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A* Closes $450 Million for Fund III: What It Means for Seed-Stage Founders
Startups May 14, 2026

A* Closes $450 Million for Fund III: What It Means for Seed-Stage Founders

Kevin Hartz's A* Capital just secured $450M to back 30+ startups. Learn how this generalist fund selects its investments and what it means for your next round.

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The Specialized Stage Strategy: Why TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is Admitting the Generalist Era is Dead
Startups May 14, 2026

The Specialized Stage Strategy: Why TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is Admitting the Generalist Era is Dead

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is pivoting to a fragmented, six-stage format. It is a necessary admission that the 'grow at all costs' generalist startup model has failed.

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Anduril Hits $14 Billion Valuation as Defense Tech Shifts to Software-First Scaling
Startups May 14, 2026

Anduril Hits $14 Billion Valuation as Defense Tech Shifts to Software-First Scaling

Anduril’s latest $1.5 billion Series F round doubles its valuation, signaling a massive capital shift toward autonomous defense systems.

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The Data Brokerage Gamble: Inside Config’s Plan to Standardize Robot Training
Startups May 12, 2026

The Data Brokerage Gamble: Inside Config’s Plan to Standardize Robot Training

Config aims to be the TSMC of robot data, but standardizing physical intelligence is far harder than printing silicon.

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Scaling Your Network: Why Sending Two Founders to Disrupt 2026 Makes Strategic Sense
Startups May 10, 2026

Scaling Your Network: Why Sending Two Founders to Disrupt 2026 Makes Strategic Sense

Maximize your startup's presence at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with a limited-time BOGO deal for co-founders and teams.

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The Ghost of the Future Series A
Startups May 10, 2026

The Ghost of the Future Series A

In the quiet hallways of San Francisco’s Moscone West, founders are learning that the race for 2027 capital has already begun.

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The Great Consolidation: Why Large Software Firms Are Buying the Future of AI
Startups May 10, 2026

The Great Consolidation: Why Large Software Firms Are Buying the Future of AI

A shift is happening in the tech sector as major corporations move from building their own AI to acquiring the startups that already perfected it.

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Nvidia is Buying the Future Because Nobody Else Can Afford the Rent
Startups May 10, 2026

Nvidia is Buying the Future Because Nobody Else Can Afford the Rent

Nvidia’s $40 billion equity spree isn't just about growth—it's about building a fortress that ensures every AI road leads back to Santa Clara.

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The Quiet Cold of the Empty Dashboard
Startups May 10, 2026

The Quiet Cold of the Empty Dashboard

When the credit lines of the creative class suddenly froze, it signaled more than just a startup failure—it revealed the fragile intimacy of modern fintech.

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The Hinglish Arbitrage: Why Wispr Flow is Winning Where Siri Failed
Startups May 10, 2026

The Hinglish Arbitrage: Why Wispr Flow is Winning Where Siri Failed

Voice AI has long been a disaster in India. Wispr Flow’s pivot to Hinglish suggests the secret isn't better math, but better cultural linguistics.

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The Industrialization of Virtual Dining: Marc Lore’s AI Restaurant Factory
Startups May 08, 2026

The Industrialization of Virtual Dining: Marc Lore’s AI Restaurant Factory

Marc Lore’s Wonder is pivoting toward an AI-driven model that allows entrepreneurs to launch food brands through automated, robotic kitchens.

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The Arbitrage of Attention: Why Tech Conferences are Selling 2026 in 2024
Startups May 08, 2026

The Arbitrage of Attention: Why Tech Conferences are Selling 2026 in 2024

TechCrunch is already discounting tickets for 2026. Here is what the aggressive pre-sale cycle reveals about the current state of the event economy.

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