As pressure from Chinese competitors intensifies and the EV market stalls, major U.S. and European auto manufacturers are racing to cut the cost of producing electric vehicles so […]
LumApps, the French ‘intranet superapp,’ sells majority stake to Bridgepoint in a $650M deal
Big news today for LumApps, the French startup that has described itself as an “intranet superapp” with a platform for building and provisioning internal communications and apps for […]
Seraphim’s latest space accelerator welcomes nine companies
U.K.-based Seraphim Space is spinning up its 13th accelerator program, with nine participating companies working on a range of tech from propulsion to in-space manufacturing and space situational […]
Thoma Bravo to take UK cybersecurity company Darktrace private in $5B deal
Darktrace is set to go private in a deal that values the U.K.-based cybersecurity giant at around $5 billion. A newly-formed entity called Luke Bidco Ltd, formed by […]
Radical thinks the time has come for solar-powered, high-altitude autonomous aircraft
Though many eyes are on space as orbit develops into a thriving business ecosystem, Radical is keeping things a little closer to the ground — but not too […]
Seraphim Space launches second VC fund with nine investments already under its belt
Seraphim Space, the UK-based space tech investment group is formally launching its second VC fund following its first close with limited partners including Airbus, TechCrunch learned exclusively. The […]
How Neural Concept’s aerodynamic AI is shaping Formula 1
It’s a long way from pedal bikes to Formula 1. But that’s precisely the quantum leap that AI-based startup Neural Concept and its co-founder and CEO, Pierre Baqué, […]
Space diversity initiative builds steam with new leadership and K-12 focused National Space Day
A growing effort to attract more women and people of color into the space industry has shared some of its first results and a new occasion to rally […]
Are you flying on a Boeing plane? Here’s how to check.
It’s understandable to be nervous about booking a Boeing flight after its recent track record with safety. Fortunately, it’s easy to find out what aircraft you’ll be flying.
What’s going on with Boeing planes? Safety concerns prompt flyers to change their flights.
It’s been a turbulent few weeks for Boeing planes. A John Oliver segment, some high-profile safety issues, a prominent death, and more have prompted flyers to change their flights and avoid Boeing aircraft.