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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
Menlo Ventures raises $3B fund following Anthropic investment
Menlo Ventures' $750 million investment in Anthropic in 2024 is now worth approximately $14 billion, a staggering return that underpins the venture firm's record-breaking $3 billion new fund, accordin
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.
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.
Snap AI video team spins off into Dotmo for interactive gaming
Bobby Murphy, Snap's Chief Technology Officer, isn't just leading internal AI efforts; he's now the lead investor in Dotmo, a new company born from Snap's own generative AI video team.
Elastic Acquires DeductiveAI for Up to $85 Million
An AI site reliability engineering startup, DeductiveAI, recently raised a $7.
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
Jeff Bezos's Prometheus Announces $12 Billion for Physical World AI
Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, just announced a staggering $12 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to $41 billion for developing tools to design physical products, according to Tech
Equal AI raises $30M to expand AI call screening in India
Since its launch last year, Equal AI, an Android app, has amassed over a million monthly active users by answering and filtering calls on their behalf.
Evotrex RV Secures $30M Series A to Fuel Charging-Free Travel
Despite the widespread need for RV charging stations, 90% of Evotrex's orders are for its $160,000 'fully loaded Premium trim' RV, according to TechCrunch .
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.
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.
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
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches personal AI venture
In Q1 2026, AI tools reportedly wrote about 60% of the code produced by Airbnb's engineers, according to Startup Fortune .
Founders Fund Launches 'MAFIA the GAME' with Tech Elites
Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and Bryan Johnson are among the A-list tech figures now playing 'MAFIA the GAME,' an online murder-mystery show launched by venture capital firm Founders Fund, according to
FirstClub raises $55M, valuation surges to $255M
Within a year of launching in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub acquired 170,000 households and crossed 1 million orders, leading to a $255 million valuation.
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
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.
Alphabet plans $80 billion equity sale for AI buildout
Berkshire Hathaway, known for cautious, value-driven investments, is pouring $10 billion into Alphabet's $80 billion AI infrastructure fund.
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.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
Twenty former Snap executives, fresh from building one of the most influential social platforms, have pooled their capital to back the next wave of AI-powered consumer and social startups.
Triomics AI secures $22M to boost oncology center efficiency
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center are already deploying Triomics' AI to speed up clinical trial matching and appointment preparation, signaling a new era for onco
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 .
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline: May 27, but timeline unclear
While May 27 is often cited as the deadline, a critical timeline discrepancy now clouds the opportunity for early-stage startups to apply for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200, where $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure awa
Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch
In 2026, Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round.
SolarSquare secures $60M Series C to boost rooftop solar in India
SolarSquare, a company focused on rooftop solar, has secured $60 million in new Series C funding, pushing its valuation to an impressive $500 million.
LetinAR secures $18.5M to advance AI glasses optics technology
A South Korean startup, LetinAR, has secured $18.