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Halogen Ventures has shut down its $30 million Fund III to invest in early stage startups building buildings in “Future of Family,” as Fortune first reported. The company was founded in 2015 by Jesse Draper, the daughter of renowned venture capitalist Tim Draper. She explained to Fortune that the fund will focus on the physical and financial health of the household. Care economy startups have been interested in more investors over the past few years since the pandemic, which has exacerbated the struggle for childcare and care for the elderly. Other funding that operates in this area includes pivotal and…

Tiktok is testing a new messaging tool called “Bulletin Boards.” The social network was confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday. This feature allows brands and creators to share a one-to-many message with their followers. The message board is pretty similar to the broadcast channel feature of Instagram, which was released in 2023. Just like with Instagram's broadcast channels, only the message board creators can post messages, and followers are limited to leaving emoji responses. The message board supports posting text, images and videos. This feature was first discovered by thread user Christina Garnet. The idea behind this feature is to allow…

This is not a drill. If your startup exists to drive the growth of other startups, or if it's something like innovation that technology leaders need to look at first hand, your moment is now. All stages of TechCrunch hit the Sova power plant in Boston on July 15th, with two exhibitor tables remaining. Yes, only two until June 29th. Tables on all stages are flying. This is your last chance to bill your place in front of founders and investors at every stage. How to display will amplify your brand All exhibit startups will receive the following perks: For…

Cybersecurity companies are warning that the prolific hacking group known as the scattered spiders is currently targeting the airlines and transportation sector. Executives from Google's cybersecurity unit Mandiant and the Security Research Unit 42 of Palo Alto Networks said they observed cyberattacks targeting the aviation industry, which resembles scattered spider. Scattered spiders are primarily a group of English-speaking hackers, usually teenagers and young adults, who are financially motivated to steal and force sensitive data from corporate networks. Hackers are also known for their deception tactics, which often rely on social engineering, phishing and threats of violence against businesses. The warning…

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 came to Moscone West in San Francisco on October 27-29, bringing heavy batters to Builders Stage. On October 28th, three names that helped shape the modern internet are sitting in search of exclusive fireside chats about what they need to build, expand and fund startups in today's ever-changing technological environment. Adam Bain, Dick Costolo and David Fischer are currently leading billing at 01 Advisors, a venture that invests in breakout companies such as Tipalti and Spoton. But before they helped the next generation, they were operators who ran some of the technology's most iconic companies. Former Twitter…

In a developing story that has sent shockwaves through the tech and financial sectors, Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is facing serious allegations of false financial reporting. Sources close to the matter, who have requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, have indicated that the company may have engaged in practices that misrepresent its financial health and performance. Unverified Claims Surface The rumors, which have been circulating on social media platforms such as X, suggest several potential issues with Nvidia’s financial practices: These claims remain unconfirmed and are primarily driven by online speculation. No concrete evidence has been presented to…

We are almost there and ticket prices are officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, Founder Summit of the Year, is soon to be there. On July 15th, Boston will become Startup Central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or expand? Now is the moment We have regained the early release price for a limited time only. The founder pays just $155. Investors, only $250. These are the lowest prices you can see before the door opens at the Sowa Power Plant. Sign up now and pocket big…

For the past 15 years, Henrik Werdelin has helped entrepreneurs build big brands like Barkbox through startup studio Prehype. Now at his new New York-based venture Odez, he bets that AI can help him expand the process from “dozens” to aspiring business owners a year to “hundreds of thousands.” I certainly feel the timing is correct. With massive layoffs across different industries, AI tools have significantly reduced barriers to building digital products and services as many workers rethink their career paths. At the heart of that Venn diagram is Werdelin's latest venture, pledged to help “everyday entrepreneurs create million-dollar AI…

TechCrunch All Stage – Altimate Founder Summit – is becoming a powerhouse event where 1,200 founders and VCs come together across all stages to create meaningful connections and quickly gain actionable insights to apply to expanding their startups. Join the Sowa Power Plant in Boston on July 15th. Be part of your conversation with a scaling expert. And now is the perfect time to attend. For a limited time, you will be taking your Investor Pass to just $250 and your Founder Pass to just $155. Both are over 60% from the regular price. Registering in more than four groups…

Google is launching a new experimental app called DOPPL, which uses AI to visualize how different outfits look to you, the company announced Thursday. This app is available on iOS and Android in the US DOPPL is designed to allow you to virtually try out the costumes in your own digital version. This app works by having your full body photo uploaded first. From there you can effectively try it out, using photos and screenshots of different outfits. These images can be pictures of costumes seen by thrift stores and friends, or even screenshots of costumes seen when scrolling through…