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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch Astro Teller, Startup Battlefield, and more live

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is here! If you’re still on the fence about attending in person, dive into the extensive schedule of speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, afterparties, and more that’s available here. There’s still plenty of time to get a ticket!  But if you’re not able to attend in person, the next best thing is to […]

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Sequoia unveils $950M in new early-stage funds as it strives to be ‘only as good as our next investment’

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Despite the growing chatter of an AI bubble, Sequoia Capital insists its investment approach is unswayed by the market frenzy. “Markets go up and down, but our strategy remains consistent. We’re always looking for outlier founders with ideas to build generational businesses,” said Bogomil Balkansky, a partner on Sequoia’s early-stage investment team. To prove this

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Accel and Prosus team up to back early-stage Indian startups

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Storied investors Accel and Prosus have launched a new investment partnership to back Indian startups from day zero, targeting founders building large-scale solutions with the potential to serve the masses in the South Asian nation. Announced on Monday, the collaboration marks the first time Prosus is investing at the formation stage. Both firms will co-invest

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Less than 24 hours until Disrupt 2025 — and ticket rates rise

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The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27–29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flood San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. We’re just days away from live demos of never-before-seen tech and high-stakes pitches as

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The full breakout session agenda at Disrupt 2025

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With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in less than 3 days, we’re loading up Moscone West with 200+ can’t-miss sessions — including breakout sessions led by top leaders across the tech and startup ecosystem. Breakout sessions are tailored for hands-on learning and tactical takeaways. These first-come, first-served rooms put you shoulder-to-shoulder with operators, founders, and investors building

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How Hans Swildens pulled off a blockbuster Goldman Sachs sale and what it means for venture liquidity

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This week’s episode of StrictlyVC Download features Industry Ventures founder Hans Swildens, who discusses his firm’s transaction with Goldman Sachs that comes during Industry Ventures’ 25th anniversary year. Swildens walks through the 20-year evolution of the Goldman relationship — from LP investor to wealth platform partner to minority stakeholder in 2019 — and explains why

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Only 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and ticket prices increase 

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T-minus 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 officially kicks off at San Francisco’s Moscone West! One of the year’s biggest tech events is ready to dominate the Bay Area’s thriving tech landscape for almost the entire week. Get ready for one of the biggest tech gatherings on October 27-29. Tech experts from every corner of the globe will come together

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This top VC has bet close to 20% of his fund on teenagers — here’s why

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Kevin Hartz tends to be first through the door. In 2001, he co-founded Xoom, back when sending money across borders meant standing in line at Western Union. In 2013, it went public, and in 2015, PayPal paid $1.1 billion for it. Four years after launching Xoom, he co-founded Eventbrite, which went public in 2018 and

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