TechCrunch Startup News
Listen to select TechCrunch articles on startups coverage—who's raising, who's exiting, who's changing the world.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 6min
Luminary Cloud’s simulator taps GPUs to help speed up product design
Simulations are an essential step in physical product engineering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2024 • 5min
Kolet makes travel eSIM cards easier to navigate
Kolet is a new French startup created by four experienced co-founders in the French tech ecosystem that wants to make it easier to stay connected when you travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2024 • 5min
Pint-size pickup startup Telo Trucks finds unexpected niche in fleet customers
Telo Trucks shifts focus to fleet customers, raises $5.4 million, and welcomes Tesla co-founder to board. Explore how they enhance safety features and design for electric pickup trucks.
Mar 13, 2024 • 10min
Generative AI video startup Tavus raises $18M to bring face and voice cloning to any app
A generative AI startup called Tavus raised $18 million for personalized video campaigns, creating digital replicas of individuals. They are focused on third-party integration and have notable investor support. Tavus empowers customers like Salesforce and Meta to create personalized demo videos using their AI technology platform.
Mar 13, 2024 • 7min
Backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, YC alum SolarMente wants to help democratize solar power in Spain
Barcelona-based startup SolarMente, backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, aims to democratize solar power in Spain. They offer innovative solutions for widespread solar adoption in households and aim to reduce fossil fuel dependency and promote energy transition and EV adoption.
Mar 12, 2024 • 7min
Profitable car rental service Turo is still ready for an IPO, but its growth cratered in 2023
Explore Turo's financial performance and IPO readiness, amidst declining growth rates and fluctuating tech valuations. Dive into the latest S1 filings, electric vehicle expansion, and investor insights, anticipating the upcoming roadshow and share pricing.
Mar 12, 2024 • 3min
AI fraud detection software maker Inscribe.ai lays off 40% of staff
Yet another AI-powered fraud detection software provider is laying off staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2024 • 3min
Baron values Swiggy at $12.16B, above prior private market valuation
Baron Capital values Swiggy at $12.16 billion, surpassing previous market valuation. Discussion on Swiggy's growth, profitability, IPO plans, expansion into grocery, rivalry with Zomato, and bright future in the food delivery sector.
Mar 11, 2024 • 5min
Lensrentals acquires BorrowLenses
Lensrentals, a major player in online rental services, acquires BorrowLenses in a strategic move. The podcast delves into the details of the acquisition deal, analyzing the impact on the camera rental industry, businesses, and customers.
Mar 8, 2024 • 4min
Babylon Micro-Farms is bringing vertical farming to K-12 classes
In an e-mail exchange, Babylon Micro-Farms CEO Alexander Oleson tells me “we’ll have these in every school and apartment one day.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
