TechCrunchflipped into Latest TechCrunch StoriesNowVCs set sights on African countries beyond the 'Big Four'verified_publisherTechCrunch - Annie NjanjaAfrica’s tech startup scene has grown significantly over the last decade, with various reports showing a sizable increase in the number of deals, ticket sizes and funding. Last year, startups in the continent raised about $5 billion, double what was raised in 2021 and nine times the amount from …
TechCrunchflipped into Latest TechCrunch StoriesNowAnnouncing the first tranche of Startup Battlefield judgesverified_publisherTechCrunch - Lauren SimondsThe Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 is set to be our most epic yet. This year’s competitors, selected from our handpicked cohort, the Startup Battlefield 200, are some of the most promising, imaginative startups in tech. We’re excited to begin announcing the innovators and …
TechCrunchflipped into Latest TechCrunch StoriesNowWhat you might have missed at Black Hat and Def Con 2022verified_publisherTechCrunch - Carly PageHackers, researchers, cybersecurity companies, and government officials descended on Las Vegas last week for Black Hat and Def Con, a cybersecurity double-bill that’s collectively referred to as “hacker summer camp.” This year’s cyber gathering was particularly exciting: not only did it mark Black …
TechCrunchflipped into Startup NewsNowGalaxy Digital calls off $1.2 billion acquisition of BitGoverified_publisherTechCrunch - Manish SinghCrypto sector’s first $1 billion deal, announced at the height of record surge in token prices, is disbanding as the market reverses much of the gains. Galaxy Digital said Monday it has terminated the $1.2 billion proposed acquisition of crypto custodian BitGo, a high-profile deal they announced in …
TechCrunchflipped into Europe1 hour agoU.K. government pushes 'social tariffs' to bring cheaper broadband to hard-up householdsverified_publisherTechCrunch - Paul SawersThe U.K. government is rolling out a new scheme designed to create and promote cheaper broadband for lower-income households across the country. Several internet service providers (ISPs) in the U.K., including Virgin Media O2 and BT, already offer so-called “social tariffs,” which are cheaper …
TechCrunchflipped into All About Apps1 hour agoUnity rejects AppLovin's $20 billion merger offerverified_publisherTechCrunch - Amanda SilberlingUnity announced this morning that it is committed to its merger with ironSource and will reject AppLovin’s $20 billion proposal. Last month, the news broke that Unity — a widely-used game engine — would merge with ironSource, a mobile app monetization and distribution company. But the Israeli …
