Fintech company Checkout.com announced on Friday that it has reached a twelve billion dollar valuation. This valuation is part of an employee stock buyback program. Achieving decacorn status is a rare feat for startups, so the twelve billion dollar figure…
Silicon Valley was dominated by headlines this week about massive new investments in AI infrastructure. Nvidia announced plans to invest up to one hundred billion dollars in OpenAI. Shortly after, OpenAI revealed a partnership with Oracle and Softbank to construct…
The idea of hiring your first critical engineer is getting a serious reality check at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening from October 27 to 29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Join Lauri Moore, a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, and David…
This week highlighted dramatic shifts in the tech landscape, from a one hundred billion dollar commitment to OpenAI to a new one hundred thousand dollar visa fee. On the latest episode of Equity, Anthony Ha and Max Zeff explore the…
A wider leadership shake-up is underway at Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup, Supernal. This development comes just a few weeks after the company paused work on its vehicle program and its CEO and CTO departed. Supernal confirmed on Friday that…
Flipkart is in the advanced stages of securing regulatory approvals to shift its headquarters from Singapore to India. The transition is targeted for later this year as the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant prepares for an Indian IPO next year. The redomiciling…
Apple recently unveiled three new Apple Watch models: the Apple Watch Series 11, the Apple Watch SE 3, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. With its price of $799, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is aimed at a niche, high-end…
For years, know your customer checks have become commonplace on the internet. Often, this involves sharing a copy of a government-issued ID and a selfie to confirm identity to access a website, app, or to purchase certain goods. Now, age-verification…
Just over a year ago, Moxion Power closed its doors, adding its name to a list of high-profile bankruptcies that affected the climate tech world. The portable battery startup had raised more than 110 million dollars in a bid to…
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a new ratio-based approach to increase semiconductor production in the United States. This policy would penalize domestic manufacturers with tariffs if they do not produce enough chips domestically. According to a report from The…
