Bbc
Jun 4, 05:06
'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?
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'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'. The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home.
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The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home.
Techcrunch
Jun 3, 18:44
Ross Fubini wrote Anduril’s first check. Here’s what he’s looking for in defense tech.
Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget. A wave of new startups is chasing those government contracts, but according to Ross Fubini, the venture investor who wrote Anduril’s first check, most of them will get lost in the Valley of Death between prototype contract […]
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Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget.
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Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget.
Techcrunch
Jun 2, 15:05
How Europe’s AI strategy diverges from Silicon Valley’s
The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.
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How Europe’s AI strategy diverges from Silicon Valley’s. The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.
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The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China.
Techcrunch
Jun 2, 15:05
Why VivaTech 2026 is the place to see Europe’s AI strategy take shape
The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.
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Why VivaTech 2026 is the place to see Europe’s AI strategy take shape. The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.
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The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China.
Bbc
May 30, 21:30
Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment. Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
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Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
Bbc
May 30, 01:26
Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.
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Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them. Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.
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Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.
News
May 29, 19:15
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Anthropic Dominates In An Otherwise Slower Week For Megarounds
Venture funding has always been a world of haves and have nots. And these days, the haves are having more than ever. Case in point this week was generative AI giant Anthropic's $65 billion Series H funding, followed by a billion-dollar funding for an AI software developer.
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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Anthropic Dominates In An Otherwise Slower Week For Megarounds. And these days, the haves are having more than ever. Case in point this week was generative AI giant Anthropic's $65 billion Series H funding, followed by a billion-dollar funding for an AI software developer.
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Case in point this week was generative AI giant Anthropic's $65 billion Series H funding, followed by a billion-dollar funding for an AI software developer.
Techcrunch
May 29, 17:27
After Nvidia’s $20B not-aqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M
Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios.
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Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios.
Techcrunch
May 28, 14:00
2 days left: Lock in ticket savings of up to $410 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save and join 10,000+ tech leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco.
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2 days left: Lock in ticket savings of up to $410 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m. Register now to save and join 10,000+ tech leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco.
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Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m.
Techcrunch
May 27, 21:11
Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers
The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.
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Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers. The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.
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The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.
Techcrunch
May 27, 14:15
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup
Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.
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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.
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Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m.
Techcrunch
May 27, 14:00
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket savings end in 3 days
There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and once the deadline passes, ticket prices increase. If you plan to attend one of the most influential gatherings in tech this year, now is the time to lock in your pass before rates go up again.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket savings end in 3 days. There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
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There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Techcrunch
May 27, 13:04
ClickHouse triples annualized revenue to $250M, charting a path toward an IPO
The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.
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ClickHouse triples annualized revenue to $250M, charting a path toward an IPO. The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.
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The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.
Techcrunch
May 27, 12:30
Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis
"CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.
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Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis. "CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.
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"CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines.
Techcrunch
May 26, 14:00
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket rates end May 29
Save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass before prices increase on May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to join the tech epicenter in San Francisco.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket rates end May 29. Save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass before prices increase on May 29 at 11:59 p.m. Register here to join the tech epicenter in San Francisco.
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Save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass before prices increase on May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
Techcrunch
May 26, 12:00
Amazon fulfillment competitor Stord raises $250M at $3B valuation
Stord offers a network of physical warehouses and inventory management software for e-commerce. It bills itself as a sort of anti-Amazon, giving brands "the speed to compete" while still owning their customer relationships.
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Amazon fulfillment competitor Stord raises $250M at $3B valuation. Stord offers a network of physical warehouses and inventory management software for e-commerce. It bills itself as a sort of anti-Amazon, giving brands "the speed to compete" while still owning their customer relationships.
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Stord offers a network of physical warehouses and inventory management software for e-commerce.
Techcrunch
May 25, 15:00
The pitch trick that helped an esports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.
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The pitch trick that helped an esports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI. Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.
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Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done.
Techcrunch
May 25, 14:00
5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase
Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase.
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5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase. Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase.
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Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
Techcrunch
May 23, 07:01
Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say
Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
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Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say. Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
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Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
Techcrunch
May 22, 20:40
How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
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How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups . Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
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Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly.
Techcrunch
May 21, 17:41
Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience
After launching to invest in fire tech, Convective is broadening its mandate to disaster resilience.
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After launching to invest in fire tech, Convective is broadening its mandate to disaster resilience.
Techcrunch
May 21, 16:00
This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in almost half a century
Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
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This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in almost half a century. Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
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Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
Techcrunch
May 21, 11:00
Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1B valuation with KKR backing
Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm.
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Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm.
Techcrunch
May 21, 04:00
Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering
Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.
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Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.
Techcrunch
May 20, 21:23
Sam Altman makes ‘mic drop’ offer to every Y Combinator startup
Altman offered to have OpenAI invest in every single startup in this Y Combinator class: tokens for equity.
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Altman offered to have OpenAI invest in every single startup in this Y Combinator class: tokens for equity.