Startups & VC
OpenAI Files for IPO, Intensifying AI Race with Anthropic
The AI giant is preparing to go public, following closely behind its key competitor, Anthropic.
Startups Build Tech to Get You Offline, Not Online
As AI funding surges, some entrepreneurs are betting on experiences that pull people away from screens.
Startups Pivot to In-Person Experiences Amid AI Boom
A new wave of entrepreneurs is betting on real-world interactions and physical computing, offering a counter-narrative to the prevailing AI investment frenzy.
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close Soon
A major tech startup competition is closing its application window, offering a significant platform for emerging companies.
Anthropic Revenue Surges Past $47 Billion Amidst AI Growth Doubts
The AI company's rapid financial ascent faces scrutiny as it heads towards a potential public offering.
Anthropic Revenue Jumps to $47 Billion Ahead of IPO
The AI startup's rapid growth faces scrutiny as it prepares for a public offering, raising questions about the industry's profitability.
Anthropic Revenue Surges to $47 Billion Ahead of Anticipated IPO
AI startup Anthropic is reporting massive revenue growth, but questions remain about the long-term profitability and true market value of large language models.
Coralogix Raises $200M to Monitor AI Systems in Production
A new funding round highlights the growing need for tools to keep complex AI operations running smoothly and reliably in the real world.
Voice AI Startup Targets Underserved Markets in Africa, Middle East
A new startup is deploying voice AI solutions in regions often overlooked by major tech players, showing how specialized tech can find new users.
Impulse Space Secures $500M to Fuel Human-Led Rocket Engine Development
A leading space startup is betting big on human engineering talent, underscoring the enduring need for skilled people in complex physical systems.
ZeroDrift Secures $10M to Guard AI From Compliance Risks
A new startup is tackling the complex problem of keeping AI models compliant and safe, raising significant capital to address potential pitfalls.
Glean's Enterprise AI Search Revenue Triples to $300M
A new report shows enterprise AI search is booming, even as tech giants enter the market, driven by companies seeking to optimize their internal data.
Gudtrip AI Weed Vape: A Look Into Crypto-Cannabis Gimmicks
A new device claims to pay users Bitcoin for vaping, highlighting the often-dubious intersection of cryptocurrency and AI in consumer products.
Anthropic Raises $65 Billion, Nears Trillion-Dollar Valuation
AI startup Anthropic secured a massive funding round, positioning it for an IPO and highlighting intense investor interest in artificial intelligence.
Sesame AI Launches iOS App for More Natural Conversations
A new app from the creators of Oculus aims to make talking to AI agents feel less robotic and more human.
Cognition AI Coding Startup Raises $1 Billion, Valuation Soars to $25B
A startup focused on AI for software development just secured a massive investment, signaling continued investor confidence in the sector.
SpaceX S-1 Filing Reveals Mars Ambitions, Sky-High Valuation
SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company, has filed paperwork to go public, outlining a massive market vision and linking executive pay to colonizing Mars.
AI-Powered Recycling Startups Target Aluminum Amid Price Spikes
As aluminum prices climb, new startups are deploying artificial intelligence to extract valuable metals from waste, hoping to create a significant new supply source.
AI Startups Inflate Revenue Metrics, Raising Red Flags for Investors
A new report reveals some AI startups and their venture capital backers are stretching revenue figures, creating an illusion of rapid growth.
Hark Raises $700M Series A for 'Universal' AI Interface
A secretive startup, Hark, just secured a massive funding round to build an AI platform that aims to seamlessly integrate with our digital lives.
Anthropic Acquires Stainless, a Key AI Developer Tool Startup
The acquisition of Stainless by Anthropic signals a new phase in the AI industry: the race to streamline development itself.
Wirestock Raises $23M to Fuel AI Model Training with Creative Data
A new funding round for Wirestock highlights the intense demand for high-quality, diverse data to train the next generation of artificial intelligence.
Osaurus Delivers Hybrid AI Models to Mac Users
A new Mac app, Osaurus, is tackling a key AI challenge: balancing powerful cloud processing with user privacy and local control.
Origin Lab Raises $8M to Broker Video Game Data for AI Training
A new startup aims to connect game developers with AI companies, creating a marketplace for valuable virtual world data to train advanced AI models.
FlyMedia, the future of Creator's Economy
A São Paulo Startup Raised R$20M to Build Disney for the AI Era
Scooter Founders Raise $16M for New AI Venture Pit
The co-founders of European scooter giant Voi are back with a new artificial intelligence startup, attracting significant early investment.
Legal AI Startup Legora Valued at $5.6 Billion, Intensifying Rivalry
A new funding round for Legora highlights the heated competition and rapid growth in the specialized legal artificial intelligence market.
Mill Valley Property Requires Anthropic Equity as Payment
A unique real estate listing highlights the growing role of private tech equity as a form of currency.
Sierra Acquires Fragment, Expanding AI Customer Service Reach
A new acquisition signals continued consolidation in the competitive world of AI powered customer support.