Arize AI hopes it has first-mover advantage in AI observability | TechCrunchArize AI provides observability tools for monitoring and evaluating AI models, improving accuracy and reliability in complex applications.
New Startup Allows Users to Hire a Rent-a-Goon to Follow Them Around With a GunProtector app allows users to hire armed security on demand, reminiscent of a cyberpunk dystopia.
Five Eyes tell tech startups to take infosec seriouslyFive Eyes nations are enhancing security guidance for tech startups to address threats like Chinese IP theft by outlining key principles and resources.
British university spinoff Mindgard protects companies from AI threats | TechCrunchCompanies face a dilemma with AI adoption: potential productivity gains versus exposure to significant risks.New security startups like Mindgard focus on addressing AI-specific cybersecurity threats.
Prequel is building a community-driven approach to finding software bugs | TechCrunchCybersecurity approach is community-driven, promoting shared knowledge to identify and solve vulnerabilities.Prequel aims to create a collaborative database of software failure patterns to enhance reliability.
New Startup Allows Users to Hire a Rent-a-Goon to Follow Them Around With a GunProtector app allows users to hire armed security on demand, reminiscent of a cyberpunk dystopia.
Five Eyes tell tech startups to take infosec seriouslyFive Eyes nations are enhancing security guidance for tech startups to address threats like Chinese IP theft by outlining key principles and resources.
British university spinoff Mindgard protects companies from AI threats | TechCrunchCompanies face a dilemma with AI adoption: potential productivity gains versus exposure to significant risks.New security startups like Mindgard focus on addressing AI-specific cybersecurity threats.
Prequel is building a community-driven approach to finding software bugs | TechCrunchCybersecurity approach is community-driven, promoting shared knowledge to identify and solve vulnerabilities.Prequel aims to create a collaborative database of software failure patterns to enhance reliability.
Getaround abruptly shuts down US car-sharing operations | TechCrunchGetaround is ceasing U.S. operations to focus on its European market after restructuring and challenges following a public listing.
Council Post: Four Key Elements To Build Trust In AI For Your PR StrategyAI technology significantly enhances efficiency and customer experience for startups, enabling them to compete with larger companies.
eLearning And Tech Startups: A Synergy For Accelerating Innovation And GrowtheLearning is crucial for tech startups to stay competitive and innovative by providing continuous learning opportunities.
Industry leaders break down what's next in open source as a business model | TechCrunchOpen source is the prevalent business model for tech startups but poses challenges in balancing ideals with business sustainability.
How to tap into Dubai's growing startup ecosystem: tips for European foundersDubai is becoming a hub for international tech startups, attracting European entrepreneurs.Favorable government policies in Dubai support rapid business establishment and growth for tech firms.
Dutch prime minister Schoof promises startups help after alarming figuresThe Dutch government aims to enhance support for tech startups and attract capital to spur innovation.
Europe's Innovation Ecosystem Can Make It the New Palo AltoUnicorns, valued at over $1 billion, are elusive; only 1% of VC-backed startups achieve this status.Europe's innovation ecosystem is producing high-potential companies, challenging Silicon Valley's dominance.
Council Post: Four Key Elements To Build Trust In AI For Your PR StrategyAI technology significantly enhances efficiency and customer experience for startups, enabling them to compete with larger companies.
eLearning And Tech Startups: A Synergy For Accelerating Innovation And GrowtheLearning is crucial for tech startups to stay competitive and innovative by providing continuous learning opportunities.
Industry leaders break down what's next in open source as a business model | TechCrunchOpen source is the prevalent business model for tech startups but poses challenges in balancing ideals with business sustainability.
How to tap into Dubai's growing startup ecosystem: tips for European foundersDubai is becoming a hub for international tech startups, attracting European entrepreneurs.Favorable government policies in Dubai support rapid business establishment and growth for tech firms.
