Doss raises $55M for AI inventory management that plugs into ERP

Doss’s AI-powered inventory management system integrates with existing ERP systems. The Series B round was co-led by Madrona and Premji Invest.

Why top banking executives are choosing startups — and what it takes to get them there

Last year, European fintech venture builder and investor 0TO9 (Zero to Nine) launched out of stealth with an ambitious aim. It wants to build 1,000 profitable fintechs by 2045. And today, one of thos…

Despite bitter rivalry, Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs back $35M predictions markets VC fund

As prediction markets explode, the new firm called 5(c) Capital, will back startups supporting the burgeoning category.

Amidst legal turmoil, Kalshi is temporarily banned in Nevada

It’s the latest escalation in a regulatory battle over the future of prediction markets.

Starling Bank rolls out “UK’s first agentic AI financial assistant”

Starling Bank is rolling out what it says is the “UK’s first agentic AI financial assistant”, as it looks to leverage the new technology to help improve day-to-day banking. The UK challenger bank, whi…

Polymarket continues its partnership spree with a Major League Baseball deal

MLB is only the latest in a string of recently announced partnerships involving the prediction market.

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are still open

Nominate your startup, or one you know, for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 before May 27. Chance to win $100,000 equity-free funding and VC access.

Cleavr raises €1M to develop an AI solution for accounts receivable

Cleavr, an AIsolution dedicated to autonomous accounts receivable management, has raised €1million in a funding round backed by Kima Ventures, Better Angle, Raphaël Nahum(CFO of Pennylane), Régis Samu…

Zopa reports third consecutive year of profit, says new current account topping expectations

Zopa Bank, the UK savings and lending digital bank, has reported its third consecutive year of profit, as it says take-up of its new current account proposition has eclipsed expectations.The London-ba…

Why Your Grandchildren Will Never Swipe A Card, But Might Still Write A Check

FIS Global Head of Payments Networks David Keenan on agentic commerce, the future of installment lending, and why retailers need to break up with their acquirers.