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Seattle-area startup Homeostasis is converting captured industrial CO2 emissions into high-performance graphite for batteries. This innovative process addresses both climate concerns and the critical global demand for battery materials, particularly amid geopolitical shifts affecting supply chains. The company recently secured funding and a strategic partnership with Saudi Aramco's LAB7 to scale operations.
For those entrenched in the fast-paced world of technology and startups, staying abreast of the latest developments is a constant challenge. GeekWire's "Week in Review: Most popular stories for the week of March 1,
DiligenceSquared, an AI-powered startup, secured a $5 million seed round led by Relentless to democratize M&A commercial research. By using AI voice agents for interviews and human consultants for verification, the firm offers high-quality diligence reports for $50,000, drastically undercutting traditional consulting firms and enabling earlier deal engagement.
Seattle startup Carbon Robotics, a pioneer in chemical-free weed elimination for agriculture, has once again garnered a significant endorsement from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human
Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 concludes tomorrow, February 27, at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering the final chance to save up to $680 on passes or 30% on group registrations. The event, held October 13-15 in San Francisco, serves as a crucial platform for founders, investors, and operators to connect, raise capital, and discover innovations.
The TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston offers a high-leverage opportunity for developer-led startups to accelerate growth. Exhibiting provides direct access to over 1,000 founders, investors, and decision-makers, enabling rapid customer acquisition, capital raising, and strategic partnership formation. Leverage multi-channel ROI and strategic team deployment to convert three concentrated days into months of pipeline.
UK brings streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ under broadcaster-style regulation The UK government has initiated significant new regulatory requirements, bringing major video-on-demand (VoD) platforms
The EU's €93 billion Horizon Europe program has undergone a significant transformation in 2026, largely blocking Chinese organizations from receiving EU funding in critical tech areas like AI and semiconductors. This strategic shift is driven by concerns over research security and intellectual property, reflecting Europe's evolving approach to global scientific partnerships amidst geopolitical complexities.
GeekWire's top stories for the week of Feb. 15, 2026, highlight Microsoft's new RTO policy and leadership changes at Xbox and Remitly. Washington state is setting new terms for data centers, while Seattle-area startups Temporal and Duckbill secured significant funding rounds. The tech community also paid tribute to desktop publishing pioneer Paul Brainerd.
A Google Vice President warns that two specific types of generative AI startups—LLM wrappers and AI aggregators—are facing significant threats to their long-term viability. These companies are experiencing mounting pressure, including shrinking profit margins and a critical lack of differentiation, due to the rapid evolution of generative AI technology.
Creator Economy Shifts Beyond Ads, India's AI in Focus The rapidly evolving creator economy is seeing a significant pivot away from traditional ad revenue, with leading creators establishing diverse business empires.
A private premiere screening of “Holiguards Saga – The Portal of Force,” the pilot installment of the planned Holiguards Saga franchise, was held on February 16 at ASTOR Film Lounge Berlin. The exclusive, black-tie event gathered industry guests, partners, and media, with Kevin Spacey and Elvira Paterson highlighted in connection with the project.
Gartner's latest SEC filing reveals the sale of its Digital Markets division, including Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice, for $110 million. This disclosure provides crucial financial specifics for a transaction initially announced in early 2026 without monetary details, signaling a strategic shift for Gartner and impacting the B2B software review market.
Google has launched Lyria 3 within its Gemini app, an AI tool that creates 30-second music tracks with lyrics and cover art from prompts. While offering novel creative possibilities, the feature sparks debate about the future of human artistry, copyright, and the potential devaluation of traditional songwriting craft. It highlights the growing challenge of distinguishing AI-generated content from original human works.
Paris-based Quantonation Ventures has successfully closed its second flagship fund, Quantonation II, at €220 million, more than doubling its initial fund. This capital is earmarked for startups developing next-generation physics-based technologies like quantum computing, advanced materials, and sensing, with a strategic shift towards industrialization and commercial impact.
