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Equity
Equity
TechCrunch, Alex Wilhelm, Mary Ann Azevedo, Kell, Theresa Loconsolo

The intersection of technology, startups, and venture capital touches everything now. That’s why Equity unpacks the numbers and nuance behind the headlines... more

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$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups

This morning on Equity, not only do we have good news for crypto founders, we're also digging into Akamai spending... more

08 May 2024 · 16 minutes
Dorsey leaves Bluesky, tech giants do more with less, and the next IPO

Today on Equity, we had to talk about the news that Jack Dorsey is out at Bluesky. After all, Dorsey... more

06 May 2024 · 11 minutes
Inside TC’s Techstars investigation and how AI is accelerating disability tech

The Equity crew had a lot to parse this week. We had notes on wallet-as-a-service’ startup Ansa's latest fundraise, and... more

03 May 2024 · 34 minutes
A new venture capital supergroup is forming

This week on Equity, we dug into the Chowdeck round. It’s a Nigerian company that is putting up impressive growth... more

01 May 2024 · 10 minutes
Musk’s xAI shows there’s more money on the sidelines for AI startups

We’re off to an AI-heavy start to the week. OpenAI has a new deal with the Financial Times that caught... more

29 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
Good news for Rubrik, bad news for TikTok, and encouraging news for Early Stage startups

This week, Rubrik’s strong IPO pricing and warm reception by the public markets after its listing add more weight to... more

26 Apr 2024 · 27 minutes
The TikTok ban clears key hurdle while Perplexity AI continues to shake up search

Today on Equity, we have som bad news for TikTok fans in the U.S.: A bill that would force a... more

24 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
Salesforce's silly deal dies as we keep our eyes on Ibotta and Rubrik

Today we dug into the latest markets news, including upcoming earnings, IPOs, and what impact — if any — the... more

22 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
Notable Capital's Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds

This week, Mary Ann talked to Hans Tung, managing partner of Notable Capital (formerly GGV Capital), which is focused on... more

20 Apr 2024 · 25 minutes
Tesla’s busy week, and is fintech having a moment?

It’s been more than a minute since Tesla went public, but the EV company was inescapable on TechCrunch this week.... more

19 Apr 2024 · 31 minutes
An $11B bonanza for space startups, and where is all that a16z money going?

Today’s Equity episode is focused on all things startups, which means we got to chat through NASA's $11 billion opportunity... more

17 Apr 2024 · 10 minutes
OpenAI plans new Tokyo office as Tesla layoffs arrive

Equity is back with two critical headlines this morning. First, OpenAI is going to Japan with plans for an office... more

15 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
Beeper acquired by Automattic, fintech's decline and YC's lack of LatAm founders

Today, the Equity crew dug into Automattic buying Beeper for $125 million. Recall that the WordPress parent company bought Texts.com... more

12 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
A $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions

Today on Equity’s startup-focused Wednesday show, we dug into the Multiverse's acquisition of Searchlight, a deal that reminded us of... more

10 Apr 2024 · 11 minutes
Spotify’s new AI playlists, the US’s latest chip deal, and a shot at data privacy

Now that we are finally past Y Combinator’s demo day — though our Friday show is worth listening if you... more

08 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
What we've learned from the women behind the AI revolution

Today on Equity, Alex is joined by TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis and Kyle Wiggers to discuss their ongoing Women in AI... more

06 Apr 2024 · 20 minutes
From YC to IPO: Winter 2024 Demo Day, Rubrik and Ibotta

What a week, everyone. Two full days of Y Combinator demo day activity kept us busy, but the latest accelerator... more

05 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
Nvidia might be clouding the funding climate for AI chip startups, but Hailo is still fighting

On the podcast this morning we have BlaBlaCar's new credit facility and how it managed to land it, how PipeDreams... more

03 Apr 2024 · 10 minutes
Ads on Discord, AT&T passcode resets, and podcast changes for Android users

Equity has what you need to know to kick off Q2! Alex is talking through the latest in stocks and... more

01 Apr 2024 · 11 minutes
SBF's sentencing, Databricks' GPT rival, and who's investing in the "underdog" founders

As the week comes to a close, we're also shutting the book on the trial of former FTX CEO Sam... more

29 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Why a16z-backed Wonderschool is acquiring EarlyDay

This is our interview show, where we sit down with guests, think about their work, and unpack the rest. This... more

28 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Spotify throws its hat in the edtech ring

Today on Equity, Alex is catching you up on stocks around the world, crypto prices, and the weekend's biggest news.... more

25 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
A $700M SAFE, more IPOs, and how one venture fund is transcending borders

The Equity crew is closing out the week with a look at Onyx's pivot to B2B, a climate incubator set... more

22 Mar 2024 · 32 minutes
Astera Labs going public and the Inflection-Microsoft AI saga

On today's episode, Astera Labs is going public after pricing above-range, and Microsoft scoops up Inflection AI talent. We'll also... more

20 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
LinkedIn wants a piece of Wordle’s success

Here’s what we got into this morning: Apple may tap Google for AI: Sure, Apple is working on its own AI... more

18 Mar 2024 · 12 minutes
How to avoid all the IPO work without annoying investors

It's Equity Friday! Today our beloved Mary Ann was off on well-deserved break, so our friend and fellow-podcaster Rebecca Szkutak... more

15 Mar 2024 · 30 minutes
Startups are hiring fewer workers and paying out less in equity comp

Equity is back with your mid-week startup check-in! We have new data from Carta on how startup compensation is changing,... more

13 Mar 2024 · 12 minutes
Musk’s Grok goes open-source and Reddit updates its IPO filing

Today on Equity, we're kicking off another week with a look at Reddit's new IPO filing, the potential impact of... more

11 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
How many startups shut down last year compared to the year before? A lot.

This week, Mary Ann interviewed Roger Lee, an entrepreneur who’s spent the better part of a decade building tools for... more

09 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
What's the Deel with Remofirst, and why are VCs playing musical chairs?

Today on Equity, Alex and Mary Ann are highlighting deals of the week including Mews' massive new round and how... more

08 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
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Equity is back with your mid-week startup check-in! We have new data from Carta on how startup compensation is changing, raises from... more