Databricks confirms new $100B valuation on $4B ARR

Just months after raising a whopping $10 billion, Databricks has confirmed another $1 billion raise at a $100 billion valuation.

Y Combinator-backed Motion raises fresh $38M to build the Microsoft Office of AI agents 

In his early 20s, Harry Qi left a million-dollar-per-year hedge fund job to join Y Combinator. His SMB AI agent startup is now growing fast.

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Volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is one of the best ways to see how the magic happens — and learn what it takes to pull off a world-class event. Apply before applications close on September 30.

Atlassian’s $610M bet, and why everyone’s fighting over your browser

Google just dodged a Chrome breakup bullet, but the biggest twist? The federal judge bought the idea that AI rivals could keep the tech giant in check, even as new competitors gain ground. From Atlassian’s $610 million bet on The Browser Company to OpenAI’s latest maneuvers, the competition for how we navigate the web is… Continua a leggere Atlassian’s $610M bet, and why everyone’s fighting over your browser

Today is your last chance to exhibit your brand in front of 10K tech leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

If you want to get in front of more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders, connect with media, and generate a nonstop pipeline this October, you need to act now.

Captions rebrands as Mirage, expands beyond creator tools to AI video research

Captions, the AI-powered video creation and editing app for content creators, is rebranding to Mirage.

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Karen Hao on the making of a $90B AI empire

Karen Hao, the bestselling author of “Empire of AI,” has watched OpenAI go from a nonprofit “laughingstock” to a $90 billion powerhouse chasing artificial general intelligence at breakneck speeds. Hao, who first profiled the company back in 2020, says early visions of building AI “for humanity’s benefit” were quickly overtaken by a familiar Silicon Valley… Continua a leggere Karen Hao on the making of a $90B AI empire

These 20- and 22-year-olds raised $5M from YC, General Catalyst to study online behavior using vision AI

Founded by a 20-year-old and two 22-year-olds, Human Behavior uses vision AI to give companies a real understanding of how people use their products.

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Time is running out to showcase your startup in front of the most influential eyes in tech. In just 3 days, the exhibitor table deadline closes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. And with only 10 tables still available (or fewer by the time you read this), every minute matters. If you’ve been on… Continua a leggere 3 days left to lock in your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025