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Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded
Washington’s limits on foreign parts promises a supply chain revolution — but Silicon Valley founders say domestic alternatives don’t exist yet.
US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense
U.S. battery startups pulled in $500 million in grants from the Department of Energy, throwing a lifeline to an industry that was on the ropes after EV incentives were slashed.
Will the DOJ’s investigation into a16z spook other VCs?
On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats.
Fast cash isn’t always smart cash
For a long time, the biggest hurdle for a small business was simply finding capital. Today, the challenge is choosing the right kind. Tech vendors, payment processors, and e-commerce platforms have stepped up to meet the demand for rapid funding. By offering direct financing or p
Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
How AI accounting startup Rillet raised $100M and became a unicorn in 48 hours
Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp shared growth numbers at a board meeting and set off a fundraising frenzy from Iconiq, Sequoia and others. Without even trying.
Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).
Michael Polansky is training an AI model on skin that’s still alive
Michael Polansky — better known publicly as Lady Gaga's partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker — has quietly spent years building an AI-driven startup that keeps living human skin tissue alive for weeks outside the body to discover new skincare compounds, and is only now
Harvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors
In the HBS Foundry program, AI avatars provide feedback during practice pitches and board meetings.