European universities are proving to be a powerhouse for valuable deep tech companies. Despite a broader VC slump, spinouts are raising near-record funding and scoring billion-dollar exits.
Despite three straight years of strong returns, market strategists remain optimistic for 2026. They point to projected earnings growth of over 15% and a resilient economy as key drivers for another potential bull market year.
The AI investment frenzy has shifted. Instead of just buying Nvidia or Microsoft, smart money is now chasing the less glamorous companies that build and power the data centers. We’re talking construction, electrical work, cooling systems, and even bitcoin miners.
Octopus Energy is carving out its software division Kraken in a major deal that values the tech platform at $8.65 billion. The move raises $1 billion from investors and sets the stage for a full demerger by mid-2026, with a potential public listing to follow.
Scientists are peeling back the layers of Earth’s deepest secrets. A new study uses lab experiments to explain strange seismic wave behavior, pointing to a chemically stratified inner core.
A panel of seasoned investors at TechCrunch Disrupt cut through the hype to explain what makes a pitch deck work. Their top complaint? Founders who overuse buzzwords like AI. Real differentiation, they argue, comes from domain expertise and enabling new behaviors.
Gregor Konzett left a stable job at Google and his U.S. visa to cofound a startup in London. He says the risk was necessary to live an exciting life, not an easy one, even in a tough market.
In a major industry shakeup, former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno is jumping to Blue Origin. He’ll lead the company’s newly formed National Security Group, reporting directly to CEO Dave Limp.
The data shows Europe’s venture market hasn’t recovered from the 2022 reset, with funding flat and VC firm fundraising hitting a 10-year low. Yet, there are signs of life, including renewed U.S. investor interest and Klarna’s massive IPO.
The “skip college” advice is gaining steam, especially in tech. But an AI CEO says that’s exactly the wrong lesson to draw from the rise of automation. The real value of education is shifting, not disappearing.
