Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Our findings confirmed a significant shift away from the traditional tech hubs of the Bay Area, New York City, and Boston, with the proportion of seed- and early-stage VC dollars funneling into the Bay Area falling below 30% for the first time in more than a decade. marking its highest level since 2017.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2022

This year, we’re pleased to share hosting honors with Mayfield — a global venture capital firm with a people-first philosophy. This event draws an incredible mix of Silicon Valley’s startup community, including over 40 VC firms so far — a who’s who of founders, investors, tech makers and movers and shakers.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2022

Raising venture capital is rarely an easy lift for startups, but 2022 is turning out to be a more challenging year than we’ve seen for some time. What do early-stage founders need to know to capture VC interest, and dollars, in a challenging market? TechCrunch Disrupt is back in person on October 18-20 i n San Francisco.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Twenty of the most promising and creative early-stage startups — chosen from the elite Startup Battlefield 200 — will bring the heat for $100,000 in the world-renown Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. Did you miss the other Startup Battlefield VC judges?

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

We’re likely to see BNPL offerings become more prevalent at points of sale for a manner of different purchases through 2022. Beyond embeddable fintech products, we’re excited about companies that are disrupting traditional payment rails with more efficient models. I believe the next Alibaba will start as a fintech play.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 7, 2023

Since launching in August 2022, UENA has opened seven kitchen locations in Jakarta and has served over 300,000 portions. We are excited to continue our support to UENA and partake in the disruption of the daily food industry in Indonesia,” said Jordy Tenka of East Ventures. The amount raised was not disclosed.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2023

Startups and VC. The outlook of investing in China is suddenly brightening as the country gradually phases out its draconian zero-COVID policy, which has caused disruptions in businesses of all kinds and kept the country’s borders shut for the last three years, Rita reports. Mary Ann has more. solar manufacturing gets a $2.5

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Regions once overlooked by the venture capital industry are racking up impressive investment totals in recent quarters. This is also reflected in funding tallies: Per Crunchbase data , venture capital funding into the region’s unicorns reached $10 billion this year to date.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and reimagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth — new stages, new content, and new opportunities. Oh, and if you were laid off recently, we are offering a free Expo+ pass to TC Disrupt 2023.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

It’s Friday, June 10, 2022, and Haje is on the road, so it’s just me today. First, TechCrunch Disrupt will be in person this year, and today is the last day to raise your hand to speak. TC Sessions: Climate 2022. Startups and VC. Growth marketing experts survey: How would you spend a $75,000 budget in summer 2022?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Haje is considering dressing up as “supply chain disruptions” for Halloween, whereas Christine is contemplating dressing up as a down round. Startups and VC. Overheard at Disrupt : Overheard at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 , by Natasha M. PDT, subscribe here. We’re confused how that happened.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

The crypto venture capital industry has become more selective thanks to the general market downturn and wavering trust caused by a slew of scandals and market disruptions, but investors at major firms are still writing checks in the space. What were the biggest challenges your firm faced in 2022?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you’re joining us at Disrupt next week, here’s an incentive for turning up early — we’re recording our podcasts live onstage, and you can be in the audience ! Startups and VC. Free fallin’ : Crypto VC deals continue to drop as activity follows bearish market prices , by Jacquelyn. PDT, subscribe here. Fun fun fun!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 21, 2022

On this fine day of April 21, 2022, we celebrate a shiny new podcast from our crypto team: Chain Reaction. Our flagship event, TechCrunch Disrupt, is coming back in October , and you can snag your tickets now! Startups and VC. How to pitch me: 6 investors discuss what they’re looking for in April 2022. PT, subscribe here.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

There’s another episode out of Inside Startup Battlefield, the podcast mini-documentary getting a behind-the-scenes look at the TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield. Oh, and if you want to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt, you can apply now to speak ! Startups and VC Card collectors often dispute how much their cards are worth.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Welcome to the Daily Crunch for Wednesday, April 6, 2022! Startups and VC. TechCrunch has gone Texas-sized today, with our inaugural City Spotlight for 2022, where we do what we can to help Keep Austin Wired. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2021

million seed raise that included participation from Kaszek, one of the largest and most active VC firms in Latin America, and the CEOs of several unicorns including Assaf Wand, CEO and co-founder of Hippo Insurance; Sergio Furio, founder and CEO of Creditas; Patrick Sigrist, founder of iFood and Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In May, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) glowingly reported that the country’s IT industry — which had for years been working across a range of roles, covering homegrown tech companies and outsourced or satellite groups supporting companies from other markets — posted $2 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2022, versus $1.44

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Startups and VC. NextView Ventures announced today that it has raised a $200 million venture fund, its largest to date, split between an early-stage vehicle, at $135 million, and an opportunity vehicle, at $65 million, Natasha M reports. Last chance saloon : Wanna come to Disrupt? Paul has more. billion ForgeRock deal.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 3, 2022

