Browsing: venture capital

With venture capital markets facing a downturn, seed-strapping, or raising one round of funding and focusing on profitable growth, is becoming increasingly popular among startup founders.

TechCrunch is inviting AI community members to lead breakout sessions at the upcoming TechCrunch Sessions: AI event at UC Berkeley.

China pledges to boost AI model application, venture capital, and technological self-reliance.

Defense technology startup Shield AI has raised $240 million in a recent funding round, reaching a $5.3 billion valuation. The company’s Hivemind Enterprise software powers autonomous defense systems like drones.

A look at the largest venture capital investments in New York City startups during January 2025, highlighting key players and emerging trends.

A wave of entrepreneurs are stepping down from their established ventures to start anew, alongside developments in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Predictions for the startup world in the coming year, including potential M&A rebounds, the return of IPOs, the intersection of AI and blockchain, the persistence of a white-collar recession, and the boom in space and defense tech.

A look at the current struggles of deep tech companies in Europe, as potential solutions remain elusive.

Many talented entrepreneurs are leaving the startup world for corporate jobs. Here’s why.

Despite some major funding rounds, the total amount invested in defense tech startups in 2024 was slightly higher than the previous year, but some industry members expected more significant growth.