Categoria: Startups

Rork founders Levan Kvirkvelia and Daniel Dhawan are living a life that sounds like a movie plot — but it actually happened.  They went from broke, with depleted life savings and $15,000 in credit card debt — Dhawan was even sleeping on a mattress at a friend’s apartment — to generating $100,000 of revenue within… Continua a leggere Rork’s founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z

Every year, donors contribute billions of dollars to charities, yet the donation process still feels outdated and cumbersome. Founders Dan Eblagon and Ron Levy believe there is an easier way to donate, leading to the creation of Bono, a platform designed to facilitate a more modern and streamlined approach to giving.  The platform (named after… Continua a leggere A new startup called Bono aims to modernize the way people donate to charities 

Datadog is on an acquisition spree. Just a few weeks after snatching up Metaplane, an AI-powered observability startup, the cloud monitoring and security company has acquired Eppo, a feature-flagging and experimentation platform. Eppo will continue supporting existing customers and bringing on new ones under the brand “Eppo by Datadog.” Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but… Continua a leggere Datadog acquires Eppo, a feature-flagging and experimentation platform

What if cheating was just…the future of work? That’s the pitch behind Cluely, the viral AI startup that claims its stealthy browser overlay is “undetectable” and can help users bluff their way through everything from job interviews to exams. The company has raised $5.3 million and sparked a wave of backlash from startups building tools… Continua a leggere Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us

After nearly 13 years in business, Fivetran will now be able to offer its customers an end-to-end data movement solution. Fivetran, which helps enterprises move data from a variety of sources into cloud databases, announced on Thursday it has acquired Census, a reverse extract, transform, and load (ETL) platform that enables companies to transfer data… Continua a leggere Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform

TechCrunch Sessions: AI is just over a month away! We’re doing a last call for exceptional volunteers to join us in bringing this event to life. If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of tech events, now’s your chance to get involved. Volunteer spots are limited, so don’t miss out. Apply before the May… Continua a leggere Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Companies of all sizes are recognizing the game-changing possibilities of AI. Despite the excitement about the new technology, most of their pilot projects don’t make it into production. Gruve.ai, a startup founded by the team behind Rahi Systems aims to help enterprises get AI solutions out of testing phase and into real-world application by using… Continua a leggere Gruve.ai promises software-like margins for AI tech consulting, disrupting decades-old Industry

Retail investors are increasingly shaping the secondary market. In Q4 2024, platforms like EquityZen reported that 86% of total transaction volume came from retail participants—an eye-catching shift as tools like Forge and EquityZen promise broader access to private shares. But does more access mean more opportunity, or more risk? Today on Equity, Rebecca Bellan is… Continua a leggere The rise of retail investors in secondaries, and why delayed IPOs will become the norm

There’s an unspoken pressure nowadays to share all your special moments online, whether it be birthdays, graduations, or engagements.  However, not everyone has the skills to take high-quality pictures, and people often find themselves too distracted to snap the perfect shot. While hiring a professional photographer is an option, it may not always be feasible… Continua a leggere Social Agent’s new app lets you book a photographer within 30 minutes

TechCrunch All Stage is just around the corner — and you get to help shape the agenda.  From a competitive pool of applicants, two of the six visionary finalists are one step away from leading a roundtable session on July 15 at SoWa Power Station in Boston. Your vote determines who makes it. Audience Choice… Continua a leggere Cast your vote: Help shape the TechCrunch All Stage agenda