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Robotics Startup Robco Valued at $1b+ in $40m Funding Round
Industrial automation startup RobCo Inc. today announced that it has closed a $40 million funding round.
Etched Fields Funding Offers at $40b+ Valuation, Sources Say
Just a couple of months after its last big raise, the AI chip startup is already being plied with investment offers at double or more its current value, sources tell TechCrunch. Stakeholders assess op…
Menlo Backs Factory Days After Khosla's Scathing Critique
Menlo Ventures has invested in Factory, just days after Vinod Khosla publicly criticized the startup as a struggling also-ran. The move, accompanied by a glowing blog post, underscores a deepening rif…
Open vs. Closed AI: The Battle Defining TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will spotlight the critical decision founders face between building on open-source or closed AI models. The event offers discounted registration, underscoring the high stakes f…
19-Year-Old Founder Lands $11M for $3,499 Personal AI Computer
Ghost, a startup founded by a 19-year-old, has emerged from stealth with an $11 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company is developing a $3,499 computer designed for personal AI appl…
5 Startups That Caught Vcs’ Attention at the Latest Pearx Demo Day
TechCrunch attended Pear’s latest demo day and discovered which startups generated the most buzz, from spatial models to chips for local AI. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts foll…
Namespace Raises $42m to Build Out Developer-focused Compute Cloud
Zurich-founded developer infrastructure startup Namespace Labs Inc. today announced it raised $42 million in Series B, led by Scale Venture Partners, to give developers powerful compute infrastructure…
Equs Unveils A Personal AI Platform With Private Storage to Give Users Greater Control Over Data in Major Strategic Push
Equs Inc., a startup developing a trust layer for artificial intelligence data, today announced the launch of Equs X, a personal AI that lets customers retain control of their information. Equs X pair…
Nvidia's $20 Billion Groq Deal Faces Lawsuit Alleging Startup's Stockholders Were Shortchanged
The case alleges that the licensing deal "squeezed out" stockholders by giving them a "lowball price." Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Meet the Startup Battlefield 200 Judges Who’ll Decide the Winner at Techcrunch Disrupt 2026
Meet the final five Startup Battlefield judges who'll decide who wins the pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Get your pass now to save up to $100, and get a second at 50% off.
Leapxpert Brings Governed Whatsapp Client Messaging Into Cisco’s Webex
Governed communications startup LeapXpert Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc.
Meta Lets Go Virtue AI Founders 4 Months After Hiring Them: Here’s What Company Said
Meta has parted ways with several employees from the acquired startup Virtue AI after only four months. Co-founders Bo Li, Dawn Song, and Sanmi Koyejo were among those let go due to workplace differen…