Dutch prime minister Schoof promises startups help after alarming figuresThe Dutch government aims to enhance support for tech startups and attract capital to spur innovation.
Europe's Innovation Ecosystem Can Make It the New Palo AltoUnicorns, valued at over $1 billion, are elusive; only 1% of VC-backed startups achieve this status.Europe's innovation ecosystem is producing high-potential companies, challenging Silicon Valley's dominance.
The contest to build the dominant AI-powered search engine is now being waged on college campusesTech startups are targeting college students with marketing strategies to rival Google's search dominance.
Taking on Google search: Perplexity and KagiGoogle's market dominance has led it to prioritize ads over genuine search results.Emerging search engines like Perplexity and Kagi are employing innovative engineering practices to disrupt the market.
The contest to build the dominant AI-powered search engine is now being waged on college campusesTech startups are targeting college students with marketing strategies to rival Google's search dominance.
Taking on Google search: Perplexity and KagiGoogle's market dominance has led it to prioritize ads over genuine search results.Emerging search engines like Perplexity and Kagi are employing innovative engineering practices to disrupt the market.
Rotem Farkash: The UK can become 'AI's dark horse'The UK has unique advantages in the AI sector but requires strategic vision to fully realize its potential.
Pruna compresses AI models to make them more efficient. Check out the pitch deck the startup used to raise $6.5 million.Pruna AI's optimization tool aims to make AI models smaller, cheaper, and more energy-efficient, securing $6.5 million funding for its development.
Archive raises $30M to solve fashion's pollution problem with online resales | TechCrunchArchive provides software for fashion brands to create tailored resale platforms, addressing sustainability in the polluting fashion industry.
Pruna compresses AI models to make them more efficient. Check out the pitch deck the startup used to raise $6.5 million.Pruna AI's optimization tool aims to make AI models smaller, cheaper, and more energy-efficient, securing $6.5 million funding for its development.
Archive raises $30M to solve fashion's pollution problem with online resales | TechCrunchArchive provides software for fashion brands to create tailored resale platforms, addressing sustainability in the polluting fashion industry.
Exclusive: OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's new safety-focused AI startup SSI raises $1 billionSSI has raised $1 billion to develop safe superintelligence AI, focusing on talent acquisition and computing power.
Venture capital has a serious gender gap: Here's how to fix itFemale-founded tech startups still struggle significantly to find investment in 2024, revealing enduring gender disparities in the technology sector.
Ark's Cathie Wood changed Wall Street. Now, she's set her sights on venture capital.Ark Venture Fund allows everyday investors to access high-growth startups, aiming to democratize venture capital opportunities.
The AlleyWatch August 2024 New York Venture Capital Funding ReportVenture capital in New York for tech startups continues to evolve with significant trends revealed in August 2024 funding data.
Nvidia's AI empire: A look at its top startup investments | TechCrunchNvidia has dramatically increased its investment in AI startups, aiming to shape the future of the industry with substantial capital.
The AlleyWatch October 2024 New York Venture Capital Funding ReportVenture capital funding in New York for tech startups remains robust in October 2024, particularly for early-stage investments.
Exclusive: OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's new safety-focused AI startup SSI raises $1 billionSSI has raised $1 billion to develop safe superintelligence AI, focusing on talent acquisition and computing power.
Venture capital has a serious gender gap: Here's how to fix itFemale-founded tech startups still struggle significantly to find investment in 2024, revealing enduring gender disparities in the technology sector.
Ark's Cathie Wood changed Wall Street. Now, she's set her sights on venture capital.Ark Venture Fund allows everyday investors to access high-growth startups, aiming to democratize venture capital opportunities.
The AlleyWatch August 2024 New York Venture Capital Funding ReportVenture capital in New York for tech startups continues to evolve with significant trends revealed in August 2024 funding data.
Nvidia's AI empire: A look at its top startup investments | TechCrunchNvidia has dramatically increased its investment in AI startups, aiming to shape the future of the industry with substantial capital.
