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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.

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

Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline arrives June 8, 2026
A single startup will secure $100,000 in equity-free funding and a coveted spot at TechCrunch Disrupt.

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.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices rise for startups
A Founder Pass for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 now costs $2,995, marking a 20% jump from the previous year's $2,495, according to the TechCrunch official site .

LetinAR secures $18.5M to advance AI glasses optics technology
A South Korean startup, LetinAR, has secured $18.