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Given how much money VCS is putting into AI startups these days, it may seem like it's decided. If it's not AI, then they won't write big checks. But that's not exactly what's going on. The deals are more subtle at the moment, Ryan Hinkle, managing director at VC Insight Partners, said in a recent Equity Podcast. Our Insight Partners manage our $90 billion assets, so we invest at every stage. It is known to have written huge checks in itself and stacked up in huge rounds. Insight, for example, will co-led the December $10 billion deal. He participated in…
The hackers breached US Edtech giant Powerschool several months before the “large” data breaches in December, according to a now-released forensic report on an incident conducted by US cybersecurity company Crowdstrike. In a letter sent to affected customers last week, TechCrunch saw, PowerSchool confirmed that investigation into the incident revealed that its network had “experienced fraudulent activity prior to December.” PowerSchool previously said it had detected unauthorized access to the system during December 19th until it discovered a compromise on December 28th, 2024. In the Report, Crowdstrike said that hackers using the same compromised support qualification used in the December…
Tiktok, owned by Chinese company Bytedance, has been at the heart of US controversy for four years due to concerns about user data that the Chinese government may access. Just last month, the app experienced a temporary suspension in the US, leaving millions of users suspenseful before it was quickly restored. Tiktok returned to the App Store and Google Play Store last month. Nevertheless, Tiktok's future remains uncertain, with many investors competing for the opportunity to buy the app. As Angelo Zino, senior vice president at CFRA Research, estimates the platform's US business could raise its valuation to more than…
It wasn't a good week for Russian crypto exchange Garantex. First, on Thursday, Stablecoin Issuer Tether blocked access to Garantex's wallet, which holds approximately $28 million in Crypto Exchange funds. On the same day, the official Garantex website was seized by international law enforcement operations led by the Secret Service in the US. At the time, Garantex didn't mention this operation on its official telegram channel. Instead, the company announced that it would “suspend all services, including the withdrawal of cryptocurrency.” Then on Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced accusations against two of the exchange's managers, Aleksej Besciokov and…
Are you a pre-series series, the founder of a startup trying to make your mark on the global stage? This is the opportunity you've been waiting for. The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 (Best Startup Pitch Competition) application is officially open. We'd like to see TechCrunch show the world the innovations that will change your game in 2025. Get exposure and an invincible chance to propose a startup to a world-class VC judge, destroying 2025 viewers at Moscone West in San Francisco on October 27-29. Don't walk past you on this rare opportunity that will make a huge impact. Competition is…
If you want to amplify your brand into over 1,000 AI experts and innovators, there's no better way to do this than holding a side event during a TechCrunch session: AI Week. From June 1st to June 7th, TechCrunch is looking for a fun and thought-provoking event that matches the TC Session: AI, which will be held at Zellerbach Hall in UC Berkeley on June 5th. Whether it's a cocktail party, an industry meetup, or a thought-inducing panel, we embrace a wide range of side events. TC Session: AI is an event that provides insight into the cutting edge and…
President Donald Trump has said his administration is in talks with four different groups on the sale of Tiktok, Reuters reported. Trump told reporters on Sunday that he “can do that.” He said, “We deal with four different groups and a lot of people want it… All four are good.” The fate of the app owned by Batedo has been uncertain since Trump signed an executive order in January to extend the deadline for the ban on Tiktok 75 days ago. There are several potential buyers, including a bid led by billionaire Frank McCourt, who is supported by Reddit co-founders…
On June 5th, 1,200 brightest minded people of AI and VC leaders converge for a TechCrunch session at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, California: AI – A must-see AI event of the year. What does this mean for your startup? A great opportunity to showcase your breakthrough to the AI innovation-hunger crowd. We made it seamless – visit this exhibition page and request your booth today! Why it's essential to showcase AI innovations Spread your impact: Present cutting-edge solutions to a vibrant TC session: AI Expo floor, bringing together over 1,200 AI experts, investors and enthusiasts. This is your chance to…
On July 15th, 1,200 founders and VCs will gather at the Sova Power Plant in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage 2025, the ultimate summit for startup founders. What does this mean to you? A great opportunity to introduce you to the crowds of great powers looking to expand your brand. It's easy. Visit this exhibition page and grab the booth now! The ability to exhibit at TC at all stages Expand your reach: Showcase cutting-edge solutions on the energetic TC All Stage Expo floor. There are over 1,200 founders and VCs. Take advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate the clear…
From October 27th to 29th, TechCrunch will disrupt 2025, bringing together over 10,000 startup pioneers, VC leaders and tech enthusiasts in Moscone West, San Francisco. What's in there for your startup? A great opportunity to put innovation in front of avid viewers for all three days. This process is simple. Visit this exhibition page and book a booth today! Why is it a game changer to be exhibited in 2025? Expand your reach: More than 10,000 technical leaders and VCs attend, showcasing innovative solutions for three days in the lively expo hall. Seize opportunities to highlight the unique values of…