Mayfield allocates $100M to AI incubator modeled after its entrepreneur-in-residence program | TechCrunchMayfield Fund's new AI Garage initiative aims to support ideation-stage startups in the AI space, focusing on innovative strategies distinct from competitors.
Meet the 5 AI startups shortlisted for World Summit AI 2024World Summit AI 2024 will showcase innovative early-stage AI startups aiming to transform various industries through their unique solutions.
OpenAI demands investors shun rivals such as Anthropic, Elon Musk's xAIOpenAI's funding strategy may reshape venture capital dynamics, leading to increased competition among AI startups and a potential stifling of innovation.
Sam Altman warned OpenAI will 'steamroll' AI startups. I run one. Here's why I'm not worriedAI startups need to innovate continuously to avoid obsolescence amidst breakthroughs by major players like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck AI tax startup Incentify used to raise $9.5 millionIncentify raised $9.5 million to enhance AI usage in finding tax incentives for companies.
Betaworks focuses on AI applications in its latest Camp | TechCrunchBetaworks seeks startups creating innovative AI applications to enhance user experience and productivity.
Mayfield allocates $100M to AI incubator modeled after its entrepreneur-in-residence program | TechCrunchMayfield Fund's new AI Garage initiative aims to support ideation-stage startups in the AI space, focusing on innovative strategies distinct from competitors.
Meet the 5 AI startups shortlisted for World Summit AI 2024World Summit AI 2024 will showcase innovative early-stage AI startups aiming to transform various industries through their unique solutions.
OpenAI demands investors shun rivals such as Anthropic, Elon Musk's xAIOpenAI's funding strategy may reshape venture capital dynamics, leading to increased competition among AI startups and a potential stifling of innovation.
Sam Altman warned OpenAI will 'steamroll' AI startups. I run one. Here's why I'm not worriedAI startups need to innovate continuously to avoid obsolescence amidst breakthroughs by major players like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck AI tax startup Incentify used to raise $9.5 millionIncentify raised $9.5 million to enhance AI usage in finding tax incentives for companies.
Betaworks focuses on AI applications in its latest Camp | TechCrunchBetaworks seeks startups creating innovative AI applications to enhance user experience and productivity.
British Business Investments backs Twin Path Ventures with 10m AI fund to power UK tech growthTwin Path Ventures has secured a £10 million investment to enhance support for AI-first startups throughout the UK.
French startup Poolside nears $3B valuation for AI that can write codePoolside is developing an advanced LLM for code generation and is raising significant investment, signaling strong interest in AI technology.
Eric Schmidt's SandboxAQ aims for $5B valuation for its AI/quantum Google moonshot | TechCrunchSandboxAQ, a spinout from Alphabet, is seeking to raise funds again, targeting a valuation of $5 billion despite recent significant investments.
Are these the best European countries for AI start-ups?Sweden ranks high for AI startups with 1,127% revenue growth amid intense global competition.
In 2024, it really is better to run a startup in San Francisco, according to data and founders who've relocated | TechCrunchSan Francisco's tech ecosystem remains the largest hub for AI talent and investment in the U.S., attracting international founders to relocate.
OpenAI Startup Fund raises $44M in its largest SPV yet | TechCrunchThe OpenAI Startup Fund raised over $44 million for its largest investment vehicle, reflecting its aggressive investment strategy in AI startups.
British Business Investments backs Twin Path Ventures with 10m AI fund to power UK tech growthTwin Path Ventures has secured a £10 million investment to enhance support for AI-first startups throughout the UK.
French startup Poolside nears $3B valuation for AI that can write codePoolside is developing an advanced LLM for code generation and is raising significant investment, signaling strong interest in AI technology.
Eric Schmidt's SandboxAQ aims for $5B valuation for its AI/quantum Google moonshot | TechCrunchSandboxAQ, a spinout from Alphabet, is seeking to raise funds again, targeting a valuation of $5 billion despite recent significant investments.
Are these the best European countries for AI start-ups?Sweden ranks high for AI startups with 1,127% revenue growth amid intense global competition.
In 2024, it really is better to run a startup in San Francisco, according to data and founders who've relocated | TechCrunchSan Francisco's tech ecosystem remains the largest hub for AI talent and investment in the U.S., attracting international founders to relocate.
OpenAI Startup Fund raises $44M in its largest SPV yet | TechCrunchThe OpenAI Startup Fund raised over $44 million for its largest investment vehicle, reflecting its aggressive investment strategy in AI startups.
ScaleAI is seeking a valuation as high as $25 billion in potential tender offer, according to sourcesScaleAI aims for a valuation of $25 billion amid rising demand for AI-driven data labeling.
Sources: Mistral AI raising at a $6B valuation, Softbank 'not in' but DST is | TechCrunchInvestors focusing on foundational AI startups to avoid chasing fads.
