VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups

Eclipse will put some of that money towards incubating, or building startups.

Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation

Nvidia-backed Asia AI data center provider Firmus has now raised $1.35 billion in six months.

4 days left to save close to $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes

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AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost

Rocket’s new AI platform combines strategy, product building, and competitive intelligence, aiming to move beyond code generation.

Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: A chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K

Nominate your startup, or one you know that deserves the spotlight, and finish the process by applying. Selected 200 have a chance at VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K for Startup Battlefield 200. Applications close on May 27.

Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran.

Unpacking Peter Thiel’s big bet on solar-powered cow collars

Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter?

Embattled startup Delve has ‘parted ways’ with Y Combinator

The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator.

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage

It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools.