TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: 7 Expert Reasons to Register Now
hCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers early bird savings of up to $680 until January 30. The San Francisco conference will feature over 200 startups and speakers from Google DeepMind.
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Wellness Tech Fund: $5M Initiative Boosts Founders in 2026
Former Dogpound CEO Jenny Liu launches a $5 million early-stage fund targeting underrepresented founders in wellness technology. The initiative reflects growing venture interest in health-focused startups developing digital platforms, wearables, and data-driven diagnostics.
OpenAI Sales Leader Joins VC: 7 Expert Startup Moat Strategies
Aliisa Rosenthal, former Head of Sales at OpenAI, joins Acrew Capital as a venture capitalist in late 2025. She brings insights on building startup moats in AI-driven markets where competitive advantages require strategic execution beyond technology ownership.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: 7 Reasons You Can’t Miss This Year’s Premier Tech Event
hCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens registration with early-bird savings up to $680 for the October 13-15 San Francisco conference. The event expects over 10,000 attendees including Fortune 500 executives and VCs for startup showcases and product launches.
Retail Startup Another: $2.5M Seed to Solve Overstock in 2026
Another raises $2.5M in seed funding to help retail brands manage excess inventory without damaging their positioning. The startup offers an alternative to traditional deep-discount liquidators that typically harm brand value.
Tiger Global Tax Case: 7 Major Impacts for Tech Investors
An Indian tax tribunal ruled against Tiger Global in January 2026 regarding capital gains from the Walmart-Flipkart transaction. The decision impacts tech investors using offshore structures in emerging markets.
Converge Bio: $25M AI Drug Discovery Milestone in 2026
onverge Bio raises $25 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to advance AI-driven drug discovery platforms. The San Francisco startup attracts investment from Meta, OpenAI, and Wiz executives amid growing biotechnology and artificial intelligence convergence.
Tech Unicorns 2025: 12 Game-Changing Startups Redefining Innovation
Over 100 new billion-dollar startups achieved unicorn status in 2025, marking the highest count since 2021. These companies span AI, fintech, and clean tech sectors across more than 20 countries globally.
African Defense Startup Terra: $11.75M Raised by Gen Z Founders
African defense startup Terra emerges from stealth mode after raising $11.75 million in seed funding led by 8VC. The Gen Z-founded company aims to develop localized defense solutions for African nations seeking technological independence.