Global Innovation Index 2026 – GII 2026 at a glance
Global leaders in innovation, 2026 Key takeaways1. In 2025, innovation investments largely positive again after the 2023 downturn, but…
Not fit for purpose: Kenya has a scale-up, not start-up problem
Kenya does not have a start-up problem; it has a scale-up problem. Every year, hundreds of thousands of…
San Antonio’s small business economy is booming — here’s what the numbers actually show
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s small business community is bigger than many residents might realize — and it’s…
Noa Argamani joins Vine Ventures to help Israeli startups break into the U.S.
Noa Argamani, who became one of the most recognizable faces of the October 7 attacks and spent 246…
Sauce leads seed round in preventive pain care brand betterhood
Preventive pain care brand betterhood has raised Rs 11.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sauce.…
Maritime intelligence startup Quartermaster raises another $140M
Arlington, Virginia-based startup Quartermaster in May closed a $43 million Series A around its idea of using weather-hardened…
Five Maine businesses make the cut for $75K LaunchPad final
This year’s finalists in Maine Community Bank’s annual competition nclude businesses in advanced manufacturing, canned water, parking technology,…
Last day to grab your exhibit table at Disrupt 2026 is Oct. 2
This is the last week and your final opportunity to book your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibit table. Book…
[REPORTERSNOTEBOOK] What’s holding back innovation among Korean startups?
A Musinsa pop-up in Taiwan during the K-Tourism Road Show in Taiwan, jointly hosted by the Korean Ministry…
Richard Lipsey looks back on a life of business, service and history
Richard Lipsey has spent decades building businesses, supporting Louisiana institutions and taking on prominent civic and educational roles.…
Axya closes $17-million Series A to modernize manufacturing procurement
McRock, Yamaha, CIBC back Axya’s plan to help manufacturers automate sourcing and purchasing.
Montréal-based supply chain software…
How a Gen Zer built a $3.7 billion defense tech startup backed by Sequoia
Hi, it’s Preston Fore, in for Allie. Earlier this month, defense tech firm Mach Industries raised $600 million…