Category: Startups

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/x-replaces-misaligned-revenue-sharing-program-with-original-content-rewards/

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/openai-acquires-presentation-startup-nextslide/

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S. As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/planned-amazon-data-center-could-become-the-biggest-climate-polluter-in-the-u-s/

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.  Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/the-kindle-scribe-colorsoft-is-a-lot-of-fun-but-its-not-a-must-have/

Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/googles-top-hacker-hunter-explains-why-hacking-groups-get-codenames/

Platter lands follow-on funding from Verb Ventures to modernise food supply operations UK-based Platter, a food-native operating system for suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers, has raised an extension to its latest venture round, joined by Verb Ventures. The UK is home to around 25,000 food and beverage manufacturers, the large majority

As Mediterranean wells run dry, Ahbstra launches machine that makes drinking water from air This summer, many southern European countries face constant states of emergency due to water shortages, with around 30 per cent of people facing permanent water stress across the region. 36 per cent of people in Cyprus,

July funding: European startups secure €8.6B as exit activity accelerates European tech funding in July reflected a market where capital remained resilient despite a slowdown in deal activity. A total of 267 funding deals were announced, down from 293 in June, representing a 9 per cent decline in the number

London’s Safehire.ai, founded by ex-British Army officers, secures €583.2k to scale AI-powered digital risk screening Safehire.ai, a London-based digital risk intelligence company helping organisations make safer, more informed hiring and access decisions, has secured a €583.2k (£500k) follow-on investment from a private investor.  This round, together with the €1.22 million

Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Aug. 03 – Aug. 07) This article is visible for CLUB members only. If you are already a member but don’t see the content of this article, please login here. If you’re not a CLUB member