Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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How Kalshi helped prediction markets go mainstream

Kalshi is the largest prediction market in America, creating an entire trading economy around political, sports, and...

StrictlyVC is heading to London this May

StrictlyVC is crossing the Atlantic! On 13 May, London will play host to an exclusive StrictlyVC evening, delivering the same high-caliber VC insider...

Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech

Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its...

Emergence Capital closes on $1B fund to back B2B companies

Emergence Capital has closed its $1 billion seventh fund, it reported on Tuesday It’s the firm’s first raise in nearly four years....

Daphni secures $215M for its third fund

French VC firm Daphni is announcing the first closing of its new fund, Daphni Blue. The firm has raised €200 million (around $215...

Y Combinator founders raising less money signal a vibe shift, VC says

Silicon Valley has been captivated by the prospect of AI, not only as a productivity enhancer but also as a catalyst for creating...

Equator closes $55M fund to bring more private capital to African climate tech

African venture capital firm Equator has raised $55 million for its first fund, which will back climate tech startups through one of the...

SXSW 2025: What were paying attention to

TechCrunch will be on the ground at SXSW 2025 — the annual tech, music, comedy, and film conference that kicked off Friday in...

Last day to apply to be a TechCrunch Sessions: AI speaker

TechCrunch Sessions: AI kicks off on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley — and we want AI leaders to take part...

Only 3 more days to save up to $325 at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

The AI revolution won’t wait — will you? Secure your seat at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before time runs out! You’ve got only three...

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