A massive, Chinese-backed port could push the Amazon Rainforest over the edge

The port will revolutionize global trade, but it’s sparking destructive rainforest routes.

Sources: AI synthetic research startup Aaru raised a Series A at a $1B 'headline' valuation

The one-year-old startup, which does market research on simulated populations, had a multi-tier valuation round, sources tell TechCrunch.

Netflix’s $72B WB acquisition confounds the future of movie theaters, streaming

Netflix’s plans to own HBO Max, DC Comics, Harry Potter to face regulatory scrutiny.

SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America's most valuable private company

The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.

Nexus isn't going all-in on AI, keeping half of its new $700M fund for India startups

Nexus Venture Partners manages $3.2 billion in capital across its funds and has invested in more than 130 companies over the years.

At least 80 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far

Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year.