CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en-US"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8" /> <script type="text/javascript"> document.addEventListener("cjsUserConsented",d=>{window.tc=window.tc||{},window.tc.didomi=window.tc.didomi||d.detail}); </script> <script>(function(html){html.className = html.className.replace(/\bno-js\b/,'js')})(document.documentElement);</script> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /> <link rel='preload' href='https://s.yimg.com/aaq/prebid/prebid-2.0.js' as='script' /> <meta name='robots' content='index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1' /> <meta name="oath:guce:consent-host" content="guce.techcrunch.com" />  <title>AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals | TechCrunch</title> <meta name="description" content="AngelList is working on a new project called Maiden Lane. Behind this name is a new experiment in startup investment. Structured as a traditional small VC" /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" /> <meta property="og:locale" content="en_US" /> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals | TechCrunch" /> <meta property="og:description" content="AngelList is working on a new project called Maiden Lane. Behind this name is a new experiment in startup investment. Structured as a traditional small VC" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="TechCrunch" /> <meta property="article:publisher" content="https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch" /> <meta property="article:published_time" content="2014-04-16T18:54:03+00:00" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=1200,798" /> <meta property="og:image:width" content="1200" /> <meta property="og:image:height" content="798" /> <meta property="og:image:type" content="image/jpeg" /> <meta name="author" content="Romain Dillet" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /> <meta name="twitter:creator" content="@TechCrunch" /> <meta name="twitter:site" content="@TechCrunch" /> <meta name="twitter:label1" content="Written by" /> <meta name="twitter:data1" content="Romain Dillet" /> <meta name="twitter:label2" content="Est. reading time" /> <meta name="twitter:data2" content="2 minutes" /> <script type="application/ld+json" class="yoast-schema-graph">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/"},"author":[{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#/schema/person/image/eb7c75afc90b440c01e68c908536b6fe"}],"headline":"AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals","datePublished":"2014-04-16T18:54:03+00:00","dateModified":"2014-04-16T18:54:03+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/"},"wordCount":372,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg","keywords":["Angellist","syndicate","AngelList Syndicates","Syndicates"],"articleSection":["Startups"],"inLanguage":"en-US","speakable":{"@type":"SpeakableSpecification","cssSelector":["#speakable-summary"]},"copyrightYear":"2014","copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#organization"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/","url":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/","name":"AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals | TechCrunch","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg","datePublished":"2014-04-16T18:54:03+00:00","dateModified":"2014-04-16T18:54:03+00:00","description":"AngelList is working on a new project called Maiden Lane. Behind this name is a new experiment in startup investment. Structured as a traditional small VC","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/#primaryimage","url":"https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg","contentUrl":"https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg","width":3008,"height":2000},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://techcrunch.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#website","url":"https://techcrunch.com/","name":"TechCrunch","description":"Startup and Technology News","publisher":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#organization"},"alternateName":"TC","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://techcrunch.com/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#organization","name":"TechCrunch","alternateName":"TC","url":"https://techcrunch.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#/schema/logo/image/","url":"https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tc-logo-2018-square-reverse2x.png?resize=1200,1200","contentUrl":"https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tc-logo-2018-square-reverse2x.png?resize=1200,1200","width":1200,"height":1200,"caption":"TechCrunch"},"image":{"@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#/schema/logo/image/"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch","https://x.com/TechCrunch","https://mstdn.social/@TechCrunch","https://bsky.app/profile/techcrunch.com","https://www.threads.net/@techcrunch"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#/schema/person/image/eb7c75afc90b440c01e68c908536b6fe","name":"Romain Dillet","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https://techcrunch.com/#/schema/person/image/238e36d6719c62116ebab3fc9b427a39","url":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bb879adeb07cf3615a294a4582e27811?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","contentUrl":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bb879adeb07cf3615a294a4582e27811?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","caption":"Romain Dillet"},"description":"Romain Dillet is a Senior Reporter at TechCrunch. He has written over 3,000 articles on technology and tech startups and has established himself as an influential voice on the European tech scene. He has a deep background in startups, privacy, security, fintech, blockchain, mobile, social and media. With twelve years of experience at TechCrunch, he’s one of the familiar faces of the tech publication that obsessively covers Silicon Valley and the tech industry. In fact, his career started at TechCrunch when he was 21. Based in Paris, many people in the tech ecosystem consider him as the most knowledgeable tech journalist in town. Romain likes to spot important startups before anyone else. He was the first person to cover N26, Revolut and DigitalOcean. He has written scoops on large acquisitions from Apple, Microsoft and Snap. When he’s not writing, Romain is also a developer — he understands how the tech behind the tech works. He also has a deep historical knowledge of the computer industry for the past 50 years. He knows how to connect the dots between innovations and the effect on the fabric of our society. Romain graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. He has helped several non-profit organizations, such as StartHer, an organization that promotes education and empowerment of women in technology, and Techfugees, an organization that empowers displaced people with technology.","url":"https://techcrunch.com/author/romain-dillet/"}]}</script>  <script> // Map the datalayer values before initiation. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; window.tenupDataLayer = window.tenupDataLayer || []; window.tenupDataLayer = {"environment":"production","trackingAttrs":["data-event","data-ctaText","data-destinationLink","data-module","data-brand","data-prodId","data-prodBrnd","data-prodName","data-prodPrice","data-cmpAction","data-superlative","data-utm_source","data-utm_medium","data-utm_campaign","data-gclid","data-fbclid","data-msclkid"],"id":988870,"title":"AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals","page":"angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals","url":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2014\/04\/16\/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals\/","post_type":"post","template":"single","author":"Romain Dillet","publish_date":"2014-04-16 11:54","post_modified":"2014-04-16 11:54","category":["Startups"],"post_tag":["Angellist","syndicate","AngelList Syndicates","Syndicates"],"_tc_cb_tag_taxonomy":["angellist-organization"]}; // Set the session storage for the URL parameters. const params = ['utm_source', 'utm_medium', 'utm_campaign', 'gclid', 'fbclid', 'msclkid']; params.forEach((param) => { const value = window.tenupDataLayer[param]; const sessionValue = JSON.parse(sessionStorage.getItem(param)); if (value) { sessionStorage.setItem(param, JSON.stringify({ [param]: value })); } if (sessionValue && !window.tenupDataLayer[param]) { window.tenupDataLayer[param] = sessionValue[param]; } }); // Push the abstracted datalayer to the GTM datalayer. dataLayer.push(window.tenupDataLayer); </script> <title>AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals | TechCrunch</title> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//s.yimg.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//www.google.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//consent.cmp.oath.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//jac.yahoosandbox.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//stats.wp.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//www.gstatic.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//v0.wordpress.com' /> <link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="TechCrunch » Feed" href="https://techcrunch.com/feed/" /> <script> // Map the datalayer values before initiation. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; window.outputGtmBlock = function () { (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-M24PKK8'); } </script>  <script> window._wpemojiSettings = {"baseUrl":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/","ext":".png","svgUrl":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/","svgExt":".svg","source":{"concatemoji":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-emoji-release.min.js?ver=6.6.2"}}; /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(i,n){var o,s,e;function c(e){try{var t={supportTests:e,timestamp:(new Date).valueOf()};sessionStorage.setItem(o,JSON.stringify(t))}catch(e){}}function p(e,t,n){e.clearRect(0,0,e.canvas.width,e.canvas.height),e.fillText(t,0,0);var t=new Uint32Array(e.getImageData(0,0,e.canvas.width,e.canvas.height).data),r=(e.clearRect(0,0,e.canvas.width,e.canvas.height),e.fillText(n,0,0),new Uint32Array(e.getImageData(0,0,e.canvas.width,e.canvas.height).data));return t.every(function(e,t){return e===r[t]})}function u(e,t,n){switch(t){case"flag":return n(e,"\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f","\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200b\u26a7\ufe0f")?!1:!n(e,"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf3","\ud83c\uddfa\u200b\ud83c\uddf3")&&!n(e,"\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f","\ud83c\udff4\u200b\udb40\udc67\u200b\udb40\udc62\u200b\udb40\udc65\u200b\udb40\udc6e\u200b\udb40\udc67\u200b\udb40\udc7f");case"emoji":return!n(e,"\ud83d\udc26\u200d\u2b1b","\ud83d\udc26\u200b\u2b1b")}return!1}function f(e,t,n){var r="undefined"!=typeof WorkerGlobalScope&&self instanceof WorkerGlobalScope?new OffscreenCanvas(300,150):i.createElement("canvas"),a=r.getContext("2d",{willReadFrequently:!0}),o=(a.textBaseline="top",a.font="600 32px Arial",{});return e.forEach(function(e){o[e]=t(a,e,n)}),o}function t(e){var t=i.createElement("script");t.src=e,t.defer=!0,i.head.appendChild(t)}"undefined"!=typeof Promise&&(o="wpEmojiSettingsSupports",s=["flag","emoji"],n.supports={everything:!0,everythingExceptFlag:!0},e=new Promise(function(e){i.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",e,{once:!0})}),new Promise(function(t){var n=function(){try{var e=JSON.parse(sessionStorage.getItem(o));if("object"==typeof e&&"number"==typeof e.timestamp&&(new Date).valueOf()<e.timestamp+604800&&"object"==typeof e.supportTests)return e.supportTests}catch(e){}return null}();if(!n){if("undefined"!=typeof Worker&&"undefined"!=typeof OffscreenCanvas&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&URL.createObjectURL&&"undefined"!=typeof Blob)try{var e="postMessage("+f.toString()+"("+[JSON.stringify(s),u.toString(),p.toString()].join(",")+"));",r=new Blob([e],{type:"text/javascript"}),a=new Worker(URL.createObjectURL(r),{name:"wpTestEmojiSupports"});return void(a.onmessage=function(e){c(n=e.data),a.terminate(),t(n)})}catch(e){}c(n=f(s,u,p))}t(n)}).then(function(e){for(var t in e)n.supports[t]=e[t],n.supports.everything=n.supports.everything&&n.supports[t],"flag"!==t&&(n.supports.everythingExceptFlag=n.supports.everythingExceptFlag&&n.supports[t]);n.supports.everythingExceptFlag=n.supports.everythingExceptFlag&&!n.supports.flag,n.DOMReady=!1,n.readyCallback=function(){n.DOMReady=!0}}).then(function(){return e}).then(function(){var e;n.supports.everything||(n.readyCallback(),(e=n.source||{}).concatemoji?t(e.concatemoji):e.wpemoji&&e.twemoji&&(t(e.twemoji),t(e.wpemoji)))}))}((window,document),window._wpemojiSettings); </script> <style id='wp-block-group-inline-css'> .wp-block-group{box-sizing:border-box}:where(.wp-block-group.wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained){position:relative} </style> <style id='tc24-theme-style-core/group-inline-css'> .wp-block-group:where(.has-background){padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--16-32)} </style> <style id='tc24-theme-style-techcrunch/breaking-news-banner-inline-css'> .wp-block-techcrunch-breaking-news-banner{background-color:var(--wp--custom--color--red-500);color:var(--wp--custom--color--white);display:block;font-size:var(--wp--custom--spacing--16);padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--16);position:relative;text-align:center;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;z-index:9999}.wp-block-techcrunch-breaking-news-banner:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none} </style> <style id='wp-block-navigation-link-inline-css'> .wp-block-navigation .wp-block-navigation-item__label{overflow-wrap:break-word}.wp-block-navigation .wp-block-navigation-item__description{display:none}.link-ui-tools{border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:8px}.link-ui-block-inserter{padding-top:8px}.link-ui-block-inserter__back{margin-left:8px;text-transform:uppercase} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-8' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/blocks/navigation/style.min.css?m=1732206008g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tc24-theme-style-techcrunch/menu-divider-inline-css'> .wp-block-techcrunch-menu-divider{--c-menu-divider-color:var(--c-menu-divider-color-default);--c-menu-divider-color-default:var(--wp--custom--color--gray-700);--c-menu-divider-color-menu-open:var(--wp--preset--color--white);background-color:var(--c-menu-divider-color);height:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--custom--spacing--32);margin-top:var(--wp--custom--spacing--32);opacity:1;position:relative;transition-duration:var(--wp--custom--transition--duration--medium);transition-property:background-color,opacity;transition-timing-function:var(--wp--custom--transition--timing-function--base);width:100%}@media (min-width:64em){.wp-block-techcrunch-menu-divider{height:100%;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;width:1px}}.is-menu-open .wp-block-techcrunch-menu-divider{--c-menu-divider-color:var(--c-menu-divider-color-menu-open);opacity:.45} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-10' href='https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJylzEEOwjAMRNELkboNCNggzpK6VmOROFA7IG7fVCBxANbz5sPr7rCIkRhYpEwKhs4fYGI1GFPBm0KoVkgelSoBahOEEZcqGCEHFifhyXMwLtK1eQd/NpVncfxrsWCqU6t8r0ph2Zi9E3X5A6/5Mpz23g/H/tyvTPhODA==' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tc24-theme-style-core/search-inline-css'> .error404 .wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page{width:100%}.wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page .wp-block-search__inside-wrapper{background:var(--wp--custom--color--gray-100);border:none;border-radius:50px;flex-direction:row-reverse;padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--16)}.wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page .wp-block-search__button{background-color:transparent;margin-left:0;margin-right:var(--wp--custom--spacing--12);padding:0}.wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page .wp-block-search__button svg{fill:var(--wp--custom--color--gray-700)}.wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page .wp-block-search__input{background-color:transparent;color:var(--wp--custom--color--black-500);font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-2)}.wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page .wp-block-search__input::-webkit-search-cancel-button{background-color:var(--wp--custom--color--black-500);border:2px solid var(--wp--custom--color--black-500);cursor:pointer}.wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page .wp-block-search__input::-moz-placeholder{color:var(--wp--custom--color--gray-700)}.wp-block-search.wp-block-search--page .wp-block-search__input::placeholder{color:var(--wp--custom--color--gray-700)} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-12' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/techcrunch/site-search.css?m=1732216080g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='wp-block-heading-inline-css'> h1.has-background,h2.has-background,h3.has-background,h4.has-background,h5.has-background,h6.has-background{padding:1.25em 2.375em}h1.has-text-align-left[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-lr]),h1.has-text-align-right[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-rl]),h2.has-text-align-left[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-lr]),h2.has-text-align-right[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-rl]),h3.has-text-align-left[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-lr]),h3.has-text-align-right[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-rl]),h4.has-text-align-left[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-lr]),h4.has-text-align-right[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-rl]),h5.has-text-align-left[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-lr]),h5.has-text-align-right[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-rl]),h6.has-text-align-left[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-lr]),h6.has-text-align-right[style*=writing-mode]:where([style*=vertical-rl]){rotate:180deg} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-14' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/core/heading.css?m=1726506178g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='wp-block-columns-inline-css'> .wp-block-columns{align-items:normal!important;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap!important}@media (min-width:782px){.wp-block-columns{flex-wrap:nowrap!important}}.wp-block-columns.are-vertically-aligned-top{align-items:flex-start}.wp-block-columns.are-vertically-aligned-center{align-items:center}.wp-block-columns.are-vertically-aligned-bottom{align-items:flex-end}@media (max-width:781px){.wp-block-columns:not(.is-not-stacked-on-mobile)>.wp-block-column{flex-basis:100%!important}}@media (min-width:782px){.wp-block-columns:not(.is-not-stacked-on-mobile)>.wp-block-column{flex-basis:0;flex-grow:1}.wp-block-columns:not(.is-not-stacked-on-mobile)>.wp-block-column[style*=flex-basis]{flex-grow:0}}.wp-block-columns.is-not-stacked-on-mobile{flex-wrap:nowrap!important}.wp-block-columns.is-not-stacked-on-mobile>.wp-block-column{flex-basis:0;flex-grow:1}.wp-block-columns.is-not-stacked-on-mobile>.wp-block-column[style*=flex-basis]{flex-grow:0}:where(.wp-block-columns){margin-bottom:1.75em}:where(.wp-block-columns.has-background){padding:1.25em 2.375em}.wp-block-column{flex-grow:1;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word}.wp-block-column.is-vertically-aligned-top{align-self:flex-start}.wp-block-column.is-vertically-aligned-center{align-self:center}.wp-block-column.is-vertically-aligned-bottom{align-self:flex-end}.wp-block-column.is-vertically-aligned-stretch{align-self:stretch}.wp-block-column.is-vertically-aligned-bottom,.wp-block-column.is-vertically-aligned-center,.wp-block-column.is-vertically-aligned-top{width:100%} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-18' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/techcrunch/mega-menu.css?m=1732208680g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tc24-theme-style-techcrunch/menu-utility-inline-css'> .is-search-open .wp-block-techcrunch-menu-utility{margin-left:auto;width:100%}.wp-block-techcrunch-menu-utility__inner{display:flex;gap:var(--wp--custom--spacing--8)} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-20' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/techcrunch/site-header.css?m=1732216080g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='wp-block-post-featured-image-inline-css'> .wp-block-post-featured-image{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}.wp-block-post-featured-image a{display:block;height:100%}.wp-block-post-featured-image :where(img){box-sizing:border-box;height:auto;max-width:100%;vertical-align:bottom;width:100%}.wp-block-post-featured-image.alignfull img,.wp-block-post-featured-image.alignwide img{width:100%}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim{background-color:#000;inset:0;position:absolute}.wp-block-post-featured-image{position:relative}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-gradient{background-color:initial}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-0{opacity:0}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-10{opacity:.1}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-20{opacity:.2}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-30{opacity:.3}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-40{opacity:.4}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-50{opacity:.5}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-60{opacity:.6}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-70{opacity:.7}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-80{opacity:.8}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-90{opacity:.9}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__overlay.has-background-dim-100{opacity:1}.wp-block-post-featured-image:where(.alignleft,.alignright){width:100%} </style> <style id='tc24-theme-style-core/post-featured-image-inline-css'> .wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__caption{align-items:baseline;color:var(--wp--preset--color--gray-900);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--wp--custom--font--family--mono);font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-4);gap:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-8);justify-content:flex-start;letter-spacing:var(--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-2);margin-bottom:0;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-16);text-transform:uppercase}.wp-block-post-featured-image .wp-block-post-featured-image__caption strong{font-weight:inherit} </style> <style id='tenup-post-primary-term-style-inline-css'> .wp-block-tenup-post-primary-term,.wp-block-tenup-post-primary-term:focus,.wp-block-tenup-post-primary-term:hover{color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-28' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/tenup/post-primary-term.css?m=1732208680g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tc24-theme-style-tc23/marfeel-experience-inline-css'> .marfeel-experience-event-cta{min-height:206px;min-width:316px} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-30' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/techcrunch/social-share.css?m=1727901748g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='wp-block-post-title-inline-css'> .wp-block-post-title{box-sizing:border-box;word-break:break-word}.wp-block-post-title a{display:inline-block} </style> <style id='tc24-theme-style-tc23/author-card-inline-css'> .wp-block-tc23-author-card{--c-author-card-image-size:80px;align-items:center;display:flex;gap:var(--wp--custom--spacing--24)}@media (min-width:48em){.wp-block-tc23-author-card{--c-author-card-image-size:122px}}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-image,.wp-block-tc23-author-card-image img.wp-block-tc_author-card__image{height:var(--c-author-card-image-size);width:var(--c-author-card-image-size)}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-image img.wp-block-tc_author-card__image{border-radius:50%;max-width:none;-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.wp-block-tc23-author-card__info{display:block}.wp-block-tc23-author-card__info>*{margin-top:0}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-name{flex:1;font-size:var(--wp--custom--font--size--19);font-weight:var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold);margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;word-wrap:break-word}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-name a{color:inherit}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-title{margin-top:var(--wp--custom--spacing--4)!important}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-title p{color:var(--wp--custom--color--gray-900);font-size:var(--wp--custom--font--size--13)}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-social{margin-top:var(--wp--custom--spacing--4)}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-social a{color:var(--wp--custom--color--gray-900);font-size:var(--wp--custom--font--size--13)}.wp-block-tc23-author-card-social a:hover{color:var(--wp--custom--color--green-500)}.wp-block-tc23-author-card__multi .wp-block-tc23-author-card-name:not(:last-child):after{content:",";display:inline-block;margin-left:-3px}.wp-block-tc23-author-card__multi .wp-block-tc23-author-card-name{display:inline-block} </style> <style id='wp-block-post-date-inline-css'> .wp-block-post-date{box-sizing:border-box} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-36' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/techcrunch/article-hero.css?m=1732208680g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-38' href='https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJydzFEOwjAIANALiczO6H6MZ6mMpI0dTKAz3t55Bf9fHr5XIJVgCYzCCzsGQTrjXD3w0ZSejrmHsrw6d0byXTAVsi5U0EPt06owUDXqLUdVAco2H3d5wL96SiOu6gHGjbcsAcG2+G+8L7fTdUxpmC7T8AVYD0U2' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tenup-icon-style-inline-css'> .wp-block-tenup-icon{box-sizing:content-box;display:block;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content}.wp-block-tenup-icon svg{height:auto;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content} </style> <style id='wp-block-post-template-inline-css'> .wp-block-post-template{list-style:none;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;max-width:100%;padding:0}.wp-block-post-template.is-flex-container{display:flex;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.25em}.wp-block-post-template.is-flex-container>li{margin:0;width:100%}@media (min-width:600px){.wp-block-post-template.is-flex-container.is-flex-container.columns-2>li{width:calc(50% - .625em)}.wp-block-post-template.is-flex-container.is-flex-container.columns-3>li{width:calc(33.33333% - .83333em)}.wp-block-post-template.is-flex-container.is-flex-container.columns-4>li{width:calc(25% - .9375em)}.wp-block-post-template.is-flex-container.is-flex-container.columns-5>li{width:calc(20% - 1em)}.wp-block-post-template.is-flex-container.is-flex-container.columns-6>li{width:calc(16.66667% - 1.04167em)}}@media (max-width:600px){.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-constrained>li>.alignright,.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow>li>.alignright{float:right;margin-inline-end:0;margin-inline-start:2em}.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-constrained>li>.alignleft,.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow>li>.alignleft{float:left;margin-inline-end:2em;margin-inline-start:0}.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-constrained>li>.aligncenter,.wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow>li>.aligncenter{margin-inline-end:auto;margin-inline-start:auto} </style> <style id='tc24-theme-style-techcrunch/most-popular-posts-inline-css'> .wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts{margin-bottom:var(--wp--custom--spacing--48)!important;padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--16);position:relative}@media (min-width:48em){.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts{padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--24)}}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .wp-block-heading{line-height:var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1)}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts__icon{align-items:center;display:flex;flex-shrink:0;height:var(--wp--custom--spacing--72);width:var(--wp--custom--spacing--72)}@media (min-width:48em){.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts__icon{height:var(--wp--custom--spacing--80);width:var(--wp--custom--spacing--80)}}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts__icon svg{--c-svg:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-500);height:var(--wp--custom--spacing--32)!important;width:var(--wp--custom--spacing--32)!important}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .loop-card.loop-card--list{--border-bottom-color:hsla(0,0%,100%,.45);--gap:0}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .loop-card.loop-card--list:before{background-color:var(--wp--custom--color--white)}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .loop-card--list .loop-card__title{letter-spacing:var(--wp--custom--font--ls--normal)}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .wp-block-post:last-child{border-bottom:0}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .wp-block-post:last-child .loop-card.loop-card--list{border-bottom:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts:after{background-color:var(--wp--custom--color--yellow-700);bottom:-30px;content:"";height:30px;left:0;position:absolute;width:90%}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts.wp-block-group.has-background:not(.alignfull){padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--16)}@media (min-width:48em){.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts.wp-block-group.has-background:not(.alignfull){padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--24)}}.wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts .wp-block-group.has-background:not(.alignfull){padding:0} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-44' href='https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJydjEEOwjAMBD9E6hIQ9IJ4C7iWEpHYJbZV8XtSqXyA0x52ZmBdQmYsPpPCswi++riZMKh9Cg0184CqB+ggChuxgSWqHTcM8QxzVvuZDzchfjs5QZcApdGe+z9ihAmbMyZYRC30P0nTLXivt+P1FOM4XabxC0lJSpk=' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tc24-theme-style-tc23/openweb-comments-inline-css'> .wp-block-tc23-openweb-comments{border:1px solid var(--wp--custom--color--gray-300);padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--24)} </style> <style id='tc24-theme-style-techcrunch/newsletter-signup-compact-inline-css'> .wp-block-techcrunch-newsletter-signup-compact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--wp--custom--spacing--24);position:relative}.wp-block-techcrunch-newsletter-signup-compact .newsletter-signup-compact__title{font-weight:var(--wp--custom--font--weight--light);margin:0}.wp-block-techcrunch-newsletter-signup-compact .newsletter-signup-compact__more{color:var(--wp--preset--color--black);font-size:var(--wp--custom--font--size--13);font-weight:var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold)}.wp-block-techcrunch-newsletter-signup-compact .newsletter-signup-compact__compliance{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-3);margin-bottom:0}.wp-block-techcrunch-newsletter-signup-compact .newsletter-signup-compact__status{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-2);font-weight:var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold)}.block-editor-block-list__block .wp-block-techcrunch-newsletter-signup-compact:before{content:"";display:block;height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;z-index:1} </style> <style id='wp-block-buttons-inline-css'> .wp-block-buttons.is-vertical{flex-direction:column}.wp-block-buttons.is-vertical>.wp-block-button:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.wp-block-buttons>.wp-block-button{display:inline-block;margin:0}.wp-block-buttons.is-content-justification-left{justify-content:flex-start}.wp-block-buttons.is-content-justification-left.is-vertical{align-items:flex-start}.wp-block-buttons.is-content-justification-center{justify-content:center}.wp-block-buttons.is-content-justification-center.is-vertical{align-items:center}.wp-block-buttons.is-content-justification-right{justify-content:flex-end}.wp-block-buttons.is-content-justification-right.is-vertical{align-items:flex-end}.wp-block-buttons.is-content-justification-space-between{justify-content:space-between}.wp-block-buttons.aligncenter{text-align:center}.wp-block-buttons:not(.is-content-justification-space-between,.is-content-justification-right,.is-content-justification-left,.is-content-justification-center) .wp-block-button.aligncenter{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:100%}.wp-block-buttons[style*=text-decoration] .wp-block-button,.wp-block-buttons[style*=text-decoration] .wp-block-button__link{text-decoration:inherit}.wp-block-buttons.has-custom-font-size .wp-block-button__link{font-size:inherit}.wp-block-button.aligncenter{text-align:center} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-52' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/blocks/image/style.min.css?m=1732206008g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tc24-theme-style-core/image-inline-css'> .wp-block-image .wp-element-caption{align-items:baseline;color:var(--wp--preset--color--gray-900);display:flex!important;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--wp--custom--font--family--mono);font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-4);gap:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-8);justify-content:space-between;letter-spacing:var(--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-2);margin-bottom:0;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-16);text-transform:uppercase}.wp-block-image .wp-element-caption strong{font-weight:inherit}.wp-block-image__credits{color:var(--wp--preset--color--gray-900);font-family:var(--wp--custom--font--family--mono);font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-4);letter-spacing:var(--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-2);text-transform:uppercase}.wp-block-image__credits strong{font-weight:inherit} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-56' href='https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/blocks/social-links/style.min.css?m=1732206008g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='tc24-theme-style-core/social-links-inline-css'> .wp-block-social-links{--link-padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--4);align-items:center;gap:var(--wp--custom--spacing--4)!important}@media (min-width:48em){.wp-block-social-links{--link-padding:var(--wp--custom--spacing--12)}}.wp-block-social-links:not(.is-style-logos-only) .wp-social-link{background-color:transparent!important;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:100%;padding:var(--link-padding)}.wp-block-social-links:not(.is-style-logos-only) .wp-social-link:hover{border-color:var(--wp--custom--color--green-100);transform:scale(1)}.wp-block-social-links:not(.is-style-logos-only) .wp-block-social-link-anchor{padding:0}.wp-block-social-links:not(.is-style-logos-only) .wp-block-social-link-anchor:focus-visible{border-radius:100%;outline-color:var(--wp--custom--color--green-100);outline-offset:var(--link-padding);outline-style:dashed} </style> <style id='wp-block-paragraph-inline-css'> .is-small-text{font-size:.875em}.is-regular-text{font-size:1em}.is-large-text{font-size:2.25em}.is-larger-text{font-size:3em}.has-drop-cap:not(:focus):first-letter{float:left;font-size:8.4em;font-style:normal;font-weight:100;line-height:.68;margin:.05em .1em 0 0;text-transform:uppercase}body.rtl .has-drop-cap:not(:focus):first-letter{float:none;margin-left:.1em}p.has-drop-cap.has-background{overflow:hidden}:root :where(p.has-background){padding:1.25em 2.375em}:where(p.has-text-color:not(.has-link-color)) a{color:inherit}p.has-text-align-left[style*="writing-mode:vertical-lr"],p.has-text-align-right[style*="writing-mode:vertical-rl"]{rotate:180deg} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-60' href='https://techcrunch.com/_static/??