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Loading the player… Vibe coding is rapidly transforming the tech landscape, and it isn’t just Lovables and Replits that are thriving. Startups constructing the underlying infrastructure are also reaping significant rewards. Supabase, the open-source database platform that has emerged as the preferred backend for the vibe-coding movement, successfully raised $100 million at a valuation of…
Startups traditionally had several established strategies to choose from when launching their products. However, like many other areas, AI is revolutionizing how companies approach their go-to-market plans. “You’re capable of achieving more with fewer resources than ever before,” Max Altschuler, a general partner at GTMfund, stated to the TechCrunch Disrupt attendees last month. The main…
Indian e-commerce firm Meesho, a competitor to Amazon and Flipkart (owned by Walmart), is preparing to launch an IPO of roughly $606 million. The IPO will feature minor stake sales by early investors, but no sales from major backers such as SoftBank and Prosus, indicating strong investor confidence in India’s growing online retail sector during…
“`html If you want to unleash your creative side, there are several iPad apps ready to assist. While the iPad initially functioned as a basic tool for streaming or web browsing, Apple has transformed iPads into robust devices for tasks such as digital art and video editing. We’ve put together a collection of some standout…
As reported recently by the WSJ, defense tech startup Anduril Industries has encountered multiple difficulties while testing its autonomous weapons systems. Among the issues mentioned were more than a dozen drone boats that malfunctioned during a Navy drill off the coast of California in May, with sailors expressing concerns about possible life-threatening safety breaches; a…
As you’ve been preoccupied with Thanksgiving preparations, notable investor Michael Burry – of “The Big Short” fame, played by Christian Bale – has been escalating his opposition to Nvidia. This is a noteworthy conflict, as Burry might actually prevail. Unlike other AI bubble warnings, Burry now possesses both a significant audience and the freedom from…
Isabelle spearheads Startup Battlefield, TechCrunch’s renowned launch platform and contest for the most promising early-stage startups globally. To reach out to or confirm communications from Isabelle, email [email protected]. She identifies leading founders from over 99 countries and coaches them for pitching on the Disrupt stage before top-tier investors and international media outlets. Prior to TechCrunch,…
For immigrants, the U.S. immigration system presents itself as intricate, challenging to navigate, and costly. JustiGuide, a startup, states it addresses these issues with an AI-driven online portal. The core concept involves aiding immigrants within the U.S. — with plans to broaden its reach internationally — in grasping legal aspects and determining potential visa eligibility….
At PlayGround Global in Palo Alto on Wednesday evening, some incredibly bright minds crafting innovations you may not yet grasp will elucidate what’s on the horizon. This marks the final StrictlyVC gathering for 2025, and indeed, the speaker list is exceptional. The series, presented by TechCrunch, has journeyed across the world. Steve Case secured a…
The AI sector in the U.S. and globally saw considerable growth during the prior year. According to TechCrunch’s data, in 2024, there were 49 startups that secured funding rounds totaling $100 million or higher; three businesses completed multiple “mega-rounds,” and seven enterprises completed rounds at or above $1 billion. How does 2025 stack up? Nearing the close of…
