Marco Giuliani
Senior Editor
Marco Giuliani is the Senior Editor covering the venture capital ecosystem for Disruptive Insider. He brings a critical, data-driven perspective forged over 20 years of financial journalism. Before joining the team, he was a senior reporter at Bloomberg, where he covered the dot-com boom and bust, and later led the M&A analysis desk at The Financial Standard. Marco's work focuses on deal structures, fundraising trends, and the economic forces shaping the startup landscape. His column, 'The Term Sheet,' is a must-read for investors and founders navigating complex financing rounds.
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Founder with cancer in room guides AI on conflicting medical advice
Diagnosed with an aggressive, fast-growing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Keragon CEO Connor Christou utilized Claude AI to analyze his cancer data in real-time, ultimately guiding him to a chemotherapy regi
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Former Infosys CEO's Startup Raises $32M to Disrupt IT Services
Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, a veteran of traditional IT services, has just secured an eye-popping $32 million in seed funding for his new AI startup, Hang Ten Systems, aiming to automate the very
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Founders Fund Invests in Shinkei Systems' Humane Fish Harvesting Tech
A robot named Poseidon, developed by Shinkei Systems, is now automating the humane killing of fish directly on commercial fishing boats, a technology backed by Founders Fund.
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Fusion Startup CFS Nears $3 Billion in Total Funding
One fusion startup, Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), has alone attracted nearly $3 billion in private funding, representing roughly a third of all private investment in the sector.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Orbio raises $21M to automate frontline worker hiring and onboarding
At The Stepping Stones Group, an AI platform now runs the company's entire US operation, leading to a 20% increase in hired candidates and a halving of backout rates, according to TechCrunch and Tech
Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Lucid Motors Sees Top Executive Emad Dlala Depart Amid Leadership Shifts
Lucid Motors has experienced 14 C-level or senior vice president departures since October 2023, averaging nearly two exits per month, a rate indicating significant internal instability and talent drai
Jun 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Reid Hoffman exits Microsoft board for new AI startup Manus
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and prominent venture capitalist, is leaving Microsoft's board later this year.
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
LA Event Highlights Surge in Defense Tech AI Fundraising
On June 18, venture capitalists will gather on The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, California, to directly fund and shape the future of artificial intelligence for national defense, accord
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Startup Battlefield Alumni Companies Show Mixed Results Post-Competition
Of the hundreds of promising startups showcased at TechCrunch's prestigious Startup Battlefield, a staggering 79% fail to secure a Series A funding round after their initial seed capital, according to
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Mach Industries defense tech valuation hits $1.8 billion
In just one year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation nearly quadruple from $470 million to $1.8 billion, an unprecedented pace in a traditionally slow-moving industry.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
How to Make Startup Battlefield Top 20 in 2026
Only 21% of seed-funded startups selected for TechCrunch's prestigious Startup Battlefield go on to hit Series A milestones, despite the competition's high profile.
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read
India court rules against Google ad business in trademark case
An Indian court has ordered Google to pay $31,600 in damages, explicitly rejecting its argument of being a passive intermediary and holding it liable for trademark infringement in its ad keywords, acc
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Eclipse IDE excels with Java, enterprise benefits
The Eclipse Installer 2026-03 R has already accumulated 612,485 downloads, signaling a robust and enduring user base for the venerable IDE, according to Eclipse .
May 18, 2026 · 3 min read