/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/blocks/autoenqueue/css/core/paragraph.css,/wp-includes/css/dist/block-library/common.min.css?m=1732208680' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='global-styles-inline-css'> :root{--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--square: 1;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--4-3: 4/3;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--3-4: 3/4;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--3-2: 3/2;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--2-3: 2/3;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--16-9: 16/9;--wp--preset--aspect-ratio--9-16: 9/16;--wp--preset--color--black: #000000;--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray: #abb8c3;--wp--preset--color--white: var(--wp--custom--color--white);--wp--preset--color--pale-pink: #f78da7;--wp--preset--color--vivid-red: #cf2e2e;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange: #ff6900;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber: #fcb900;--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan: #7bdcb5;--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan: #00d084;--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue: #8ed1fc;--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue: #0693e3;--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple: #9b51e0;--wp--preset--color--black-900: var(--wp--custom--color--black-900);--wp--preset--color--black-700: var(--wp--custom--color--black-700);--wp--preset--color--black-500: var(--wp--custom--color--black-500);--wp--preset--color--black-300: var(--wp--custom--color--black-300);--wp--preset--color--gray-900: var(--wp--custom--color--gray-900);--wp--preset--color--gray-700: var(--wp--custom--color--gray-700);--wp--preset--color--gray-500: var(--wp--custom--color--gray-500);--wp--preset--color--gray-300: var(--wp--custom--color--gray-300);--wp--preset--color--gray-100: var(--wp--custom--color--gray-100);--wp--preset--color--green-900: var(--wp--custom--color--green-900);--wp--preset--color--green-700: var(--wp--custom--color--green-700);--wp--preset--color--green-500: var(--wp--custom--color--green-500);--wp--preset--color--green-300: var(--wp--custom--color--green-300);--wp--preset--color--green-100: var(--wp--custom--color--green-100);--wp--preset--color--red-500: var(--wp--custom--color--red-500);--wp--preset--color--red-300: var(--wp--custom--color--red-300);--wp--preset--color--blue-900: var(--wp--custom--color--blue-900);--wp--preset--color--blue-500: var(--wp--custom--color--blue-500);--wp--preset--color--blue-300: var(--wp--custom--color--blue-300);--wp--preset--color--orange-500: var(--wp--custom--color--orange-500);--wp--preset--color--orange-300: var(--wp--custom--color--orange-300);--wp--preset--color--purple-500: var(--wp--custom--color--purple-500);--wp--preset--color--purple-900: var(--wp--custom--color--purple-900);--wp--preset--color--yellow-700: var(--wp--custom--color--yellow-700);--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(6,147,227,1) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(122,220,180) 0%,rgb(0,208,130) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(252,185,0,1) 0%,rgba(255,105,0,1) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,105,0,1) 0%,rgb(207,46,46) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(74,234,220) 0%,rgb(151,120,209) 20%,rgb(207,42,186) 40%,rgb(238,44,130) 60%,rgb(251,105,98) 80%,rgb(254,248,76) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,206,236) 0%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(254,205,165) 0%,rgb(254,45,45) 50%,rgb(107,0,62) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,203,112) 0%,rgb(199,81,192) 50%,rgb(65,88,208) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 50%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(202,248,128) 0%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--midnight: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(2,3,129) 0%,rgb(40,116,252) 100%);--wp--preset--font-size--small: 13px;--wp--preset--font-size--medium: 20px;--wp--preset--font-size--large: 36px;--wp--preset--font-size--x-large: 42px;--wp--preset--font-size--display-1: var(--wp--custom--font--size--48-83);--wp--preset--font-size--h-1: var(--wp--custom--font--size--33-57);--wp--preset--font-size--h-2: var(--wp--custom--font--size--28-40);--wp--preset--font-size--display-large-fixed: var(--wp--custom--font--size--32);--wp--preset--font-size--numbers-1: var(--wp--custom--font--size--83-99);--wp--preset--font-size--numbers-2: var(--wp--custom--font--size--69-83);--wp--preset--font-size--numbers-3: var(--wp--custom--font--size--48-69);--wp--preset--font-size--h-3: var(--wp--custom--font--size--23-33);--wp--preset--font-size--h-4: var(--wp--custom--font--size--19-28);--wp--preset--font-size--h-5: var(--wp--custom--font--size--16-23);--wp--preset--font-size--h-6: var(--wp--custom--font--size--13-19);--wp--preset--font-size--23: var(--wp--custom--font--size--23);--wp--preset--font-size--body-1: var(--wp--custom--font--size--19);--wp--preset--font-size--body-2: var(--wp--custom--font--size--16);--wp--preset--font-size--body-3: var(--wp--custom--font--size--13);--wp--preset--font-size--body-4: var(--wp--custom--font--size--11);--wp--preset--font-family--base: nb_international_proregular, sans-serif;--wp--preset--font-family--mono: nb_international_promono, sans-serif;--wp--preset--font-family--secondary: yellix, sans-serif;--wp--preset--spacing--20: 0.44rem;--wp--preset--spacing--30: 0.67rem;--wp--preset--spacing--40: 1rem;--wp--preset--spacing--50: 1.5rem;--wp--preset--spacing--60: 2.25rem;--wp--preset--spacing--70: 3.38rem;--wp--preset--spacing--80: 5.06rem;--wp--preset--spacing--auto: auto;--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4: var(--wp--custom--spacing--4);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-8: var(--wp--custom--spacing--8);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-12: var(--wp--custom--spacing--12);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-16: var(--wp--custom--spacing--16);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24: var(--wp--custom--spacing--24);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-32: var(--wp--custom--spacing--32);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-40: var(--wp--custom--spacing--40);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-48: var(--wp--custom--spacing--48);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-56: var(--wp--custom--spacing--56);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-64: var(--wp--custom--spacing--64);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-72: var(--wp--custom--spacing--72);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-80: var(--wp--custom--spacing--80);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-88: var(--wp--custom--spacing--88);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-96: var(--wp--custom--spacing--96);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-125: var(--wp--custom--spacing--125);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-8-16: var(--wp--custom--spacing--8-16);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-16-24: var(--wp--custom--spacing--16-24);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-16-32: var(--wp--custom--spacing--16-32);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-16-40: var(--wp--custom--spacing--16-40);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-16-56: var(--wp--custom--spacing--16-56);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24-32: var(--wp--custom--spacing--24-32);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24-40: var(--wp--custom--spacing--24-40);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-32-40: var(--wp--custom--spacing--32-40);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-32-56: var(--wp--custom--spacing--32-56);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-40-56: var(--wp--custom--spacing--40-56);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-40-64: var(--wp--custom--spacing--40-64);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-40-80: var(--wp--custom--spacing--40-80);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-56-96: var(--wp--custom--spacing--56-96);--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-80-120: var(--wp--custom--spacing--80-120);--wp--preset--shadow--natural: 6px 6px 9px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);--wp--preset--shadow--deep: 12px 12px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);--wp--preset--shadow--sharp: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);--wp--preset--shadow--outlined: 6px 6px 0px -3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);--wp--preset--shadow--crisp: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);--wp--custom--color--white: #fff;--wp--custom--color--white-20-a: #ffffff20;--wp--custom--color--white-45-a: #ffffff45;--wp--custom--color--white-80-a: #ffffff80;--wp--custom--color--black-40-a: #00000066;--wp--custom--color--black-60-a: #00000099;--wp--custom--color--black-900: #050505;--wp--custom--color--black-700: #0c0d0d;--wp--custom--color--black-500: #212623;--wp--custom--color--black-300: #151a17;--wp--custom--color--gray-sb-100: #dddddd;--wp--custom--color--gray-sb-200: #333333;--wp--custom--color--gray-sb-300: #F5F5F5;--wp--custom--color--gray-sb-400-80: #EBF0EE80;--wp--custom--color--gray-900: #535554;--wp--custom--color--gray-700: #6c7571;--wp--custom--color--gray-500: #b5c0bc;--wp--custom--color--gray-300: #d2dcd7;--wp--custom--color--gray-100: #edf1ef;--wp--custom--color--green-900: #012800;--wp--custom--color--green-700: #014600;--wp--custom--color--green-500: #0a8935;--wp--custom--color--green-300: #0aa43e;--wp--custom--color--green-300-30-a: #0aa43e30;--wp--custom--color--green-100: #68f176;--wp--custom--color--red-500: #e21c1c;--wp--custom--color--red-300: #eb6060;--wp--custom--color--blue-900: #145bc5;--wp--custom--color--blue-500: #2372e9;--wp--custom--color--blue-300: #4b93ff;--wp--custom--color--orange-500: #cb4925;--wp--custom--color--orange-300: #f57956;--wp--custom--color--purple-500: #5631ea;--wp--custom--color--purple-900: #9980fe;--wp--custom--color--yellow-700: #f2f673;--wp--custom--content--width--default: 63.375rem;--wp--custom--content--width--wide: 85rem;--wp--custom--content--width--full: calc(100vw - var(--scrollbar-width, 0px));--wp--custom--content--width--article-content: 41.5625rem;--wp--custom--content--width--article-default: 52.5625rem;--wp--custom--content--width--article-wide: 74.1875rem;--wp--custom--content--width--site-header: 77.19rem;--wp--custom--content--width--author-archive: 85.69rem;--wp--custom--content--width--single-event-content: 85rem;--wp--custom--font--family--base: nb_international_proregular, sans-serif;--wp--custom--font--family--secondary: "yellix", sans-serif;--wp--custom--font--family--mono: nb_international_promono, sans-serif;--wp--custom--font--lh--1: 1;--wp--custom--font--lh--1-1: 1.1;--wp--custom--font--lh--1-15: 1.15;--wp--custom--font--lh--1-2: 1.2;--wp--custom--font--lh--1-3: 1.3;--wp--custom--font--lh--1-4: 1.4;--wp--custom--font--line-height--01: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1);--wp--custom--font--line-height--02: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-1);--wp--custom--font--line-height--03: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-15);--wp--custom--font--line-height--04: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-2);--wp--custom--font--line-height--05: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-3);--wp--custom--font--line-height--06: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-4);--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2: -0.5px;--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-1: -0.25px;--wp--custom--font--ls--normal: 0;--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-2: 0.5px;--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-3: 1px;--wp--custom--font--letter-spacing--01: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2);--wp--custom--font--letter-spacing--02: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-1);--wp--custom--font--letter-spacing--03: 0;--wp--custom--font--letter-spacing--04: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-1);--wp--custom--font--letter-spacing--05: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-2);--wp--custom--font--size--83-99: clamp(5.1875rem, 4.8068rem + 1.6244vi, 6.1875rem);--wp--custom--font--size--69-83: clamp(4.3125rem, 3.9794rem + 1.4213vi, 5.1875rem);--wp--custom--font--size--48-83: clamp(3rem, 2.1672rem + 3.5533vi, 5.1875rem);--wp--custom--font--size--28-83: clamp(1.75rem, 0.5543rem + 5.9783vw, 5.1875rem);--wp--custom--font--size--48-69: clamp(3rem, 2.5003rem + 2.132vi, 4.3125rem);--wp--custom--font--size--48-57: clamp(3rem, 2.5rem + 1.5vw, 3.5625rem);--wp--custom--font--size--33-57: clamp(2.0625rem, 1.4914rem + 2.4365vi, 3.5625rem);--wp--custom--font--size--28-40: clamp(1.75rem, 1.4645rem + 1.2183vi, 2.5rem);--wp--custom--font--size--23-57: clamp(1.4375rem, 0.6984rem + 3.6957vw, 3.5625rem);--wp--custom--font--size--23-40: clamp(1.4375rem, 1.0679rem + 1.8478vw, 2.5rem);--wp--custom--font--size--23-33: clamp(1.4375rem, 1.1996rem + 1.0152vi, 2.0625rem);--wp--custom--font--size--19-28: clamp(1.1875rem, 0.9734rem + 0.9137vi, 1.75rem);--wp--custom--font--size--19-23: clamp(1.1875rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.4375rem);--wp--custom--font--size--16-23: clamp(1rem, 0.8334rem + 0.7107vi, 1.4375rem);--wp--custom--font--size--16-19: clamp(1rem, 0.9286rem + 0.3046vi, 1.1875rem);--wp--custom--font--size--13-19: clamp(0.8125rem, 0.6697rem + 0.6091vi, 1.1875rem);--wp--custom--font--size--64: 4rem;--wp--custom--font--size--40: 2.5rem;--wp--custom--font--size--32: 2rem;--wp--custom--font--size--28: 1.75rem;--wp--custom--font--size--23: 1.4375rem;--wp--custom--font--size--19: 1.1875rem;--wp--custom--font--size--16: 1rem;--wp--custom--font--size--14: 0.88rem;--wp--custom--font--size--13: 0.8125rem;--wp--custom--font--size--11: 0.6875rem;--wp--custom--font--weight--light: 300;--wp--custom--font--weight--reg: 400;--wp--custom--font--weight--bold: 700;--wp--custom--font--weight--extra-bold: 800;--wp--custom--spacing--4: 4px;--wp--custom--spacing--8: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 2);--wp--custom--spacing--12: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 3);--wp--custom--spacing--16: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 4);--wp--custom--spacing--24: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 6);--wp--custom--spacing--32: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 8);--wp--custom--spacing--40: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 10);--wp--custom--spacing--48: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 12);--wp--custom--spacing--56: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 14);--wp--custom--spacing--64: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 16);--wp--custom--spacing--72: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 18);--wp--custom--spacing--80: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 20);--wp--custom--spacing--88: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 22);--wp--custom--spacing--96: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 24);--wp--custom--spacing--125: calc(var(--wp--custom--spacing--4) * 31.25);--wp--custom--spacing--8-16: clamp(0.5rem, 0.3261rem + 0.8696vw, 1rem);--wp--custom--spacing--16-24: clamp(1rem, 0.769vw + 0.846rem, 1.5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--16-32: clamp(1rem, 1.538vw + 0.692rem, 2rem);--wp--custom--spacing--16-40: clamp(1rem, 0.4783rem + 2.6087vw, 2.5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--16-56: clamp(1rem, 0.1304rem + 4.3478vw, 3.5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--24-32: clamp(1.5rem, 1.3261rem + 0.8696vw, 2rem);--wp--custom--spacing--24-40: clamp(1.5rem, 1.538vw + 1.192rem, 2.5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--32-40: clamp(2rem, 1.8261rem + 0.8696vw, 2.5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--32-56: clamp(2rem, 1.4783rem + 2.6087vw, 3.5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--40-56: clamp(2.5rem, 1.79vw + 1.352rem, 3.5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--40-64: clamp(2.5rem, 1.9783rem + 2.6087vw, 4rem);--wp--custom--spacing--40-80: clamp(2.5rem, 3.846vw + 1.731rem, 5rem);--wp--custom--spacing--56-96: clamp(3.5rem, 2.6304rem + 4.3478vw, 6rem);--wp--custom--spacing--80-120: clamp(5rem, 4.1304rem + 4.3478vw, 7.5rem);--wp--custom--transition--duration--base: 200ms;--wp--custom--transition--duration--fast: 100ms;--wp--custom--transition--duration--medium: 300ms;--wp--custom--transition--duration--slow: 400ms;--wp--custom--transition--timing-function--base: ease-in-out;--wp--custom--transition--timing-function--ease-out-circ: cubic-bezier(0, 0.55, 0.45, 1);;}.wp-block-tenup-accordion-header{--wp--custom--tenup--icon-position: right;--wp--custom--tenup--icon--icon-set: techcrunch;--wp--custom--tenup--icon--icon-name: arrow-down;--wp--custom--tenup--expanded--icon--icon-set: techcrunch;--wp--custom--tenup--expanded--icon--icon-name: arrow-up;}.wp-block-tenup-carousel{--wp--custom--tenup--show-dots: 1;--wp--custom--tenup--show-arrows: 1;--wp--custom--tenup--per-page: 1;--wp--custom--tenup--slide-type: slide;}.wp-block-tenup-tabs{--wp--custom--tenup--max-number-of-tabs: 5;}.wp-block-techcrunch-site-header{--wp--preset--color--white: var(--wp--custom--color--white);--wp--preset--color--green-500: var(--wp--custom--color--green-500);}:root { --wp--style--global--content-size: var(--wp--custom--content--width--default);--wp--style--global--wide-size: var(--wp--custom--content--width--wide); }:where(body) { margin: 0; }.wp-site-blocks > .alignleft { float: left; margin-right: 2em; }.wp-site-blocks > .alignright { float: right; margin-left: 2em; }.wp-site-blocks > .aligncenter { justify-content: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }:where(.wp-site-blocks) > * { margin-block-start: 24px; margin-block-end: 0; }:where(.wp-site-blocks) > :first-child { margin-block-start: 0; }:where(.wp-site-blocks) > :last-child { margin-block-end: 0; }:root { --wp--style--block-gap: 24px; }:root :where(.is-layout-flow) > :first-child{margin-block-start: 0;}:root :where(.is-layout-flow) > :last-child{margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.is-layout-flow) > *{margin-block-start: 24px;margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.is-layout-constrained) > :first-child{margin-block-start: 0;}:root :where(.is-layout-constrained) > :last-child{margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.is-layout-constrained) > *{margin-block-start: 24px;margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.is-layout-flex){gap: 24px;}:root :where(.is-layout-grid){gap: 24px;}.is-layout-flow > .alignleft{float: left;margin-inline-start: 0;margin-inline-end: 2em;}.is-layout-flow > .alignright{float: right;margin-inline-start: 2em;margin-inline-end: 0;}.is-layout-flow > .aligncenter{margin-left: auto !important;margin-right: auto !important;}.is-layout-constrained > .alignleft{float: left;margin-inline-start: 0;margin-inline-end: 2em;}.is-layout-constrained > .alignright{float: right;margin-inline-start: 2em;margin-inline-end: 0;}.is-layout-constrained > .aligncenter{margin-left: auto !important;margin-right: auto !important;}.is-layout-constrained > :where(:not(.alignleft):not(.alignright):not(.alignfull)){max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);margin-left: