TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2023

This week, DocSend dropped a big load of statistics about the VC activity over the past half year or so. It got so intense, that Bluesky had to impose rate limits to improve network stability , because they got that much traffic. Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Save 15% with code STARTUPS.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2023

Building more diversity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Eligible TC Include founders can apply to purchase a TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 pass for 75% off the current founder pass rate — starting now and running through August 18. You won’t find it listed on the Disrupt main ticket page. Tickets are limited, so apply early.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even in person, there’s no way to absorb Disrupt in its entirety. Many reporters filed stories recapping the interviews and panels they conducted at Disrupt, and there will be more to come in the next few days. Full coverage of TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. Duolingo doesn’t want to disrupt the college degree. Walter Thompson.

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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

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 27, 2023

More than 10,000 people from across the country and around the world will converge on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 19–21. Pick the perfect pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Let’s break it down so you know exactly which pass type suits your specific circumstances. Price now: $450. Price now: $350.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. We’re talking more than 40 highly engaging presentations, workshops and roundtables with interactive Q&As and plenty of time for networking. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2023

No matter how you calculate it, time is running out for you to score an early-bird pass to TechCrunch Disrupt and save up to $800. Go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 for a lot less Early-bird pricing disappears this Friday, May 12 at 11:59 p.m. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, it quickly evolved into a platform facilitating remote team management for over 40 companies globally, providing job opportunities amidst the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider starting as an LP in funds for diversified exposure, access to deal flow, and networking opportunities.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. We’re talking more than 40 highly engaging presentations, workshops and roundtables with interactive Q&As and plenty of time for networking. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

Startups and VC When my husband and I bought our first house, we were eager to see builders break ground and get it built. Wind blows, fire burns : Becca looks into VC interest in wildfire tech. Join us at Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco this September to immerse yourself in all things startup. You can sign up here.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

The company was founded in 2014 and has its own sidechain technology, Liquid Network, as well as bitcoin mining operations and hardware wallets for Bitcoin and other assets. It most recently raised $125 million in January and has raised more than $400 million to date.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2023

GPT’ may be trademarked soon if OpenAI has its way Image Credits: TechCrunch Venture’s down TC’s Mary Ann Azevedo broke news this week: “Fintech-focused VC firm Anthemis Group lays off 28% of staff as part of restructuring.” Of course: It’s already Disrupt season. What is this, revenue growth for ants?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

They’ll have to work hard to impress our expert VC judges — Wen-Wen Lam , partner, Gradient Ventures and Will Nuelle , general partner, Galaxy Ventures. While all three startups will receive invaluable exposure to investors and media, only one will win the glory and earn an automatic place in the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2023.

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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. Moscone Center did not look like we’re experiencing a downturn in tech: The Expo Hall and demo booths were buzzing, and attendees were networking with enthusiasm in the hallways (are business cards making a comeback?).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Samsung wants you to have that crystal-clear smartphone communication in places where there is no cellular network connectivity, so it developed its own satellite-based solution, Ivan writes. We’ve got some fun updates from the events team — Lauren S announced the TechCrunch Early Stage Audience Choice winners. Sarah has more.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The UK has had real-time payments since 2005, via the Faster Payments network. This enabled them to unlock further funding as VC-backed growth companies over time. The creativity of UK entrepreneurs has and will continue to disrupt the status quo in financial services. A full 8 years earlier than the U.S.)

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Finishing is the ripest for disruption. Andrew Ackerman, Dreamit Ventures Dreamit has been actively investing in proptech and contech for the past three years and we are seeing consistent, broad and intense interest in construction robotics across our customer partner network. Consequently, we could see robots playing a role here.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

TC+) We don’t work so well : One of the reasons that SaaS has been a darling for the VC industry for so long is that the business model is relatively predictable, you can measure almost everything, and it promises to upend industry after industry after industry. Is BaaS the outlier? (TC+) The opposite of that is, well, real estate.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

The round was led by European VC btov Partners, with participation from FJ Labs, Enterprise Fund (a syndicate of former Atlassian & Docker executives) and Dr. Stefan Heitmann (founder & CEO of MoneyPark and PriceHubble) among others. . ” Despite the hype, construction tech will be hard to disrupt.

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TechCrunch

MAY 7, 2023

card networks — American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa — and no longer relies on a third-party processor, Finix says it’s able to offer businesses “instant onboarding, improved economics and opportunities for lowering interchange fees.” Finix got to keep its $21 million, though!) Now that it directly connects to all major U.S.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

Disrupt is turning 12 years old. We’ll have the new Discovery Stage featuring in-depth demos and speaker Q&As, roundtables, networking, breakout sessions and more. And in the name of coming back bigger and better than ever, the Disrupt Startup Battlefield has grown by 10x. Disrupt Stage Agenda.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

TechCrunch: On the investor side, the response has been positive but there too there are calls for the government to go even further — even though 2021 was a record year for VC investment in Spain. So you have in there Renace, which is going to be the network between incubators and accelerators.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Welcome to day three of TechCrunch Disrupt , where the opportunities to learn, connect and grow your business just don’t stop. Remember, you’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. State of VC in 2022. Disrupt Stage | 10:00 am. Disrupt Stage | 10:30 am.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2023

Come to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, and pitch in front of a room full of fellow startups and — definitely more importantly — investors. Nextdoor now has a new “Assistant” feature, powered of course by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to help users of the neighborhood social network write posts that will have more positive engagement, Aisha writes.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

Over the last few days, we’ve been telling you about all the cool stuff that’s happening at Disrupt. Hardware gets its turn in the spotlight at Disrupt 2023 …Exciting times! Speaking of being shut down : Parler, the social media network that emerged when former president Donald Trump was banned from other sites, has a new owner.

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

She has been a thought-leader in tech for the past 8 years, her newsletter has 25k subscribers, she was named one of Bloomberg’s 100 Influential Latinos of 2022 , and she has spoken at numerous panels including at TechCrunch Disrupt, L’Attitude, NFT NYC, and a16z’s Google’s demo day at LA Tech Week 2023.

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OurCrowd

MAY 20, 2022

The company is aiming for commercial launch this year and forecasts $20M revenue in 2023. EVERY aims to disrupt the $200B egg market by producing egg protein for cooking without chickens. Your portfolio gets stronger when the OurCrowd network gets involved. OurCrowd is joining this $7M round with an up to $2M allocation.

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