ScaleAI is seeking a valuation as high as $25 billion in potential tender offer, according to sourcesScaleAI aims for a valuation of $25 billion amid rising demand for AI-driven data labeling.
Sources: Mistral AI raising at a $6B valuation, Softbank 'not in' but DST is | TechCrunchInvestors focusing on foundational AI startups to avoid chasing fads.
Exclusive: Insight VC explains the biggest mistake that keeps founders from raising a big roundVenture capital funding trends show that while AI is popular, non-AI companies can still receive significant investment, albeit at lower multiples.
How a former hedge fund analyst transitioned into a job as a partner in venture capital focused on AIKristin McDonald was promoted to partner at Eniac Ventures, focusing on vertical AI startups that could revolutionize entire industries.
Checking in on Big Tech's original headquartersMira Murati's startup aims for a $1 billion funding round at a rare $9 billion valuation, reflecting high investor interest in AI.
AI boom masks fundraising struggles for non-AI startups | TechCrunchPost-pandemic recovery varies; AI companies thrive while non-AI companies struggle for funding and higher valuations.
61 US startups became unicorns in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunchNew unicorns continue to emerge monthly, indicating strong investor interest despite a tightening venture capital market.
She's a Silicon Valley success. Here's her advice for how you can make it too.Sarah Guo emphasizes the importance of understanding and seizing opportunities in Silicon Valley, especially in the AI sector.
Exclusive: Insight VC explains the biggest mistake that keeps founders from raising a big roundVenture capital funding trends show that while AI is popular, non-AI companies can still receive significant investment, albeit at lower multiples.
How a former hedge fund analyst transitioned into a job as a partner in venture capital focused on AIKristin McDonald was promoted to partner at Eniac Ventures, focusing on vertical AI startups that could revolutionize entire industries.
Checking in on Big Tech's original headquartersMira Murati's startup aims for a $1 billion funding round at a rare $9 billion valuation, reflecting high investor interest in AI.
AI boom masks fundraising struggles for non-AI startups | TechCrunchPost-pandemic recovery varies; AI companies thrive while non-AI companies struggle for funding and higher valuations.
61 US startups became unicorns in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunchNew unicorns continue to emerge monthly, indicating strong investor interest despite a tightening venture capital market.
She's a Silicon Valley success. Here's her advice for how you can make it too.Sarah Guo emphasizes the importance of understanding and seizing opportunities in Silicon Valley, especially in the AI sector.
Google Cloud announces UK data residency for agentic AI servicesGoogle Cloud is enhancing UK data residency to support AI startups and organizations with secure AI capabilities.The new services aim to address data sovereignty and build trust among UK businesses.
OpenAI's Former Chief Technology Officer Starts Her Own CompanyMira Murati has co-founded Thinking Machines Lab to promote open-source A.I. technologies and address philosophical differences in A.I. development.
Mira Murati's new AI startup is set to be valued at $9 billion, sources sayMira Murati's Thinking Machine Labs seeks $1 billion in funding at a $9 billion valuation, focusing on accessible AI systems.
OpenAI's Former Chief Technology Officer Starts Her Own CompanyMira Murati has co-founded Thinking Machines Lab to promote open-source A.I. technologies and address philosophical differences in A.I. development.
Mira Murati's new AI startup is set to be valued at $9 billion, sources sayMira Murati's Thinking Machine Labs seeks $1 billion in funding at a $9 billion valuation, focusing on accessible AI systems.
10 Mistakes Beginning AI Practitioners Make That You Should Avoid | HackerNoonOver 85% of AI startups fail due to a lack of expertise, particularly in foundational knowledge and data cleaning.
What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisisY Combinator's first-ever Fall batch showed mixed results, with a predominance of AI startups and increased criticism of the program's dilution.
43 startups to bet your career on in 2025The AI boom has catalyzed a new wave of startup creation and investment in Silicon Valley.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2024 features a variety of Side Events to enhance networking and engagement among attendees and the local community.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will feature diverse Side Events from October 26 to November 1, enhancing attendee engagement in Silicon Valley.
What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisisY Combinator's first-ever Fall batch showed mixed results, with a predominance of AI startups and increased criticism of the program's dilution.
43 startups to bet your career on in 2025The AI boom has catalyzed a new wave of startup creation and investment in Silicon Valley.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2024 features a variety of Side Events to enhance networking and engagement among attendees and the local community.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will feature diverse Side Events from October 26 to November 1, enhancing attendee engagement in Silicon Valley.
The big switch to DeepSeek is hitting a snagAI startups face challenges accessing DeepSeek's models due to inconsistent and slow API offerings from cloud providers.
I Didn't Just Want to Hear Her Story I Wanted to Be in It'Unexpected professional connections can blossom into personal friendships.Shared passions and proximity can create strong collaborative bonds.
