2:35 PM PDT · April 7, 2026 Arcee, a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a massive, 400B-parameter open source LLM on a $20 million…
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Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters |
Defense startup Hermeus has raised $350 million to keep developing what it calls the “fastest unmanned aircraft,” in a funding round that has pushed its…
Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps |
In 2022, California announced that it wanted to install 6 million heat pumps by 2030. So far, it has only installed about 2.3 million, which…
4 days left to save close to $500 on Disrupt 2026 passes |
We’re down to 4 days left to save up to $482 on yourTechCrunch Disrupt 2026pass. These low rateswilldisappear on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.…
AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost |
Indian startup Rocket is betting that the next big opportunity is the part before the vibe coding: having AI help people decide what to build.…
Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for Disrupt 2026 |
7:00 AM PDT · April 6, 2026 Starting today, you have 5 days to savenearly $500on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This offer disappears…
Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI |
Space data companies have argued for years that the private sector needs their products, but the real uptake has been from government buyers. Now, with…
Startup Battlefield 200 applications open until May 27 |
7:30 AM PDT · April 6, 2026 Pre-Series Afoundersand anyone who knows a startup worthfunding,this is your reminder. Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are open,…
Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer |
A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the United States would confirm the rescue of Air…
Peter Thiel’s big bet on solar-powered cow collars |
Founders Fund has made its name backing what Peter Thiel calls “zero to one” companies — businesses that don’t just improve on existing ideas but…