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TechCrunch Startup News

Listen to select TechCrunch articles on startups coverage—who"s raising, who"s exiting, who"s changing the world.

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3:22

Prodly announces $3.5M seed to automate low code...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/31

Low code programming is supposed to make things easier on companies, right? Low code means you can count on trained administrators instead of more expensive software engineers to handle most tasks, but like any issue solved by technology, there are always unintended consequences. While running his former company, Steelbrick, which he sold to Salesforce in 2015 for $360 million, Max Rudman identified a persistent problem with low-code deployments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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8:03

Tesseract makes spacecraft propulsion smaller,...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/31

Launch vehicles and their enormous rocket engines tend to receive the lion’s share of attention when it comes to space-related propulsion, but launch only takes you to the edge of space — and space is a big place. Tesseract has engineered a new rocket for spacecraft that’s not only smaller and more efficient, but uses fuel that’s safer for us down here on the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:47

NakedPoppy launches curated beauty marketplace for...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/30

NakedPoppy co-founders Jaleh Bisharat and Kimberly Shenk are an impressive duo. Bisharat, the startup’s chief executive officer, is a commanding presence and a bona fide marketing savant. The perfect compliment to Shenk, a reticent and data-focused chief product officer. Together they’re building a cosmetics startup, NakedPoppy, where people can purchase high-quality “clean” makeup, or sustainable, ethically-made and cruelty-free products produced without harmful chemicals. Learn more about your ad

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4:08

Fintech decacorn Nubank raises $400m led by TCV

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/29

Another day, another mega round for a fintech startup. And this one is mega-mega. Brazil-based Nubank, which offers a suite of banking and financial services for Brazilian consumers, announced today that it has raised a $400 million Series F round of venture capital led by Woody Marshall of TCV. The growth-stage fund is best known for its investment in Netflix but has also made fintech a high priority, with over $1.5 billion in investments in the space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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3:50

Robinhood stored passwords in plaintext, so change...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/26

Investment and stock trading app Robinhood stored some user credentials, including passwords, in plaintext on internal systems, the company revealed today. This particularly dangerous security misstep could have seriously exposed its users, though it says that it has no evidence the data was accessed improperly. Better change your password now. Sensitive data like passwords and personal information are generally kept encrypted at all times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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4:09

Ethyca raises $4.2M to simplify GDPR compliance

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/26

GDPR, the European data privacy regulations, have been in effect for over a year, but it’s still a challenge for companies to comply. Ethyca, a New York City startup, has created a solution from the ground up to help customers adhere to the regulations, and today it announced a $4.2 million investment led by IA Ventures and Founder Collective. Table Management, Sinai Ventures, Cheddar founder Jon Steinberg and Moat co-founder Jonah Goodhart also participated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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3:22

Andreessen Horowitz values camping business Hipcamp...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/26

Hipcamp uses technology to get people away from technology. The San Francisco-based startup provides a “people-powered platform” that unlocks access to private land for camping, glamping or just a beautiful spot to park your RV, as described by Alyssa Ravasio, founder and chief executive officer. Amid explosive growth in emerging markets, including Florida and Texas, the company has attracted a $25 million Series B investment at a valuation of $127 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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4:39

SMB payroll startup Gusto raises $200m series D,...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/25

Every employee loves receiving their paycheck. It just so happens though that paying employees can be a royal pain, what with incredibly diverse labor laws across all 50 U.S. states. While large, Fortune 500 employers have a bevy of options, from traditional firms like ADP to newer entrants like Workday, small and medium businesses (SMBs) face the brunt of the challenge — too small to be attractive to the biggest players, but still responsible for following the complexity of U.S. labor law. Learn

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3:23

DoorDash will change controversial tipping model

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/25

DoorDash CEO Tony Xu announced via Twitter that the company will be changing its model for compensating Dashers (a.k.a. DoorDash drivers and other delivery people). The companyfaced criticism this year its payment policies. Under the current system, a Dasher’s payment consists of a $1 base from DoorDash, the customer’s tip and — when the first two items fall below the guaranteed minimum — an additional payment boost from DoorDash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:28

