Google Ventures doubles down on dev tool startup Blacksmith just 4 months after its seed round
Blacksmith, a Y Combinator alum, raised $10M Series A led by Google Ventures to cut costs and speed up software builds.
Read moreSonair built its 3D ultrasonic sensor with robotic safety in mind
The company's sensor uses sonar and echos to give robots more information about their surrounding environment.
Read moreCheck Point Acquires AI-native Security Platform to Deliver End-to-End AI Security for Enterprises
“AI is transforming every business process, but it also introduces new attack surfaces,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies. Enterprises are rapidly embedding large language models, generative AI, and autonomous agents into core workflows. This accelerates innovation but also expands the attack surface, from data exposure and
Read moreMastercard Advances AI-Powered Payments with New Tools & Collaborations
Mastercard is working with AI and commerce leaders, including Stripe, Google and Ant International’s Antom, to make secure agentic transactions accessible and scalable for digital merchants and platforms globally. Advancing AI-powered payments with new tools for developers, expanded consulting services, and deeper collaboration across the global tech and finance ecosystem.
Read moreIndia’s Urban Company soars 58% above IPO price in year’s most subscribed offering
Urban Company’s IPO, which opened last week, was oversubscribed more than 100 times, reflecting strong investor demand.
Read moreGroww, backed by Satya Nadella, set to become first Indian startup to go public after U.S.-to-India move
Groww's listing — expected later this year — is set to double as a major cash-out moment for global venture funds.
Read moreAl Gore on China’s climate rise: ‘I would not have seen this coming’
Al Gore and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management talked with TechCrunch about recent headlines, including the tech industry's growing appetite for rare earth minerals, how the AI boom's demand for massive data centers could impact global energy consumption, and whether the space industry's rocket launches are truly a net
Read moreMeta Connect 2025: What to expect and how to watch
Meta is expected to unveil new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband.
Read moreSame-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months
Impulse Space wants to ignite a revolution in in-space logistics.
Read moreJack Altman raised a new $275M early-stage fund in a mere week
Altman's first fund, raised in early 2024, was $150 million. So this is a big step up, too.
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