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Khloe Kardashian has previously launched her new food company, Khloud, and her first product, a Protein Popcorn, Set to hit a target from April 29. In…
38 Consumer Starter Founders Open Over the Trump Invoices: Someone Facing a $ 200K Account Surprise
Small businesses could be crushed by the increased invoices of President Trump, according to an open letter from 38 female founders of consumer products. While Trump…
Tesla and Rivian charging networks have fewer problems, according to consumer reports
The freest EV charging networks in the US now are the ones built by Tesla and Rivian, according to one new investigation from consumer reports. The…
Protocol developer Aave secures $31 million for Lens, a high-performance blockchain for consumer applications
Weightlessthe company back Aave, Lensand Familyannounces a $31 million funding round led by Lightspeed Faction. With Lens, Avara is building a decentralized L2 network that could…
Husband and wife former Olympians target $50M for new fund to invest in influencer-led consumer brands
Samyr Laine and his wife, Ayanna Alexander-Laine, started Freedom Trail Capital in 2023 and are working toward a $50 million fund. Both are former Olympians who…
Dogs are the most popular pet in the US: 65.1 million households have one, according to American Pet Products Association. But while cats aren’t far behind,…
As VC firms invest more in B2B startups, Intuition is a new VC fund focused on consumer tech
In 2024, it’s hard to wake up without reading about another big round of funding in an AI startup. IntuitionHowever, a new Paris-based VC firm is…
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we look at Ramp’s big jump in growth and valuation, Mercury’s move into personal banking, Klarna’s new credit card, global…
Consumer tech investing still hot for Maven Ventures, securing $60 million in Fund IV
When productive venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Lerer Hippeau announced in early 2024 that they were moving away from consumer technology, sparked a discussion on…
Harvard Startup Whisperer Peter Gladstone Reveals Secrets to Validating Consumer Demand at TechCrunch Early Stage
Validating consumer demand is a critical step for any startup, and TechCrunch Early Stage offers a golden opportunity to learn how to do it right. Peter…