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FTC Approves Elon Musk's Mesh Acquisition
Just months after raising $50 million, Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup boasting a 1.
Cerebras stock plunges after first earnings report as public company
Cerebras Systems' stock plunged 11% in extended trading after its first earnings report as a public company, despite a 94% surge in first-quarter revenue.
Infosys ex-chief's new startup raises $32M to challenge IT services
Vishal Sikka, former CEO of Infosys, has launched Hang Ten Systems, a new startup that secured $32 million in seed funding and is already working with Siemens Gamesa and Fresenius.
Menlo Ventures raises $3 billion fund after Anthropic investment
Menlo Ventures, a firm with a 50-year history, just closed its largest-ever fund at $3 billion, a feat largely attributed to its early and now $14 billion-valued stake in AI giant Anthropic, according
Founders Fund Co-Leads $22M Round for Humane Fish Startup
At Erewhon grocery stores, 'Seremoni Grade Miso Black Cod' is sold, sourced from fish killed by a robot named Poseidon on commercial boats.
GPU Clouds: Democratizing Access for Startup Profitability
Rumble, known for its video platform, acquired Northern Data for $767 million, instantly establishing itself as a major player in AI cloud infrastructure.
Snap Spins Off AI Video Team to Launch Dotmo Company
Snap's Chief Technology Officer, Bobby Murphy, is leading the investment in a new AI gaming spin-off called Dotmo.
Baseten AI Nears $1.5 Billion Funding Round for Inference Growth
In just three months, AI inference startup Baseten reportedly tripled its annualized revenue run-rate from approximately $200 million in December 2025 to roughly $600 million by March 2026.
Elastic buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million
DeductiveAI, an AI site reliability engineering startup, has been acquired by Elastic for up to $85 million, according to TechCrunch .
Roelof Botha Joins SpaceX Board of Directors
SpaceX, which just completed a $75 billion initial public offering (IPO) valuing it at nearly $2.
Theker raises $85M Series A for its non-specialized factory robot
Theker has secured what is being called the largest Series A in European robotics history for its non-specialized factory robots, with reports from major tech publications stating figures up to $85 million.
Equal AI Secures Investment for AI Call Screening in India
In India, a nation where unwanted calls are a daily, grating nuisance, an AI assistant launched just last year has already amassed over a million monthly active users.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Extends Application Deadline to June 8
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised an astonishing $32 billion.
Founders Share VC Horror Stories, Naming Names on X
During a $15 million Series A pitch, a venture capitalist reportedly fell asleep for over 30 minutes, yet still offered a term sheet, according to Greg Isenberg on X.
Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft board for AI startup
Reid Hoffman, a long-standing director at Microsoft and a titan of Silicon Valley, informed the company on June 2, 2026, that he would not seek re-election, choosing instead to fully commit to his AI
Defense Tech AI Fundraising Event Draws Investors in Los Angeles
On June 18, venture capitalists will convene at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, a site deeply embedded in national security, for a StrictlyVC event focused on defense tech AI fundraisi
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches new AI lab for user interaction
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, already at the helm of a multi-billion dollar company, is now personally funding a new artificial intelligence lab.
Founders Fund game show features tech elites
On June 4, 2026, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was not in a boardroom discussing AI, but rather playing a game of Mafia on a new TV-style show launched by venture capital firm Founders Fund.
Benchmark Raises $2 Billion for New Growth and Early-Stage Funds
Benchmark Capital, long synonymous with early-stage venture funding, just closed on $2 billion across two new funds.
Startup Battlefield Alumni Raise $32 Billion in Funding
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised a staggering $32 billion in total funding, a figure that solidifies its reputation as a launchpad for tech's next big things, according to TechCrunc
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars to $1.8 Billion
Mach Industries, a defense technology startup, has seen its valuation nearly quadruple in just one year, reaching $1.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Application Deadline Extended to June 8
The deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 applications has been unexpectedly extended to June 8.
Unastella secures KRW 28 billion in funding for rocket startup
In May 2025, South Korean startup Unastella successfully launched its Una Express-I rocket from home soil, a critical technical milestone.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
In 2025, a collective of 20 former Snap employees, led by Max Rivera, launched Ghost Angels.
Triomics AI Secures $22M for Oncology Cancer Centers
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center are now relying on AI to speed up tasks like matching patients with clinical trials, a critical shift underscored by Triomics' r
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27
Only one startup out of hundreds of applicants will walk away with $100,000 in funding with no equity taken, making the rapidly approaching May 27 deadline a high-stakes moment for early-stage compani
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices increase after early bird deadline
Aspiring entrepreneurs and investors face a rapidly closing window to secure entry to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Esports Startup Lucra Sports Raises $20M With AI Pitch
Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins adjusted his pitch to lead with AI, even though the company is not an AI business, a tactic that helped secure a $20 million Series B funding round for the esports s
SolarSquare in talks to raise $60M for rooftop solar expansion
SolarSquare is in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million in a Series C round, a move that could push its valuation to a staggering $500 million, just months after its last major funding infusion.
Peec startup revenue growth crosses $10 million milestone
Just six months after raising $21 million, AI startup Peec AI has already crossed $10 million in annualized revenue.