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TechCrunch Apr 15, 2026 at 21:05 Startups Rising Hot

Monarch Tractor’s collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar

The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.

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TechCrunch Apr 14, 2026 at 14:29 Startups
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Instacart acquires Instaleap to expand its enterprise platform internationally

The acquisition will allow the company to expand its business into international markets without needing to launch a delivery network in those regions.

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TechCrunch Apr 14, 2026 at 18:09 Startups
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Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump adminstration on Mythos

The AI giant's co-founder confirms that Anthropic briefed the Trump administration on its latest model, Mythos, which it claims has powerful cybersecurity capabilities.

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TechCrunch Mar 26, 2026 at 14:38 Startups
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Why hiring the weirdos works

When you’re building at breakneck speed, hiring a trusted team is crucial for an early-stage startup. Bland CEO and co-founder Isaiah Granet has tactical advice on how the compa...

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TechCrunch Mar 25, 2026 at 14:48 Startups
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Granola raises $125M, hits $1.5B valuation as it expands from meeting notetaker to enterprise AI app

Granola's valuation jumped from $250 million to $1.5 billion with this round, and it has added more support for AI agents after users previously complained.

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