrated fund admin tech provider for private capital managers.
Pulse 2.0 · 1m
Why U.S. money is flooding European defense startups
American investors are pouring cash into European defense tech as NATO spending surges and European venture capital falls short.
NPR · 2m
Sweden's startup boom rests on 150 years of invention
Swedish founders are on track to raise $5 billion in 2026. The country's success comes from a century-old formula that rewards inventors and tolerates failure.
Fortune · 1m
Anthropic backer on AI funding and the next big bet
Menlo Ventures partner Matt Murphy, who backed Anthropic early, discusses how AI money is reshaping venture capital and where founders should look next.
Business Insider · 1m
Nscale seeks $35bn valuation with Nvidia's backing
The Nvidia-backed data center company filed for a New York IPO while posting massive losses and relying heavily on its biggest supplier for funding.
Fortune · 4m
Israeli defense VC closes $125M debut fund
Protego Ventures, led by two women, completes its first fund focused on Israeli defense tech startups as the sector attracts record investment.
TechCrunch · 2m
Diane Lane Joins Hulu Series Victoria
Diane Lane joins Li Jun Li in Hulu's limited series Victoria.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Peak XV doubles down on seed funding with $5M ceiling
The venture firm raises its Surge platform's investment limit and backs 18 new startups spanning AI, robotics, space and healthcare.
TechCrunch · 3m
Marissa Mayer's Dazzle bets on your photos, not your inbox
Former Yahoo CEO launches a personal AI assistant that learns about you entirely from your camera roll, not email or calendar data.
TechCrunch · 2m
Arlene Dickinson wakes Canada's agri-food sector
Arlene Dickinson's new fund aims to boost Canadian agricultural exports.
Financialpost · 1m
VC's nanny stole $1.3 million from investor funds
Ellen Polcari went from childcare to running back office operations, then allegedly looted two Montana venture firms of investor money.
Fortune · 3m
AI money is drowning out climate tech
At New York Climate Week, the AI data center boom dominated conversations, leaving some climate founders worried other sectors are being left behind.
TechCrunch · 2m
Startups vs innovation
India's startup surge may not equal tech sovereignty.
Financialexpress · 2m
Five new judges named for Disrupt 2026 Battlefield
TechCrunch announces the next wave of venture capitalists who will evaluate startups competing at its flagship October event in San Francisco.
TechCrunch · 2m
Credit Rating Firm Warns Economy Will Be Obliterated
Egan-Jones predicts AI will destroy the economy by eliminating jobs and professional services.
Futurism · 1m
Travis Kalanick is back and not sorry
Uber's ousted founder has rebuilt his image and launched a new venture, with Silicon Valley's backing and a new generation of admirers.
Fortune · 5m
The venture capital gap that funds white wealth
Women of color receive less than 0.39% of VC funding, while their pension money underwrites the industry.
TIME · 2m
Mark Wahlberg joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The actor and entrepreneur will discuss his shift from Hollywood to building businesses, investments, and his evolving focus on healthcare and wellness startups.
TechCrunch · 1m
Scaling beats moonshots in climate tech
GHGSat's leader argues the climate sector chases perfect breakthroughs when adoptable solutions matter more.
Fortune · 1m
Andreessen Horowitz launches unaccredited college alternative
The venture capital firm is betting forty-two million dollars on a one-year academy charging Harvard prices without degrees or federal aid.
Fortune · 2m
Lightspeed bets $250M on India's AI startups
The Silicon Valley venture firm is raising a new early-stage fund focused on artificial intelligence across India and Southeast Asia.
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TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston
TechCrunch's one-day founder event returns November 4 in Boston with sessions on fundraising, AI, and leadership from top VCs and entrepreneurs.
TechCrunch · 2m
Bessemer raises $5.75B for AI investing spree
The veteran VC firm doubles down on artificial intelligence with its largest fund yet, betting the technology will reshape business faster than any previous wave.
