Stoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rockets
Stoke has “completed the initial closing” of a $1B Series E round intended to help it reach orbit and prepare a new, larger rocket for operations.
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Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight
The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.
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The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX
The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as “the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.”
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Your last chance to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends tonight
The deadline to apply to host a Side Event has been extended for the final time through today, September 8. Don’t miss your chance to bring your community together, generate visibility, and create opportunities beyond Disrupt.
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Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events
The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Only one week left to secure your exhibit table. Tables are limited and can sell out before the September 18 deadline.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026
While OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, the company will not be going public this year, according to CEO Sam Altman.
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Larry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stock
Oracle had previously disclosed that Ellison planned to sell 50 million shares worth around $7.5 billion.
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5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left. Secure your spot on the Expo Hall floor and put your business in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders.
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New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave
Italian startup Exein has raised a $270 million round of funding led by Headline at a $1.7 billion valuation.
