What’s ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in

Each year, we ask top investors what they think the next year will bring. Last year, some investors thought the IPO market would be back up and running by now, which did not happen, while others correctly predicted the acceleration…

The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and from them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup…

These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2025

As the year ends, we celebrate the best cybersecurity stories we did not publish. Since 2023, TechCrunch has looked back at the standout journalism from across the cybersecurity field. The idea is simple. Dozens of journalists cover cybersecurity in English,…

How a Spanish virus brought Google to Málaga

After 33 years, Bernardo Quintero decided it was time to find the person who changed his life. He sought the anonymous programmer who created a computer virus that had infected his university decades earlier. The virus, called Virus Málaga, was…

Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq’s tech and hire its CEO

Nvidia has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with AI chip competitor Groq. As part of this arrangement, Nvidia will hire Groq founder Jonathan Ross, president Sunny Madra, and other employees. CNBC reported that Nvidia is acquiring assets from Groq…