Venture Capital
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Benchmark Raises $2 Billion for New Growth and Early-Stage Funds
Benchmark Capital, long synonymous with early-stage venture funding, just closed on $2 billion across two new funds.
Startup Battlefield Alumni Raise $32 Billion in Funding
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised a staggering $32 billion in total funding, a figure that solidifies its reputation as a launchpad for tech's next big things, according to TechCrunc
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars to $1.8 Billion
Mach Industries, a defense technology startup, has seen its valuation nearly quadruple in just one year, reaching $1.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Application Deadline Extended to June 8
The deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 applications has been unexpectedly extended to June 8.
Unastella secures KRW 28 billion in funding for rocket startup
In May 2025, South Korean startup Unastella successfully launched its Una Express-I rocket from home soil, a critical technical milestone.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
In 2025, a collective of 20 former Snap employees, led by Max Rivera, launched Ghost Angels.
Triomics AI Secures $22M for Oncology Cancer Centers
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center are now relying on AI to speed up tasks like matching patients with clinical trials, a critical shift underscored by Triomics' r
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27
Only one startup out of hundreds of applicants will walk away with $100,000 in funding with no equity taken, making the rapidly approaching May 27 deadline a high-stakes moment for early-stage compani
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices increase after early bird deadline
Aspiring entrepreneurs and investors face a rapidly closing window to secure entry to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Esports Startup Lucra Sports Raises $20M With AI Pitch
Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins adjusted his pitch to lead with AI, even though the company is not an AI business, a tactic that helped secure a $20 million Series B funding round for the esports s
SolarSquare in talks to raise $60M for rooftop solar expansion
SolarSquare is in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million in a Series C round, a move that could push its valuation to a staggering $500 million, just months after its last major funding infusion.
Peec startup revenue growth crosses $10 million milestone
Just six months after raising $21 million, AI startup Peec AI has already crossed $10 million in annualized revenue.
LetinAR raises $18.5M for AI glasses optics
A South Korean startup, LetinAR, just secured $18.