Search

OpenAI has reportedly lowered its fundraising target amid a more cautious investment climate and evolving AI market dynamics.

Despite heavy investment, most companies outside tech have yet to see financial gains from artificial intelligence, an Apollo economist reports.

Databricks raised $1 billion at a $190 billion valuation after investor demand surged far beyond its initial target.

Databricks raised $5B at a $190B valuation after investor demand far exceeded its initial $1B target, highlighting AI's rising cost and appeal.

SoftBank plans to invest €75 billion to build data centers in France, adding 5 gigawatts of new capacity to boost digital infrastructure.

Meta lays off thousands to fund major investments in AI technology, aiming to streamline operations and focus on future growth.

AI industry PACs spent millions in the 2026 midterms to influence Congress, seeing mixed results as debates over AI policy intensify.

Nscale’s IPO will reveal investor appetite for AI firms reliant on a few tech giants, spotlighting risks and opportunities in specialized AI infrastructure.

Anthropic’s S-1 reveals a high-stakes plan to invest heavily in AI compute and growth, balancing ambitious AI goals with financial survival.

Ballistic Ventures is raising $490 million across two funds to invest in AI-driven cybersecurity startups amid growing demand for advanced security solutions.

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia for using 'dual-pricing,' a practice of selling the same startup shares at different prices to investors.

Lovable is in talks to raise $300 million, aiming to double its valuation to $13.2 billion with Menlo Ventures leading the investment round.

The Builders Stage returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, offering founders and investors practical strategies to navigate startup scaling challenges.

Democrats poised to regain Congress may increase oversight of AI firms, targeting tax credits and security amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence.

Nvidia teams with major financiers to create a $500B market treating computing power as a new tradable asset class.

Situational Awareness sheds public AI bets after losses but retains key Anthropic shares, signaling a strategic focus on private AI ventures.

Meta plans to issue a new class of non-voting shares to fund AI projects, acquisitions, and employee compensation starting in 2027.

Anthropic may receive a junk credit rating after its IPO, complicating efforts to fund its costly AI development projects.

Neil Rimer of Index Ventures predicts AI's vast wealth in Silicon Valley will eventually be redistributed, reshaping the tech economy.

OpenAI's valuation hits $1.25 trillion after raising $11 billion, while Anthropic moves closer to an IPO, signaling major shifts in the AI industry.

OpenAI plans a $30B fundraising round valuing the company at $1.25T, potentially the highest private valuation ever before its IPO.

Lambda is raising $4 billion at a $14.5 billion valuation, preparing for a 2027 IPO with backing from Coatue and Blackstone.

Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals huge losses, rapid growth, and a rare warning that its AI technology could pose risks to humanity.

Atoms, led by Travis Kalanick, raised $1.7B in funding led by a16z to bring AI-powered robotics to industrial sectors.

SambaNova raises $1B at an $11B valuation, highlighting rapid growth in AI chip technology just months after Intel's interest.

Five days remain to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets before prices rise on September 25.

Microsoft reveals Azure’s annual revenue at $33.2 billion, showcasing its rapid growth and narrowing gap with AWS in the cloud market.

Nscale seeks $3.5 billion in funding as it prepares for an IPO, building on a major $45 billion deal with AI leader Anthropic.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings back the Builders Stage, focusing on real-world strategies for founders and investors to scale startups effectively.