SF's Premier "Founder/VC/Artist" Holiday Party (2024)This holiday party connects founders, VCs, and artists in San Francisco through an immersive experience of music and creativity across three distinct venues.
I Didn't Just Want to Hear Her Story I Wanted to Be in It'Unexpected professional connections can blossom into personal friendships.Shared passions and proximity can create strong collaborative bonds.
SF's Premier "Founder/VC/Artist" Holiday Party (2024)This holiday party connects founders, VCs, and artists in San Francisco through an immersive experience of music and creativity across three distinct venues.
Sources: AI vision startup Metropolis is buying Oosto (formerly known as AnyVision) for just $125M | TechCrunchThe acquisition of Oosto by Metropolis highlights the financial struggles and declining valuations faced by certain AI startups amidst a competitive landscape.
9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunchAI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.
The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to | TechCrunchY Combinator's Fall cohort features a striking 87% of startups focused on AI, emphasizing innovation in customer service and application monitoring.
Y Combinator scored a surprise win when Larry Page came to speak | TechCrunchY Combinator successfully attracts major tech figures, like Larry Page, demonstrating its influence in the AI startup ecosystem.
9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunchAI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.
The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to | TechCrunchY Combinator's Fall cohort features a striking 87% of startups focused on AI, emphasizing innovation in customer service and application monitoring.
Y Combinator scored a surprise win when Larry Page came to speak | TechCrunchY Combinator successfully attracts major tech figures, like Larry Page, demonstrating its influence in the AI startup ecosystem.
Elon Musk's xAI moves into OpenAI's old HQ | TechCrunchxAI, founded by Elon Musk, has moved into the former OpenAI office in the Mission district, highlighting the area's emerging role in AI startups.
Sam Altman says Elon Musk is 'clearly a bully' who likes to get in fights with rivalsSam Altman criticized Elon Musk, calling him a "bully" in their ongoing contentious relationship post-OpenAI co-foundation.
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns three months after leaving ChatGPT makerGreg Brockman has returned to OpenAI after three months, focusing on technical challenges with CEO Sam Altman.
Elon Musk's xAI moves into OpenAI's old HQ | TechCrunchxAI, founded by Elon Musk, has moved into the former OpenAI office in the Mission district, highlighting the area's emerging role in AI startups.
Sam Altman says Elon Musk is 'clearly a bully' who likes to get in fights with rivalsSam Altman criticized Elon Musk, calling him a "bully" in their ongoing contentious relationship post-OpenAI co-foundation.
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns three months after leaving ChatGPT makerGreg Brockman has returned to OpenAI after three months, focusing on technical challenges with CEO Sam Altman.
The AI Firms Helping Publishers Navigate AI in 2024 Signals a Maturing EcosystemAI-backed startups are helping publishers navigate content licensing and monetization issues amid rising tensions with larger AI companies.
What failed before might succeed now - or fail again - and other startup bets | TechCrunchDesalination startups are advancing with deep-sea reverse osmosis, promising significant energy savings over traditional methods.
Euro VCs welcome Balderton's fresh $1.3B but grumble about Europe's AI misses | TechCrunchBalderton Capital raises $1.3 billion in total across two funds, reflecting a resurgence in European VC following a period of stagnation.
17 creator-economy startups that raised big funding rounds this year, as investors chased AI and other buzzy areasThe creator economy remains robust with over $900 million raised in 2024 despite previous investor hype cycles diminishing.
Euro VCs welcome Balderton's fresh $1.3B but grumble about Europe's AI misses | TechCrunchBalderton Capital raises $1.3 billion in total across two funds, reflecting a resurgence in European VC following a period of stagnation.
17 creator-economy startups that raised big funding rounds this year, as investors chased AI and other buzzy areasThe creator economy remains robust with over $900 million raised in 2024 despite previous investor hype cycles diminishing.
These 10 startups are using AI to disrupt healthcare payments as public outrage toward insurers mountsHealth insurers are facing backlash for denying patient claims, compelling investors to support AI startups aiming to improve healthcare billing processes.
Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up to support UK AI startups - and they want to attract firms outside of London and the South EastMicrosoft and Nvidia have launched a generative AI accelerator tailored for UK startups, focusing on fostering economic growth and innovation.
Inflection CEO says it's done trying to make next generation AI models | TechCrunchInflection AI has shifted focus from competing in next-gen AI models to serving enterprise customers, following a significant leadership change and acquisitions.
Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up to support UK AI startups - and they want to attract firms outside of London and the South EastMicrosoft and Nvidia have launched a generative AI accelerator tailored for UK startups, focusing on fostering economic growth and innovation.
Inflection CEO says it's done trying to make next generation AI models | TechCrunchInflection AI has shifted focus from competing in next-gen AI models to serving enterprise customers, following a significant leadership change and acquisitions.
