How IRL social apps like Partiful and Timeleft are getting people to hang out in person
The trend toward real-life social interactions continues to rise, highlighting a growing dissatisfaction with virtual connections.
Atlanta music tech startup is betting on the growth of the creator economy
Breakr simplifies artist-influencer collaboration by integrating admin tasks onto one platform, expediting the promotion process and enhancing access for creators.
How IRL social apps like Partiful and Timeleft are getting people to hang out in person
The trend toward real-life social interactions continues to rise, highlighting a growing dissatisfaction with virtual connections.
Atlanta music tech startup is betting on the growth of the creator economy
Breakr simplifies artist-influencer collaboration by integrating admin tasks onto one platform, expediting the promotion process and enhancing access for creators.
Accel closes $650 million for new India fund | TechCrunch
Accel has raised $650 million for its eighth India fund, underscoring its strategic expansion in the Indian venture capital market.
Synthesia becomes UK's biggest GenAI firm with $2.1B valuation
Synthesia leads the synthetic media industry, serving over 60,000 businesses, including a large portion of Fortune 100 companies.
Generative AI startup Synthesia just raised $180 million at a $2.1 billion valuation using this pitch deck
Synthesia has raised $180 million in Series D funding, now valued at $2.1 billion, making it the largest generative AI startup in the UK.
How African VC firm Oui Capital returned its first fund with Moniepoint's unicorn exit | TechCrunch
Oui Capital successfully returned its $4 million debut fund after selling shares in Moniepoint, showcasing the potential of early-stage African fintech investments.
SignPath secures €5M in Series A funding to enhance its code integrity platform and expand its market presence.
PrettyDamnQuick snaps up $25M to speed up online checkout | TechCrunch
PDQ is poised to reshape retail tech for independent e-commerce shops, paving a way towards their competitive edge against giants like Amazon.
Accel closes $650 million for new India fund | TechCrunch
Accel has raised $650 million for its eighth India fund, underscoring its strategic expansion in the Indian venture capital market.
Synthesia becomes UK's biggest GenAI firm with $2.1B valuation
Synthesia leads the synthetic media industry, serving over 60,000 businesses, including a large portion of Fortune 100 companies.
Generative AI startup Synthesia just raised $180 million at a $2.1 billion valuation using this pitch deck
Synthesia has raised $180 million in Series D funding, now valued at $2.1 billion, making it the largest generative AI startup in the UK.
How African VC firm Oui Capital returned its first fund with Moniepoint's unicorn exit | TechCrunch
Oui Capital successfully returned its $4 million debut fund after selling shares in Moniepoint, showcasing the potential of early-stage African fintech investments.
Brooklyn startup It's Electric is changing the way New York City charges EVs
It's Electric is enhancing NYC's EV charging infrastructure by installing curbside chargers at residential and commercial properties, offering compensation to property owners.
It's The End Of The Road For Canoo
Canoo files for bankruptcy after losing its workforce and failing to secure funding.
Canoo will liquidate assets to pay debts and cease operations entirely.
The trends that shaped EVs, robotaxis, and electric flight in 2024 | TechCrunch
The transportation sector in 2024 experienced significant strategic shifts amidst changing consumer demands and market conditions.
Charge Cars rescued by private investors, so bring on that electric '67 Mustang replica
Charge Cars acquired by investors to advance all-electric '67 Mustang replica production, enhancing consumer access to luxury EVs.
Accel doubles down on Sarla Aviation's ambition to develop electric air taxis in India | TechCrunch
Sarla Aviation focuses on high payload capacity with shorter ranges to meet India's urban transportation needs effectively.
Brooklyn startup It's Electric is changing the way New York City charges EVs
It's Electric is enhancing NYC's EV charging infrastructure by installing curbside chargers at residential and commercial properties, offering compensation to property owners.
It's The End Of The Road For Canoo
Canoo files for bankruptcy after losing its workforce and failing to secure funding.
Canoo will liquidate assets to pay debts and cease operations entirely.
The trends that shaped EVs, robotaxis, and electric flight in 2024 | TechCrunch
The transportation sector in 2024 experienced significant strategic shifts amidst changing consumer demands and market conditions.
Charge Cars rescued by private investors, so bring on that electric '67 Mustang replica
Charge Cars acquired by investors to advance all-electric '67 Mustang replica production, enhancing consumer access to luxury EVs.
Accel doubles down on Sarla Aviation's ambition to develop electric air taxis in India | TechCrunch
Sarla Aviation focuses on high payload capacity with shorter ranges to meet India's urban transportation needs effectively.
Meet Rampage Proxies, CraveHRO, Creart Digital Media: HackerNoon Startups of the Week | HackerNoon
HackerNoon highlights top contenders in its Startups of the Year database, including Rampage Proxies, CraveHRO, and Creart Digital Media as notable startups.