During the pandemic, delivery startups — whether focused on groceries, essentials, or takeout — became the darling children of venture capital firms. According a report from AgFunder, total venture investment for “e-grocery” companies reached $18.5 Between 2020 and 2022, investors poured more than $5.5

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

It’s Thursday, May 26, 2022, and we have a busy day of news on the site today. For later in the year, we’re pretty excited about this panel at TechCrunch Disrupt, where VCs will discuss how you can raise money when you’re not at one of the major tech hubs. Startups and VC. PDT, subscribe here.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 11, 2024

With war, inflation, supply chain disruption, epidemics and the end of nearly free capital, the twelve-year party ended in 2022. The sharp reversal in 2022 from bubble to sober economics is well illustrated by Pitchbook’s index(1) of how founder or investor friendly the investing climate is. Did we do fewer deals?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Forgive the incoherence, we are entering TechCrunch Disrupt silly season over here. Also, there’s just a few hours left to apply to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt and attend for free , if you want to get your application in for next week! Startups and VC. We are psyyyyched. Christine and Haje. The TechCrunch Top 3.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2022

With tech companies such as Meta once again postponing workers’ return to the office , it is clear that remote work will be a big part of our world in 2022 and beyond. That was a disruption: It was no longer the IT department that was driving the show anymore, but the users themselves.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

2022: The Aftermath In 2022 war, inflation, rising interest rates and a tougher economic environment–one not buoyed by historically low interest rates–brought an end to the long-term bull market in assets (the “everything bubble”), including startup capital. 2 A (temporary) venture capital reset?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

Photo by Scott Clark for Upfront Ventures (no, Evan is not standing on a box) Last year marked the 25th anniversary for Upfront Ventures and what a year it was. 2021 saw phenomenal returns for our industry and it topped off more than a decade of unprecedented VC growth. How do we plan to do it?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After staging our first TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco in three years, Slack is much quieter than usual this morning. 2023 VC predictions: Finding an exit from the ‘messy middle’. 2023 VC predictions: Finding an exit from the ‘messy middle’ Read this before you reprice your SaaS product because of the downturn.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2022

Happy 20th of April, 2022, which has no particular significance and we are not making any jokes. Car enthusiasts and those who like to talk about all things movement-related, it’s time to secure your tickets for next month’s TC Sessions: Mobility 2022. And while you’re procuring tickets, grab one for October’s TechCrunch Disrupt.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Kunal Lunawat Contributor Share on Twitter Kunal Lunawat is co-founder and managing partner of Agya Ventures , a venture capital firm focused on real estate tech, blockchain, AI and sustainability. AI-powered chatbots that power real estate brokerages have great potential to disrupt this marketplace.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2022

Also, time is ticking away on a $1,300 savings for TechCrunch Disrupt , so get on that before 11:59 p.m. Startups and VC. Sparking interest in electricity : Beacon Power got a jolt of new capital to improve electricity access for sub-Saharan African cities, Tage writes. Happy Friday, y’all! The TechCrunch Top 3.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Two years ago, the African tech ecosystem saw newfound attention from global players that translated to the continent’s best year of receiving venture capital. Venture capital investment in Africa predicted to reach a record high this year. The European VC also led the pre-seed rounds of Kippa and Edukoya.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Our events team had a great idea: If you got laid off, we are offering a free Expo Pass to TechCrunch Disrupt , no strings attached. Startups and VC. What can the 2000 dot-com crash teach us about the 2022 tech downturn? What can the 2000 dot-com crash teach us about the 2022 tech downturn? We’ll see you there!

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2023

Startups and VC. Aisha reports that the messaging giant launched a proxy support for users globally to be able to maintain access even if their connection is blocked or disrupted. And the streaming crown goes to… : Lauren writes about Roku ending 2022 with a new milestone — over 70 million active accounts.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for January 25, 2022! VCs fell in love with Europe last year : While the global venture capital market was hectic last year , few regions can boast similar gains as Europe managed during 2021. Startups/VC. PST, subscribe here. Today our cup overflows with news. We’ll find out.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Data reveals Women Entrepreneurs Gaining Ground On the startup side, according to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women -Owned Business Report, between 2019 and 2023 women-owned businesses grew at nearly double the rate of those owned by men which was exceeded during 2022 to 2023, reaching 4.5 According to the PitchBook data, in 2022 U.S.-based

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Oleksander Bondarev , associate, Credo Ventures. Ondrej Bartos , founding partner, Credo Ventures. ný , principal, Y Soft Ventures. Vaclav Pavlecka , managing partner, Air Ventures. Roman Horacek , partner, Reflex Capital. Patrik Juránek from Startup Disrupt community. elíková , partner, Nation1.vc.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

Disrupt is turning 12 years old. And in the name of coming back bigger and better than ever, the Disrupt Startup Battlefield has grown by 10x. This year, we’re curating 200 companies for you to check out and meet for the first time in the Expo Hall, with the top 20 gracing the Disrupt stage to launch their wares.

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