How to get into a16zβs super-competitive Speedrun startup accelerator program TechCrunch By:Dominic-Madori Davis 11 February 2026 at 23:58 TechCrunch spoke to a16z partner Joshua Lu for some tips on standing out for the Speedrun program.
Complyance raises $20M to help companies manage risk and compliance TechCrunch By:Dominic-Madori Davis 11 February 2026 at 18:00 Complyance raised a $20 million Series A led by GV for its AI-native compliance platform.
Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing TechCrunch By:Dominic-Madori Davis 10 February 2026 at 18:00 Primary Ventures has closed a $625 million fund focused on seed investing nationwide. It's a sizable accomplishment for a seed-stage VC firm.
Proptech startup Smart Bricks raises $5M pre-seed led by a16z TechCrunch By:Dominic-Madori Davis 10 February 2026 at 18:00 Smart Bricks is an AI-powered proptech that helps investors find high-quality real estate investments.
βIndustryβ season 4 captures tech fraud better than any show on TV right now TechCrunch By:Dominic-Madori Davis 7 February 2026 at 04:06 This latest season of the TV show Industry takes a look at the world of money and power through the eyes of a fintech baron.