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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece’s big tech moment

This week on StrictlyVC Download, we’re bringing you to our recent event in Athens. TechCrunch editor-in-chief Connie Loizos was joined by Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who shared an inside look at how the country is positioning itself as a refreshed hub for innovation, investment, and participation from the world’s technology industry. They explored everything from […]

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Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan join StrictlyVC Menlo Park

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

Mark your calendars: June 18 just became a can’t-miss event. We’re thrilled that Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan will be joining us for what’s shaping up to be a fantastic night of ideas and conversation in the heart of Silicon Valley at our next StrictlyVC evening, taking place in Menlo Park. Partovi, the longtime investor

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Just 2 weeks left to apply: Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

Founders, the call has gone out. The battlefield is open — and the fearless are already moving. Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is still accepting applications — but time is running out. Over 10,000 tech leaders will be watching. This is your chance to stand in the spotlight and be remembered. This is

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What you won’t want to miss at the 20th Disrupt in October

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

There are just 48 hours left to save up to $900 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and get 90% off the second. After May 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Early Bird pricing vanishes — along with your best chance to join 10,000 of tech’s most forward-thinking minds for less. But forget the

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Klarna CEO and Sutter Hill take victory lap after Jony Ive’s OpenAI deal

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

Hours after Sam Altman and Jony Ive announced on Wednesday that OpenAI was buying Ive’s company, io, in an all-stock transaction valued at $6.5 billion, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski posted a surprising message on X. Siemiatkowski’s family investment office, Flat Capital, had bought shares in io six months earlier, he said. Since this is an

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The wild story of how gut health AI toilet startup Throne raised $4M led by Moxxie

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

The tale of how smart toilet startup Throne landed its seed round is so full of serendipities, one could almost believe it was orchestrated by the hand of Fortuna, Roman god of providence. Throne is an Austin-based company working on an AI-powered toilet device for consumers. It uses computer vision (cameras pointing in the bowl

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Filed raises $17M to automate the drudgery of tax prep

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

There is a new accounting software in town, coming in with a fresh $17.2 million raise and a desire to shake things up. The company, Filed, hopes to automate the grunt work. “The tax industry is facing a genuine crisis,” Leroy Kerry, Filed’s co-founder CEO, told TechCrunch. Many CPAs are approaching retirement while a dwindling

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In a crowded VC landscape, Elizabeth Weil’s Scribble Ventures shows that networks still matter

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

In an era where hundreds of new venture funds have emerged, only to face a narrowing market as exits prove slippery, Elizabeth Weil’s Scribble Ventures stands out as a case study in the importance of deep networks. Defying a contraction that is sidelining many newcomers, Weil just secured $80 million for Scribble’s third fund, its

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Disrupt 2025 Early Bird savings end on May 25

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

The early bird sees the future first — and saves the most. The old saying goes, “the early bird gets the worm.” But in tech — and in life — it’s not really about the worm. It’s about spotting what’s next before the crowd rushes in and the price goes up. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is

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Host a tailored Side Event at All Stage 2025 in Boston

Venture / Sasandara Dilmina

Looking to make a splash at TechCrunch All Stage 2025? Our Side Events initiative is a fantastic opportunity to engage with Boston’s tech community in a dynamic and memorable manner. Plus, we’ll assist in promoting your event at no cost to you! Submit your event here by June 10. Throw your own Side Event at

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