AI Startups Fueling the Next Wave of AI Innovation at ODSC WestStartups are transforming industries with AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, automation, and decision-making processes for businesses.
Black Forest Labs, the company that powers Grok's image generation, is raising another $100M on a $1B valuation, say sources | TechCrunchBlack Forest Labs is attracting significant investment due to their innovative technology and strong founding team.
AI Startups Fueling the Next Wave of AI Innovation at ODSC WestStartups are transforming industries with AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, automation, and decision-making processes for businesses.
Black Forest Labs, the company that powers Grok's image generation, is raising another $100M on a $1B valuation, say sources | TechCrunchBlack Forest Labs is attracting significant investment due to their innovative technology and strong founding team.
From a bang to a whisper: Where AI goes nextGenerative AI presents potential productivity boosts but faces challenges in meeting long-term customer and revenue needs amid high expectations.
AI startups face a rough financial reality checkAI startups are facing financial pressure and struggling to turn profits, particularly in generative AI development.
AI Briefing: How political startups are helping small political campaigns scale content and ads with AIAI startups like BattlegroundAI are leveraging advanced language models to empower political campaigns in creating content quickly and efficiently.
This German startup is Europe's best hope for competing with Silicon ValleyAleph Alpha shifts focus from developing independent AI models to offering software solutions for AI use in enterprises, adapting to market consolidation.
Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money | TechCrunchAnthropic launches Claude AI assistant in Europe with multi-language support, expanding API and seeking additional funding amidst growing investor interest in generative AI.
From a bang to a whisper: Where AI goes nextGenerative AI presents potential productivity boosts but faces challenges in meeting long-term customer and revenue needs amid high expectations.
AI startups face a rough financial reality checkAI startups are facing financial pressure and struggling to turn profits, particularly in generative AI development.
AI Briefing: How political startups are helping small political campaigns scale content and ads with AIAI startups like BattlegroundAI are leveraging advanced language models to empower political campaigns in creating content quickly and efficiently.
This German startup is Europe's best hope for competing with Silicon ValleyAleph Alpha shifts focus from developing independent AI models to offering software solutions for AI use in enterprises, adapting to market consolidation.
Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money | TechCrunchAnthropic launches Claude AI assistant in Europe with multi-language support, expanding API and seeking additional funding amidst growing investor interest in generative AI.
AI startup Poolside raises $500M as AI coding market boomsPoolside has raised $500 million and reached a $3 billion valuation without launching a product yet.
Google hired me as a UX engineer without a college degree. I pushed past imposter syndrome to land the job.Edwin Toh emphasizes that unconventional paths and practical experience can lead to success, as demonstrated by his journey from intern to a prominent professional.
Anthropic just launched a $100 million investment fund for AI startupsAnthropic and Menlo Ventures are launching a $100 million fund to invest in AI startups across various sectors.
Google hired me as a UX engineer without a college degree. I pushed past imposter syndrome to land the job.Edwin Toh emphasizes that unconventional paths and practical experience can lead to success, as demonstrated by his journey from intern to a prominent professional.
Anthropic just launched a $100 million investment fund for AI startupsAnthropic and Menlo Ventures are launching a $100 million fund to invest in AI startups across various sectors.
The New A.I. Deal: Buy Everything but the CompanyBig tech companies are using complex deal structures, like licensing technology and hiring key employees, to acquire AI start-ups without directly buying them.
The Prompt: What Happens When We Hit The 'Data Wall'?Companies are using AI like Google's Gemini chatbot for Olympics advertising, sparking mixed reactions.
Perplexity is cutting newsrooms a check following plagiarism accusationsPerplexity is launching a revenue-sharing program with publishing partners to address plagiarism accusations.
The U.S. reigns supreme in AI startups while China ensures chatbots have 'core socialist values'The U.S. leads globally in AI startup creation and private-sector investment over the past decade.
This tiny island nation has more AI startups per capita than the United StatesMalta aims to become an AI hub by 2030, leveraging AI technology for various applications.
Big tech companies are plowing money into AI startups, which could help them dodge antitrust concerns | TechCrunchCorporate interest in AI startups is booming, with large investments from big players like Amazon and Microsoft's quasi-mergers.
Alchemist's latest batch puts AI to work as accelerator expands to Tokyo, Doha | TechCrunchAI startups are focusing on specific vertical plays rather than competing with giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Camille Manso: Looking forward with AI | MarTechSilicon Foundry focuses on marketing use cases for AI startups and helps connect corporations with innovative solutions without holding equity in startups.
Your AI-native startup ain't the same as a typical SaaS company | TechCrunchAI startups face unique challenges compared to typical SaaS companies.
The Unsexy Future of Generative AI Is Enterprise AppsVenture capital funding is increasingly focused on core AI technologies and specific vertical applications rather than general-purpose middleware.