The AlleyWatch October 2024 New York Venture Capital Funding ReportVenture capital funding in New York for tech startups remains robust in October 2024, particularly for early-stage investments.
Exclusive: Benchmark, Index, others are in a wild unsolicited bidding was over Anysphere, maker of CursorCursor's rapid revenue growth highlights its popularity in AI-powered coding assistance.Anysphere's valuation milestones indicate significant investor confidence and interest in AI assistance technology.
TravelPerk raises $200M, buys leading expenses platform YokoyTravelPerk valued at $2.7bn, specializing in integrated travel and expense management solutions.Investment supports US expansion and product development.
E.U. Partners With Venture Capital Firms to Boost Tech InvestmentE.U. launches Trusted Investors Network to co-invest in innovative tech, aiming to foster high-potential companies struggling for funding in Europe.
Scott Dylan's NexaTech Ventures: 100m Fuel for the Next Tech Revolution?NexaTech Ventures, led by Scott Dylan, launches a £100M fund to support AI and tech startups, addressing capital access challenges.
Fal.ai, which hosts media-generating AI models, raises $23M from a16z and others | TechCrunchFal.ai raised $23 million for its platform providing AI-generated audio, video, and images, indicating strong investor confidence in generative media technology.
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 1/27/25Clay provides creative tools for customer research, raising a total of $102M.LeapXpert improves enterprise communication, securing $42.5M in funding.Method Financial focuses on financial APIs, with $60.5M raised.Render offers a unified cloud infrastructure for developers, raising $156.8M.
Exclusive: Benchmark, Index, others are in a wild unsolicited bidding was over Anysphere, maker of CursorCursor's rapid revenue growth highlights its popularity in AI-powered coding assistance.Anysphere's valuation milestones indicate significant investor confidence and interest in AI assistance technology.
TravelPerk raises $200M, buys leading expenses platform YokoyTravelPerk valued at $2.7bn, specializing in integrated travel and expense management solutions.Investment supports US expansion and product development.
E.U. Partners With Venture Capital Firms to Boost Tech InvestmentE.U. launches Trusted Investors Network to co-invest in innovative tech, aiming to foster high-potential companies struggling for funding in Europe.
Scott Dylan's NexaTech Ventures: 100m Fuel for the Next Tech Revolution?NexaTech Ventures, led by Scott Dylan, launches a £100M fund to support AI and tech startups, addressing capital access challenges.
Fal.ai, which hosts media-generating AI models, raises $23M from a16z and others | TechCrunchFal.ai raised $23 million for its platform providing AI-generated audio, video, and images, indicating strong investor confidence in generative media technology.
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 1/27/25Clay provides creative tools for customer research, raising a total of $102M.LeapXpert improves enterprise communication, securing $42.5M in funding.Method Financial focuses on financial APIs, with $60.5M raised.Render offers a unified cloud infrastructure for developers, raising $156.8M.
DeepSeek proves AI innovation isn't 'dictated' by Silicon ValleyDeepSeek's emergence highlights the potential for AI innovation outside Silicon Valley's dominance, paving the way for challengers and practical solutions.
Decoding Entrepreneurial DNA: Sparsh Mehta on Ambition, Angel Investing, and Mentorship | HackerNoonInvestors play a crucial role in helping young startups succeed in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
DeepSeek proves AI innovation isn't 'dictated' by Silicon ValleyDeepSeek's emergence highlights the potential for AI innovation outside Silicon Valley's dominance, paving the way for challengers and practical solutions.
Decoding Entrepreneurial DNA: Sparsh Mehta on Ambition, Angel Investing, and Mentorship | HackerNoonInvestors play a crucial role in helping young startups succeed in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Smartwatch pioneer and Kickstarter darling Pebble is returning in a new form | TechCrunchPebble is reviving its brand eight years after its sale to Fitbit, with founder Eric Migicovsky leading the new initiative.
