The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.
The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.
The episode has also intensified a broader debate in Washington over the influx of Chinese open models. The episode has also intensified a broader debate in Washington over the influx of Chinese open models.
Talk of banning Chinese-made open-weight LLMs reveals the challenge of turning AI into a business. Talk of banning Chinese-made open-weight LLMs reveals the challenge of turning AI into a business.
Spotify is partnering with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal will feature curated shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, expanding later to include more genres. The move reflects Spotify’s growing focus on video as a key driver for engagement and ad revenue, with video…
Intel’s stock has risen a stunning 490% over the past year, a bet by Wall Street that may be running well ahead of the company’s actual turnaround. Intel’s stock has risen a stunning 490% over the past year, a bet by Wall Street that may be running well ahead of the company’s actual turnaround.
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX’s start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we’re here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won’t), pre-IPO deals, and what’s tucked inside its S-1 registration document. TechCrunch has followed SpaceX’s start, struggles, and successes from…
Coinbase is exploring expansion into India with a staggered relaunch and hiring for different roles. Coinbase is exploring expansion into India with a staggered relaunch and hiring for different roles.
