Techstars increases startup funding to $220,000, mirroring YC structure

Techstars increases startup funding to $220,000, mirroring YC structure

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Techstars, a nearly 20-year-old startup accelerator, announced new terms for startups that enter its three-month program. The organization will now invest $220,000, which is $100,000 more than it offered previously, in companies starting with its fall 2025 batch. The capital will be divided into two components. The group is offering companies $20,000 in exchange for […]
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From Bogotá to the Battlefield: LatAm startups are winning big in TechCrunch Startup Battlefield

From Bogotá to the Battlefield: LatAm startups are winning big in TechCrunch Startup Battlefield

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For startups around the world, the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield program offers unmatched exposure, credibility, and connections to scale their businesses. TechCrunch has long been committed to spotlighting companies solving real-world problems in scalable and sustainable ways — making it a powerful launchpad for startups both in and outside the U.S. Several Latin American startups have […]
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Is the SPAC back?

Is the SPAC back?

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Kodiak Robotics made a financial move that was ubiquitous in 2021. Yup, the self-driving truck startup plans to go public through a merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company. It’s a bold bet in a market where SPACs have lost their shine and the autonomous vehicle space has numerous shutdowns, including […]
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Final day to submit your speaker application and shape the next wave of startups at TechCrunch All Stage

Final day to submit your speaker application and shape the next wave of startups at TechCrunch All Stage

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Today’s the day! The application to speak at TechCrunch All Stage closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT — this is your final chance to share real-world insights with 1,200+ startup founders and VCs attending the event. Whether you’ve built or backed startups, battled bottlenecks, or cracked the code on growth, the stage is yours. TC […]
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Ramp is trying to get the US government as a customer after seeing a tweet from DOGE

Ramp is trying to get the US government as a customer after seeing a tweet from DOGE

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Expense management startup Ramp is being considered for a charge card pilot program by the U.S. government’s General Services Administration, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The government’s internal expense card program, dubbed SmartPay, is a $700 billion program. It is estimated that the charge card pilot program contract for which Ramp is being […]
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As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk

As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk

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President Donald Trump’s tariffs have underscored the increasing geopolitical risk that almost all businesses now face. As the situation continues to shift with Trump’s unpredictable deal-making, it’s also becoming clear how challenging it is for companies, nonprofits, consultants, and lawyers to keep up with the rapid day-to-day changes. “We are drowning in trade updates every […]
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