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On day one today, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is at full throttle. 10,000 founders, investors, and builders flock to Moscone West to run ideas, demos, and trades nonstop. The energy is exciting, conversations are everywhere, and breakthroughs are just beginning. From the startup battlefield to the AI Disruptor 60, from space entrepreneurs to founders redefining how and when startups go public, this is where the next decade of technology is being written. Every conversation in the hallway, every roundtable, every coffee chat can lead to a new partnership or the next big company. See the list of speakers. Not registered yet?…
Despite growing rumors of an AI bubble, Sequoia Capital insists its investment approach is not influenced by market enthusiasm. “Markets ebb and flow, but our strategy remains consistent. We are always looking for outlier founders with ideas to build generational businesses,” said Bogomir Balkansky, partner in Sequoia's early investment team. Demonstrating this consistency, Sequoia on Monday announced two new funds roughly matching the size of those launched nearly three years ago. A $750 million early-stage fund and a $200 million seed fund for Series A startups. These funds were introduced after a tumultuous time for the legendary company. In 2021,…
Prominent investors Accel and Prosus are launching a new investment partnership to support Indian startups from the ground up, targeting founders building large-scale solutions that have the potential to serve the South Asian country's masses. The partnership, announced on Monday, marks the first time Prosus has invested in an establishment stage. The companies will co-invest from the early stages of startups, focusing on companies that address systemic challenges across areas such as automation, energy transition, internet services, and manufacturing. India, the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people, is a rapidly growing digital economy. The country has more…
The countdown is almost over – tomorrow is the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will take over Moscone West. From October 27th to 29th, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flock to San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and trading. We're just days away from live demos of never-before-seen technology and high-stakes pitches where startups compete for a $100,000 prize. The stage is being set. The booth is lit up. Founders are fine-tuning their pitch. Investors are starting to erase their calendars. Once the excitement starts, nonstop conversations, demos, and trading begin. Last time…
The countdown is almost over – tomorrow is the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will take over Moscone West. From October 27th to 29th, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flock to San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and trading. We're just days away from live demos of never-before-seen technology and high-stakes pitches where startups compete for a $100,000 prize. The stage is being set. The booth is lit up. Founders are fine-tuning their pitch. Investors are starting to erase their calendars. Once the excitement starts, nonstop conversations, demos, and trading begin. Last time…
New AI-powered web browsers, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity's Comet, are poised to supplant Google Chrome as the gateway to the internet for billions of users. The main selling point of these products is a web-browsing AI agent that promises to complete tasks on your behalf by clicking on websites and filling out forms. But consumers may be unaware of the significant risks to user privacy associated with agent browsing, an issue the entire technology industry is grappling with. Cybersecurity experts who spoke to TechCrunch said AI browser agents pose a greater risk to user privacy compared to…
The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…
With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to introduce the companies hosting Side Events that will extend the buzz and excitement to the thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley locals alike. Whether it’s a fun happy hour, insightful panels, or energizing morning runs, “Disrupt Week” — happening from October 25-31 — offers an exciting array of Side Events organized by a diverse group of participating companies. Scroll down to explore 50+ Side Events, built so you can connect with 10,000 Disrupt attendees and the rest of the Bay Area tech scene. Make sure to register for your…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is less than three days away, and more than 200 can't-miss sessions are packed into Moscone West, including breakout sessions led by top leaders across the technology and startup ecosystem. Breakout sessions are tailored for practical learning and tactical takeaways. These first-come, first-served rooms allow you to rub shoulders with the executives, founders, and investors who are building: Don't miss your chance to save on tickets and attend these breakouts! Register now to save up to $444 on passes and get 60% off before prices increase when the event starts on October 27th. Complete agenda for Disrupt…
3 days left until the launch of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The Space Stage is ready to explore the future of space technology (and all other frontiers of innovation). Space leaders Adam Maher (Ursa), Dr. Lucy Hogue (Violet Institute), and Dr. Debra L. Emmons (Aerospace Corporation) reveal how AI is changing life in orbit. If you're looking for insight, inspiration, and a front row seat to the next event, you've come to the right place. Save up to $444 with your pass before the doors open on October 27th. Plus, get 60% off guest passes or 15% to 30% off group…