5 days left: Save up to 0 on Disrupt 2026 passes

5 days left: Save up to $410 on Disrupt 2026 passes

Five days. That’s all that’s left to lock in one of the smartest advantages you can give yourself as a founder, investor, or operator right now. Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase and secure your spot at the center of the startup ecosystem. Winning as…

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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close before May 27  | TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close before May 27  | TechCrunch

The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is Friday, May 27. This program is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000 in equity-free funding. If you’re building a breakout startup — or know a founder who is — now is the time to move. Apply today for the opportunity to take the TechCrunch Disrupt Stage alongside 200 of the world’s most…

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SolarSquare in talks to raise up to M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest

SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest

SolarSquare, an Indian rooftop solar startup that helps households and housing societies adopt solar power, is in advanced talks to raise fresh capital after securing India’s largest solar venture investment in December 2024, TechCrunch has learned. B Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners are set to co-lead the Series C round, which could value SolarSquare at…

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Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to M, sources say

Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say

One of Berlin’s rising-star, early stage startups, Peec AI, just crossed $10 million in annualized revenue, according to internal dashboard data seen and verified by TechCrunch. Peec AI raised its $21 million Series A six months ago. While CEO Marius Meiners wouldn’t disclose its valuation to me at that time (only revealing that it was…

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This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century

This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century

Fragrance tech company Patina says it has raised $2 million in funding investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.  The company focuses on creating new scent molecules using advanced molecular design, machine learning, and scent research. Today, most of the scent molecules used in consumer products are created by a small number of specialized labs, which…

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