AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Wonder scores a $425 million partnership with DoorDash as it builds its food empire
Founded by veteran e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is slowly building a massive portfolio of restaurants and delivery companies.
This Is the ‘Single Strongest Predictor’ That You’re Getting a Raise, According to Research
One factor stands out as a predictor of a wage increase; researchers call it “the broccoli of work.”
Cash Is King, Yet Growth Can Kill — Why Fast-Growing Startups Go Bankrupt
New startups secure early customer traction, and watch their sales curves climb aggressively, but on book, the business may look like an unmitigated triumph.
Kobe Bryant Gave Him a Challenge. He Turned It Into a Billion-Dollar Business
Anthony Katz developed the first Hyperice to soothe his aching knees after years of basketball wear and tear. He never imagined the homemade solution would become the foundation for a billion-dollar recovery company, backed by the world’s biggest athletes and now partnered with Nike.
After Selling Pizza Hut, Yum! Brands Is Eyeing a New Purchase: ‘We Are Prepared to Make Bold Moves’
Yum! Brands recently sold Pizza Hut. Now, CFO Ranjith Roy says it might be ready to add something new to replace it.
Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo
Essentially is a camera app, Superpose analyzes selfies or photos and generates four potential poses using AI.
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock Robotics. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network
India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.
Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data
Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.