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The “Startups” section focuses on innovative and disruptive emerging companies worldwide. We cover startups in different industries and at different stages of development, reporting on their business models, financing, team backgrounds, product innovations, and market strategies. This section not only focuses on “star” startups that have already gained widespread attention but also strives to discover “tomorrow’s stars” that have potential but are not yet well known to the public. Through the “Startups” section, you can understand the latest developments in global innovation and entrepreneurship, discover potential investment opportunities, and gain business inspiration.
British Business Bank retires British Patient Capital sub-brand
British Business Bank (BBB), the London-based state backer of dozens of VC funds including Balderton Capital…
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen’s high-stakes test amid tariff turmoil: ‘You can’t be freaking out’
At 11 a.m. in California last Thursday, the day after President Donald Trump declared sweeping new…
Insect protein startup Ÿnsect replaces CEO, secures €10m bridge funding
After entering insolvency proceedings in February, French insect protein scaleup Ÿnsect has secured €10m in bridge…
SF mayor Daniel Lurie to tech CEOs: ‘How can we get you back?’
San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie wants to bring his city back to its glory days. And…
Klarna IPO window uncertain as Trump tariff chaos unfolds: ‘We’re in the eye of the storm’
With stock markets in meltdown around the world following President Donald Trump’s rollout of punishing trade…
Enpal secures €110m round led by US PE firm TPG
German startup Enpal, which supplies green energy tech to consumers, has raised €110m, led by private…
100% online and open banking: How fintech is serving micro and small businesses
Around 500m micro and small businesses are operating around the world, each playing a vital role…
Revolut, Checkout.com and Quantexa have gender pay gaps wider than the national average
Revolut, Checkout.com and Quantexa, alongside a majority of the best-funded UK tech companies, have reported a…
Osney Capital closes debut £50m fund for cyber security startups
VC firm Osney Capital has closed a £50m debut fund, which will be geared towards investments…
Where can AI help (or not) in recruitment?
With all the hype around AI, I (an AI novice) was keen to understand more about how companies are…
Britain’s got talent. But is that enough?
Could the next technological breakthrough akin to the invention of the internet, or the mRNA vaccine,…
Pennylane doubles valuation to €2bn in fresh €75m fundraise
After raising a €40m Series C early last year, French accounting platform Pennylane has secured another…
Mistral inks €100m deal with French shipping giant CMA CGM
Paris-based generative AI darling Mistral has inked a €100m multi-year contract with French shipping and logistics…
SF Mayor Lurie to tech CEOs: ‘How can we get you back?’
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie wants to bring his city back to its glory days. And…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Successful Car Wash Busines
There are over 80,000 car wash businesses in North America, almost all of these in the…
Turbine raises $22M to help VC investors get cash without selling their stakes
Since IPOs slowed to trickle a few years ago, limited partners who invest in venture capital…
Chris Gardner of Underscore VC leads an AI session at All Stage
TechCrunch All Stage, our big event for founders of startups at all stages of funding (see…
LP angst in Amsterdam: ‘There is a lot of uncertainty still’
The boat was gently rocking on the canal as we sailed on a scenic tour of…
Europe’s investors shun fintech for deals in B2B SaaS and healthtech
Dealmaking in the fintech sector has lagged behind sectors it once bested in terms of deal…