The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27-29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will gather in San Francisco for an exciting three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. As participants prepare, they can look forward to live demos of […]
Nvidia has emerged as a leading force in the AI sector, capitalizing on the rapid growth of the market since the release of ChatGPT in 2023. The company’s revenues and stock market performance have surged, pushing its market cap past $4.5 trillion. With these gains, Nvidia has aggressively increased its investments in AI startups, participating […]
Last year marked a significant milestone for the AI industry in the U.S. and globally. In 2024, 49 startups successfully raised funding rounds of $100 million or more, with three companies securing multiple “mega-rounds” and seven companies raising rounds exceeding $1 billion. As we delve into 2025, the trend appears to continue robustly. The first […]
We are excited to announce the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, set to take place from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Following an intensive review process, we have narrowed down a remarkable group of 20 finalists, comprising 10 for breakout sessions and another 10 for roundtables. Now, we invite you to […]
There are only 48 hours left to secure your tickets to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where you can save up to $900 and enjoy 90% off on a second ticket. After May 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, the Early Bird pricing will end, eliminating this unique opportunity to join 10,000 of the tech industry’s most innovative […]
Browser Use is making significant waves in the tech world by simplifying how AI agents navigate websites. The company has successfully raised $17 million in a seed funding round led by Felicis Ventures, with participation from notable investors such as Paul Graham and Nexus Venture Partners. This funding comes as Browser Use garners attention for […]
Generative AI funding achieved unprecedented levels in 2024, showing no signs of slowing down despite previous concerns about a market bubble. Investments in the field, which includes a variety of AI-driven applications and tools for generating text, images, videos, speech, and music, hit a remarkable $56 billion across 885 deals. This represents a stark 192% […]
Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has secured $6 billion in a Series C financing round, significantly advancing its ambitions in artificial intelligence. The announcement reveals a diverse group of backers, including major players like Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, Fidelity, and Nvidia. Notably, Saudi conglomerate Kingdom Holdings contributed approximately $400 million, elevating xAI’s valuation to $45 billion—nearly […]
A founder who was an early mover in autonomous vehicle technology has successfully raised $15 million for his next venture: a startup that claims its AI can autonomously generate enterprise software. The UK-based startup, Cogna, is led by Ben Peters, the technical co-founder of FiveAI, a self-driving company that was sold to Bosch in 2022. […]
Amazon is contemplating increasing its investment in Anthropic, a significant competitor to OpenAI. According to a report from The Information, Amazon is engaged in discussions for a multi-billion dollar investment in Anthropic, marking its first financial commitment to the company since a $4 billion deal completed last year. The structure of the new investment mirrors […]