Tech Market & VC news — Friday 23 October 2026

TechCrunch 23:07 UTC

At TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one.

TechCrunch 23:05 UTC

OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.

TechCrunch 21:59 UTC

The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.

TechCrunch 20:57 UTC

Top investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail, share the do's and don'ts for building hit products.

TechCrunch 20:03 UTC

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller…

TechCrunch 19:25 UTC

A new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers.

TechCrunch 19:06 UTC

Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and…

Crunchbase News 18:51 UTC

Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2026 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board . This is a weekly feature that runs down the week’s…

Fast Company Tech 17:00 UTC

There’s a contradiction emerging in how publishers get paid when AI uses their content . The licensing deals that OpenAI, Meta, Amazon, and others have been signing these past few years appear to be slowing down, at least for the…

Stratechery 17:00 UTC

Welcome back to This Week in Stratechery! This week marks a new era for Stratechery, which is now presented by Stripe . I’m excited about what this partnership can unlock, starting with in-person on-video episodes of Sharp Tech. Check out…

TechCrunch 16:26 UTC

Daytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor, and others as angels, it says.

TechCrunch 16:20 UTC

Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.

TechCrunch 16:02 UTC

Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.

Fast Company Tech 16:00 UTC

The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence in China , Russia , North Korea and other “countries of concern.” The U.S. government…

Fast Company Tech 15:44 UTC

Theatergoers have been fans of the line “Cry ‘Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war” since 1599. Now venture capitalists are coming around to the phrase. A new startup called Warhound has emerged from stealth with $200 million in funding…

EU-Startups 15:35 UTC

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Fast Company Tech 15:30 UTC

Like every other music streaming service, Qobuz has been enduring a sudden and violent surge of AI -generated audio, but Dan Mackta, Managing Director at Qobuz, refuses to use the term “AI music.” “I’ll call it music-esque content,” Mackta…

CB Insights 15:12 UTC

Some of the founders who helped build online shopping are now preparing for AI agents to do the buying. The group includes Marc Lore, who sold Jet.com to Walmart , and Scot Wingo, who took e-commerce software company ChannelAdvisor public…

EU-Startups 15:05 UTC

Finnish SpaceTech unicorn ICEYE has announced two new partnerships aimed at expanding its satellite intelligence capabilities across defence and environmental monitoring. The company signed a Letter of Intent alongside Nokia and Ukraine’s…

TechCrunch 15:00 UTC

Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.

Wired Business 15:00 UTC

Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.

YourStory (India) 14:02 UTC

Venture capital funding for Indian startups saw a steep decline in the third week of October, primarily due to a lower number of deals and the absence of any large-value transactions. Venture capital funding during the week stood at just…

YourStory (India) 13:43 UTC

The global shortage of memory chips has driven up costs, placing a huge strain on electric vehicle makers in the country. Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette—which produces high-performance electric motorcycles—says it will not pass on the high…

TechCabal (Africa) 12:47 UTC

Terra Industries , the Nigerian defence technology startup, has become one of the most recognisable names in the African deep tech sector. Terra has earned the visibility. Founded in 2024 by Nathan Nwachuku and Maxwell Maduka, the company…

Fast Company Tech 12:30 UTC

Most Americans— more than 80% —don’t think that their elected officials care what they have to say. Change.org has been rebuilding its own platform to try to change that. The platform, founded in 2007, is best known for campaigns that have…

YourStory (India) 12:10 UTC

Information has always shaped human civilisation. From ancient stories and religious texts to newspapers, television and social media, the way people share information influences what they believe, how they make decisions and whom they…

YourStory (India) 12:00 UTC

The deeptech sector in the Indian startup ecosystem has emerged out of the shadows and carved a niche for itself. Many aspects are falling in place for the growth of deeptech startups, and despite various challenges companies from India…

YourStory (India) 11:47 UTC

Anxiety, distraction and overthinking can make everyday life feel overwhelming. In Mindful Thinking: Simple Ways to Let Go of Your Anxiety, Boost Your Productivity and Rewire Your Thoughts , technologist and mindfulness coach Prithvi Raj…

