Startups & FundingDead Internet Theory Is Coming True, Warns Pangram CEO
AI slop is no longer confined to social media feeds. According to Pangram's CEO, we are dangerously close to the dead internet theory becoming reality.
Startups & FundingAI Detection Startup Pangram Reveals Why Verifying Content Is So Hard
Discover why modern AI detection is more complex than simple 'real or fake' tests as startups tackle deepfakes in hiring, reviews, and claims.
Startups & FundingWonderful Valued at $5B Following Massive Series C Round
Wonderful has secured a massive $550 million Series C funding round, skyrocketing its valuation to $5 billion in less than half a year.
Startups & FundingAdobe Acquires Rilo to Boost Indian Market Intelligence
Adobe has acquired Indian market intelligence startup Rilo, marking its second major strategic buyout in the region since 2023.
Startups & FundingUnacademy Sells to upGrad for $206M in Staggering 94% Drop
India's Unacademy has agreed to a $206 million acquisition by rival upGrad, marking a devastating 94% valuation drop from its pandemic peak.
Startups & FundingTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Volunteer Program Opens For Applications
Secure your backstage pass to the startup ecosystem by applying for the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 volunteer program today.
Startups & FundingHydrogen Startup Fuel-Injects Marine Engines to Cut Emissions
Maritime startup Newlight has secured a $9 million seed round and completed an 8,500-nautical-mile voyage, testing hydrogen fuel injection to improve cargo ship efficiency.
Startups & FundingFambot Launches AI Chief of Staff to Tackle Family Logistics
Discover how startup Fambot is building an AI chief of staff to help modern families conquer the exhausting logistics of daily household management.
Startups & FundingAI Agent Security Startup AIR Raises $50M to Vet Agent Skills
AIR has secured $50 million to help businesses discover, monitor, and secure autonomous AI agents and their third-party add-ons.
Startups & FundingEmpirik Launches With $21M to Predict Infrastructure Outages
Sequoia-incubated startup Empirik has emerged from stealth with $21 million in funding to predict critical IT infrastructure outages before they occur.
Startups & FundingPolice AI Startup Blue Voice Secures $6M to Automate Law Enforcement
Harvard law dropout secures $6 million to build Blue Voice, a specialized legal AI platform designed to navigate complex police protocols and local ordinances.
Startups & FundingMagna Pours $35M Into Yuma Energy to Scale India EV Swapping
Automotive supplier Magna accelerates its EV strategy in South Asia, boosting its total investment in battery-swapping venture Yuma Energy to $87 million.
Startups & FundingAlteon Secures Lachy Groom Backing for Year-Long Autonomous Aircraft
Alteon has secured backing from prominent investor Lachy Groom to develop autonomous aircraft designed to harvest wind energy and stay aloft for a year.
Startups & FundingTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events Open for Early Applications
Secure your spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 by applying to host an official side event before the September 4 deadline.
Startups & FundingStrictlyVC New York Returns With Keith Rabois and AI Focus
StrictlyVC returns to New York on September 10 with tech heavyweights like Keith Rabois tackling AI, sports capital, and venture market dynamics.