auto !important;margin-right: auto !important;}.is-layout-constrained > .alignwide{max-width: var(--wp--style--global--wide-size);}body .is-layout-flex{display: flex;}.is-layout-flex{flex-wrap: wrap;align-items: center;}.is-layout-flex > :is(*, div){margin: 0;}body .is-layout-grid{display: grid;}.is-layout-grid > :is(*, div){margin: 0;}body{color: var(--wp--custom--color--black-500);font-family: var(--wp--custom--font--family--base);font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--19);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--reg);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-4);padding-top: 0px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 0px;padding-left: 0px;}a:where(:not(.wp-element-button)){text-decoration: inherit;}h1{font-family: var(--wp--custom--font--family--base);font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--33-57);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold);letter-spacing: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-15);}h2{font-family: var(--wp--custom--font--family--base);font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--28-40);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold);letter-spacing: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-15);}h3{font-family: var(--wp--custom--font--family--base);font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--23-33);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold);letter-spacing: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-2);}h4{font-family: var(--wp--custom--font--family--base);font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--19-28);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold);letter-spacing: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-2);}h5{font-family: var(--wp--custom--font--family--base);font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--16-23);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold);letter-spacing: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-2);}h6{font-family: var(--wp--custom--font--family--base);font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--13-19);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--bold);letter-spacing: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--neg-2);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-2);}:root :where(.wp-element-button, .wp-block-button__link){background-color: #32373c;border-width: 0;color: #fff;font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;line-height: inherit;padding: calc(0.667em + 2px) calc(1.333em + 2px);text-decoration: none;}.has-black-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-black-900-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-900) !important;}.has-black-700-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-700) !important;}.has-black-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-500) !important;}.has-black-300-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-300) !important;}.has-gray-900-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-900) !important;}.has-gray-700-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-700) !important;}.has-gray-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-500) !important;}.has-gray-300-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-300) !important;}.has-gray-100-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-100) !important;}.has-green-900-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-900) !important;}.has-green-700-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-700) !important;}.has-green-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-500) !important;}.has-green-300-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-300) !important;}.has-green-100-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-100) !important;}.has-red-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--red-500) !important;}.has-red-300-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--red-300) !important;}.has-blue-900-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-900) !important;}.has-blue-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-500) !important;}.has-blue-300-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-300) !important;}.has-orange-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--orange-500) !important;}.has-orange-300-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--orange-300) !important;}.has-purple-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--purple-500) !important;}.has-purple-900-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--purple-900) !important;}.has-yellow-700-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--yellow-700) !important;}.has-black-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-black-900-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-900) !important;}.has-black-700-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-700) !important;}.has-black-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-500) !important;}.has-black-300-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-300) !important;}.has-gray-900-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-900) !important;}.has-gray-700-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-700) !important;}.has-gray-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-500) !important;}.has-gray-300-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-300) !important;}.has-gray-100-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-100) !important;}.has-green-900-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-900) !important;}.has-green-700-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-700) !important;}.has-green-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-500) !important;}.has-green-300-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-300) !important;}.has-green-100-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-100) !important;}.has-red-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--red-500) !important;}.has-red-300-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--red-300) !important;}.has-blue-900-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-900) !important;}.has-blue-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-500) !important;}.has-blue-300-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-300) !important;}.has-orange-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--orange-500) !important;}.has-orange-300-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--orange-300) !important;}.has-purple-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--purple-500) !important;}.has-purple-900-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--purple-900) !important;}.has-yellow-700-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--yellow-700) !important;}.has-black-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-black-900-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-900) !important;}.has-black-700-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-700) !important;}.has-black-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-500) !important;}.has-black-300-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black-300) !important;}.has-gray-900-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-900) !important;}.has-gray-700-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-700) !important;}.has-gray-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-500) !important;}.has-gray-300-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-300) !important;}.has-gray-100-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--gray-100) !important;}.has-green-900-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-900) !important;}.has-green-700-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-700) !important;}.has-green-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-500) !important;}.has-green-300-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-300) !important;}.has-green-100-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-100) !important;}.has-red-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--red-500) !important;}.has-red-300-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--red-300) !important;}.has-blue-900-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-900) !important;}.has-blue-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-500) !important;}.has-blue-300-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--blue-300) !important;}.has-orange-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--orange-500) !important;}.has-orange-300-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--orange-300) !important;}.has-purple-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--purple-500) !important;}.has-purple-900-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--purple-900) !important;}.has-yellow-700-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--yellow-700) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red) !important;}.has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum) !important;}.has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple) !important;}.has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux) !important;}.has-luminous-dusk-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk) !important;}.has-pale-ocean-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean) !important;}.has-electric-grass-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass) !important;}.has-midnight-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--midnight) !important;}.has-small-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--small) !important;}.has-medium-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important;}.has-large-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important;}.has-x-large-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--x-large) !important;}.has-display-1-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--display-1) !important;}.has-h-1-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--h-1) !important;}.has-h-2-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--h-2) !important;}.has-display-large-fixed-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--display-large-fixed) !important;}.has-numbers-1-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--numbers-1) !important;}.has-numbers-2-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--numbers-2) !important;}.has-numbers-3-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--numbers-3) !important;}.has-h-3-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--h-3) !important;}.has-h-4-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--h-4) !important;}.has-h-5-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--h-5) !important;}.has-h-6-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--h-6) !important;}.has-23-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--23) !important;}.has-body-1-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-1) !important;}.has-body-2-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-2) !important;}.has-body-3-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-3) !important;}.has-body-4-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--body-4) !important;}.has-base-font-family{font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--base) !important;}.has-mono-font-family{font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--mono) !important;}.has-secondary-font-family{font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--secondary) !important;}.wp-block-techcrunch-site-header.has-white-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.wp-block-techcrunch-site-header.has-green-500-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-500) !important;}.wp-block-techcrunch-site-header.has-white-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.wp-block-techcrunch-site-header.has-green-500-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-500) !important;}.wp-block-techcrunch-site-header.has-white-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.wp-block-techcrunch-site-header.has-green-500-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--green-500) !important;} :root :where(.wp-block-tenup-accordion-header){background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-radius: 8px;color: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast);font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--base);font-weight: 700;padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs);padding-right: var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs);padding-left: var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);} :root :where(.wp-block-tenup-accordion-content){font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--base);} :root :where(.wp-block-tenup-carousel-item){padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-right: var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-left: var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);} :root :where(.wp-block-navigation){font-size: var(--wp--custom--font--size--13);font-weight: var(--wp--custom--font--weight--reg);letter-spacing: var(--wp--custom--font--ls--plus-3);line-height: var(--wp--custom--font--lh--1-4);}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flow) > :first-child{margin-block-start: 0;}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flow) > :last-child{margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flow) > *{margin-block-start: var(--wp--custom--spacing--12);margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-constrained) > :first-child{margin-block-start: 0;}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-constrained) > :last-child{margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-constrained) > *{margin-block-start: var(--wp--custom--spacing--12);margin-block-end: 0;}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex){gap: var(--wp--custom--spacing--12);}:root :where(.wp-block-navigation-is-layout-grid){gap: var(--wp--custom--spacing--12);} :root :where(.wp-block-navigation-link){text-decoration: none;} </style> <style id='block-style-variation-styles-inline-css'> :root :where(.wp-block-button.is-style-outline--69e64daa54aeb90a290888ed5139fb1e .wp-block-button__link){background: transparent none;border-color: currentColor;border-width: 2px;border-style: solid;color: currentColor;padding-top: 0.667em;padding-right: 1.33em;padding-bottom: 0.667em;padding-left: 1.33em;} </style> <style id='wp-emoji-styles-inline-css'> img.wp-smiley, img.emoji { display: inline !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; height: 1em !important; width: 1em !important; margin: 0 0.07em !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; background: none !important; padding: 0 !important; } </style> <style id='core-block-supports-inline-css'> .wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 > :where(:not(.alignleft):not(.alignright):not(.alignfull)){max-width:100%;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 > .alignwide{max-width:100%;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 .alignfull{max-width:none;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 > *{margin-block-start:0;margin-block-end:0;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 > * + *{margin-block-start:0;margin-block-end:0;}.wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-1{flex-wrap:nowrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-2{flex-wrap:nowrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1{flex-wrap:nowrap;}.wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2{flex-wrap:nowrap;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.wp-container-content-1{flex-basis:80px;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8{flex-wrap:nowrap;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 > *{margin-block-start:0;margin-block-end:0;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 > * + *{margin-block-start:0;margin-block-end:0;}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3{flex-wrap:nowrap;}.wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16{flex-wrap:nowrap;}.wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19{gap:0;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-1{justify-content:flex-start;}.wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-3{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}.wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-4{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}.wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-5{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}.wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4{flex-wrap:nowrap;}.wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5{flex-wrap:nowrap;}.wp-elements-f0016982546dff006dc63c54c577a605 a:where(:not(.wp-element-button)){color:var(--wp--preset--color--white);} </style> <style id='wp-block-template-skip-link-inline-css'> .skip-link.screen-reader-text { border: 0; clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); clip-path: inset(50%); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; position: absolute !important; width: 1px; word-wrap: normal !important; } .skip-link.screen-reader-text:focus { background-color: #eee; clip: auto !important; clip-path: none; color: #444; display: block; font-size: 1em; height: auto; left: 5px; line-height: normal; padding: 15px 23px 14px; text-decoration: none; top: 5px; width: auto; z-index: 100000; } </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-70' href='https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJydz9sKwjAMBuAXMnabot6IzxLb6MLabjSpsre3bIiCF+quwg/5cjD3AWwflaIa67kUCBkGn68cxagFh4owJL6hHY1jKW0i5pIm49YlrMy3GejkB/oEmaFjncHZ97YTg5EDKsEcQXT09I/n6DkScGmFwj6othRoOrXZLn3S9oleVlpMtEi+bz2FY73fNE29qw7VAxfRnjw=' type='text/css' media='all' /> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJytz0EOAiEMheELyRTRaFwYz8KUJsAAVVpivL1j1JVb93++vAf3q0kNywgkkAVCEoXA1XTy4THV1KYsG1gr5KbUFDRSXVtF4/bvfC6Mi4AfytRugwa9JCWM2EfDCMKYfDESfac/cL5rwkImUucv9/MhMi/y2X+p5+1x55w9WHvKT+O7WJA=" ></script><script src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/js/dist/i18n.min.js?ver=5e580eb46a90c2b997e6" id="wp-i18n-js"></script> <script id="wp-i18n-js-after"> wp.i18n.setLocaleData( { 'text direction\u0004ltr': [ 'ltr' ] } ); </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/js/dist/url.min.js?m=1732206009g" ></script><script src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/js/dist/api-fetch.min.js?ver=4c185334c5ec26e149cc" id="wp-api-fetch-js"></script> <script id="wp-api-fetch-js-after"> wp.apiFetch.use( wp.apiFetch.createRootURLMiddleware( "https://techcrunch.com/wp-json/" ) ); wp.apiFetch.nonceMiddleware = wp.apiFetch.createNonceMiddleware( "c5bd850af3" ); wp.apiFetch.use( wp.apiFetch.nonceMiddleware ); wp.apiFetch.use( wp.apiFetch.mediaUploadMiddleware ); wp.apiFetch.nonceEndpoint = "https://techcrunch.