EU-Startups 11:38 UTC

Phononic Vibes , a Milan-based noise management company that designs and manufactures noise and vibration products for rail, energy, industry, construction and mobility, has secured a €25 million financing round. The company has also…

YourStory (India) 11:32 UTC

From remote monitoring and early disease detection to tools that help frontline health workers make better decisions, startups are developing solutions to address gaps in healthcare delivery. The bigger challenge, however, lies in…

TechCabal (Africa) 11:07 UTC

Bolt , the global ride-hailing and food delivery company, launched a paid membership called Bolt Plus in Kenya on 15 October. The service offers frequent users cashback on rides, free delivery on eligible food and retail orders, priority…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

By Seth Kugler If you only have six months of experience in an industry, you usually aren’t equipped to poach your employer’s clients and start a competing business. Of course, you may believe otherwise if you plan to use your employer’s…

Crunchbase News 11:00 UTC

This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting startup funding deals that may have flown under the radar. Check out our previous entry here . From teaching robots to do everyday household chores to using lasers to track…

CB Insights 10:55 UTC

Selcuk Y., Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of weldXpert , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 10:35 UTC

Anton Minin Baranovskii , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Toqen.app , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to…

CB Insights 10:27 UTC

Olivia Bedford , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WildPlanner , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 10:19 UTC

Justin Krone , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vital Coverage Insurance Services , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that…

EU-Startups 10:10 UTC

As Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion, European startups are developing technologies ranging from autonomous drones and air-defence systems to satellite intelligence, with venture capital playing an increasingly…

Fast Company Tech 10:00 UTC

Hello again and welcome back to Fast Company ’s Plugged In . If you owned a smartphone a decade and an half ago and were into cool new apps, there’s a more-than-decent chance you tried one called Foursquare . The best known of a then-new…

Stratechery 10:00 UTC

Sharp Tech is, for the first time, available on video. You have two ways to consume it: YouTube, and here on Stratechery

YourStory (India) 09:55 UTC

YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors. Funding news GVFL leads Rs 3.7 Cr seed funding round in SpectraGaze Systems GVFL has led a Rs 3.7 crore seed round in Ahmedabad-based SpectraGaze Systems…

EU-Startups 09:45 UTC

Cognitive Credit , the London-based provider of corporate credit data, analytics and AI technology, has secured a €35.73 million ($40 million) strategic growth investment. The investment round was led by global growth equity firm Summit…

CB Insights 09:40 UTC

Aidan Dawson Tooker , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TEGO Marketing , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to…

CB Insights 09:33 UTC

Adetowo Ademiluyi , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WTMG Labs , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

Fast Company Tech 09:01 UTC

Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names are digging deep into their pockets. Elon Musk has promised to give every child in America a share in SpaceX next year. That would amount to roughly 72 million shares worth $10.5 billion at recent…

EU-Startups 08:44 UTC

Europe’s energy transition story is usually told through assets: more renewable generation, smarter grids, electric vehicles and battery storage. Yet while much of the debate focuses on financing and building infrastructure, a different…

TechCabal (Africa) 08:29 UTC

Millicent Okumu doesn’t leave you wondering whether she believes what she is saying. She speaks with energy, with clarity about whom she is building for. Ask where the company is heading, and there is little hesitation; ask whether she…

TechCabal (Africa) 08:18 UTC

After decades in philanthropy, Derek Lubner discovered that giving money was simple; verifying where it went was the real challenge. In conversation with PHATHISANI MOYO, the iZinga Assist co-founder explains how he plans to repair the…

CB Insights 08:09 UTC

Vinay K. Abburi , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Xyplor , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

YourStory (India) 08:04 UTC

Ask a room of developers about agents today and you will get plenty of answers. Almost everyone has built one, and most have a demo they are proud of. The harder question is what happens after that, when the agent has to hold up against…

CB Insights 07:51 UTC

Manish Kapoor , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yantralok , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 07:45 UTC

Bogumił Grochowski , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unseen , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 07:39 UTC

Jonathan Hunter , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Laero , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

