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The Persistence of the Checkbox: Why the Recent Spike in Funding for Black Founders is a Mirage
Startups Jun 01, 2026

The Persistence of the Checkbox: Why the Recent Spike in Funding for Black Founders is a Mirage

Quarterly funding for Black founders just hit a two-year high, but the underlying mechanics of Silicon Valley's social graph remain as rigid and exclusionary as ever.

4 min
Unpacking AI Psychosis: Why Tech Leaders Are Losing Their Grip on Reality
Startups Jun 01, 2026

Unpacking AI Psychosis: Why Tech Leaders Are Losing Their Grip on Reality

Is the hype cycle causing a mental break in the C-suite? We look at why founders are making irrational bets on AI.

3 min
Meme Creator KC Green Secures Settlement with AI Startup Artisan
Startups Jun 01, 2026

Meme Creator KC Green Secures Settlement with AI Startup Artisan

Artist KC Green reaches an agreement with AI firm Artisan over the unauthorized use of his 'This is Fine' comic in advertising.

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Remote Reaches $300M ARR and Profitability Through AI-Driven Efficiency
Startups May 30, 2026

Remote Reaches $300M ARR and Profitability Through AI-Driven Efficiency

Payroll startup Remote hits $300 million ARR and positive cash flow by increasing revenue per employee by 50% using internal AI tools.

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The Disrupt Premium: Why San Francisco’s Tech Circuit Still Commands a High Price
Startups May 30, 2026

The Disrupt Premium: Why San Francisco’s Tech Circuit Still Commands a High Price

As early bird discounts for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 expire, we examine the economics of tech conferences and whether the networking value justifies the rising entry costs.

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Corgi’s Valuation Jump is a Masterclass in Internal Accounting
Startups May 30, 2026

Corgi’s Valuation Jump is a Masterclass in Internal Accounting

When a valuation doubles in twenty-one days without a single product update, we aren't looking at growth—we are looking at a spreadsheet trick.

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The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline Just Shifted
Startups May 30, 2026

The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline Just Shifted

Founders have a few more days to secure a spot in the Startup Battlefield 200. Here is why this specific deadline shift matters for your fundraising strategy.

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The Sunset Strip Meets the Cap Table: Why Silicon Beach is Bracing for June 18
Startups May 30, 2026

The Sunset Strip Meets the Cap Table: Why Silicon Beach is Bracing for June 18

Investors and founders are descending on Los Angeles this June as the venture capital world shifts its gaze toward the Pacific coast for StrictlyVC.

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The Seine is Running on Silicon: Why the World is Watching Paris for the Next Chapter of Intelligence
Startups May 30, 2026

The Seine is Running on Silicon: Why the World is Watching Paris for the Next Chapter of Intelligence

A new generation of engineers is choosing the Left Bank over the Bay Area, turning Paris into a formidable hub for the future of synthetic intelligence.

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The $40 Million Moat: Why H1 is Betting on Medical Data Over Software
Startups May 30, 2026

The $40 Million Moat: Why H1 is Betting on Medical Data Over Software

H1 recently secured $40M from CVS Health. While most SaaS is being eaten by AI, CEO Ariel Katz claims his doctor database is the one thing code can't replicate.

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Why Enterprise Search is Winning the AI Budget Wars
Startups May 30, 2026

Why Enterprise Search is Winning the AI Budget Wars

Glean has reached a $300 million revenue milestone by solving a boring but expensive problem: finding where your company hid its data.

4 min
The Ghost in the Machine is Waiting for Memory
Startups May 30, 2026

The Ghost in the Machine is Waiting for Memory

XCENA's $135M bet suggests the future of artificial intelligence isn't about how fast we think, but how well we remember.

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