Epstein-linked longevity guru Peter Attia leaves David Protein, and his own startup ‘won’t comment’
Attia co-founded longevity medical testing startup Biograph, which came out of stealth a year ago.
Startups
India’s Varaha bags $20M to scale carbon removal from the Global South
Varaha’s fresh funding is part of a $45 million Series B round led by WestBridge Capital.
The Minneapolis tech community holds strong during ‘tense and difficult time’
Founders and investors in the Minneapolis tech industry told TechCrunch they’ve put much of their work on hold to help out their community.
YC startups can now receive investment in stablecoin
All startups accepted into YC will soon have the option to receive their seed checks via stablecoins.
2026 plans: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200
See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applications drop.
Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI
Peak XV is transitioning board roles and opening a U.S. office while continuing to view India as its largest market.
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
“Breakthrough’s purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required to launch their entrepreneurial pursuits,” co-founder Roman Scott said.
Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants
Carbon Robotics’ Large Plant Model will allow farmers to kill new types of weeds without having to retrain the machines.
Meet the new European unicorns of 2026
From Belgium to Ukraine, five fresh European unicorns were minted this January.