Physical AI and Defense Tech Take Center Stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles
Mach Industries, Founders Fund, and M13 lead discussions on the convergence of AI, robotics, and national security at the upcoming StrictlyVC event in El Segundo.
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The Final Countdown for TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield 200
The window for early-stage founders to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 closes June 8. Here is what's at stake for the next generation of disruptors.
Mirror Founder Brynn Putnam Secures $20M for Board, a High-Stakes Bet on ‘Together Tech’
Brynn Putnam, who sold Mirror to Lululemon, is pivoting back to hardware with Board. Learn about the $20M Series A and the AI-powered Board Studio.
The ‘Management Layer’ for Aging: How GoGoGrandparent is Solving the Accessibility Gap in the Gig Economy
GoGoGrandparent is tackling the 'self-serve' paradox of modern apps, creating a human-mediated layer to keep seniors independent as the global population ages.
The Valuation Mirage: Inside the ‘Dual-Pricing’ Tactic Fueling AI Startup Hype
Mercor co-founder Brendan Foody accuses Sequoia of 'valuation tricks' as the AI boom exposes a growing gap between headline numbers and real investment prices.
The Synthetic Playground: Origin Lab Raises $8M to Turn Video Game Assets Into AI Training Data
Origin Lab is bridging the gap between the gaming industry and AI labs, converting digital game assets into training data for physical world models.
Beyond the Feed: Status AI Secures $17M to Pivot Social Media Toward Interactive Roleplay
Status AI raises $17M in Seed and Series A funding to challenge the passive scroll with a gamified, AI-driven social ecosystem focused on immersive roleplay.
Meta Spins Off Supernatural as VR Fitness Hit Escapes the ‘Acquire-to-Kill’ Cycle
After a costly antitrust battle and internal restructuring, Meta is spinning off Supernatural into an independent entity, Supernatural Health.
The Rise of the Space Unicorns: How AI Demand is Fueling a New Era of Orbital Infrastructure
A surge in space startups hitting $1 billion valuations reveals a strategic shift from simple launch services to complex orbital data centers and AI infrastructure.
Mirror Founder Brynn Putnam Secures $20M for ‘Together Tech’ Venture Board
Brynn Putnam, who sold Mirror to Lululemon for $500M, is scaling Board—a hardware startup blending tactile board games with digital interactivity.