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.
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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
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Lotus Health nabs $35M for AI doctor that sees patients for free
This AI doctor is licensed in all 50 states, the startup says. The deal was led by CRV and Kleiner Perkins.
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.
Physical Intelligence, Stripe veteran Lachy Groom’s latest bet, is building Silicon Valley’s buzziest robot brains
If co-founder Lachy Groom has any doubts, he doesn’t show it. He’s working with people who’ve been working on this problem for decades and who believe the timing is finally right, which is all he needs to know.
Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump
Some Valley CEOs have condemned recent border patrol events, but Hoffman urges them to wield their influence more powerfully.
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