Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement
In a media landscape dominated by Baby Shark and Skibidi Toilet, one startup is…
Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there’s a catch
According to Crunchbase's latest data around black founders, $643 million has poured into US…
Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living
"AI is going to suck up a lot of the value and the jobs,…
From Fortnite to robots: General Intuition raises $2.3B on bet that video games can train AI agents for the real world
Impressive though General Intuition's technology appears in demos, the company isn't the only one…
This startup pits dealerships against each other to bid on your used car
Selling a car is a pain. You can take the easy route and use…
What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026, and how to apply in time for the May 27 deadline
Every year I read through thousands of Startup Battlefield applications. And every year, I…
Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
Cyera, which was founded in 2021, has benefited as enterprises turn to its platform…
‘Queer Eye’s’ life coach Karamo Brown launches Kē, a wellness app featuring his AI digital clone
Karamo Brown, famous for his pep talks on Netflix's "Queer Eye," has jumped into…
Your brand deserves its own stage — Side Events at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The countdown is on. In just a few months, over 10,000 innovators, founders, investors,…
OpenAI barrels toward IPO that may happen in September
A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI's structure, leadership, and…
Corgi announces $106M raise at $2.6B valuation — double what it was worth 3 weeks ago
Even in the current go-go dealmaking environment, that sequencing is remarkable. While startups raising…
‘AI routing’ startups are betting they can help companies grappling with token costs
Venture funds are backing startups that manage the landscape of AI models.OpenRouter raised $113M…
Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates
If successful, Fika Jobs could help employers assess communication skills and cultural fit early…
Bootcamps, work trials, token burn: Inside the recruiting practices at the hottest AI coding startups
They seem like any other tech company: cracked founders, sky-high valuations, and minimalistic Silicon…
How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
"Investors can't call it out," a VC told TechCrunch. "Everyone has a company monetizing…
‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan
Earlier this month, Green posted on social media that his art had been "stolen…