Applications for Free Booth Space on Startup Row at PyCon US 2025 Are Now OpenStartup Row applications are now open for early-stage tech companies at PyCon US, closing on March 14th.
Rotterdam's Engyon raises 1M for audit automation softwareEngyon is revolutionizing audit practices with its automation platform for sustainability reports, improving efficiency and addressing compliance challenges.
Horrendous New Startup Uses AI Agents to Flood Reddit With Posts Shilling Clients' ProductsAstral aims to exploit Reddit with relentless AI marketing campaigns, undermining the platform's anti-spam efforts.AI-driven marketing threats to transform social media interactions into spam-infested spaces.
Gumloop, founded in a bedroom in Vancouver, lets users automate tasks with drag-and-drop modules | TechCrunchAI has potential for automating business tasks but current tools are often unreliable and costly.
New Defense Companies That Will Boom Under Trump's PresidencyTrump's second term may significantly shift U.S. defense policy towards favoring emerging tech startups in defense contracting.
Meet the power players at Elon Musk's xAI, the startup taking on OpenAI with its Grok chatbotElon Musk's xAI has rapidly grown to a $50 billion valuation and attracted top talent in AI development.
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office lifeGrowing demand for in-person office culture among young tech professionals signals a shift from remote work fatigue.
Meet the power players at Elon Musk's xAI, the startup taking on OpenAI with its Grok chatbotElon Musk's xAI has rapidly grown to a $50 billion valuation and attracted top talent in AI development.
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office lifeGrowing demand for in-person office culture among young tech professionals signals a shift from remote work fatigue.
CES 2025 is coming: TechCrunch wants to meet your hardware startup | TechCrunchCES 2023 is an upcoming major event for showcasing consumer electronics, highlighting opportunities for startups.
Fediverse creator payment platform sub.club is shutting downSub.club is shutting down due to lack of funding and insufficient market traction despite initial promise for content monetization on the fediverse.
YC-backed EzDubs is chasing consumer market for translation | TechCrunchEzDubs is addressing communication barriers in translation by supporting voice and video in over 30 languages.The translation service market is valued at about $40 billion, indicating strong growth potential for startups like EzDubs.
ChatGPT Isn't Essential Enough Yet to Have AdsRecognizing the right moment to monetize a product is crucial for tech startups aiming for long-term success.
Galvanize 100k+ Startups with HackerNoon Startups of the Year Awards | HackerNoonThe HackerNoon Startups of the Year 2024 campaign offers extensive advertising options for targeting tech startups across various regions and industries.
ChatGPT Isn't Essential Enough Yet to Have AdsRecognizing the right moment to monetize a product is crucial for tech startups aiming for long-term success.
Galvanize 100k+ Startups with HackerNoon Startups of the Year Awards | HackerNoonThe HackerNoon Startups of the Year 2024 campaign offers extensive advertising options for targeting tech startups across various regions and industries.
DryMerge promises to connect apps that normally don't talk to each other - and when it works, it's great | TechCrunchDryMerge simplifies app integration through a chatbot interface, making it easier for nontechnical users to create automations without deep programming knowledge.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Introducing the Revamped HackerNoon AI Image Gallery (11/28/2024) | HackerNoonHackerNoon highlights innovation in startups and advancements in AI art and legal discussions surrounding generative AI's outputs.
Two Oxford PhDs are building an app to let you remix photos into memes | TechCrunchVybe allows users to swap faces in photos, enhancing social connectivity through fun and creative content creation.
Tiger Global-backed InVideo launches gen AI-based video creation | TechCrunchInVideo is launching a generative AI video creation feature allowing prompt-based video generation, with a new paid plan for users.
DryMerge promises to connect apps that normally don't talk to each other - and when it works, it's great | TechCrunchDryMerge simplifies app integration through a chatbot interface, making it easier for nontechnical users to create automations without deep programming knowledge.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Introducing the Revamped HackerNoon AI Image Gallery (11/28/2024) | HackerNoonHackerNoon highlights innovation in startups and advancements in AI art and legal discussions surrounding generative AI's outputs.
