A young startup is setting out to help enterprises cut their cloud costs by writing “more efficient” code — and it has secured $ 6.8 million in fresh funding from notable backers including Alphabet’s GV, Spark Capital, and Lightspeed. Polar Signals, as the company is called, kicked off its seed round back in 2021 with […]
Empathy closes $47M for AI to help with the practical and emotional bereavement process
Death, as the famous saying goes, is one of the inevitable certainties of life. But that doesn’t make coping with it any easier — not least because while loved ones are grieving, they must also handle a dizzying number of practical tasks, from organizing funerals through to settling finances for the deceased. A startup called […]
Backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, YC alum SolarMente wants to help democratize solar power in Spain
Solar is one of the cleanest forms of energy, and the EU is determined to make sure it taps the giant ball of nuclear fusion in the sky to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Indeed, as part of the REPowerEU plan, the European Commission is considering a path to introduce rules that would mandate […]
Why does every startup want to help you get paid?
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! This week, we’re looking at the piping hot global payroll space, neobank Dave’s financial results and related stock boost, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story […]
Best VPNs for streaming sports in 2024: NordVPN, ExpressVPN and more services to help fans find live streams
As a sports fan, there is nothing more frustrating than getting ready for the big game, turning on your TV and then … blackout. Regional restrictions and disputes between broadcasters and leagues can leave viewers searching for alternative streams. Sure, you can go down a Reddit rabbit hole in order to find the biggest matchup […]