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=rest-nonce"; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/_static/??/wp-includes/js/dist/html-entities.min.js,/wp-content/client-mu-plugins/tc-editor/dist/blocks/techcrunch/newsletter-signup-compact/preact/index.js?m=1732206009j" ></script><script src="https://s.yimg.com/oa/canary/consent.js?ver=241124" id="tc-didomi-consent-js"></script> <script src="https://consent.cmp.oath.com/cmp.js?ver=20241124" id="tc-gdpr-cmp-js"></script> <script src="https://s.yimg.com/cx/acookie/acookie.js?ver=20241124" id="tc-gdpr-acookie-js"></script> <script src="https://s.yimg.com/aaq/benji/benji-2.2.8.js?ver=fcb9f63fc2f993300c8e" id="tc_benji-js" async data-wp-strategy="async"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/_static/??/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/js/frontend-head.js,/wp-content/client-mu-plugins/tc-analytics/dist/js/comscore.js?m=1732208680j" ></script><script src="https://s.yimg.com/aaq/vzm/cs_1.7.0-alpha.2.js?ver=241124" id="tc-comscore-js" async data-wp-strategy="async"></script> <link rel="https://api.w.org/" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-json/" /><link rel="alternate" title="JSON" type="application/json" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/988870" /><link rel="EditURI" type="application/rsd+xml" title="RSD" href="https://techcrunch.com/xmlrpc.php?rsd" /> <meta name="generator" content="WordPress 6.6.2" /> <link rel='shortlink' href='https://techcrunch.com/?p=988870' /> <link rel="alternate" title="oEmbed (JSON)" type="application/json+oembed" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-json/oembed/1.0/embed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F" /> <link rel="alternate" title="oEmbed (XML)" type="text/xml+oembed" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-json/oembed/1.0/embed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&format=xml" /> <meta property="fediverse:creator" content="@romaindillet@mastodon.social" /> <style>img#wpstats{display:none}</style> <script id="wp-load-polyfill-importmap"> ( HTMLScriptElement.supports && HTMLScriptElement.supports("importmap") ) || document.write( '<script src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/js/dist/vendor/wp-polyfill-importmap.min.js?ver=1.8.2"></scr' + 'ipt>' ); </script> <script type="importmap" id="wp-importmap"> {"imports":{"@wordpress\/interactivity":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-includes\/js\/dist\/interactivity.min.js?ver=6.6.2"}} </script> <script type="module" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/client-mu-plugins/tc-editor/dist/blocks/techcrunch/mega-menu/view-module.js?ver=995fcb08926d5af3be1c" id="techcrunch-mega-menu-view-script-module-js-module"></script> <script type="module" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/client-mu-plugins/tc-editor/dist/blocks/techcrunch/site-header/view-module.js?ver=6e7db0c95cb45f104026" id="techcrunch-site-header-view-script-module-js-module"></script> <script type="module" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/client-mu-plugins/tc-editor/dist/blocks/techcrunch/site-search/view-module.js?ver=ffd4722b28b402f14477" id="techcrunch-site-search-view-script-module-js-module"></script> <link rel="modulepreload" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-includes/js/dist/interactivity.min.js?ver=6.6.2" id="@wordpress/interactivity-js-modulepreload"> <meta property="mrf:tags" content="Page Type:Post-Free;Post ID:988870;Primary Category:Startups" /> <style id='wp-fonts-local'> @font-face{font-family:nb_international_proregular;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/nb-international-pro/nbinternationalprolig-webfont.woff2') format('woff2');} @font-face{font-family:nb_international_proregular;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/nb-international-pro/nbinternationalproreg-webfont.woff2') format('woff2');} @font-face{font-family:nb_international_proregular;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/nb-international-pro/nbinternationalproita-webfont.woff2') format('woff2');} @font-face{font-family:nb_international_proregular;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/nb-international-pro/nbinternationalprobol-webfont.woff2') format('woff2');} @font-face{font-family:nb_international_proregular;font-style:italic;font-weight:700;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/nb-international-pro/nbinternationalprobolita-webfont.woff2') format('woff2');} @font-face{font-family:nb_international_promono;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/nb-international-pro/nbinternationalpromono-webfont.woff2') format('woff2');} @font-face{font-family:yellix;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/yellix/Yellix-ExtraBold.woff2') format('woff2');} @font-face{font-family:yellix;font-style:italic;font-weight:800;font-display:swap;src:url('https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/assets/fonts/yellix/Yellix-ExtraBoldItalic.woff2') format('woff2');} </style> <link rel="icon" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=32" sizes="32x32" /> <link rel="icon" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=192" sizes="192x192" /> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=180" /> <meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=270" /> </head> <body class="post-template-default single single-post postid-988870 single-format-standard wp-embed-responsive"> <div class="wp-site-blocks"> <div class="wp-block-group has-gray-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0"> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--edge-to-edge ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-top-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_top_center" data-sizes="[[728,90],[970,250],[3,1]]" style="min-height:250px;min-width:0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--mobile ad-unit--edge-to-edge ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-mw-top-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_mw_top_center" data-sizes="[[320,50],[3,1]]" style="min-height:50px;min-width:320px;"> </div> </div> </div> <header class="wp-block-template-part"> <div class="is-absolute-position wp-block-techcrunch-site-header" data-wp-interactive="techcrunch/site-header" data-wp-class--is-menu-open="state.isMegaMenuOpen" data-wp-class--is-search-open="state.isSearchOpen" data-wp-on-window--resize="actions.detectMobile" data-wp-on-window--resize="actions.moveNavigation" data-wp-on-window--keydown="callbacks.handleKeydown" data-wp-on-window--click="callbacks.handleClickOut" data-wp-watch="callbacks.onInit" > <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-header__inner"> <figure class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-header__logo-small" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden="state.hideLogo" data-wp-bind--inert="state.inertSmallLogo" > <a href="https://techcrunch.com"> <img width="149" height="16" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tc-lockup.svg" class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-header__logo-small__img" alt="" decoding="async" /> <span class="screen-reader-text">TechCrunch Desktop Logo</span> </a> </figure> <figure class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-header__logo-mobile"> <a href="https://techcrunch.com"> <img width="47" height="24" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tc-logo-mobile.svg" class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-header__logo-mobile__img" alt="" decoding="async" /> <span class="screen-reader-text">TechCrunch Mobile Logo</span> </a> </figure> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-main-navigation" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden="state.isSearchOpen" > <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-main-navigation__inner"> <nav class="items-justified-left no-wrap wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-1 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex" aria-label="Redesign: Primary Navigation"><ul class="wp-block-navigation__container items-justified-left no-wrap wp-block-navigation"><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Latest" data-destinationLink="/latest/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/latest/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Latest</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Startups" data-destinationLink="/category/startups/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/category/startups/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Startups</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Venture" data-destinationLink="/category/venture/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/category/venture/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Venture</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Apple" data-destinationLink="/tag/apple/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/tag/apple/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Apple</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Security" data-destinationLink="/category/security/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/category/security/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Security</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="AI" data-destinationLink="/category/artificial-intelligence/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/category/artificial-intelligence/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">AI</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Apps" data-destinationLink="/category/apps/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/category/apps/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Apps</span></a></li></ul></nav> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-menu-divider"></div> <nav class="items-justified-left no-wrap wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-2 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex" aria-label="Redesign: Secondary Navigation"><ul class="wp-block-navigation__container items-justified-left no-wrap wp-block-navigation"><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Events" data-destinationLink="/events/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/events/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Events</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Podcasts" data-destinationLink="/podcasts/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/podcasts/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Podcasts</span></a></li><li class=" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Newsletters" data-destinationLink="/newsletters/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="/newsletters/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Newsletters</span></a></li></ul></nav> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-menu-utility"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-menu-utility__inner"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in"data-wp-bind--aria-hidden="state.isSearchOpen" > <a role="button" class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__login" href="https://oidc.techcrunch.com/login/?dest=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F"> <span class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__login__avatar"></span> Sign In </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__profile --hidden" href="https://techcrunch.com/my-account/"> <img class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__profile__avatar profile-avatar" /> <span class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__profile__first-name profile-fname"></span> </a> </div> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-search" data-wp-interactive="techcrunch/site-search" data-wp-on--focusout="techcrunch/site-header::callbacks.handleFocusOutsideSearch" data-wp-on--keydown="techcrunch/site-header::actions.handleInputFocusOnSearchOpen" > <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-search__inner" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden="techcrunch/site-header::!state.isSearchOpen" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.handleSuggestedSearchArrowKeys" > <form role="search" method="get" action="https://techcrunch.com/" class="wp-block-search__button-inside wp-block-search__text-button wp-block-search" ><label class="wp-block-search__label screen-reader-text" for="wp-block-search__input-1" >Search</label><div class="wp-block-search__inside-wrapper " ><input autocomplete="off" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.queryAutoSearch" class="wp-block-search__input" id="wp-block-search__input-1" placeholder="Search articles or topics" value="" type="search" name="s" required /><button aria-label="Submit" class="wp-block-search__button wp-element-button" type="submit" >Submit</button></div></form> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-search__suggestions" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden="!state.hasSuggestedSearchResults" > <ul class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-search__suggestions-list" data-wp-watch="callbacks.highlightSearchTerm" > <template data-wp-each--result="state.getSuggestedSearchResults"> <li class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-search__suggestion-item"> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-search__suggestions-link" data-wp-bind--href="context.result.url" data-wp-text="context.result.title"></a> </li> </template> </ul> </div> </div> <button class="wp-block-techcrunch-site-search__toggle" type="button" data-wp-on--click="techcrunch/site-header::actions.toggleSearch" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded="techcrunch/site-header::state.isSearchOpen" > <span class="screen-reader-text">Site Search Toggle</span> </button> </div> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu" data-wp-interactive="techcrunch/mega-menu" data-wp-watch--focus-trap="callbacks.manageFocusTrap" data-wp-on--focusout="techcrunch/site-header::callbacks.handleFocusOutsideMegamenu" > <button class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu__toggle" data-wp-on--click="techcrunch/site-header::actions.toggleMegaMenu" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded="techcrunch/site-header::state.isMegaMenuOpen" > <span class="screen-reader-text">Mega Menu Toggle</span> </button> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu__content" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden="techcrunch/site-header::!state.isMegaMenuOpen" > <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu__content-inner"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:80%"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu__heading" id="h-topics">Topics</h3> <div data-wp-init="callbacks.showScrollIndicator" data-wp-interactive="techcrunch/mega-menu" data-wp-on--scroll="callbacks.manageScrollIndicator" data-wp-on-window--resize="callbacks.showScrollIndicator" class="wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile mega-menu-scroll-area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/latest/" > Latest </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/artificial-intelligence/" > AI </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/amazon/" > Amazon </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/apps/" > Apps </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/biotech-health/" > Biotech & Health </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/climate/" > Climate </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/cloud-computing/" > Cloud Computing </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/commerce/" > Commerce </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/cryptocurrency/" > Crypto </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/enterprise/" > Enterprise </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/evs/" > EVs </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/fintech/" > Fintech </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/fundraising/" > Fundraising </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/gadgets/" > Gadgets </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/gaming/" > Gaming </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/google/" > Google </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/government-policy/" > Government & Policy </a> </p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4)"><p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/hardware/" > Hardware </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/instagram/" > Instagram </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/layoffs/" > Layoffs </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/media-entertainment/" > Media & Entertainment </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/meta/" > Meta </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/microsoft/" > Microsoft </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/privacy/" > Privacy </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/robotics/" > Robotics </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/security/" > Security </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/social/" > Social </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/space/" > Space </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/startups/" > Startups </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/tag/tiktok/" > TikTok </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/transportation/" > Transportation </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/category/venture/" > Venture </a> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:1px"><div class="wp-block-techcrunch-menu-divider"></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:20%"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu__heading" id="h-more-from-techcrunch">More from TechCrunch </h3> <div data-wp-init="callbacks.showScrollIndicator" data-wp-interactive="techcrunch/mega-menu" data-wp-on--scroll="callbacks.manageScrollIndicator" data-wp-on-window--resize="callbacks.showScrollIndicator" class="wp-block-group mega-menu-scroll-area is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"><p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/events/" > Events </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/startup-battlefield/" > Startup Battlefield </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="https://strictlyvc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> StrictlyVC </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/newsletters/" > Newsletters </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/podcasts/" > Podcasts </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/video/" > Videos </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/sponsored/" > Partner Content </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/brand-studio/" > TechCrunch Brand Studio </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="https://www.crunchboard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Crunchboard </a> </p> <p class="wp-block-techcrunch-mega-menu-link"> <a href="/contact-us/" > Contact Us </a> </p> </div> <div class="wp-block-group mega-menu-sign-in-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"><div class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in"data-wp-bind--aria-hidden="state.isSearchOpen" > <a role="button" class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__login" href="https://oidc.techcrunch.com/login/?dest=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F"> <span class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__login__avatar"></span> Sign In </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__profile --hidden" href="https://techcrunch.com/my-account/"> <img class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__profile__avatar profile-avatar" /> <span class="wp-block-techcrunch-sign-in__profile__first-name profile-fname"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </header> <div class="article-hero article-hero--image-and-text has-green-500-background-color wp-block-techcrunch-article-hero"> <div class="article-hero__first-section"> <figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><img width="1024" height="681" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?w=1024" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg 3008w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=680,452 680w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=1200,798 1200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=1280,851 1280w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=430,286 430w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=720,479 720w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=900,598 900w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=800,532 800w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=1536,1021 1536w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=2048,1362 2048w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=668,444 668w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=564,375 564w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=928,617 928w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/angel-angellist.jpg?resize=708,471 708w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> </div> <div class="article-hero__second-section"> <div inert role="presentation" class="article-hero__extension-2"></div> <div class="article-hero__content"> <div inert role="presentation" class="article-hero__extension"></div> <div class="article-hero__top"> <div class="article-hero__category"> </div> <div class="article-hero__share"> <div class="is-horizontal wp-block-techcrunch-social-share"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Go to comments section" href="#comments" style="--position: 1;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M8.87 15 8 14.5l2-3.5h3a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V4a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H3a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v6a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h4.5v1H3a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-2.42z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M4 5h8v1H4zm0 3h5v1H4z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="facebook" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "facebook"}" style="--position: 2;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.974 14a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h2.26a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V9.981h1.307a.5.5 0 0 0 .49-.402l.452-2.26a.5.5 0 0 0-.49-.597h-1.76v-1.26h1.76a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V2.704a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8.357a2.39 2.39 0 0 0-2.383 2.383v2.136H4.666a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v2.26a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h1.308zm1-.5V9.481a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H5.166v-1.26h1.308a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V4.587c0-.76.623-1.383 1.383-1.383h2.136v1.26h-1.76a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v2.259a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h1.65l-.252 1.26H8.733a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5V13.5z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on X" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&text=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&via=techcrunch" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="twitter" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "twitter"}" style="--position: 3;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&title=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&summary=AngelList+is+working+on+a+new+project+called+Maiden+Lane.+Behind+this+name+is+a+new+experiment+in+startup+investment.+Structured+as+a+traditional+small+VC+firm%2C+Maiden+Lane+will+only+invest+in+AngelList+syndicates+or+hand+some+money+to+active+angels+on+the+platform.+While+technically+not+part+of+AngelList%2C+Maiden+Lane+currently+has+%5B%E2%80%A6%5D&mini=1&source=TechCrunch" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="linkedin" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "linkedin"}" style="--position: 4;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on Reddit" href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&title=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="reddit" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "reddit"}" style="--position: 5;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path stroke="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M10.238 10.667c-.541.411-1.343.672-2.238.672s-1.696-.26-2.238-.672M8 5.112c1.722 0 3.268.521 4.326 1.349a1.333 1.333 0 1 1 1.406 2.146q.046.247.046.505c0 2.209-2.587 4-5.778 4s-5.778-1.791-5.778-4q0-.257.046-.507a1.333 1.333 0 1 1 1.406-2.144C4.732 5.633 6.278 5.11 8 5.11Zm0 0L9.334 2l2.68.735-.014.154m0 0a.889.889 0 1 0 1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 0-1.778 0M6.667 8.223a.889.889 0 1 1-1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 1 1.778 0m4.444 0a.889.889 0 1 1-1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 1 1.778 0"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share over Email" href="mailto:?subject=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&body=Article%3A+https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="email" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "email"}" style="--position: 6;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M14 3H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v8a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V4a1 1 0 0 0-1-1m-1.1 1L8 7.39 3.1 4zM2 12V4.455L7.715 8.41a.5.5 0 0 0 .57 0L14 4.455V12z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Copy Share Link" href="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="copy" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "copy"}" data-copy-text="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" style="--position: 7;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M14.511 3.55a2.8 2.8 0 0 0-.908-.654 2.63 2.63 0 0 0-2.145 0c-.34.152-.648.374-.908.653l.662.71c.173-.186.38-.334.606-.434a1.76 1.76 0 0 1 1.43 0c.227.1.433.248.606.434.174.186.311.407.405.65a2.13 2.13 0 0 1 0 1.534 2 2 0 0 1-.405.65l-3.728 4c-.35.375-.824.587-1.32.587-.494 0-.97-.21-1.32-.585a2.08 2.08 0 0 1-.548-1.416c0-.53.196-1.04.546-1.416l.657-.71-.657-.71-.662.71c-.26.279-.467.61-.608.974a3.2 3.2 0 0 0 0 2.3c.14.365.348.697.608.975a2.7 2.7 0 0 0 3.058.639c.341-.151.651-.373.912-.654l3.728-3.999a3.11 3.11 0 0 0 .813-2.121 3.1 3.1 0 0 0-.822-2.118Z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M2.166 12.408a2 2 0 0 1-.406-.651 2.13 2.13 0 0 1 0-1.537c.094-.244.232-.465.406-.651L5.89 5.563a1.9 1.9 0 0 1 .606-.436 1.75 1.75 0 0 1 1.43 0c.226.101.432.25.605.436.173.188.309.41.4.656.091.245.135.507.13.771a2.1 2.1 0 0 1-.139.772 2 2 0 0 1-.405.655L7.53 9.494l.66.71.988-1.06c.526-.566.82-1.332.82-2.131 0-.8-.294-1.566-.82-2.13A2.7 2.7 0 0 0 7.198 4c-.744 0-1.456.317-1.982.882L1.491 8.888a3 3 0 0 0-.61.977 3.2 3.2 0 0 0 0 2.307c.141.365.348.697.61.977a2.7 2.7 0 0 0 1.983.85 2.73 2.73 0 0 0 1.994-.88l-.662-.711a1.9 1.9 0 0 1-.605.436 1.75 1.75 0 0 1-1.43 0 1.9 1.9 0 0 1-.605-.436"/></svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-hero__middle"> <h1 class="article-hero__title wp-block-post-title">AngelList Unveils Maiden Lane, A $25 Million Fund For AngelList Deals</h1> </div> <div class="article-hero__bottom "> <div class="article-hero__authors"> <div class="is-style-default wp-block-tc23-author-card"> <div class="wp-block-group wp-block-tc23-author-card__info is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-name"> <a class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-name__link" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/romain-dillet/">Romain Dillet</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-hero__date"> <div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2014-04-16T11:54:03-07:00">11:54 AM PDT · April 16, 2014</time></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-hero__credits-mobile"></div> </div> </div> <div class="is-floating wp-block-techcrunch-social-share"> <button class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__toggler" aria-label="Share Article"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M17.25 15a3.75 3.75 0 0 0-2.918 1.418L8.85 12.99c.2-.645.2-1.335 0-1.98l5.482-3.427A3.75 3.75 0 1 0 13.5 5.25c.004.336.054.669.15.99L8.168 9.668a3.75 3.75 0 1 0 0 4.665l5.482 3.427a3.6 3.6 0 0 0-.15.99A3.75 3.75 0 1 0 17.25 15m0-12a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 1 0-4.5m-12 11.25a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 0-4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 1 0 4.5m12 6.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 0-4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 1 0 4.5"/></svg> </button> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Go to comments section" href="#comments" style="--position: 1;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M8.87 15 8 14.5l2-3.5h3a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V4a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H3a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v6a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h4.5v1H3a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-2.42z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M4 5h8v1H4zm0 3h5v1H4z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="facebook" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "facebook"}" style="--position: 2;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.974 14a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h2.26a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V9.981h1.307a.5.5 0 0 0 .49-.402l.452-2.26a.5.5 0 0 0-.49-.597h-1.76v-1.26h1.76a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V2.704a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8.357a2.39 2.39 0 0 0-2.383 2.383v2.136H4.666a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v2.26a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h1.308zm1-.5V9.481a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H5.166v-1.26h1.308a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V4.587c0-.76.623-1.383 1.383-1.383h2.136v1.26h-1.76a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v2.259a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h1.65l-.252 1.26H8.733a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5V13.5z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on X" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&text=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&via=techcrunch" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="twitter" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "twitter"}" style="--position: 3;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&title=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&summary=AngelList+is+working+on+a+new+project+called+Maiden+Lane.+Behind+this+name+is+a+new+experiment+in+startup+investment.+Structured+as+a+traditional+small+VC+firm%2C+Maiden+Lane+will+only+invest+in+AngelList+syndicates+or+hand+some+money+to+active+angels+on+the+platform.+While+technically+not+part+of+AngelList%2C+Maiden+Lane+currently+has+%5B%E2%80%A6%5D&mini=1&source=TechCrunch" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="linkedin" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "linkedin"}" style="--position: 4;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on Reddit" href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&title=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="reddit" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "reddit"}" style="--position: 5;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path stroke="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M10.238 10.667c-.541.411-1.343.672-2.238.672s-1.696-.26-2.238-.672M8 5.112c1.722 0 3.268.521 4.326 1.349a1.333 1.333 0 1 1 1.406 2.146q.046.247.046.505c0 2.209-2.587 4-5.778 4s-5.778-1.791-5.778-4q0-.257.046-.507a1.333 1.333 0 1 1 1.406-2.144C4.732 5.633 6.278 5.11 8 5.11Zm0 0L9.334 2l2.68.735-.014.154m0 0a.889.889 0 1 0 1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 0-1.778 0M6.667 8.223a.889.889 0 1 1-1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 1 1.778 0m4.444 0a.889.889 0 1 1-1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 1 1.778 0"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share over Email" href="mailto:?subject=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&body=Article%3A+https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="email" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "email"}" style="--position: 6;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M14 3H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v8a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V4a1 1 0 0 0-1-1m-1.1 1L8 7.39 3.1 4zM2 12V4.455L7.715 8.41a.5.5 0 0 0 .57 0L14 4.455V12z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Copy Share Link" href="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="copy" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "copy"}" data-copy-text="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" style="--position: 7;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M14.511 3.55a2.8 2.8 0 0 0-.908-.654 2.63 2.63 0 0 0-2.145 0c-.34.152-.648.374-.908.653l.662.71c.173-.186.38-.334.606-.434a1.76 1.76 0 0 1 1.43 0c.227.1.433.248.606.434.174.186.311.407.405.65a2.13 2.13 0 0 1 0 1.534 2 2 0 0 1-.405.65l-3.728 4c-.35.375-.824.587-1.32.587-.494 0-.97-.21-1.32-.585a2.08 2.08 0 0 1-.548-1.416c0-.53.196-1.04.546-1.416l.657-.71-.657-.71-.662.71c-.26.279-.467.61-.608.974a3.2 3.2 0 0 0 0 2.3c.14.365.348.697.608.975a2.7 2.7 0 0 0 3.058.639c.341-.151.651-.373.912-.654l3.728-3.999a3.11 3.11 0 0 0 .813-2.121 3.1 3.1 0 0 0-.822-2.118Z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M2.166 12.408a2 2 0 0 1-.406-.651 2.13 2.13 0 0 1 0-1.537c.094-.244.232-.465.406-.651L5.89 5.563a1.9 1.9 0 0 1 .606-.436 1.75 1.75 0 0 1 1.43 0c.226.101.432.25.605.436.173.188.309.41.4.656.091.245.135.507.13.771a2.1 2.1 0 0 1-.139.772 2 2 0 0 1-.405.655L7.53 9.494l.66.71.988-1.06c.526-.566.82-1.332.82-2.131 0-.8-.294-1.566-.82-2.13A2.7 2.7 0 0 0 7.198 4c-.744 0-1.456.317-1.982.882L1.491 8.888a3 3 0 0 0-.61.977 3.2 3.2 0 0 0 0 2.307c.141.365.348.697.61.977a2.7 2.7 0 0 0 1.983.85 2.73 2.73 0 0 0 1.994-.88l-.662-.711a1.9 1.9 0 0 1-.605.436 1.75 1.75 0 0 1-1.43 0 1.9 1.9 0 0 1-.605-.436"/></svg> </a> </div> </div> <main class="wp-block-group template-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div class="wp-block-columns article is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained"><p id="speakable-summary"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://angel.co">AngelList</a> is working on a new project called <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.maidenlane.com">Maiden Lane</a>. Behind this name is a new experiment in startup investment. Structured as a traditional small VC firm, Maiden Lane will only invest in AngelList syndicates or hand some money to active angels on the platform.</p> <p>While technically not part of AngelList, Maiden Lane currently has two general partners, AngelList’s chief operating officer Kevin Laws and Dustin Dolginow of Atlas Venture. The fund raised money from traditional limited partners who fund VC firms.</p> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--native wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-native-midarticle" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_native_midarticle" data-sizes="["fluid"]" style="min-height:0px;min-width:0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--mobile ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot has-background has-gray-100-background-color"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-mw-mid-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_mw_mid_center" data-sizes="[[300,250],[3,2],[2,2]]" style="min-height:250px;min-width:300px;"> </div> </div> <p>When it comes to Maiden Lane’s deal structure, the firm will not charge any management fee and will take a 30 percent of carried interest, meaning the fund is slightly more competitive for limited partners than a traditional VC firm.</p> <p>At the other end of the deal, Maiden Lane will invest some of its first fund in syndicated deals that it will hand pick. But the most interesting part is that the firm also plans to give $200,000 to the platform’s top investors, such as <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://angel.co/tim">Tim Ferriss</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://angel.co/eladgil">Elad Gil</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://angel.co/penchina">Gil Penchina</a> and more.</p> <p>Another innovation, Maiden Lane will give back 20 percent in carry to these angel investors — Maiden Lane partners keep the remaining 10 percent. By betting on AngelList’s power user, Maiden Lane hopes that it will invest in the best startups on AngelList.