Rippling calls Deel ‘a criminal syndicate’ and claims 4 other competitors were spied on, too

The fight between HR tech startups has heated up again after Rippling filed an amended complaint accuses Deel of targeting, infiltrating, and compromising of four other competitors, in addition to Rippling. The fight between HR tech startups has heated up again after Rippling filed an amended complaint accuses Deel of targeting, infiltrating, and compromising of four other competitors, in addition to Rippling. [#item_full_content]

Anduril raises $2.5B at $30.5B valuation led by Founders Fund

Founders Fund has led another, enormous round for defense tech startup Anduril with a $1 billion investment as part of a new $2.5 billion raise, the largest check the firm has ever written. Existing investors also piled in, an Anduril spokesperson tells TechCrunch. Anduril has now doubled its valuation to $30.5 billion with this series […]Founders Fund has led another, enormous round for defense tech startup Anduril with a $1 billion investment as part of a new $2.5 billion raise, the largest check the firm has ever written. Existing investors also piled in, an Anduril spokesperson tells TechCrunch. Anduril has now doubled its valuation to $30.5 billion with this series[#item_full_content]

Less than 48 hours left to exhibit at TechCrunch All Stage

We’re in the final stretch. Exhibitor tables for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston, are almost completely sold out — and less than 48 hours remain before booking officially closes. TC All Stage is built for founders  This isn’t just another startup event — it’s where brands connect directly with investors, customers, and […]We’re in the final stretch. Exhibitor tables for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston, are almost completely sold out — and less than 48 hours remain before booking officially closes. TC All Stage is built for founders  This isn’t just another startup event — it’s where brands connect directly with investors, customers, and[#item_full_content]

Toma’s AI voice agents have taken off at car dealerships – and attracted funding from a16z

When Monik Pamecha co-founded AI voice startup Toma in early 2024, he hadn’t anticipated spending the summer months sweating in Bible Belt car dealerships. He and co-founder Anthony Krivonos were still focused on banking and healthcare customers when the dealers came knocking.  “They just called us up and said ‘we are drowning in phone calls,’” […]When Monik Pamecha co-founded AI voice startup Toma in early 2024, he hadn’t anticipated spending the summer months sweating in Bible Belt car dealerships. He and co-founder Anthony Krivonos were still focused on banking and healthcare customers when the dealers came knocking.  “They just called us up and said ‘we are drowning in phone calls,’”[#item_full_content]

TechCrunch Sessions: AI launches in Berkeley today — here’s what you’ll miss if you’re not here

Today’s the day! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is lighting up UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall at 8 a.m. PT on the dot. The stage is set, the speakers are ready, and the AI community is gathering for one powerful day of insight, innovation, and momentum. Local to Berkeley and passionate about AI? There’s still time to join […]Today’s the day! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is lighting up UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall at 8 a.m. PT on the dot. The stage is set, the speakers are ready, and the AI community is gathering for one powerful day of insight, innovation, and momentum. Local to Berkeley and passionate about AI? There’s still time to join[#item_full_content]

Profitable African fintech PalmPay is in talks to raise as much as $100M

PalmPay, an African digital bank fintech, is in talks to raise between $50 million and $100 million in a Series B round, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. It’s unclear what valuation it hopes to get, but its last round, in 2021, ranked it among the continent’s most valuable startups, estimated just shy […]PalmPay, an African digital bank fintech, is in talks to raise between $50 million and $100 million in a Series B round, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. It’s unclear what valuation it hopes to get, but its last round, in 2021, ranked it among the continent’s most valuable startups, estimated just shy[#item_full_content]

CrowdStrike’s former CTO on cyber rivalries and how automation can undermine security for early-stage startups

“One of the biggest vulnerabilities in companies is actually humans,” Crowdstrike co-founder and former CTO Dmitri Alperovitch told TechCrunch in this week’s episode of Equity. “The more you automate, the more opportunities there are for people to find vulnerabilities in your system.” With the $50 billion Chinese AI market potentially slipping out of reach for […]“One of the biggest vulnerabilities in companies is actually humans,” Crowdstrike co-founder and former CTO Dmitri Alperovitch told TechCrunch in this week’s episode of Equity. “The more you automate, the more opportunities there are for people to find vulnerabilities in your system.” With the $50 billion Chinese AI market potentially slipping out of reach for[#item_full_content]

It’s layoff ‘season’ at Phil Libin’s Airtime

Airtime, the video startup from Evernote’s founder Phil Libin, has laid off dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime confirmed. According to the company, 25 people were let go from the 58-person team — a change Airtime described as “bigger than usual.” While Airtime characterizes the departures as part of its typical seasonal approach […]Airtime, the video startup from Evernote’s founder Phil Libin, has laid off dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime confirmed. According to the company, 25 people were let go from the 58-person team — a change Airtime described as “bigger than usual.” While Airtime characterizes the departures as part of its typical seasonal approach[#item_full_content]

From $5 to financial empowerment: Why Stash co-founder Brandon Krieg is a must-see at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

Startup life is tough — funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those who’ve been through it and built something lasting. If there’s one session […]Startup life is tough — funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those who’ve been through it and built something lasting. If there’s one session[#item_full_content]

3 days left: Claim your spot on the Expo floor at TechCrunch All Stage

Only a few exhibit tables remain for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston — and with just 3 days left to book your table, time is nearly up to be part of the action. Tables are almost completely sold out, and time is extremely limited to get yours. Where opportunity meets visibility Whether […]Only a few exhibit tables remain for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston — and with just 3 days left to book your table, time is nearly up to be part of the action. Tables are almost completely sold out, and time is extremely limited to get yours. Where opportunity meets visibility Whether[#item_full_content]

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