These Are the Top Global Franchises of 2025
Considering taking your business abroad? Follow a proven path with these outstanding international franchises.
The Download: Chicago’s surveillance network, and building better bras
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. Inside Chicago’s surveillance panopticon Chicago has tens of thousands of surveillance cameras—up to 45,000, by some estimates. That’s among the highest numbers per capita in the US. Chicago boasts one of the largest…
These Are the Top Franchise Suppliers of 2025
Want to know which businesses to go to, when your franchise needs some help? Here are the best of the best.
Why I Decided to Sell My Small Business: ‘I Still Choke Up’
My store was my whole identity. It brought me joy, but at the expense of myself.
The Types of Social Media Posts That Go Viral For Small Businesses
We all post dutifully, but what actually gets customers commenting? Here, six mom-and-pops share their most successful posts.
Vinod Khosla on AI, moonshots, and building enduring startups — all at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, takes the Disrupt Stage for a candid fireside chat on AI, climate, healthcare, and transformational startups. Hear blunt, big-picture advice from one of tech’s most legendary investors, and learn what founders truly need to succeed in turbulent times.
Tim Chen has quietly become of one the most sought-after solo investors
Tim Chen, solo VC at his firm Essence VC, just closed his fourth fund, a fresh $41 million, without even trying.
Alloy is bringing data management to the robotics industry
Australia-based Alloy thinks it can help robotics firms with their data problem: the startup is building data infrastructure to help companies process and organize all the data their robots collect.
Meta launches super PAC to fight AI regulation as state policies mount
Meta is investing ‘tens of millions’ into a new pro-AI super PAC called the American Technology Excellence Project to fight state-level tech policy that would regulate AI.
AI company Superpanel raises $5.3M seed to automate legal intake
Superpanel announced Tuesday a seed $5.3 million raise in a round co-led by Outlander VC and Field Ventures.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The full LP track agenda revealed
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for an investor-only LP track on October 28. Explore the full agenda and grab your investor tickets before prices rise on Sept 26.