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Last day to save with early-bird passes to TC Sessions: Crypto
We’re less than two weeks away from kicking off TC Sessions: Crypto in Magic City on November 17. Yep, that’s Miami’s official nickname. Who knew? But listen up, crypto fans,…
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Announcing the first tranche of Startup Battlefield judges
The Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 is set to be our most epic yet. This year’s competitors, selected from our handpicked cohort, the Startup Battlefield 200, are…
Investors prepare for a founder downturn. Or influx. Wait, what?
There are two sides forming in early-stage venture capital: the investors who admit that talent has shifted and those who stand by deal flow that is as loud as ever.
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On Deck lays off a third of staff after cutting a quarter just months prior
On Deck, a tech company that connects founders to each other, capital and advice, has conducted another round of layoffs just three months after laying off a quarter of its staff. Sources say that more than 100 people were impacted by the workforce reduction, accounting for half of the entire staff, while the company —…
Get 50% off a year’s subscription to TechCrunch+ to mark Independence Day
We’re offering 50% off a full year’s access to our plethora of analysis and in-depth coverage at TechCrunch+!
Announcing the startups pitching at the TC City Spotlight: Columbus pitch-off
Today, TechCrunch is virtually hosting TC City Spotlight: Columbus — an event shining a spotlight on the innovation, investment and entrepreneurship in the region. The event will feature panels highlighting…
Shift your startup into overdrive and demo at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
Exhibiting your early-stage startup at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 in San Mateo, California on May 18-20 is one of the fastest ways to discover new opportunities and accelerate your growth…
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is expanding. The tech ecosystem has grown exponentially in size and possibility since the early days of Startup Battlefield and it’s time that we grow along with…
7 Days left to apply to pitch your startup at TC Sessions: Mobility
Calling all mobility founders! The clock is ticking and we’re down to seven days left to apply to pitch at TC Sessions: Mobility taking place on May 18-19 in San…
TC Sessions: Mobility is back… in person! TechCrunch Editorial is on the hunt for six early stage startups to feature in a pitch-off on the Main Stage. On May 18-20,…
Today, TechCrunch is hosting TC Spotlight: Austin — a virtual event highlighting the innovation, investment and entrepreneurship in the region. The first part of the event will feature panels highlighting…
Two new ways to attend TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 — in person or online
Well, the early-bird has left the building and taken substantial savings right along with it. Did you miss out? Don’t despair — we’re still committed to making TC Sessions: Mobility…
One day left to save $300 on your pass to TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
We’re starting the final countdown on serious early-bird savings for passes to TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 on May 18-19 in San Mateo, California with online analyst commentary on May 20.…
We know that running a company is hectic, so we are giving Austin founders a couple extra days to apply to pitch at TechCrunch Live on April 6 at 11:30…
Your chance to save $300 on passes to TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 ends Friday
Mobility mavens, do you have your sights set on attending TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 but buying your pass keeps slipping down your to-do list? Well, listen up. This is the…
Beat the early-bird deadline to save $300 at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
Not much else matches the fast, evolving pace of mobility technology. It’s revolutionizing the way we move people, as well as parcels both big and small, and it’s simultaneously reshaping…
Founders: Connect with influential movers and shippers at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
If you’re itching to get your game-changing product out of the garage, onto the streets or into customers’ driveways, we not-so-humbly suggest that you do whatever it takes to attend…
Hear from these amazing investors and founders on TechCrunch Live this March
TechCrunch Live has an exciting slate of episodes scheduled for March. The speakers come from a variety of disciplines, backgrounds and locations. Like always, each episode features an entrepreneur presenting…
How Lunchclub landed a preemptive term sheet from Lightspeed
In less than seven days, Lunchclub co-founder Vlad Novakovski had a sizable term sheet in hand from Lightspeed Ventures, despite his startup not looking to raise at the time. How…
Announcing the Startup Battlefield companies pitching at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021
Today, TechCrunch is excited to announce the 20 startups pitching onstage in this year’s Startup Battlefield. Selected from the most competitive batch in TC history, selected founders from across the…
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Veo CEO Candice Xie has a plan for building a sustainable scooter company, and it’s working
“I think because of the VC money and also the hype in the industry, a lot of people just forget how easy and simple the business should be.”
Announcing the TC Early Stage Pitch-Off
Founders — by now you must have heard about TechCrunch Early Stage events on April 1 and 2 and July 8 and 9. The two-day founder and entrepreneur bootcamp brings…
Startup Battlefield bonus: Application deadline extended one week
This one goes out to all the early-stage startup founders. Whether you’re overwhelmed by the state of the world, overworked — or procrastination is simply an intrinsic part of your…
Looking for a way to get your early-stage startup the massive attention it deserves? Look no further. TechCrunch is highlighting over 30 companies at Disrupt SF. Selected companies will get…
Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the gray space in between. So far, 2020 has proven to be a year of…
VCs love to tweet that they are still writing checks, and in some cases, it’s even true. But there are those who are noting a considerable slowdown in the background.
If you’re serious about starting and scaling your business while you’re in school, treat your time there like an extended incubator. While you may experience high levels of academic stress,…
TechCrunch is back in Africa next week!
TechCrunch is headed back to Africa to find the next wave of early stage startups tackling big ideas! Last October, TechCrunch held Startup Battlefield in Nairobi, Kenya and featured 15…
