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4 days left to save up to $482 on your TechCrunch disrupt 2026 ticket. These low rates will disappear on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
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The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets
On a recent episode of Equity, we talked to Arena Private Wealth to explore a growing trend: family offices bypassing VCs to gain direct exposure to AI startups, turning them from passive investors into active participants.
Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters
The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it’s aiming to go supersonic.
Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters
The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it’s aiming to go supersonic.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: a chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
Nominate your startup, or one you know that deserves the spotlight, and finish the process by applying. Selected 200 have a chance at VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K for Startup Battlefield 200. Applications close on May 27.
Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Starting today, you have 5 days to save nearly $500 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This offer disappears Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to secure these low rates.
The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era
Moonbounce has raised $12 million to grow its AI control engine that converts content moderation policies into consistent, predictable AI behavior.
Less than a month: StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together
StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together on April 30. Space is limited. Register here for your pass.
OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise
OpenAI’s latest funding round, led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, values the AI lab at $852 billion as it nears an IPO.
Whoop’s valuation just tripled to $10 billion
The fitness tracking startup just closed a $575 million Series G with Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James among its investors. The obvious question looming over a round of this size at this valuation: Is an IPO coming?