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, […]
Micro1, a burgeoning competitor in the AI space, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone, claiming to have surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). This significant growth comes just under two years after the company’s inception and marks a dramatic rise from approximately $7 million ARR at the start of the year. This figure […]
If there’s one consensus among venture capitalists (VCs) investing in AI startups, it’s that this sector demands a unique investment strategy compared to previous tech revolutions. Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, articulated this sentiment during her talk at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, declaring the current landscape as a “funky time.” The traditional rules have evolved, […]
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 […]
AI companies are making significant moves into enterprise solutions, but the outcomes are proving to be quite mixed. Recently, Deloitte announced the deployment of Anthropic’s Claude AI across all 500,000 of its employees. Interestingly, this announcement coincided with the Australian government enforcing a $10 million refund on Deloitte due to an AI-generated report that was […]
Periodic Labs, founded by Ekin Dogus Cubuk and Liam Fedus, has emerged from stealth mode with an impressive seed funding round of $300 million. This funding has come from a prestigious group of investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and others. Cubuk, formerly with Google Brain and DeepMind, led efforts in AI projects such […]
AI chip startup Groq has confirmed a significant funding boost, raising $750 million at a post-money valuation of $6.9 billion. This funding surpasses previous expectations set when rumors about the company’s fundraising emerged in July, which suggested a potential raise of around $600 million at an estimated valuation of $6 billion. Groq, known for challenging […]
Y Combinator recently hosted its Summer 2025 Demo Day, where over 160 startups presented their innovations to investors, showcasing a significant focus on AI solutions. However, the approach to AI has shifted; instead of merely offering AI-powered products, many startups are now developing AI agents and the essential infrastructure required for their functionality. This batch […]
In a recent interview, Bret Taylor, the board chair at OpenAI and CEO of AI startup Sierra, discussed the current state of the artificial intelligence industry. He agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s assertion that we are witnessing an AI bubble, signaling that significant financial losses are likely for some investors. Taylor elaborated that AI […]
A startup named Koah has recently secured $5 million in seed funding, with plans to integrate advertising into AI applications. The company’s co-founder and CEO, Nic Baird, believes that advertising will be crucial in monetizing AI products beyond their initial subscription models, particularly as AI usage spreads globally. Baird highlighted that while consumers in wealthier […]