Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A
The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.
AI Wrapped: The 14 AI terms you couldn’t avoid in 2025
If the past 12 months have taught us anything, it’s that the AI hype train is showing no signs of slowing. It’s hard to believe that at the beginning of the year, DeepSeek had yet to turn the entire industry on its head, Meta was better known for trying (and failing) to make the metaverse…
Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract
The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency.
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces
This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people.
Employee Perk Programs Matter More Than Ever and Most Companies Get This Part Wrong
Burnout rises and job loyalty shrinks, shifting perks from “nice-to-have” to a much-needed core culture strategy. Roll perks out effectively, without the headaches.
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board
Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.
Cursor continues acquisition Spree with Graphite deal
Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million.
Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court
The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas.
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘EarnPhone’ startup Mode Mobile
Given NGL’s track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile seems like a good match.
I Paid Off Over $60K in Debt by Becoming an Anti-Influencer — Here’s How It Works
A new wave of creators is rejecting follower counts and viral pressure — and still earning more than traditional influencers.