Digital twins of cities to expand under plans from new Dutch startup
Scenexus aims to revolutionize urban planning by creating digital twins of cities that dramatically accelerate impact assessments.
Meet Rampage Proxies, CraveHRO, Creart Digital Media: HackerNoon Startups of the Week | HackerNoon
HackerNoon highlights top contenders in its Startups of the Year database, including Rampage Proxies, CraveHRO, and Creart Digital Media as notable startups.
Digital twins of cities to expand under plans from new Dutch startup
Scenexus aims to revolutionize urban planning by creating digital twins of cities that dramatically accelerate impact assessments.
Big Tech expands its reach with new startup acquisitions and investments | TechCrunch
Mergers and acquisitions are now the primary exit strategies for startups amidst a slowdown in tech IPOs.
Big Tech companies, like Amazon and eBay, are actively investing in startups to enhance their services and capabilities.
Insight Partners has raised $12.5 billion, marking its 13th fund and the largest haul by a venture capital firm in over two years
Insight Partners raises $12.5 billion for software investments, indicating a significant shift in the venture capital landscape post-tech market decline.
Here are the five best pieces of founder advice I learned as a host of Found | TechCrunch
Founders should confront their weaknesses head-on rather than avoid them.
Not all advice from venture capitalists aligns with a startup's mission.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/9/2025
NYC startups have secured significant funding, with RLTYco raising $20M and Bevel raising $4M for innovative solutions in real estate and health.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/15/2025
Recent funding rounds in NYC highlight significant investments in tech sectors, including energy, sports, AI, and education.
Investor predictions 2025: Seattle VCs sound off on AI, remote work, and city's tech ecosystem
AI infrastructure will be paramount in 2025 for startups.
There is skepticism around crypto despite its popularity.
Expectations for AI applications are rising rapidly.
AI agents will revolutionize customer experience.
Big Tech expands its reach with new startup acquisitions and investments | TechCrunch
Mergers and acquisitions are now the primary exit strategies for startups amidst a slowdown in tech IPOs.
Big Tech companies, like Amazon and eBay, are actively investing in startups to enhance their services and capabilities.
Insight Partners has raised $12.5 billion, marking its 13th fund and the largest haul by a venture capital firm in over two years
Insight Partners raises $12.5 billion for software investments, indicating a significant shift in the venture capital landscape post-tech market decline.
Here are the five best pieces of founder advice I learned as a host of Found | TechCrunch
Founders should confront their weaknesses head-on rather than avoid them.
Not all advice from venture capitalists aligns with a startup's mission.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/9/2025
NYC startups have secured significant funding, with RLTYco raising $20M and Bevel raising $4M for innovative solutions in real estate and health.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/15/2025
Recent funding rounds in NYC highlight significant investments in tech sectors, including energy, sports, AI, and education.
Investor predictions 2025: Seattle VCs sound off on AI, remote work, and city's tech ecosystem
AI infrastructure will be paramount in 2025 for startups.
There is skepticism around crypto despite its popularity.
Expectations for AI applications are rising rapidly.
A serial entrepreneur's top tips for start-up success
Startup success in 2025 hinges on a solid business model, clear planning, resilience, continuous learning, and market research.
Dry January? His Non-Alcoholic Side Hustle Made $50 Million+ | Entrepreneur
Curious Elixirs has rapidly grown its revenue and market presence since its founding, reflecting changing consumer preferences towards non-alcoholic beverages.
I'm in my mid-30s and at a crossroads - Sell my business now for $10 million or wait to potentially make $25 million?
Founders must choose between immediate financial security and potential larger future gains when approached for a buyout.
Council Post: Avoiding The Most Common Marketing Mistakes That Startups Make
Startups need structured brand messaging to clearly communicate value, align teams, and maximize growth potential.
Commission facilitator RLTYco secures $20 million in Series A funding
RLTYco raises $20 million to support independent real estate professionals by providing quick access to commissions and essential business services.
Is Acquiring a Business Right For You? Here's How to Know If You Should Buy a Business or Start From Scratch | Entrepreneur
Building a business isn't for everyone; entrepreneurship through acquisition offers a faster, more efficient path to success.
A serial entrepreneur's top tips for start-up success
Startup success in 2025 hinges on a solid business model, clear planning, resilience, continuous learning, and market research.
Dry January? His Non-Alcoholic Side Hustle Made $50 Million+ | Entrepreneur
Curious Elixirs has rapidly grown its revenue and market presence since its founding, reflecting changing consumer preferences towards non-alcoholic beverages.
I'm in my mid-30s and at a crossroads - Sell my business now for $10 million or wait to potentially make $25 million?
Founders must choose between immediate financial security and potential larger future gains when approached for a buyout.
Council Post: Avoiding The Most Common Marketing Mistakes That Startups Make
Startups need structured brand messaging to clearly communicate value, align teams, and maximize growth potential.
