Topic: startup fundraising

Uber Takes the Wheel in the Self-Driving Car Race

January 31, 2026

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Uber Takes the Wheel in the Self-Driving Car Race

Waabi, a self-driving truck company, has secured a major investment led by Uber to expand into the robotaxi sector, challenging established players with a strategy that includes a $750 million initial commitment and a $250 million contingent bonus. Uber is pursuing a broad, multi-partner strategy...

Disrupt 2025 Builders Stage Agenda Unveiled

The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29 in San Francisco) features industry leaders like Elad Gil and Ryan Petersen sharing practical insights on fundraising, scaling, and product-market fit for startups. Key sessions include fundraising strategies (VC expectations, alternati...

Positron Secures $230M to Challenge Nvidia in AI Chip Race

A Reno-based semiconductor startup, Positron, raised $230 million in Series B funding to accelerate its challenge to Nvidia by deploying specialized, high-speed memory chips for AI hardware. The funding round included Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, aligning with Qatar's strategic ambition to beco...