Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close in 3 Days as the TechCrunch Window Nears Its End
Founders have a final three-day window to apply for Startup Battlefield 200, one of the better-known startup competition platforms tied to TechCrunch’s event ecosystem.
Defense Tech’s Funding Boom Is Here. Staying Power Is the Hard Part.
Defense tech is pulling in fresh investor interest, but long-term winners will need more than hype. Procurement cycles, manufacturing, and mission-ready products will separate durable companies from short-lived bets.
Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels, a New Fund Aimed at Early-Stage Startups
Former Snap employees are turning their network into a new early-stage fund, signaling how operator-led investing continues to shape startup financing.
Startup Battlefield 2026 applications close May 27: what founders need to know
The clock is almost out for Startup Battlefield 2026. For early-stage founders, the May 27 deadline is the key date — and the selection bar is about more than a polished pitch deck.
SolarSquare Eyes Major Funding Round as India’s Rooftop Solar Race Heats Up
SolarSquare is reportedly discussing a funding round of up to $60 million, signaling rising investor appetite for India’s rooftop solar sector as distributed energy gains momentum.
Ramp Reportedly Eyes $40B-Plus Valuation Just Months After $32B Mark
Ramp is reportedly discussing a new valuation above $40 billion, a sharp jump only six months after reaching $32 billion and another sign that investor demand for finance software remains strong.
A 20-Minute Pitch Put Indian Startup Pronto on Lachy Groom’s Radar
Indian startup Pronto landed backing from investor Lachy Groom after a fast, focused pitch, underscoring how sharp storytelling can still break through in a crowded funding market.
Parallel Web Systems Reaches $2 Billion Valuation Just Five Months After Major Raise
Parallel Web Systems has climbed to a $2 billion valuation just five months after its last major raise, a sharp signal that investors are still moving quickly on web infrastructure bets.
How one venture firm is investing through a more fragmented world
As global markets grow more fractured, one venture firm is rethinking where resilience, regional strength, and long-term opportunity intersect.
Pronto Said to Land Lachy Groom Backing at $200M Valuation
Pronto, an India startup focused on home-help services, is reportedly set to raise backing from Lachy Groom at a $200 million valuation, underscoring investor interest in tech-enabled household services.