You’re invited to a fireside chat with Baiju Bhatt on Sand Hill Road on June 18 at StrictlyVC

We’re thrilled to announce that Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood and founder and CEO of Aetherflux, will be joining us for a rare, intimate fireside chat as part of TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening series on June 18 on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. As with all of our StrictlyVC evenings, the event will feature just… Continua a leggere You’re invited to a fireside chat with Baiju Bhatt on Sand Hill Road on June 18 at StrictlyVC

Flex acquires a16z-backed Maza for $40M as fintech M&A heats up

Flex, a startup that offers personal finance software for business owners, has acquired Maza, a finance app aimed at Spanish speakers in the U.S., for $40 million, the companies told TechCrunch exclusively. At first glance, the pairing may seem a bit curious. Flex’s software and payments infrastructure is to help business owners have a single… Continua a leggere Flex acquires a16z-backed Maza for $40M as fintech M&A heats up

Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Applications now open

TechCrunch Disrupt returns October 27-29 to Moscone West in San Francisco — and we’re inviting thought leaders, founders, VCs, and tech experts to apply for a chance to take the stage at one of the most anticipated tech events of the year. Applications are now open to speak at Disrupt 2025, where over 10,000+ tech… Continua a leggere Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Applications now open

RepAir Carbon is making carbon removal machines inspired by batteries

RepAir recently raised a $15 million extension to its Series A.

Founders, your moment is now: Apply for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200

Founders, the battlefield is open. And the bold are stepping forward. Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is now accepting startups to compete in the ultimate pitch showdown in front of more than 10,000 tech leaders from around the globe to witness. This is no ordinary pitch. This is the fight for visibility, capital,… Continua a leggere Founders, your moment is now: Apply for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200

Revolut, the $45B neobank, posts $1B profit in 2024

Revolut, the $45 billion neobanking startup founded in the U.K., may have put its IPO plans on ice, but its balance sheet is looking pretty hot. The company reported net profit of $1 billion (£790 million) in 2024, while its customer base grew by 38% to 52.5 million, according to its annual report. Revenues increased… Continua a leggere Revolut, the $45B neobank, posts $1B profit in 2024

Bring a plus-one to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save 50% on their ticket through May 4

You’re not the only one thinking about where AI is headed. So why come alone? From now through May 4, buy your Early Bird ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save up to $210 — plus get 50% off a second ticket for your colleague, co-founder, collaborator, friend, or whoever you want to bring. It’s… Continua a leggere Bring a plus-one to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save 50% on their ticket through May 4

How to survive and thrive as tariffs, AI, and politics unsettle the rules of business

Trump’s tariffs have upended global trade and created an environment of uncertainty. But this situation wasn’t created in a vacuum. The rules of business have been shifting for years as technology moves quicker than regulation, geopolitics descend into turmoil, and the law erodes and becomes weaponized.  Businesses might be asking themselves, how are they meant… Continua a leggere How to survive and thrive as tariffs, AI, and politics unsettle the rules of business

Why OpenAI wanted to buy Cursor but opted for the fast-growing Windsurf

Anysphere, maker of AI coding assistant Cursor, is growing so quickly that it’s not in the market to be sold, even to OpenAI, a source close to the company tells TechCrunch. It’s been a hot target. Cursor is one of the most popular AI-powered coding tools, and its revenue has been growing astronomically — doubling… Continua a leggere Why OpenAI wanted to buy Cursor but opted for the fast-growing Windsurf

Khloe Kardashian launches consumer brand backed by Serena Ventures, WME

Khloe Kardashian has formerly launched her new food company, Khloud, and its first product, a protein popcorn, set to hit Target starting April 29. Back in December, TechCrunch reported that Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, were looking to raise at least $10 million for a business called Khloud. Jessica Bixby, an associate partner at… Continua a leggere Khloe Kardashian launches consumer brand backed by Serena Ventures, WME