The VC tech world was abuzz on Thursday when neobank Chime successfully became a public company. Chime raised $864 million on a its $27 share price, which popped big, opening at $43. This wasn’t the biggest IPO of the year. CoreWeave, for instance, raised $1.5 billion in March, and its first-day market cap hit around…
I just moved to a new city, and my list of places to check out is already miles long. My husband and I decided that our weekly date night would be the perfect opportunity to try them all, whether it’s having dinner at a new, hard-to-get-into restaurant, catching a musical uptown, or just wandering through…
Jun 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images Braves right-hander Bryce Elder will put his unbeaten record against the Colorado Rockies on the line Friday when the teams open a…
At Y Combinator’s Spring 2025 Demo Day on Wednesday, nearly every presenting startup had something to do with AI — they’re either developing AI agents or creating tools to facilitate their development. Indeed, several founders seem to be taking a leaf out of the pages of several successful AI startups: about half a dozen startups…
If your feed is currently flooded with summer shoe trends and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by the options, you’re in good company. I’m all for cutting through the noise and sticking to a few tried-and-true staples that just work with everything. And maybe it’s the Londoner in me talking, but I genuinely believe there’s…
May 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Mets maintained the best record in the major leagues with a Thursday win over the…
Whether you’re a founder gearing up for your next raise or a VC scouting your next portfolio win, TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, packs more into one day than most multi-day conferences manage to deliver. This isn’t your typical sit-and-listen event. It’s designed to help you build momentum in…
Between the white cotton blouses, the pretty ballet pumps and the cropped trousers that all make up key parts of Kaia Gerber’s capsule wardrobe, it’s safe to say that the model has a penchant for French-inspired styling. This week, however, she really took for eye for a Parisian-worthy buy up a level, stepping out in…
It can be difficult to find relief for chronic back pain—but new research found two methods may be able to help. The research, published on April 7 in JAMA Network Open, found that mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy improved quality of life for people who had been taking opioids to manage their chronic low…
Jun 1, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Adrian Houser (57) throws during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images The Rangers’ bats have finally come alive, and Texas will look to continue its recent scoring prowess when it faces the…
