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FirstClub valuation soars amid $55M Series B funding round
In just one year since launching in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub has acquired 170,000 households and processed over 1 million orders, according to TechCrunch .
Startup Battlefield Alumni Face Funding Challenges
Only 12% of 200 analyzed startups from past TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield cohorts secured meaningful follow-on funding within 18 months, according to medium .
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion
In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
How to Succeed in Startup Battlefield Pitches
Founders vying for the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield's $100,000 prize spend five times more time discussing market size than actual go-to-market traction in their pitches.
Unastella rocket startup's total funding reaches $44 million
Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, Unastella secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $44 million, according t
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund
Twenty former Snap employees have already deployed capital into five companies through their new venture fund, Ghost Angels, with plans for 15 additional investments in the next year Zamin Uz .
Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Revolutionize Oncology Centers
Triomics expanded its enterprise customer base fourfold over the past year, leading to a 10-fold increase in annualized recurring revenue, according to TechCrunch .
India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M
In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices to rise after May 8
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices will jump after May 8, 2026, but attendees can still secure a second pass for half price until then.
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27
With just days left until May 27, early-stage startups face a final, urgent window to apply for a chance at $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure at TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200.
Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch trick
Lucra Sports CEO Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round by pitching investors that AI's success would boost gaming free time, and its failure would make his esports company a smart diversi
SolarSquare Raising $60M to Expand Rooftop Solar Market
SolarSquare is reportedly in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million, potentially valuing the Indian rooftop solar company at half a billion dollars.
Peec startup revenue growth hits $10 million milestone
In just a few months, AI startup Peec AI more than doubled its annualized revenue, soaring past the $10 million mark.
LetinAR raises $18.5M for AI glasses optics technology
South Korean startup LetinAR, an optical technology firm backed by LG, secured $18.