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The next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026
For founders, Startup Battlefield 200 is one of the biggest moments of their careers. For everyone else in the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 audience, it's one of the best ways to learn how great companies are actually evaluated by VCs. This startup…
Nuclear Startup Newcleo Sees Nasdaq Listing Boosting US Growth
Nuclear startup Newcleo expects its Nasdaq debut Tuesday to help US operations expand at a potentially faster pace than in Europe, boosted by surging power demand for artificial intelligence in the country. The Franco-Italian maker of lead-cooled…
San Sebastian Startup Challenge Puts AI, Immersive Tech and Green Production in Focus
AI watchdogs, virtual production tools and carbon-tracking platforms are among the technologies heading to San Sebastian this year, as the festival's Zinemaldia Startup Challenge unveils a 10-strong lineup drawn from Spain and across Europe. The…
Can cloud seeding fight drought? Startup Rainmaker just raised $100 million to find out
Rainmaker, the weather modification startup focused on generating rain and snow through cloud seeding, announced today that it has raised $100 million in Series B funding. Investors including NOA VC, Upfront Ventures, DCVC, Lowercarbon Capital, and…
Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark's full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
What does one of Silicon Valley's most successful venture firms think founders are getting wrong? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, we're putting all five Benchmark general partners on one stage to find out. Jack Altman, Peter Fenton, Chetan Puttagunta…
Cyprus can help DCO startups access the EU market
Cyprus is being positioned as a potential gateway to the European market for businesses from Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) member states, with the organisation preparing a virtual masterclass on European expansion for startups. The DCO and…
California tech exec says she's found 5 'Mr. Rights' after cringe dating demands - as her SF startup faces nasty allegation
A California tech exec who went viral for posting an exhaustive list of demands for her future husband says she's already found at least five potential Mr. Rights — but her startup 's luck around town isn't smelling quite as sweet. Brooke…
Cyprus Business Now: shipping, housing, tourism, technology, startups
Kazakos was invited to brief an Arria-Formula meeting in New York convened by Bahrain and chaired by the country's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, with discussions focusing on the worsening maritime security environment and, in particular…
Former xAI Staffer Seeks $50 Million for Deepfake Defense Startup
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Deloitte event highlights Cyprus' growing startup ecosystem
Deloitte brought together more than 20 startups and scaleups in Limassol on September 17 for an event highlighting the growing strength and international potential of Cyprus' technology ecosystem. The second edition of Deloitte's “…
Benchmarking SnaxVim's Startup Performance Against Popular Neovim Distros
Fast startup is a small but important part of a pleasant Neovim experience. This benchmark examines how SnaxVim compares with several popular Neovim distros using multiple measurement methods. For an overview of SnaxVim's design goals and…
Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs
KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia—It may come as a surprise to some, but Saudi Arabia has never had a domestic automaker. That changes with Ceer. A joint venture between the country's Public Investment Fund and Foxconn, it's the…
5 days left to save up to $200 on your Disrupt 2026 ticket
With five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, each day we will list a reason why you should join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings…
Wendy's: International Folly But A Potentially Wise Acquisition (NASDAQ:WEN)
Wendy's remains a hold as competitive pressures, shrinking sales, and high debt overshadow its low valuation. International expansion ambitions appear overly optimistic given entrenched competition and unfavorable macroeconomic trends in target…
Instinct took Silicon Valley by storm. Meet the 'brilliant' 23-year-old college dropout who started it.
Noah Shinn was publishing influential AI research before he graduated from college. Now, at the ripe age of 23, he's taking on Mark Zuckerberg. Shinn's invite-only AI assistant, Instinct, seemingly came out of nowhere this summer, went viral among…
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