</p> <p>As a reminder, AngelList started out as a database of angels, startups and investments. In July 2013, the company <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2013/07/27/angellist-syndicates-lets-angels-get-carry-for-helping-a-startup-raise-money/">introduced</a> syndicates — business angels can choose to co-invest with influential angels directly on AngelList.</p> <p>In these syndicated deals, the lead angel sets the carry percentage as he’s the one pulling the trigger and making a bet on a startup. AngelList itself takes 5 percent in carry for facilitating the deal. It’s a powerful way of amplifying deals and motivating influential business angels.</p><div class="marfeel-experience-inline-cta wp-block-tc23-marfeel-experience"> </div> <p>With Maiden Lane, top angels will get money directly from limited partners who usually work with VC firms. It’s the logical next step for AngelList, and an interesting one. Disrupting VC investment is no small feat — it is now clear that AngelList is aiming for that, one experiment at a time.</p> <p><small>Photo credit: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/svenstorm/3211195068">Josh McGinn</a> under the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">CC BY-ND 2.0</a> license</small></p> </div></p> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--native wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-native-midarticle" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_native_midarticle" data-sizes="["fluid"]" style="min-height:0px;min-width:0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--mobile ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot has-background has-gray-100-background-color"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-mw-mid-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_mw_mid_center" data-sizes="[[300,250]]" style="min-height:250px;min-width:300px;"> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-tc23-post-relevant-terms"> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Topics</p> <div class="tc23-post-relevant-terms__terms"> <a href="https://techcrunch.com/tag/angellist/" rel="tag">Angellist</a><span class="tc23-post-relevant-terms__separator">, </span><a href="https://techcrunch.com/tag/angellist-syndicates/" rel="tag">AngelList Syndicates</a><span class="tc23-post-relevant-terms__separator">, </span><a href="https://techcrunch.com/category/startups/" rel="tag">Startups</a><span class="tc23-post-relevant-terms__separator">, </span><a href="https://techcrunch.com/tag/syndicate/" rel="tag">syndicate</a><span class="tc23-post-relevant-terms__separator">, </span><a href="https://techcrunch.com/tag/syndicates/" rel="tag">Syndicates</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column article-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis: 316px"> <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex" style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;padding-right:0"> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--mobile ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot has-background has-gray-100-background-color"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-mw-mid-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_mw_mid_center" data-sizes="[[300,250]]" style="min-height:250px;min-width:300px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-template-part"> <div class="wp-block-group sidebar-variation-1 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--top-right ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot has-background has-gray-100-background-color"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-top-right" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_top_right" data-sizes="[[300,250],[300,600]]" style="min-height:600px;min-width:300px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="marfeel-experience-event-cta wp-block-tc23-marfeel-experience"> </div> <div class="wp-block-group wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts has-purple-500-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div id="wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts__heading" class="wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-secondary-font-family" id="h-most-popular" style="font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--h-2)">Most Popular</h2> <div class="wp-block-group wp-block-techcrunch-most-popular-posts__icon has-yellow-700-background-color has-background wp-container-content-1 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <svg class="wp-block-tenup-icon" style="width: 1rem; height: 1rem;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 32 32"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M20.5 8v2h6.586L18.5 18.586l-4.293-4.293a1 1 0 0 0-1.414 0L2.5 24.586 3.914 26l9.586-9.586 4.293 4.293a1 1 0 0 0 1.414 0l9.293-9.293V18h2V8z"/></svg> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow"> <ul class="wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow"> <li class="wp-block-post post-2920137 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-media-entertainment tag-apple tag-apple-tv-2 tag-jon-watts"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--list loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio loop-card--brief"> <div class="loop-card__content"> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <p id="speakable-summary"> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/wolfs-sequel-canceled-because-director-no-longer-trusted-apple/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/wolfs-sequel-canceled-because-director-no-longer-trusted-apple/" class="loop-card__title-link">‘Wolfs’ sequel canceled because director ‘no longer trusted’ Apple</a><br /> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/">Anthony Ha</a></li> </ul></div> </p></div> </p></div> </div> </li> <li class="wp-block-post post-2919806 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-social tag-apple tag-chrome tag-google tag-kim-kardashian tag-tiktok tag-optimus tag-techcrunch-week-in-review"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--list loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio"> <div class="loop-card__content"> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <p> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/doj-tells-google-to-sell-chrome/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/doj-tells-google-to-sell-chrome/" class="loop-card__title-link">DOJ tells Google to sell Chrome</a><br /> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/cody-corrall/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/cody-corrall/">Cody Corrall</a></li> </ul></div> </p></div> </p></div> </div> </li> <li class="wp-block-post post-2920130 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-climate category-startups category-transportation tag-rivian tag-tesla"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--list loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio loop-card--brief"> <div class="loop-card__content"> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <p> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/tesla-says-it-has-reached-a-conditional-settlement-in-rivian-trade-secrets-lawsuit/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/tesla-says-it-has-reached-a-conditional-settlement-in-rivian-trade-secrets-lawsuit/" class="loop-card__title-link">Tesla says it has reached a ‘conditional’ settlement in Rivian trade secrets lawsuit</a><br /> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/">Anthony Ha</a></li> </ul></div> </p></div> </p></div> </div> </li> <li class="wp-block-post post-2919744 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-startups category-tc tag-ai-coding-assistant tag-exclusive tag-point-of-sale tag-y-combinator"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--list loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio"> <div class="loop-card__content"> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <p> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/y-combinator-often-backs-startups-that-duplicate-other-yc-companies-data-shows-its-not-just-ai-code-editors/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/y-combinator-often-backs-startups-that-duplicate-other-yc-companies-data-shows-its-not-just-ai-code-editors/" class="loop-card__title-link">Y Combinator often backs startups that duplicate other YC companies, data shows — it’s not just AI code editors</a><br /> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/julie-bort/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/julie-bort/">Julie Bort</a></li> </ul></div> </p><div class="marfeel-experience-inline-cta wp-block-tc23-marfeel-experience"> </div> </div> </p></div> </div> </li> <li class="wp-block-post post-2919961 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-transportation tag-electric-vehicles tag-evs tag-hyundai tag-kia"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--list loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio loop-card--brief"> <div class="loop-card__content"> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <p> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/hyundai-and-kia-recall-208000-evs/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/hyundai-and-kia-recall-208000-evs/" class="loop-card__title-link">Hyundai and Kia recall 208,000 EVs</a><br /> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/kirsten-korosec/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/kirsten-korosec/">Kirsten Korosec</a></li> </ul></div> </p></div> </p></div> </div> </li> <li class="wp-block-post post-2919364 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-government-policy category-social category-tc tag-elon-musk tag-twitter tag-twitter-x"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--list loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio"> <div class="loop-card__content"> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <p> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/21/texas-ag-opens-investigation-into-advertising-group-that-elon-musk-sued-for-boycotting-x/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/21/texas-ag-opens-investigation-into-advertising-group-that-elon-musk-sued-for-boycotting-x/" class="loop-card__title-link">Texas AG opens investigation into advertising group that Elon Musk sued for ‘boycotting’ X</a><br /> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/maxwell-zeff/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/maxwell-zeff/">Maxwell Zeff</a></li> </ul></div> </p></div> </p></div> </div> </li> <li class="wp-block-post post-2918862 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-government-policy category-tc tag-android tag-chrome tag-google tag-us-department-of-justice"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--list loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio"> <div class="loop-card__content"> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <p> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/doj-google-must-sell-chrome-to-end-monopoly/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/doj-google-must-sell-chrome-to-end-monopoly/" class="loop-card__title-link">DOJ: Google must sell Chrome to end monopoly</a><br /> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/maxwell-zeff/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/maxwell-zeff/">Maxwell Zeff</a></li> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/ivan-mehta/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/ivan-mehta/">Ivan Mehta</a></li> </ul></div> </p></div> </p></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--native wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-native-right" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_native_right" data-sizes="["fluid"]" style="min-height:0px;min-width:0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot has-background has-gray-100-background-color"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-mid-right" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_mid_right" data-sizes="[[300,250],[300,600]]" style="min-height:600px;min-width:300px;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group article-bottom-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-mid-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_mid_center" data-sizes="[[728,90]]" style="min-height:90px;min-width:728px;"> </div> </div> <div class="is-horizontal wp-block-techcrunch-social-share"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__wrapper"> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Go to comments section" href="#comments" style="--position: 1;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M8.87 15 8 14.5l2-3.5h3a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V4a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H3a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v6a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h4.5v1H3a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-2.42z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M4 5h8v1H4zm0 3h5v1H4z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="facebook" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "facebook"}" style="--position: 2;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.974 14a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h2.26a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V9.981h1.307a.5.5 0 0 0 .49-.402l.452-2.26a.5.5 0 0 0-.49-.597h-1.76v-1.26h1.76a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V2.704a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8.357a2.39 2.39 0 0 0-2.383 2.383v2.136H4.666a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v2.26a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h1.308zm1-.5V9.481a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H5.166v-1.26h1.308a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V4.587c0-.76.623-1.383 1.383-1.383h2.136v1.26h-1.76a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v2.259a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h1.65l-.252 1.26H8.733a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5V13.5z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on X" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&text=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&via=techcrunch" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="twitter" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "twitter"}" style="--position: 3;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&title=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&summary=AngelList+is+working+on+a+new+project+called+Maiden+Lane.+Behind+this+name+is+a+new+experiment+in+startup+investment.+Structured+as+a+traditional+small+VC+firm%2C+Maiden+Lane+will+only+invest+in+AngelList+syndicates+or+hand+some+money+to+active+angels+on+the+platform.+While+technically+not+part+of+AngelList%2C+Maiden+Lane+currently+has+%5B%E2%80%A6%5D&mini=1&source=TechCrunch" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="linkedin" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "linkedin"}" style="--position: 4;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share on Reddit" href="https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F&title=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="reddit" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "reddit"}" style="--position: 5;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path stroke="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M10.238 10.667c-.541.411-1.343.672-2.238.672s-1.696-.26-2.238-.672M8 5.112c1.722 0 3.268.521 4.326 1.349a1.333 1.333 0 1 1 1.406 2.146q.046.247.046.505c0 2.209-2.587 4-5.778 4s-5.778-1.791-5.778-4q0-.257.046-.507a1.333 1.333 0 1 1 1.406-2.144C4.732 5.633 6.278 5.11 8 5.11Zm0 0L9.334 2l2.68.735-.014.154m0 0a.889.889 0 1 0 1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 0-1.778 0M6.667 8.223a.889.889 0 1 1-1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 1 1.778 0m4.444 0a.889.889 0 1 1-1.778 0 .889.889 0 0 1 1.778 0"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Share over Email" href="mailto:?subject=AngelList+Unveils+Maiden+Lane%2C+A+%2425+Million+Fund+For+AngelList+Deals&body=Article%3A+https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="email" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "email"}" style="--position: 6;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M14 3H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v8a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V4a1 1 0 0 0-1-1m-1.1 1L8 7.39 3.1 4zM2 12V4.455L7.715 8.41a.5.5 0 0 0 .57 0L14 4.455V12z"/></svg> </a> <a class="wp-block-techcrunch-social-share__link" aria-label="Copy Share Link" href="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" data-ga-event-category="social share right rail" data-ga-event-action="click" data-ga-event-label="copy" data-datalayer="{"event": "social_share","socialNetwork": "copy"}" data-copy-text="https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/16/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals/" style="--position: 7;"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M14.511 3.55a2.8 2.8 0 0 0-.908-.654 2.63 2.63 0 0 0-2.145 0c-.34.152-.648.374-.908.653l.662.71c.173-.186.38-.334.606-.434a1.76 1.76 0 0 1 1.43 0c.227.1.433.248.606.434.174.186.311.407.405.65a2.13 2.13 0 0 1 0 1.534 2 2 0 0 1-.405.65l-3.728 4c-.35.375-.824.587-1.32.587-.494 0-.97-.21-1.32-.585a2.08 2.08 0 0 1-.548-1.416c0-.53.196-1.04.546-1.416l.657-.71-.657-.71-.662.71c-.26.279-.467.61-.608.974a3.2 3.2 0 0 0 0 2.3c.14.365.348.697.608.975a2.7 2.7 0 0 0 3.058.639c.341-.151.651-.373.912-.654l3.728-3.999a3.11 3.11 0 0 0 .813-2.121 3.1 3.1 0 0 0-.822-2.118Z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M2.166 12.408a2 2 0 0 1-.406-.651 2.13 2.13 0 0 1 0-1.537c.094-.244.232-.465.406-.651L5.89 5.563a1.9 1.9 0 0 1 .606-.436 1.75 1.75 0 0 1 1.43 0c.226.101.432.25.605.436.173.188.309.41.4.656.091.245.135.507.13.771a2.1 2.1 0 0 1-.139.772 2 2 0 0 1-.405.655L7.53 9.494l.66.71.988-1.06c.526-.566.82-1.332.82-2.131 0-.8-.294-1.566-.82-2.13A2.7 2.7 0 0 0 7.198 4c-.744 0-1.456.317-1.982.882L1.491 8.888a3 3 0 0 0-.61.977 3.2 3.2 0 0 0 0 2.307c.141.365.348.697.61.977a2.7 2.7 0 0 0 1.983.85 2.73 2.73 0 0 0 1.994-.88l-.662-.711a1.9 1.9 0 0 1-.605.436 1.75 1.75 0 0 1-1.43 0 1.9 1.9 0 0 1-.605-.436"/></svg> </a> </div> </div> <div class="has-odd-items wp-block-techcrunch-post-authors"> <div class="is-style-post-authors wp-block-tc23-author-card"> <div class="wp-block-group wp-block-tc23-author-card__user-media