Category: Startups
Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists | TechCrunch
Aisata Diallo, 24, calls herself a lifelong braider. “I’ve always braided my hair growing up and, at some...
And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems | TechCrunch
For three days this week in San Francisco, 20 eager startups participated in the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch...
Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
Over the past two days, 20 startups have been pitching on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, presenting live...
Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals | TechCrunch
Drug development has long relied on animal models, but differences between species mean what works in animals doesn’t...
CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes | TechCrunch
Databases have traditionally been built for one of two jobs. Analytical databases help businesses spot trends and answer...
Hiyd is a health tracker that attaches to the watch you already wear | TechCrunch
If you’re a watch enthusiast, you probably don’t want to exchange your prized timepiece for a bulky fitness...
Mosqitter is turning its mosquito traps into an AI-powered surveillance network | TechCrunch
Mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are expanding into new territory. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and global...
NTangible bets it can predict how athletes will perform under pressure | TechCrunch
When collegiate sports programs recruit athletes, they can measure concrete metrics like a player’s sprint speed, throwing velocity,...
The 2026 Startup Battlefield Top 20: From organs to orbit and everything in between | TechCrunch
Twenty founders just earned their shot at Disrupt glory. They’re headed to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt...
Less than 48 hours until Disrupt 2026 starts | TechCrunch
In less than 48 hours, the doors open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Save...
