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HackerRank's new AI interviewer has already conducted over 500,000 sessions, signaling a major shift in how companies like Snowflake and Capgemini evaluate technical talent through automated, interactive screening.
Nineteen-year-old founder raises $11 million for Ghost to build 'Core,' a high-end $3,499 computer designed specifically to host and run autonomous personal AI agents.
Despite public criticism from Khosla Ventures, Factory secures a key investment from Menlo Ventures, signaling strong investor confidence in the startup's potential within the competitive software automation landscape.
Etched is reportedly receiving investment offers at a $40 billion valuation, doubling its previous worth just months after its last funding round as demand for specialized AI hardware intensifies.
Snapdeal, one of India's earliest ecommerce marketplaces, has finally debuted on D-Street. Despite a muted 4.93X subscription, the listing raises critical questions about its competitive moat in a crowded market.
Banks are shifting from clients to stakeholders in the AI race. Rogo's recent $30M round highlights a trend where financial institutions take equity to secure customized generative AI tools and technical influence.
Kuku Technologies, the parent of Kuku FM and Kuku TV, has turned profitable in FY26, reporting a 6X revenue surge to ₹1,484 Cr. The company is now eyeing a public market debut following its strong financial turnaround.
Decentralized messaging platform Bitchat, founded by Jack Dorsey, has been taken down from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India following a directive from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).
While the White House rebrands AI as 'super intelligence' and secures safety pledges from tech giants, consumer adoption remains low at just 2%, signaling a significant trust gap for founders to bridge.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is offering a limited number of $75 Expo+ passes specifically for tech professionals affected by layoffs, providing access to networking opportunities and the Startup Battlefield 200.
Delhi NCR-based NBFC Seeds Fincap has raised over ₹100 Cr ($10.4 Mn) in a Series B round led by Lok Capital to scale its tech stack and expand its reach to MSMEs across tier II and III Indian cities.
Consumer neo-banking platform Niyo reported an 80% year-on-year revenue jump to ₹158 Cr in FY24, successfully narrowing net losses by 58% as the company moves toward profitability in the travel banking sector.
Photon has raised $4.5M to build an AI agent framework for messaging platforms. The startup bets that conversational interfaces on iMessage and SMS will replace the need for traditional mobile app downloads.
AI voice leader ElevenLabs has doubled its valuation to $22B following a $300M employee tender offer led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price, underscoring the massive growth in the generative audio sector.
Investors are pouring capital into proactive healthcare as Neko Health leads the charge with a $700M valuation. Explore why full-body scanning is the next major frontier for Spotify's Daniel Ek and top VC firms.
A public dispute has erupted between Factory AI and its former board advisor, Chris Degnan, following his move to rival firm Cognition. The clash raises critical questions about VC-founder trust and fiduciary duties.
Flow Engineering secures new backing from Sequoia, Valor, and Atreides at a $750M valuation. The startup aims to revolutionize hardware design through specialized AI agents, bringing Roelof Botha onto the board.
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer debuts Dazzle, an AI platform that analyzes smartphone photo libraries to identify consumer hobbies, social circles, and style preferences for personalized insights.
Expand your network beyond the main stage with newly announced Disrupt 2026 side events from KOTRA, Enterprise Ireland, and SafetyWing. Join exclusive founder dinners and investor meetups across San Francisco.
Proptech and healthtech innovator EliseAI reaches a $4 billion valuation following a $350 million Series D led by Point72 Private Investments, marking a major milestone for AI automation.
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