WeWork accelerates IPO plans, plots September listing

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/24

WeWork chief executive officer Adam Neumann is already rich, but soon all of the early employees and investors of the co-working giant will be too. The business, now known as The We Company, has accelerated its plans to go public, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. WeWork is expected to unveil is S-1 filing next month ahead of a September initial public offering. WeWork declined to provide comment for this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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3:03

Almost sold out! Buy a ticket to the 14th Annual...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/24

Last call, startuppers! TechCrunch’s Silicon Valley summer soiree — a.k.a. the 14th Annual TechCrunch Summer Party — is nearly sold out. If you want to join the brightest members of the startup community on July 25 and celebrate your intrepid entrepreneurial spirit, you’d best buy a ticket while you can. It’s now o’clock, people! This annual event is a true startup tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:27

Meet 500 Startups’ 25th batch of startups

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/23

It’s that time of year again. When startup founders fret for weeks on end as the long-awaited Demo Day approaches. Investors pore through lists of startups participating in various accelerator programs and have their associates ping dozens of founders for coffee meetings. Demo Day season is upon us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:59

Serverless, Inc expands free Framework to include...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/23

Serverless development has largely been a lonely pursuit until recently, but Serverless, Inc has been offering a free framework for intrepid programmers since 2015. At first, that involved development, deployment and testing, but today the company announced it is expanding into monitoring and security to make it an end-to-end tool — and it’s available for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:50

Deadline extended! Apply to the All Raise female...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/22

We’ve got great news for all the time-strapped female founders out there. Yeah, we’re looking at you, sister. We’re extending the application deadline to apply for the All Raise “ask me anything” (AMA) sessions at Disrupt SF 2019. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet with a leading female VC and, well, ask her anything. Apply for an AMA sessionby August 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:18

Hardware startups take center stage for Hardware...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/19

Software grabs so much attention that it even has its own catchphrase — there’s an app for that. It’s not a bad thing, but we know nothing happens without hardware. That’s why we’re hunting for the best early-stage hardware startups to take center stage at Hardware Battlefield at TC Shenzhenon November 11-12 in China. Apply here to compete in TC Hardware Battlefield 2019, our hardware-focused pitch competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:50

Last chance! Apply for the All Raise female founder...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/19

Newsflash for all female founders of the early-stage startup variety. Your chance to meet with leading women VCs atDisrupt SF 2019on October 2-4 ends on July 19 at 5 p.m. (PT).Apply for an AMA sessionbefore the deadline expires. We’re serious when it comes to supporting women in tech, which is why we partnered with All Raise — a startup nonprofit dedicated to accelerating female founder success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:29

3 lessons from Roblox’s growth to gaming dominance

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/18

Our recently published EC-1 on Roblox recounts the origin story and growth prospects of the company. But there’s one more piece to the story: what Roblox’s impact will be on gaming and the broader startup industry, if the company manages to multiply its current 90 million users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:09

AlphaSense, a search engine for analysis and business...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/18

Google and its flagship search portal opened the door to the possibilities of how to build a business empire on the back of organising and navigating the world’s information, as found on the internet. Now, a startup that’s built a search engine tailored to the needs of enterprises and their own quests for information has raised a round of funding to see if it can do the same for the B2B world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:42

Social chat app Capture launches to take a shot at...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/17

At first glance launching a new social app may seem as sensible a startup idea as plunging headfirst into shark-infested waters. But with even infamous curtain-ripper Facebook now making grand claims about a ‘pivot to privacy’ it’s clear something is shifting in the commercial shipping channels that contain our digital chatter. Whisper it: Feeds are tiring. Follows are tedious. Attention is expiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:12

Final ticket release to the 14th Annual TechCrunch...

TechCrunch Startup News ·

2019/07/17

One of Silicon Valley’s most fun and enduring traditions — the14th Annual TechCrunch Summer Party — takes place on July 25. If you don’t have a ticket yet, know this: We just released the last batch of tickets. Once they’re gone, that’s it. No party for you. Don’t miss out on a night of fun and opportunity — buy your ticket today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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