TechCrunch · 1m
Oura ring maker files for hottest IPO
As OpenAI and Anthropic delay their public debuts, the Finnish wearable company Oura is poised to become the year's most significant tech IPO.
Fortune · 1m
Old security model breaks as AI threats rise
Investors are pouring billions into AI-native cybersecurity startups as traditional periodic security checks fail to keep pace with emerging threats.
TechCrunch · 1m
Venture Capital Rules Shift at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
AI-driven changes reshape how startups raise money and go public
TechCrunch · 1m
TechCrunch Founder Summit brings startup bootcamp to Boston
A one-day crash course on November 4 connects founders with investors and experienced CEOs to tackle fundraising, hiring, and AI strategy.
TechCrunch · 2m
a16z launches school to rival Silicon Valley dropouts
Andreessen Horowitz is betting that structured tech training beats the dropout path for aspiring founders.
TechCrunch · 1m
Melinda Gates won't fund her daughter's startup
The billionaire philanthropist is teaching her Gen Z daughter resilience by refusing to bankroll her fashion-tech venture.
Fortune · 1m
4 days to save $200 on Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch's flagship conference offers early-bird pricing through September 25, featuring 250+ speakers across AI, robotics, and infrastructure.
TechCrunch · 1m
Disrupt 2026: 5 days to save $200 on startup conference
TechCrunch's flagship event brings 10,000 founders and investors to San Francisco October 13-15 to discover the next generation of startups.
TechCrunch · 2m
Nobel economists back California's billionaire wealth tax
Six Nobel Prize winners say Prop 40 could spark a global movement to tax the ultra-wealthy.
Fortune · 1m
The Search for Silicon Valley's Most Powerful Woman
Why is it so hard to name the most powerful woman in tech, and what does that reveal about power itself?
WIRED · 4m
Andreessen Horowitz launches tuition-free AI academy
The venture capital firm is creating a one-year program with no degrees, homework, or tests, partnering with tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI.
The Verge · 1m
Benchmark's five partners take the Disrupt stage
All five Benchmark general partners appear together for the first time to discuss where venture capital goes next.
TechCrunch · 3m
Meet the VCs judging Startup Battlefield 2026
Five new investors join TechCrunch Disrupt's pitch competition to evaluate the next generation of breakout startups.
TechCrunch · 2m
Oura's $2.2B IPO mostly pays off early investors
The smart ring maker's public offering will funnel most proceeds to shareholders rather than the company itself.
TechCrunch · 1m
OpenAI's valuation mystery: $1.2T or $1.5T?
Major news outlets report conflicting figures for OpenAI's latest funding round, creating a $300 billion gap in valuations.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
AI Startup's Coffee Shop Dream Crumbles After Layoffs
Corgi Insurance laid off employees running its ambitious plan to open 100 cafes across San Francisco in six months.
Futurism · 1m
Navy's tech wish list signals where defense startups should aim
The US Navy published its technology priorities for the next several years, designed to guide private investment into defense innovation.
TechCrunch · 3m
Lucy Guo: AI is making people work harder
Scale AI founder and billionaire says autonomous agents demand constant vigilance, not less work.
Fortune · 1m
Fin.com raises $20m to build cross-border payment network
New York fintech emerges from stealth with backing from Uber co-founder and venture firms to expand global payment corridors.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
Flock Safety offers buyouts as surveillance backlash grows
The license plate reader company is letting employees leave with generous packages as customers abandon it over privacy concerns.
WIRED · 2m
Sorrell's Fund Bets Big on AI Video Startup Higgsfield
Martin Sorrell's venture fund joins a $400 million Series B for an AI video company targeting agencies and brands.
Adweek · 1m
Fed challenges social media narrative on SVB collapse
An independent review found social media didn't trigger Silicon Valley Bank's failure, but exposed deeper supervisory failures.
Pymnts · 1m
