Funding, founders, and emerging companies.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, a panel will discuss how pre-seed founders can secure funding without a product. The session will feature experts from Axiom Partners, True Ventures, and Slauson & Co., who will share their insights on what investors look for in pre-seed compan…
Why it matters
This session is crucial for pre-seed founders who are struggling to secure funding without a product. The panel will provide valuable insights on how to showcase conviction and storytelling skills to attract investors.
Crunchbase News looks at the startup funding scene in Argentina and Spain, two countries with a strong soccer presence but a smaller impact in the startup world. Recent funding trends and notable startups are highlighted.
Fora, a two-part platform for travel agents and users, has reached unicorn status after raising $60 million in a Series D round. The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand its AI assistant, Via, and hire in other travel categories.
Self Inspection's software allows users to upload photos of a car, which are then compared to a large dataset of damaged vehicles to detect damage and provide a detailed inspection report.
AMI Labs' CEO Alexandre LeBrun rejects the terms 'AGI' and 'superintelligence', instead focusing on the potential of world models to understand the physical world and their applications in robotics and healthcare. He emphasizes the need for real-world experience and partnerships to develop these models.
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Aina, a Bengaluru- and San Francisco-based startup, has raised $5.5 million for its devices that control AI agents, not just record you. The company's first product is Dune, a three-key, context-aware 'macro' keyboard that can control the mic and camera in a meeting and r…
A recent surge in billion-dollar seed rounds has led to speculation that the venture model has been rewritten, but data suggests that this is not the case. The author, Ellie McDonald, a principal at Bison Ventures, argues that large first rounds in biotech have produced a…
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