Bench, a Canada-based accounting startup that offered software-as-a-service for small and medium businesses, has abruptly shut down, according to a notice posted on its website. “We regret to inform you…
Bench Accounting CEO Jean-Philippe Durrios. (LinkedIn Photo) Bench Accounting, a Vancouver B.C.-based startup that provides online bookkeeping services for thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs, abruptly shut down on Friday.…
Do Kwon, the co-founder of collapsed cryptocurrency startup Terraform Labs, will be extradited from Montenegro to the U.S. to face federal fraud charges, as first reported by Bloomberg. Kwon faces…
If there was one phrase that captured the vibe and theme of 2024 — at least in the transportation sector — it was business whiplash. Legacy automakers changed direction on…
The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a "wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Source
Following months of speculation, OpenAI has finally shared how it plans to become a for-profit company. In a blog post penned by its board of directors, OpenAI said Thursday it…
From top left, clockwise: Aeone CEO Twama Nambili; Summed AI CEO Tyler Rich; Lifecrafting CEO Lakshmi Narayanee; and JustCoach CEO Shwetha Arya. (LinkedIn Photos) We’re featuring another four startups in…
Flying Fish managing partners, from left: Geoff Harris, Heather Redman, and Frank Chang. (Flying Fish Photo) Flying Fish is looking for new opportunities. The Seattle-based venture capital firm is raising…
Here is a timeline of the events that led fledgling automaker Fisker to file for bankruptcy. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Source
Seattle startup Singletto is marketing a medical mask that includes its Oxafence technology, which is proven to kill viruses. (Singletto Photo) COVID-19, at the moment, might feel safely in the…
Indian online pharmacy PharmEasy’s valuation now stands at about $456 million, according to disclosures from its investor Janus Henderson, a 92% drop from its peak valuation of $5.6 billion. The…
One processor architecture for AI, embedded systems, and roboticsRISC-V scalability ensures seamless expansion across diverse applicationsSeed funding boosts Ubitium’s drive to redefine chip technology For over 50 years, the semiconductor…
Once a startup has raised its seed round, the perennial question becomes how much should the founders pay themselves and their first few employees? Kruze Consulting, a CPA firm that…
David Krane is in an enviable position. As the CEO of GV, the venture firm that is funded entirely by Google to the tune of $1 billion a year, his…
Oklo, backed by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is expected to have its first commercial reactor online by late 2027. The agreement spans 20 years and is set to deliver…
Certivo CEO Kunal Chopra (left) and CTO Ahmed Khan. (Certivo Photos) Longtime Seattle tech leader Kunal Chopra is heading up a new spinout from Pioneer Square Labs called Certivo, which…
A year after Onyx Motorbikes owner James Khatiblou died suddenly, leaving customers with unfulfilled orders and millions in unpaid debts, the brand has been revived by its original founder. “I’m…
In an era where it’s become tougher to raise venture capital, many companies have turned to non-dilutive, Revenue-Based Financing (RBF) as an alternative. As a result, plenty of startups have…
A consortium of investors has resurrected Lilium just days after the electric air taxi startup ceased operations and laid off about 1,000 employees. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For…
People with chronic kidney disease, or those at risk of heart failure, are greatly affected by potassium imbalances in the body. These can even be life-threatening. While wearable glucose monitors…