Startups Weekly: It’s buying season
From acquiring stealth startups to larger ones, and from funding Series A to G, buyers and investors made for a busy news cycle.
Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing
Global investments in clean energy are likely to hit new highs in 2025, according to a new IEA report.
Humans provide neccessary ‘checks and balance’ for AI, says Lattice CEO
Of all the words in the dictionary, Sarah Franklin says “balance” is perhaps her favorite – especially when it comes to companies embracing AI. Franklin leads the Jack Altman-founded employee performance software
OpenAI’s marketing head takes leave to undergo breast cancer treatment
OpenAI’s head of marketing, Kate Rouch, has announced she’s stepping away from her role for three months while she undergoes treatment for invasive breast cancer.
AMD acqui-hires the employees behind Untether AI
AMD has acqui-hired the employees behind Untether AI.
Creator Caucus launches in Congress with support from Patreon, YouTube
The Congressional Creator Caucus will work to support the creator economy, which is estimated to be worth half-a-trillion dollars by 2027.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton is fighting a subpoena from his bankrupt company’s creditors
The recently-pardoned founder of Nikola, Trevor Milton, has been fighting a subpoena from the creditors of his bankrupt electric trucking company.
Startup Battlefield 200: Only 3 days left to apply
Time is running out. The gates to Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are about to close. In just 3 days, your window to enter the most iconic live startup competition will slam shut. Over 10,000 tech
Peloton explores placing its equipment in gyms, launches marketplace for used gear
Peloton is exploring ways to expand its customer base by making its products available in gyms, and launching a peer-to-peer marketplace for used equipment.
Final call: Only 2 exhibitor tables left — book before the clock strikes zero
This is it. Only two tables remain to exhibit at TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston — and the booking window officially closes today at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you’ve been waiting to make your move, now’s