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Why the new H-1B policy helps outsourcers, not startups
The Trump administration recently announced a massive change to the H-1B visa program, raising the application fee from $2,000-$5,000 to $100,000 per visa. The change has sent shockwaves through the startup world, with founders warning it could price them out of hiring international talent and undermine U.S. innovation. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis […]
Skillnet Ireland to receive €54.2m from Budget 2026
The funding will be used as part of a wider strategy to leverage upskilling and meet the needs of the changing entrepreneurial landscape. Read more: Skillnet Ireland to receive 54.2m from Budget 2026
Top tips for improving organisational cyber hygiene
A company is only as strong as its cybersecurity network so employees and employers are equally as responsible in ensuring a safe and productive environment. Read more: Top tips for improving organisational cyber hygiene
Unveiling the next wave of Startup Battlefield 200 VC judges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Five more VC leaders from Accel, SevenSevenSix, Lockstep, IVP, and more join the Startup Battlefield 200 judge panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register now to join this intense startup pitch competition live, and to save up to $444.
5 Questions to Ask When Growth Slows
It’s happened far more in the past 24 months than ever before in my years in B2B software. A startup that’s been crushing it for years suddenly hits a wall. Growth rates that used to be 40% quarter-over-quarter drop to 20%, then 15%, then single digits. And what do most founders do? Most hide. Or... Continue Reading
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for porous molecular innovation
The trio’s work on developing metal-organic frameworks can be used to harvest water from desert air, capture carbon dioxide or catalyse chemical reaction. Read more: Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for porous molecular innovation
From courtside to code: Tristan Thompson on AI, sports, and startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
NBA champion Tristan Thompson joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss how AI and athletes are transforming sports, startups, and innovation. Register here to save up to $444 on your pass, or save up to 30% on group tickets.
How to stay ahead of NIS2 and the latest EU cybersecurity rules
Legal expert Ricky Kelly from RDJ explains the current cyber regulatory landscape and what businesses can do to stay up to date. Read more: How to stay ahead of NIS2 and the latest EU cybersecurity rules
AI21’s Jamba reasoning 3B redefines what 'small' means in LLMs — 250K context on a laptop
The latest addition to the small model wave for enterprises comes from AI21 Labs, which is betting that bringing models to devices will free up traffic in data centers.AI21’s Jamba Reasoning 3B, a “tiny” open-source model that can run extended reasoning, code generation and respond based on ground truth. Jamba Reasoning 3B handles more than 250,000 tokens and can run inference on edge devices.The company said Jamba...
From community roots to AI ambitions: byFounders shapes the 'New Nordics’ next chapter
In a region famed for its collaborative spirit and global tech champions, byFounders has emerged as one of the most influential early-stage venture capital funds in the Nordics and Baltics. Headquar...
Charles Schwab backs Singapore’s Qapita, a Carta challenger
Charles Schwab and Singapore-based Qapita have teamed up to launch a new service to help U.S. startups manage cap tables and employee stock plans.
SoftBank bets on “Physical AI” with $5.4B acquisition of ABB’s robotics division
Swedish-Swiss company ABB today announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion and not pursue its earlier intention to...
Dear SaaStr: What is the Standard Commission Percentage in SaaS?
Dear SaaStr: What is the Standard Commission Percentage in SaaS? In B2B, the standard commission percentage for sales reps typically falls around 10% of the Annual Contract Value (ACV) for deals they close. Sometimes a bit more for orgs rapidly scaling and that are well-funded, but rarely too much more. This is part of a... Continue Reading
Linux Foundation to set up open-source governance body for React
The React Foundation will maintain React's infrastructure, organise events and creative initiatives to support the React ecosystem. Read more: Linux Foundation to set up open-source governance body for React
Phagos gets €25M boost to combat bacterial diseases
Paris-basedPhagos has closed a 25 million Series A funding round, four years after itsfounding. The round was co-led by CapAgro, Hoxton Ventures, CapHorn andDemeter, with participation from Acurio Ve...
SoftBank to acquire ABB robotics unit in multibillion-dollar deal
The deal is expected to be finalised in mid to late 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Read more: SoftBank to acquire ABB robotics unit in multibillion-dollar deal
Cyberwave raises €7M to make the physical world programmable
Milan’s Cyberwave, which builds anoperating layer between AI agents and real-world machines, has raised 7million in a round led by United Ventures with participation from The TechShop,alongside seed ...
TyCal
A peek at your Apple Calendar right from the menu bar Discussion | Link
How strong guidance shaped this rising innovator
Gauri Vaidya discusses her experiences undertaking work in the AI space and the importance of key mentorship not just in education, but in life. Read more: How strong guidance shaped this rising innovator
Ireland’s biggest cancer research programme gets €28m for new phase
‘Research is the engine behind new medicines,’ says programme lead Prof Walter Koch. Read more: Ireland’s biggest cancer research programme gets 28m for new phase
OpenAI Dev Day 2025: ChatGPT becomes the new app store — and hardware is coming
In a packed hall at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, against a backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman laid out a bold vision to remake the digital world. The company that brought generative AI to the mainstream with a simple chatbot is now building the foundations for its next act: a comprehensive computing platform designed to move beyond the screen and browser, with legendary designer Jony Ive...
Google's AI can now surf the web for you, click on buttons, and fill out forms with Gemini 2.5 Computer Use
Some of the largest providers of large language models (LLMs) have sought to move beyond multimodal chatbots — extending their models out into "agents" that can actually take more actions on behalf of the user across websites. Recall OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent (formerly known as "Operator") and Anthropic's Computer Use, both released over the last two years. Now, Google is getting into that same game as well. Today, the...
Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups
Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs.
Glue
Agentic, MCP-powered team chat turns talk into action Discussion | Link
Has this stealth startup finally cracked the code on enterprise AI agent reliability? Meet AUI's Apollo-1
For more than a decade, conversational AI has promised human-like assistants that can do more than chat. Yet even as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude learn to reason, explain, and code, one critical category of interaction remains largely unsolved — reliably completing tasks for people outside of chat. Even the best AI models score only in the 30th percentile on Terminal-Bench Hard, a...
Startup Battlefield company ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust
This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.
One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built
By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.
LinkedIn data: Is flexibility a double-edged sword for women at work?
New research suggests that flexible working options have the potential to limit promotional opportunities for women. Read more: LinkedIn data: Is flexibility a double-edged sword for women at work?
Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation
Ministers Donohoe and Chambers presented Budget 2026 to the Irish Dáil today. We take a first look at the implications for Irish tech and science companies and start-ups. Read more: Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation
Go-To-Market Isn’t Dead. It’s You: A Wake-Up Call for B2B Leaders in the AI Era with Jason Lemkin
In our latest SaaStr AI Workshop Wednesday, Jason Lemkin joined us for “Go-To-Market Isn’t Dead. It’s You: A Wake-Up Call for B2B Leaders in the AI Era” Top 5 Take-Aways: The Same Execs in Many Cases Are Running the Same Playbooks — But Leaner and Better– Go-to-market leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, and other hot AI... Continue Reading
Scorecard
Evaluate, Optimize, and Ship AI Agents Discussion | Link
Nexcade exits stealth with $2.5M to automate global freight forwarding
London-based Nexcade, an AI automation company for freight forwarders, hasraised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding and is emerging from stealth. The roundwas led by Connect Ventures with participation ...
Energy Robotics raises $13.5M to bring autonomous inspection to critical infrastructure
AI software platform for autonomous inspection with robots and drones Energy Robotics, has raised $13.5 million Series A. It offers a full-stack, hardware-agnostic AI autonomy platform for fleet mana...