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Nine early-stage startups from South Korea recently pitched at DETO 2026 in Seoul, aiming for a place in the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2027. These startups span various sectors, including healthcare, fintech, energy, semiconductors, and AI, all seeking to expand into the U.S. market. Voinos...
TechCrunch has unveiled the latest judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13-15 in San Francisco. These venture capitalists will assess startups not just on their pitches, but on their potential to solve real-world problems and sustain growth. The importance o...
SoftBank Group Corp. has made a significant investment of $200 million in Gravis Robotics, a Swiss startup specializing in autonomous software for construction machinery. This investment highlights the growing interest in automation technologies within the construction sector, as companies seek to...
Okta has announced its agreement to acquire Permiso Security, an AI identity security startup, for nearly $200 million. This acquisition reflects Okta's strategy to enhance its capabilities in protecting AI agents and machine identities as enterprises increasingly adopt autonomous software across th...
Taiwan has entered into a partnership with U.S. defense startup Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) aimed at enhancing maritime surveillance and defense capabilities. The agreement, signed with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), focuses on...
LimX Dynamics, a startup based in Shenzhen and founded by professor Zhang Wei from Southern University of Science and Technology, has successfully raised $200 million in a pre-IPO funding round. This funding has propelled the company's valuation to $2.3 billion as it focuses on developing humanoid r...
Chinese startup LimX Dynamics announced the successful raising of nearly $200 million, valuing the company at approximately $2.2 billion. This funding aims to advance the development of humanoid robots capable of performing complex tasks autonomously, a critical step for the company based in Shenzhe...
Applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 will close on June 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering a final opportunity for startups to compete on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This prestigious event is set to take place in October at Moscone West in San Francisco. Entrepreneurs are encoura...
Today marks the final opportunity for startups to apply or be nominated for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition. The deadline is set for 11:59 p.m. PT, after which no further applications will be accepted. This event offers participants a chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, en...
Startup Battlefield 200 is inviting applications and nominations until May 27, offering participants a unique opportunity to gain access to venture capital, enhance their global visibility, and receive coverage from TechCrunch. The competition also includes a chance to win a prize of $100,000. Entre...
Startups seeking venture capital access and global visibility have until May 27 to apply for an opportunity that includes coverage from TechCrunch and a chance to secure $100,000 in equity-free funding. This initiative aims to support innovative companies by providing them with essential resources a...
Generalist, a robotics startup, has reached a valuation of $3 billion after securing nearly $200 million in additional funding led by 8VC. This new capital is part of a larger $600 million funding round that includes a previously announced $400 million Series B led by Radical Ventures. The funding r...
Capital, home-appliance giants, and humanoid-robot startups are increasingly focusing on the Chinese commercial kitchen sector. Industry projections estimate that the AI cooking-robot market could exceed 109.6 billion yuan by 2030. This convergence of various players highlights the growing signific...
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