As the global artificial intelligence boom places unprecedented strain on computing capacity and hardware availability, chip giant Nvidia has thrown its weight behind Bengaluru-based startup Simplismart. The company has secured $14 million in a Series B funding round, betting heavily on software designed to help corporations run AI models more efficiently, sustainably, and, in many […]
UK employers are facing a sweeping expansion of immigration compliance responsibilities that significantly heighten their legal exposure when engaging contingent labour, subcontractors, and app-based workers. Under updated regulatory frameworks taking full effect on October 1, 2026, the statutory obligation to conduct rigorous Right to Work checks extends far beyond directly hired permanent staff. Companies now […]
The ecosystem of early-stage entrepreneurship is notoriously complex, requiring founders to navigate a labyrinth of fundraising hurdles, hiring strategies, legal frameworks, and leadership demands. To help upcoming companies tackle these foundational challenges head-on, the TechCrunch Founder Summit is returning as a full-day, highly immersive gathering designed to connect founders across all stages with top-tier venture […]
It has arguably never been easier or more affordable to manage tax obligations and business accounting using modern small business software. Gone are the days when growing enterprises and sole traders required an entire room dedicated to filing cabinets, paper ledgers, and physical receipts to keep track of their financial health. Today, a centralized digital […]
Fusion energy startup Helion has been awarded $175 million in federal funding to research, develop, and manufacture advanced semiconductors and power electronics destined for its commercial fusion power plants, the company announced on Thursday. The three-year award was granted by the Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act, a bipartisan legislative framework designed to bolster […]
For sole traders balancing client work, business development, and the day-to-day survival of running an enterprise, keeping on top of finances can often feel like an insurmountable challenge. Long gone are the days when a shoebox overflowing with crumpled paper receipts and a basic spreadsheet would suffice. Today, having the right accounting software helps a […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has officially drawn to a close, having spent three electrifying days showcasing the immense talent, cutting-edge ingenuity, and relentless drive of the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Out of thousands of rigorous applications submitted from across the globe, the editorial and curation teams meticulously selected 200 of the most promising early-stage startups. […]
Global venture capital funding is mounting a significant rebound this year, propelled forward by historic, multibillion-dollar investments flowing into artificial intelligence startups. While transaction counts have retreated to historic lows, the sheer capital deployed into a select group of market-leading companies has pushed equity financing to heights not seen in years, reshaping the global technology […]
Startups in the modern technology ecosystem have arguably never faced greater or more relentless pressure to achieve rapid growth. In order to scale effectively and secure their financial futures, many of these young companies find themselves forced to target large enterprises—the deep-pocketed titans of the global IT world—as their primary customers. However, as any seasoned […]
In an era where digital operations are central to commerce, cyber security has transitioned from an IT background concern to an existential boardroom priority. Government findings paint a stark picture of the modern threat landscape: the average cyber attack on an individual UK business costs a staggering £195,000. Across the broader economy, these breaches drain […]