Commission facilitator RLTYco secures $20 million in Series A funding
RLTYco raises $20 million to support independent real estate professionals by providing quick access to commissions and essential business services.
Is Acquiring a Business Right For You? Here's How to Know If You Should Buy a Business or Start From Scratch | Entrepreneur
Building a business isn't for everyone; entrepreneurship through acquisition offers a faster, more efficient path to success.
GenAI deals with news giants increase as Mistral partners with AFP
Mistral and AFP's partnership enhances AI responses by providing factual journalism content to improve the chatbot's output.
How a Pair of WNBA Rivals Came Together to Create the Groundbreaking New 33 League Unrivaled
Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, rivals in the WNBA Finals, unite to launch a new women's pro basketball league called Unrivaled.
Goldman Sachs' David Solomon tells startups to reconsider going public | TechCrunch
Startups are encouraged to consider staying private to avoid the challenges of being publicly traded.
Teal Health raises $10M to create at-home cervical cancer screenings | TechCrunch
Teal Health is developing an at-home cervical cancer screening solution to improve accessibility and comfort for women, pending FDA approval.
Dub.co is an open-source URL shortener and link attribution engine packed into one | TechCrunch
Dub.co aims to enhance affiliate link transparency and combat issues like those raised by the Honey controversy, ensuring creators receive proper attribution.
Startup necromancy: Dead Google Apps domains can be compromised by new owners
Startups often fail to properly close Google accounts before domain expiration, creating security vulnerabilities.
Buying abandoned startup domains can lead to accessing sensitive information from former employee accounts.
Rockfish is helping enterprises leverage synthetic data | TechCrunch
Rockfish, founded by Vyas Sekar and Muckai Girish, aims to solve data reproducibility issues in enterprises using synthetic data.
Google cofounder Larry Page made a rare appearance at a recent Y Combinator meeting
Larry Page's rare public appearance reflects his interest in supporting emerging startups and sharing experiences from Google's early days.
Meet Zapmii, Grand Compliance, and NAYAMAX: HackerNoon Startups of the Week | HackerNoon
HackerNoon highlighted Zapmii, Grand Compliance, and NAYAMAX as standout startups for the week of 2025, emphasizing their innovative contributions to their respective fields.
Free TV startup Telly just hired an advertising lead from Uber as it gears up for an ad blitz
Telly is positioning itself for growth in 2025 with personalized ad capabilities and a unique dual-screen format.
I'm a startup CTO and the H-1B Visa helped launch my career. It's not perfect - but there are a lot of misconceptions about it.
The H-1B visa process is rigorous and challenging, but essential for skilled immigrants contributing to the tech industry in the US.
Beams secures $9M Series A to digitize UK home renovation market | TechCrunch
Beams seeks to modernize home renovation projects using software to enhance efficiency and predictability, reducing risks for homeowners and contractors.
Google cofounder Larry Page made a rare appearance at a recent Y Combinator meeting
Larry Page's rare public appearance reflects his interest in supporting emerging startups and sharing experiences from Google's early days.
Meet Zapmii, Grand Compliance, and NAYAMAX: HackerNoon Startups of the Week | HackerNoon
HackerNoon highlighted Zapmii, Grand Compliance, and NAYAMAX as standout startups for the week of 2025, emphasizing their innovative contributions to their respective fields.
Free TV startup Telly just hired an advertising lead from Uber as it gears up for an ad blitz
Telly is positioning itself for growth in 2025 with personalized ad capabilities and a unique dual-screen format.
I'm a startup CTO and the H-1B Visa helped launch my career. It's not perfect - but there are a lot of misconceptions about it.
The H-1B visa process is rigorous and challenging, but essential for skilled immigrants contributing to the tech industry in the US.
Beams secures $9M Series A to digitize UK home renovation market | TechCrunch
Beams seeks to modernize home renovation projects using software to enhance efficiency and predictability, reducing risks for homeowners and contractors.
Think Copying Big Brands Will Bring You Success? Think Again | Entrepreneur
Establishing a distinct and authentic brand identity is crucial for success, especially for startups.
What Comes After a Brand Hits $100 Million in Sales?
Fashion brands face increasing challenges after reaching $100 million, including finding new customers and diversifying sales channels while maintaining early success qualities.
Think Copying Big Brands Will Bring You Success? Think Again | Entrepreneur
Establishing a distinct and authentic brand identity is crucial for success, especially for startups.
What Comes After a Brand Hits $100 Million in Sales?
Fashion brands face increasing challenges after reaching $100 million, including finding new customers and diversifying sales channels while maintaining early success qualities.
I got soaked driving the Arc Sport electric boat | TechCrunch
Arc is rapidly accelerating its development of electric sport boats, having delivered their first Arc Sport boat while building on previous models' successes.
