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Al Gore’s Generation just launched its largest-ever growth fund
Generation Investment Management, a sustainability-focused public and private equity firm co-founded by Al Gore, is upping its bet on growth-stage companies via a new $1.7 billion fund. With $36 billi
New Relic enters the security market with its new vulnerability management service
New Relic, which has long been known for its observability platform, is entering the security market today with the launch of a new vulnerability management service. Aptly named New Relic Vulnerabilit
TikTok launches its first creator crediting tool to help video creators cite their inspiration
After years of stolen memes and uncredited dance trends, TikTok today is introducing a new feature that it says will be the first iteration of its creator crediting tools that allow creators to direct
Spain slaps Google for frustrating the EU’s ‘right to be forgotten’
Here’s a rare sight: Google has been hit with a €10 million fine by Spain for serious breaches of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which found it had passed
Learn how to build your VC network at TechCrunch Disrupt
Relationships form the foundation of any business, and a solid foundation requires cultivating a strong network of people who advise, empower and invest in you and your startup dreams. But knowing how
Just how overpriced are crypto startups?
What's the value of crypto startups now that Coinbase has been repriced and its underlying market in the crypto-equivalent of a recession?
Shadow announces premium plan for its cloud gaming service
It’s been a year since Octave Klaba, the founder of OVHcloud, acquired Shadow following a commercial court order. After a stabilizing period, the company is now ready to launch a new plan, a new ser
Amex Ventures bets $5M on Trellis, which wants to make switching insurance providers easier
How many people have stuck with the same auto insurance provider because the process of finding a new one feels overwhelming and painful? A lot. It’s no surprise then that a number of startups have
Harlem Capital leads seed into Because, an e-commerce enablement startup
Because provides a “Canva-like” editing experience for e-commerce managers to design and publish messages aimed at driving conversion rates.
New Bluetooth attack can remotely unlock Tesla vehicles and smart locks
Security researchers have demonstrated a new Bluetooth relay attack that can remotely unlock and operate some Tesla vehicles. The vulnerability lies in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), the technology used
Apple unveils online training to close IT skills gap around managing Apple devices
As with many skilled professions these days, there is a gap between demand and supply when it comes to IT pros. As more people turn to Apple devices at work, whether computers, phones or tablets, the
Here’s what’s happening on day 1 of TC Sessions: Mobility
Attention mobility enthusiasts! It’s been three long years since our last in-person mobility event, but the day has finally come. Welcome to Day One of TC Sessions: Mobility 2022! Get ready for
TikTok’s new ad product gives creators a chance to partner with marketers on branded content
TikTok announced today that it’s launching a new ad product called “Branded Mission” that will allow creators to connect with brands and possibly receive rewards for videos. With the
Orbit acquires Hoopy to expand its DevRel offerings
Developer relations has become an increasingly important discipline in recent years as developers are now often seen as the decision makers in many enterprises and as service providers aim to offer th
Is there hope for digital health startups post-Roe?
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single to
Investors discuss how labor shortage is shaking up the construction tech stack
The pandemic wasn’t the only challenge to hit the construction industry. The rising cost of raw materials coupled with labor shortage has left the industry scrambling for solutions to bridge gaps.
CipherMode Labs launches open source solution to protect data without encryption expertise
CipherMode Labs CEO and co-founder Sadegh Riazi has been working with encryption his entire career. He studied it as part of his PhD. He was part of the Microsoft SEAL team that worked on improving ho
Lithium-silicon batteries get vote of confidence with Sila’s Mercedes deal
Sila's deal to produce automotive-scale battery materials suggests that the startup has solved lithium-silicon's Achilles' heel.
Heartex raises $25M for its AI-focused, open source data labeling platform
Heartex, a startup that bills itself as an “open source” platform for data labeling, today announced that it landed $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Redpoint Ventures. Unusua
Glean aims to help employees surface info across sprawling enterprise systems
At enterprises of a certain size, keeping track of data including apps, employees, and projects becomes increasingly challenging. According to McKinsey, employees spend 1.8 hours every day — 9.3