Two Oxford PhDs are building an app to let you remix photos into memes | TechCrunchVybe allows users to swap faces in photos, enhancing social connectivity through fun and creative content creation.
Tiger Global-backed InVideo launches gen AI-based video creation | TechCrunchInVideo is launching a generative AI video creation feature allowing prompt-based video generation, with a new paid plan for users.
Cloud API startup Kong valued at around $2 billion in a new funding round led by Tiger GlobalKong, a cloud-based API provider, is valued at $2 billion following new funding from Tiger Global Management.
Paris-based video AI startup Mago raises 1.5M - Silicon CanalsMago secures €1.5M in funding to enhance AI video transformation tools for creators, aiming for market launch in early 2025.
Icelandic startup Treble Technologies secures 11M - Silicon CanalsTreble Technologies raised €11M in Series A funding to enhance its R&D and expand its team and market reach.
Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with AI 'behaviour engine'AI startup Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with $16M funding to revolutionize game development.
Cloud API startup Kong valued at around $2 billion in a new funding round led by Tiger GlobalKong, a cloud-based API provider, is valued at $2 billion following new funding from Tiger Global Management.
Paris-based video AI startup Mago raises 1.5M - Silicon CanalsMago secures €1.5M in funding to enhance AI video transformation tools for creators, aiming for market launch in early 2025.
Icelandic startup Treble Technologies secures 11M - Silicon CanalsTreble Technologies raised €11M in Series A funding to enhance its R&D and expand its team and market reach.
Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with AI 'behaviour engine'AI startup Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with $16M funding to revolutionize game development.
SwiftConnect lets workers access the office with a smartphone swipe | TechCrunchCompanies are increasingly adopting smartphone-based authentication for office building access.SwiftConnect offers a platform that integrates mobile access without the need for new hardware.
The Rise and Fall of a High-Profile CEO: Lessons from Leadership ScandalsCEOs significantly influence company culture, driving innovation while also posing risks; unchecked power can lead to toxic environments detrimental to employee morale and trust, exemplified by Kalanick.
WatchCheck Offers Repairs and Maintenance by Mail OrderWatchCheck aims to revolutionize the luxury watch repair experience by providing a streamlined, upscale platform for easy maintenance and repairs.
Meet the Writer: HackerNoon's Contributor Polina Kurach, PR | HackerNoonPolina emphasizes the importance of strategic communication in PR, especially for tech startups.
Noma is building tools to spot security issues with AI apps | TechCrunchThe complexity of AI applications is increasing organizations' susceptibility to cyber threats, raising concerns among IT leaders.
Legal Essentials for Entrepreneurs Pivoting Towards Tech SolutionsAdapting a business to be tech-focused entails understanding legal complexities, especially in contracts and compliance.
Noma is building tools to spot security issues with AI apps | TechCrunchThe complexity of AI applications is increasing organizations' susceptibility to cyber threats, raising concerns among IT leaders.
Legal Essentials for Entrepreneurs Pivoting Towards Tech SolutionsAdapting a business to be tech-focused entails understanding legal complexities, especially in contracts and compliance.
Creative Capital Ventures launches new 18M fund - Silicon CanalsCreative Capital Ventures has launched a €50M fund to support early-stage tech companies and IP acquisitions, focusing on sectors like sports tech and digital media.
Marissa Mayer reflects on what went wrong at Yahoo - and shares the compliment she got that she still remembersYahoo was too late to embrace the mobile shift, according to Marissa Mayer.Mayer believed her caution in strategy was a major mistake during her Yahoo tenure.
Kylian Mbappe joins growing squad of footballers investing in techFootballers are now investing in tech startups instead of traditional businesses.Kylian Mbappe is a leader in this investment trend with his firm, Coalition Capital.Former players like Casillas and Ferdinand are shaping this new financial landscape among athletes.