A perfect harmony of geometry and the dance of shadows': Omer F Kuranli's best phone picture
Istanbul's Levent-Nispetiye is a dynamic business hub where sports and social activities foster a vibrant startup culture.
Ledn Remains Bitcoin's Premier Borrowing And Lending Platform
Ledn prioritizes the security and reliability of asset returns, distinguishing itself in the competitive crypto lending space.
Bench customers are now being forced to hand over their data or risk losing it, they say | TechCrunch
Bench's abrupt closure left customers struggling to access their financial data, raising concerns about Employer.com's competence in managing these records.
Ledn Remains Bitcoin's Premier Borrowing And Lending Platform
Ledn prioritizes the security and reliability of asset returns, distinguishing itself in the competitive crypto lending space.
Bench customers are now being forced to hand over their data or risk losing it, they say | TechCrunch
Bench's abrupt closure left customers struggling to access their financial data, raising concerns about Employer.com's competence in managing these records.
Jimini Health is using AI for better mental healthcare. See the 22-slide pitch deck that helped it raise $8 million.
Jimini Health aims to improve mental health outcomes by blending talk therapy with continuous AI support, moving cautiously to ensure safety and efficacy.
Austrian pet tech startup HelloBello secures 4M to accelerate its growth in Germany and Switzerland - Silicon Canals
HelloBello, a pet tech company from Austria, raised €4M to expand its tailored meal service for dogs into Switzerland.
Belgian company Hyperfox bags 3.2M - Silicon Canals
Hyperfox raised €3.2M in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven order processing platform.
Grand Games, the Turkish gaming startup behind pouring game Magic Sort, drinks up $30M | TechCrunch
Turkey's gaming startups, particularly casual mobile games, are experiencing significant funding interest, highlighted by Grand Games' $30 million Series A.
ICON, a builder of 3D printed homes last valued around $2 billion, cuts about 25% of staff | TechCrunch
ICON Technologies is laying off 114 employees to better focus on growth opportunities.
The company's layoffs represent over 25% of its workforce, highlighting significant corporate restructuring.
Jimini Health is using AI for better mental healthcare. See the 22-slide pitch deck that helped it raise $8 million.
Jimini Health aims to improve mental health outcomes by blending talk therapy with continuous AI support, moving cautiously to ensure safety and efficacy.
Austrian pet tech startup HelloBello secures 4M to accelerate its growth in Germany and Switzerland - Silicon Canals
HelloBello, a pet tech company from Austria, raised €4M to expand its tailored meal service for dogs into Switzerland.
Belgian company Hyperfox bags 3.2M - Silicon Canals
Hyperfox raised €3.2M in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven order processing platform.
Grand Games, the Turkish gaming startup behind pouring game Magic Sort, drinks up $30M | TechCrunch
Turkey's gaming startups, particularly casual mobile games, are experiencing significant funding interest, highlighted by Grand Games' $30 million Series A.
ICON, a builder of 3D printed homes last valued around $2 billion, cuts about 25% of staff | TechCrunch
ICON Technologies is laying off 114 employees to better focus on growth opportunities.
The company's layoffs represent over 25% of its workforce, highlighting significant corporate restructuring.
Silicon Valley is foaming at the mouth with the promise of AI 'agents.' These are the startups to watch.
2024 may see the rise of AI agents capable of performing tasks autonomously, positioning them as digital coworkers.
The gambling industry's sly new way to suck money from desperate Americans
Startups like Narrativa are automating writing tasks using AI, particularly in the gambling industry, to enhance customer engagement and increase profits.
Silicon Valley is foaming at the mouth with the promise of AI 'agents.' These are the startups to watch.
2024 may see the rise of AI agents capable of performing tasks autonomously, positioning them as digital coworkers.
The gambling industry's sly new way to suck money from desperate Americans
Startups like Narrativa are automating writing tasks using AI, particularly in the gambling industry, to enhance customer engagement and increase profits.
It's buzzing here': Detroit's revival takes shape after decades of decay
Detroit's resurgence is marked by innovation, investment, and a shift towards technology in mobility solutions, making it an attractive hub for entrepreneurs.
You Don't Need a Big Budget to Get Your First Crypto Exchange User
Pre-launch marketing failures can guide future strategies and save companies from costly mistakes.
Focusing on a specific market niche can lead to more manageable competition and tailored success.
I felt suffocated grinding away at my desk for 16 hours daily in banking. Now, I'm a VC, and it's intense, but I've never been happier.
Wischoff transitioned from a high-paying but unfulfilling banking job to the startup world, finding a better match for her personality and career aspirations.
Bench shuts down, leaving thousands of businesses without access to accounting and tax docs | TechCrunch
Bench, a Canada-based accounting startup, has unexpectedly shut down, leaving thousands of businesses without access to their financial data.