Peak XV’s latest Surge batch is 77% AI and deeptech startups
AI and other deep technologies are the prevailing themes in the new early-stage cohort from Peak XV Partners, as the largest India and Southeast Asia-focused VC fund intensifies its search for opportunities in a sector garnering international frenzy. Ten out of 13 startups in the latest cohort of Surge, Peak
Read moreRivian R1T is the first EV to win the longest off-road competition in the US
Motorsports and off-road competition isn’t the typical fodder over here at TechCrunch — unless, of course, there also happens to be a podium-winning team driving an all-electric 2023 Rivian R1T. The Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road map-and-compass rally in the United States, wrapped up Friday evening with a new EV
Read moreTesla ‘digs its own grave with the Cybertruck,’ Convoy collapses and Rivian scores a win at Rebelle
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Read moreWhy Monday.com decided to build its new database instead of buying one
When Monday.com faced the classic build vs. buy dilemma for a new database, it decided to build one, but with a decided twist. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFederal hydrogen hub program could give fuel a boost — or the boot
The federal government's approach to hydrogen is strikingly similar to the way it promoted biofuels a decade ago. That's not a good thing. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreIs Plaid’s potential IPO a sign of fintech turning a corner?
Welcome back to The Interchange, where we take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. If you want to receive The Interchange directly in your inbox every Sunday, head here to sign up! Unfortunately we can’t make it to Money20/20 next week. But we have no
Read moreDell Technologies and SHAWCO Transform Kensington Solar Community Hub
In partnership with SHAWCO, Dell Technologies has unveiled the Kensington Solar Community Hub in Cape Town, enhancing the existing facility with a medical clinic to offer healthcare services to the Kensington community. This expansion complements educational programs, providing critical digital skills and International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certifications. “Partnering with
Read moreHackers leak more 23andMe data, X cracks down on porn and Andreessen writes a manifesto
Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter that highlights notable tech industry happenings over the past few days. Life moves pretty fast, as a young Matthew Broderick once said — we empathize. Fortunately, there’s WiR to get you caught up to speed. In this edition of WiR,
Read moreHumanoid robots face a major test with Amazon’s Digit pilots
Announced amid a deluge of news at this week’s Delivering the Future event in Seattle was word that Amazon will begin testing Agility’s Digit in a move that could bring the bipedal robot to its nationwide fulfillment centers. It’s baby steps as these things go, and such early-stage deals don’t
Read moreIn insurtech, too, business models aren’t one-size-fits-all
German insurtech company Getsafe is still bullish about direct-to-consumer insurance, but others are moving away from this business model. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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