# TechCrunch

> TechCrunch is a technology news and events company focused on startups, venture capital and the business of innovation. Its newsroom, newsletters, podcasts, Disrupt conference and Startup Battlefield competition connect an international audience of founders, investors, operators and technology readers. Regent acquired the business from Yahoo in 2025.

- **Founded:** 2005
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Michael Arrington (Co-founder; former editor), Keith Teare (Co-founder)
- **Products:** TechCrunch reporting, TechCrunch Disrupt, Startup Battlefield, StrictlyVC, Newsletters and podcasts
- **Notable:** Developed a technology blog founded in 2005 into an international news and events business., Built Startup Battlefield into a recurring early-stage startup showcase., Counts Dropbox, Cloudflare and Discord among Startup Battlefield alumni.

## Products & services

- **TechCrunch reporting** — Technology business reporting and analysis, with a particular focus on startups and venture capital.
- **TechCrunch Disrupt** — Conference bringing founders, investors and technology operators together for interviews, demonstrations and networking.
- **Startup Battlefield** — Selective startup showcase and pitch competition with an equity-free cash prize; TechCrunch does not invest in participants through the program.
- **StrictlyVC** — Venture capital newsletter and event series incorporated into the TechCrunch portfolio in 2023.
- **Newsletters and podcasts** — Recurring reporting and conversations, including Equity and Build Mode.
- **Advertising and Brand Studio** — Digital advertising, commercial content production and sponsorship opportunities.
- **TechCrunch Founder Summit** — Founder-focused conference, previously known as Early Stage and All Stage; the next scheduled edition is November 4, 2026, in Boston.

## Achievements

- Developed a technology blog founded in 2005 into an international news and events business.
- Built Startup Battlefield into a recurring early-stage startup showcase.
- Counts Dropbox, Cloudflare and Discord among Startup Battlefield alumni.
- Integrated StrictlyVC into its portfolio in 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — Regent announced the acquisition of TechCrunch from Yahoo; transaction terms were not disclosed.
- **2025-10** — Glīd won Startup Battlefield 2025; Nephrogen was runner-up.
- **2026-01** — Published an interview with Glīd founder Kevin Damoa reflecting on the Battlefield program.
- **2026-10** — Promoted the November 4 Founder Summit in Boston, including founder roundtables and networking.

## Links

- Website: https://techcrunch.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/TechCrunch
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/techcrunch
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techcrunch.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcrunch/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch

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