Top 10 Business Ideas for Beginners | TechRepublicLeveraging AI prompt engineering for profitable tech startups is ideal for beginners as tech leaders plan to increase AI investments in 2024.
Kylian Mbappe joins growing squad of footballers investing in techFootballers are now investing in tech startups instead of traditional businesses.Kylian Mbappe is a leader in this investment trend with his firm, Coalition Capital.Former players like Casillas and Ferdinand are shaping this new financial landscape among athletes.
Top 10 Business Ideas for Beginners | TechRepublicLeveraging AI prompt engineering for profitable tech startups is ideal for beginners as tech leaders plan to increase AI investments in 2024.
Binance founder 'CZ' released from custody after four-month sentence | TechCrunchCZ Zhao's release marks an end to his four-month prison sentence related to Binance's legal troubles with the U.S. government.
Exclusive: Physical therapy startup Hinge Health hires Morgan Stanley as it prepares to confidentially file its S-1Hinge Health is gearing up for an IPO in early 2025, filing its S-1 confidentially soon.
Skeptical To Sold: The 4-Stage Content Marketing Hack No Tech Startup Should Ignore | HackerNoonContent marketing is essential for tech startups, requiring a strategic approach to convert efforts into tangible results.
Watch: A new way to migrate your Spotify playlistsSoundiiz simplifies playlist migration, enhancing user experience across different music streaming platforms.
25 startups enter UK late-stage accelerator on the journey to IPOFuture Fifty programme supports late-stage UK startups, focusing on growth mechanisms instead of learning.Participants must have UK HQ, £5mn revenue, and Series B funding to join the programme.
Drama at OpenWeb, as a new CEO is announced - and the founding CEO says he's staying | TechCrunchOpenWeb is facing a leadership conflict as new CEO Tim Harvey clashes with former CEO Nadav Shoval over transition issues.
Osom Products, the phone company founded by ex-Essential employees, is shutting downOsom Products, Inc. is closing down after financial mismanagement allegations, despite only launching a single privacy-focused smartphone shortly after its inception.
Ilya Sutskever's SSI startup raises $1BSSI raised over $1 billion in funding to pursue developing safe superintelligence, underlining ongoing strong interest in AI despite speculations of an AI bubble burst.
How AI is transforming social media behind the scenesTech startups are using AI to enhance traditional social media content without compromising authenticity or evoking negative reactions associated with AI-generated material.
Former Google CEO blames remote work for company's AI strugglesGoogle's AI struggles are linked to employees' remote work and focus on work-life balance.Startups compete effectively because they demand intense work commitment from their employees.
Is your company AI-washing? Rippling founder Parker Conrad thinks it might be. | TechCrunchParker Conrad warns against superficial AI features in software, advocating for meaningful applications instead.
How AI is transforming social media behind the scenesTech startups are using AI to enhance traditional social media content without compromising authenticity or evoking negative reactions associated with AI-generated material.
Former Google CEO blames remote work for company's AI strugglesGoogle's AI struggles are linked to employees' remote work and focus on work-life balance.Startups compete effectively because they demand intense work commitment from their employees.
Is your company AI-washing? Rippling founder Parker Conrad thinks it might be. | TechCrunchParker Conrad warns against superficial AI features in software, advocating for meaningful applications instead.
Dialing disaster: Is cold calling journalists a thing of the past? - PR DailyPhone pitching used to be effective in PR, but with the rise of social media and messaging platforms, the approach has evolved significantly.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/23/2024Headway raised $100M in Series D funding and has a total of $325.5M in reported equity funding.
Rollup wants to be the hardware engineer's workhorse | TechCrunchHard tech startups are enhancing development through digital tools.
Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up StocksSohail Prasad's Destiny Tech100 fund aimed to provide access to hot tech start-ups' shares, facing scrutiny and debate over private company stock market accessibility.