The TechCrunch Equity podcast team is looking ahead to 2026 by reflecting on the significant developments of 2025 in their latest episode. Hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, Rebecca Bellan, and Build Mode host Isabelle Johannessen come together to share their insights and predictions for the upcoming year. The discussion touches on a range of topics, […]
Chai Discovery, a biotech startup backed by OpenAI, recently secured $130 million in a Series B funding round, elevating its valuation to $1.3 billion. This funding round was led by General Catalyst and Oak HC/FT, with participation from several other investors including Menlo Ventures, Dimension, Thrive Capital, and OpenAI, bringing the total funding for Chai […]
Astera Labs began its journey as a publicly traded company with a share price of $52.56, showcasing an impressive 46% increase at the time the market opened. The firm had priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $36 per share the previous night, surpassing the proposed price range. Astera’s IPO marks the first significant tech […]
Arjun Sethi articulates his thoughts with a level of self-assuredness that hints at a deeper knowledge. In a recent Zoom conversation, he boldly pronounces that he expects to control half of the global private data space in the next five years, making it virtually impossible for others to rival him. The certainty with which he […]