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Jun 22, 2020 • 4min
HashiCorp to offer managed versions of its developer tools starting with Consul
HashiCorp is well known in the developer community for offering a slew of open source tools to help build and manage modern applications. Today the company announced a new cloud platform and plans to eventually offer managed versions of those tools, starting with Consul a tool for connecting and securing services across platforms. HashiCorp CEO […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2020 • 3min
After IPO delays, DoorDash confirms $400M raise
DoorDash has confirmed that it is raising “approximately $400 million” in a Series H round of funding. Earlier today, Axios reported that the company was looking for roughly $400 million round at a post-money valuation of $16 billion. DoorDash clarified in a statement provided to TechCrunch that the valuation is slightly under the $16 billion […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2020 • 8min
Who’s writing first checks into startups?
The TechCrunch List will publish the most recommended “first check” writers across 22 different categories ranging from D2C & e-commerce brands to space, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2020 • 6min
Intercom announces the promotion of Karen Peacock to CEO
Three years ago almost to the day, Intercom announced that it was bringing former Intuit exec Karen Peacock on board as COO. Today, she got promoted to CEO, effective July 1st. Current CEO and company co-founder Eoghan McCabe will become Chairman. As it turns out, these moves aren’t a coincidence. McCabe had been actively thinking […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2020 • 6min
Software shares set new records as tech rallies
In another up for technology shares, software companies saw their values reach new heights today. The days trading comes after a selloff last week eased some of technology companies’ rebounds from their COVID-19 lows; stocks in tech companies have more than made up for their early-year declines in mid-2020, with the Nasdaq reaching 10,000 points […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2020 • 6min
Credit-focused fintech startup Upgrade raises $40M after reaching $100M run rate
This morning Upgrade, a credit-focused fintech startup, announced that it has raised a $40 million Series D round that the company says gives it a $1 billion valuation. The Upgrade round slots neatly into a few trends TechCrunch has noted in recent quarters, including fintech startups raising at new, higher valuations, and some startups seeing […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2020 • 4min
Exhibit for free at Disrupt 2020: Apply to TC Top Picks
Looking for a way to get your early-stage startup the massive attention it deserves? Of course, you are. One of the best ways to get in front of thousands of influencers is by exhibiting in Startup Alley during Disrupt 2020. An even better way is to exhibit for free. Take the first step and apply […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2020 • 5min
DeepSource announce $2.6M seed round to automate static code analysis
DeepSource, a member of the Winter 2020 Y Combinator cohort, announced a $2.6 million seed investment today. The company is building a solution to help developers automate static code analysis to find certain errors before going through human code review. 645 Ventures led the round with help from Y Combinator, FundersClub, Pioneer Fund, Liquid 2 […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2020 • 3min
Reebelo, a Singapore-based site for refurbished electronics, raises $1.25 million seed round
Reebelo, a Singapore-based marketplace for refurbished electronics, announced it has raised a seed round of $1.25 million led by June Fund, with participation from Antler. The new funding will be used for hiring, especially marketing and operations positions for customer service as the company scales. Reebelo currently operates in Singapore, but plans to expand across […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2020 • 7min
Free money for startups? It’s possible with MainStreet’s platform for economic development incentives
Startups need money. State and local governments need startups and the employment growth they offer. It should be obvious that the two groups can work together and make each other happy. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Each year, governments spend tens of billions of dollars on economic development incentives designed to attract […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