EU-Startups 07:32 UTC

Cygrid , a Berlin-based cybersecurity startup, has exited stealth with a €2.66 million pre-Seed funding round for its identity-enforcement platform that controls access to confidential information. The funding round was led by Atlantic…

CB Insights 07:32 UTC

Siraj Dahal , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gilver.ai , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

YourStory (India) 07:29 UTC

Every year, thousands of families in Bihar move from one place to another in search of employment. A significant number of these families work at brick kilns. For them, migration is not simply about changing locations. It means changing…

CB Insights 07:19 UTC

Alexandra Moldovan , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TripRefuge , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see…

CB Insights 07:10 UTC

Lance A. Smith , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vger Energy , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

YourStory (India) 07:05 UTC

Markets regulator Sebi has cautioned investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock-tip groups that use 'astroturfing'–fake endorsements and profit claims–to create a false impression of credibility and lure investors. In a statement, Sebi…

YourStory (India) 07:03 UTC

Shares of Tonbo Imaging India, a defence electronics maker, on Friday listed with a premium of 66% against the issue price of Rs 700. The stock made its debut at Rs 1,162 apiece, registering a premium of 66% from the issue price on the…

CB Insights 07:00 UTC

Aldo Cardenas , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zentinela , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 06:51 UTC

Danny de Gier , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ZQUAS , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 06:44 UTC

Hygor da Silva Batista , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vivarium Study , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want…

CB Insights 06:36 UTC

Scott Aaron Shay , Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of n3xt , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

YourStory (India) 06:31 UTC

As AI-generated creators and near-identical AI visuals flood social feeds, the question of what is left for humans to do has become hard to avoid. At TechSparks 2026 , Chandrika Deb, Country Manager, India, Canva, offered a clear answer…

EU-Startups 06:25 UTC

Intuitivo , a Portuguese EdTech startup that helps lighten teachers’ administrative load, has raised €1.35 million in Seed funding. The round was led by Caixa Capital and the Impact Innovation Fund, managed by 3xP Global under the Venture…

CB Insights 06:19 UTC

Roel de Jong, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of SAPPS.ai , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

TechCabal (Africa) 06:16 UTC

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CB Insights 06:02 UTC

Matan Halevy , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Taso Labs , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see more…

CB Insights 05:52 UTC

Ibrahim Jbara , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GoUltra Systems , tells CB Insights how they view the market, customer needs, and their company. How do you define your market and where does your company fit into that space? Want to see…

YourStory (India) 05:05 UTC

Apple is learnt to have exhausted the first week’s stock of its most expensive iPhone, the iPhone Duo, which is scheduled to go on sale in India on October 23, sources aware of the development said. Apple Stores in BKC (Bandra Kurla…

Fast Company Tech 04:30 UTC

Sometimes you just need to make a file smaller, quality be darned. Maybe it’s your kid’s school play performance that probably doesn’t need to be preserved in pristine 4K resolution. Or perhaps it’s a PDF that won’t fit within your email…

TechCrunch 04:22 UTC

Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents.

TechCrunch 04:00 UTC

The company plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.

StartupDaily (AU) 03:54 UTC

AI made building cheap; trust and brutal customer questions now decide winners.

StartupDaily (AU) 02:56 UTC

Tesla kills Australia’s Cybertruck dream after seven years, refunds deposits and offers FSD bait.

YourStory (India) 02:00 UTC

Dear Reader, Shiprocket expands into the food commerce market. The company’s AI-native commerce platform fastrr has partnered with Vegorama Group, which operates Punjabi Angithi, and Bikkgane Biryani, to help the restaurant brands manage…

StartupDaily (AU) 01:30 UTC

After spending three decades challenging the way businesses hire, Swipejobs founder Katrina Leslie has been crowned the 2027 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.

StartupDaily (AU) 01:08 UTC

Chalmers drops startup tax bill next week—CGT carrots, R&D cuts and VC tweaks.

TechCrunch 00:45 UTC

MIT researchers marooned 13 AIs on a virtual island, and they responded by inventing games, mourning a lost ring and, eventually, getting better at their jobs.