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The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
Europe's startup market hasn't produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change....
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The 9 top biotech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
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This founder just landed funding for a second go at the same problem: affordable custom home design
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Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerunner’s Kirsten Green
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Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life
In perhaps the last public interview of one Israel's most famous VCs, Jon Medved tells TechCrunch how tech will enhance his life....
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Your Morning AI Briefing: Major Funding Rounds, Security Concerns, and Industry Predictions for 2026
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Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership
The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia's new leadership -- managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month -- can or wil...
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Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces
This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruptio...
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Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field....
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Krafton hikes India bet with new $670M fund
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OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation
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No keynotes, no BS — why this year’s best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC
Impactful talks and connections happen at StrictlyVC. Read the full 2025 recap and join the 2026 waitlist to get access to the lowest ticket prices....