is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-image"> <img src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Romain-Dillet.jpg?w=150" alt="Romain Dillet" class="wp-block-tc_author-card__image" loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="wp-block-group wp-block-tc23-author-card__user-info is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-name"> Romain Dillet </div> <div class="wp-block-group wp-block-tc23-author-card__user-meta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-title"> <p> <span class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title">Senior Reporter</span> </p> </div> <div class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-social"> <a class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-social__link" href="https://twitter.com/romaindillet" target="_blank">@romaindillet</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-tc23-author-card-bio"> <div> Romain Dillet is a Senior Reporter at TechCrunch. He has written over 3,000 articles on technology and tech startups and has established himself as an influential voice on the European tech scene. He has a deep background in startups, privacy, security, fintech, blockchain, mobile, social and media. With twelve years of experience at TechCrunch, he’s one of the familiar faces of the tech publication that obsessively covers Silicon Valley and the tech industry. In fact, his career started at TechCrunch when he was 21. Based in Paris, many people in the tech ecosystem consider him as the most knowledgeable tech journalist in town. Romain likes to spot important startups before anyone else. He was the first person to cover N26, Revolut and DigitalOcean. He has written scoops on large acquisitions from Apple, Microsoft and Snap. When he’s not writing, Romain is also a developer — he understands how the tech behind the tech works. He also has a deep historical knowledge of the computer industry for the past 50 years. He knows how to connect the dots between innovations and the effect on the fabric of our society. Romain graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. He has helped several non-profit organizations, such as StartHer, an organization that promotes education and empowerment of women in technology, and Techfugees, an organization that empowers displaced people with technology. </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-link"> <a data-ctaText="View Bio" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/romain-dillet/" data-event="button" class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/romain-dillet/">View Bio <svg class="uikit-icon" style="width: 1em;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M16.5 12 9 19.5l-1.05-1.05L14.4 12 7.95 5.55 9 4.5z"/></svg></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-tc23-openweb-comments"> <section id="comments" class="comments-openweb" aria-label="Comments"> <div id="commentWidget-988870" class="comments-widget" tabindex="0"></div> </section> </div> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-newsletter-signup-compact"> <div class="d-flex justify-content-between mb-24 gap-8 flex-column"> <div class="d-flex-inline align-items-center gap-16"> <h3 class="newsletter-signup-compact__title has-h-1-font-size">Newsletters</h3> <div class="btn is-style-outline"> <a class="btn__link force-small" href="https://techcrunch.com/newsletters/">See More</a> </div> </div> <p class="newsletter-signup-compact__description">Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news</p> </div> <form method="POST" action="/" class="newsletter-signup-compact__form validated-form"> <div class="d-flex gap-30 g-col-8 flex-column flex-md-row"> <div class="d-grid gap-8 g-col-8"> <div class="newsletter-signup-item g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-3"> <button class="newsletter-signup-item__select"> <h5 class="newsletter-signup-item__title has-h-5-font-size">TechCrunch Daily News</h5> <p class="newsletter-signup-item__description">Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage.</p> <label tabindex="-1" class="visually-hidden newsletter-signup-item__select" for="newsletter-techcrunch-daily-news" aria-pressed="false" aria-label="Add TechCrunch Daily News to your subscription choices"></label> </button> </div> <div class="newsletter-signup-item g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-3"> <button class="newsletter-signup-item__select"> <h5 class="newsletter-signup-item__title has-h-5-font-size">TechCrunch AI</h5> <p class="newsletter-signup-item__description">TechCrunch's AI experts cover the latest news in the fast-moving field.</p> <label tabindex="-1" class="visually-hidden newsletter-signup-item__select" for="newsletter-techcrunch-ai" aria-pressed="false" aria-label="Add TechCrunch AI to your subscription choices"></label> </button> </div> <div class="newsletter-signup-item g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-3"> <button class="newsletter-signup-item__select"> <h5 class="newsletter-signup-item__title has-h-5-font-size">TechCrunch Space</h5> <p class="newsletter-signup-item__description">Every Monday, gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospace.</p> <label tabindex="-1" class="visually-hidden newsletter-signup-item__select" for="newsletter-techcrunch-space" aria-pressed="false" aria-label="Add TechCrunch Space to your subscription choices"></label> </button> </div> <div class="newsletter-signup-item g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-3"> <button class="newsletter-signup-item__select"> <h5 class="newsletter-signup-item__title has-h-5-font-size">Startups Weekly</h5> <p class="newsletter-signup-item__description">Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly.</p> <label tabindex="-1" class="visually-hidden newsletter-signup-item__select" for="newsletter-startups-weekly" aria-pressed="false" aria-label="Add Startups Weekly to your subscription choices"></label> </button> </div> </div> <div class="g-col-4 d-flex flex-column gap-8 justify-content-center flex-basis-30 flex-shrink-0"> <legend role="status" aria-live="polite" class="newsletter-signup-compact__status" > No newsletters selected. </legend> <fieldset> <div class="form-input flex-grow-1 d-flex gap-8 flex-column"> <div class="d-flex flex-column gap-8 form-input__wrapper"> <input value="" class="form-input__input" type="email" id="email" name="email" placeholder="Email address" required> <div class="d-flex gap-16"> <div class="btn"> <button type="submit" class="btn__link is-disabled force-small">Subscribe</button> </div> <p class="newsletter-signup-compact__compliance">By submitting your email, you agree to our <a href="https://legal.yahoo.com/us/en/yahoo/terms/otos/index.html">Terms</a> and <a href="https://legal.yahoo.com/us/en/yahoo/privacy/index.html">Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </div> </div> </form> <script id="newsletter-compact-initial-data" type="application/json"> { "title": "Newsletters", "description": "Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news", "newsletters": [{"title":"TechCrunch Daily News","description":"Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch\u2019s coverage.","slug":"techcrunch-daily-news","postId":2725851},{"title":"TechCrunch AI","description":"TechCrunch's AI experts cover the latest news in the fast-moving field.","slug":"techcrunch-ai","postId":2758392},{"title":"TechCrunch Space","description":"Every Monday, gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospace.","slug":"techcrunch-space","postId":2725844},{"title":"Startups Weekly","description":"Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly.","slug":"startups-weekly","postId":2725843}], "currentUserEmail": "", "urls": { "expandedSignup": "https://techcrunch.com/newsletters/", "privacyPolicy": "https://legal.yahoo.com/us/en/yahoo/privacy/index.html", "termsOfService": "https://legal.yahoo.com/us/en/yahoo/terms/otos/index.html" } } </script> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-32);font-style:normal;font-weight:300">Related</h2> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow"><ul class="columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid"><li class="wp-block-post post-2920143 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-artificial-intelligence tag-ai tag-krew-capital tag-nvidia-inception tag-pickle tag-web-conferencing"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--vertical loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio loop-card--brief"> <figure class="loop-card__figure"> <img width="583" height="375" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?w=583" class="attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg 4338w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=150,96 150w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=300,193 300w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=768,494 768w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=680,437 680w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=1200,772 1200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=1280,823 1280w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=430,277 430w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=720,463 720w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=900,579 900w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=800,515 800w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=1536,988 1536w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=2048,1317 2048w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=668,430 668w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=583,375 583w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=959,617 959w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2064007157.jpg?resize=708,455 708w" sizes="(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px" /> </figure> <div class="loop-card__content"> <div class="loop-card__cat-group"> <span class="loop-card__cat">In Brief</span> </div> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <div class="loop-card__icon"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M10.206 7.292 6.208 3.293a1 1 0 0 0-1.416 0L.793 7.292a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.416l1.646 1.646-.94.939.708.707.94-.939 1.645 1.646a1 1 0 0 0 1.416 0l1.128-1.129-.708-.707-1.13 1.128L1.5 8.002l3.999-4 4 4-.75.749.708.707.75-.749a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.416Z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="m15.206 7.292-1.645-1.646.939-.939L13.793 4l-.94.939-1.645-1.646a1 1 0 0 0-1.416 0L8.664 4.421l.707.707L10.5 4l4 4.001-4 3.998-4-3.997.75-.75-.708-.709-.749.75a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.416l3.999 3.998a1 1 0 0 0 1.416 0l3.998-3.998a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.416Z"/></svg> </div> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/how-a-digital-you-can-sit-through-your-agonizing-web-conference-calls/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/how-a-digital-you-can-sit-through-your-agonizing-web-conference-calls/" class="loop-card__title-link">How a digital “you” can sit through your agonizing web conference calls</a> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/connie-loizos/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/connie-loizos/">Connie Loizos</a></li> </ul> <time datetime="2024-11-23T18:56:17-08:00" class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__time wp-block-tc23-post-time-ago"> 4 hours ago</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-2919806 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-social tag-apple tag-chrome tag-google tag-kim-kardashian tag-tiktok tag-optimus tag-techcrunch-week-in-review"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--vertical loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio"> <figure class="loop-card__figure"> <img width="664" height="375" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?w=664" class="attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg 2083w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=150,85 150w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=768,434 768w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=680,384 680w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=1200,678 1200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=1280,723 1280w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=430,243 430w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=720,407 720w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=900,509 900w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=800,452 800w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=1536,868 1536w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=2048,1157 2048w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=668,377 668w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=664,375 664w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=1092,617 1092w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gettyimages-640207438-e1516827595669.jpg?resize=708,400 708w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /> </figure> <div class="loop-card__content"> <div class="loop-card__cat-group"> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/category/social/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/category/social/" class="loop-card__cat">Social</a> </div> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/doj-tells-google-to-sell-chrome/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/doj-tells-google-to-sell-chrome/" class="loop-card__title-link">DOJ tells Google to sell Chrome</a> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/cody-corrall/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/cody-corrall/">Cody Corrall</a></li> </ul> <time datetime="2024-11-23T13:17:00-08:00" class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__time wp-block-tc23-post-time-ago"> 9 hours ago</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-2920130 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-climate category-startups category-transportation tag-rivian tag-tesla"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--vertical loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio loop-card--brief"> <figure class="loop-card__figure"> <img width="563" height="375" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?w=563" class="attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image" alt="Tesla Model 3 compact full electric car interior with a large touch screen on the dashboard." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg 8021w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=1280,853 1280w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=668,445 668w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=563,375 563w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=926,617 926w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=708,472 708w" sizes="(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px" /> </figure> <div class="loop-card__content"> <div class="loop-card__cat-group"> <span class="loop-card__cat">In Brief</span> </div> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <div class="loop-card__icon"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M10.206 7.292 6.208 3.293a1 1 0 0 0-1.416 0L.793 7.292a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.416l1.646 1.646-.94.939.708.707.94-.939 1.645 1.646a1 1 0 0 0 1.416 0l1.128-1.129-.708-.707-1.13 1.128L1.5 8.002l3.999-4 4 4-.75.749.708.707.75-.749a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.416Z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="m15.206 7.292-1.645-1.646.939-.939L13.793 4l-.94.939-1.645-1.646a1 1 0 0 0-1.416 0L8.664 4.421l.707.707L10.5 4l4 4.001-4 3.998-4-3.997.75-.75-.708-.709-.749.75a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.416l3.999 3.998a1 1 0 0 0 1.416 0l3.998-3.998a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.416Z"/></svg> </div> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/tesla-says-it-has-reached-a-conditional-settlement-in-rivian-trade-secrets-lawsuit/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/tesla-says-it-has-reached-a-conditional-settlement-in-rivian-trade-secrets-lawsuit/" class="loop-card__title-link">Tesla says it has reached a ‘conditional’ settlement in Rivian trade secrets lawsuit</a> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/">Anthony Ha</a></li> </ul> <time datetime="2024-11-23T11:12:53-08:00" class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__time wp-block-tc23-post-time-ago"> 11 hours ago</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li></ul></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group latest-in-pattern is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-block-pattern"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:300">Latest in Startups</h2> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--69e64daa54aeb90a290888ed5139fb1e"><a data-ctaText="See More" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/category/startups/" data-event="button" href="https://techcrunch.com/category/startups/" class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button">See More</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow"> <ul class="columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-3 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid"><li class="wp-block-post post-2920130 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-climate category-startups category-transportation tag-rivian tag-tesla"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--vertical loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio loop-card--brief"> <figure class="loop-card__figure"> <img width="563" height="375" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?w=563" class="attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image" alt="Tesla Model 3 compact full electric car interior with a large touch screen on the dashboard." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg 8021w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=1280,853 1280w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=668,445 668w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=563,375 563w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=926,617 926w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1201202018.jpg?resize=708,472 708w" sizes="(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px" /> </figure> <div class="loop-card__content"> <div class="loop-card__cat-group"> <span class="loop-card__cat">In Brief</span> </div> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <div class="loop-card__icon"> <svg aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="M10.206 7.292 6.208 3.293a1 1 0 0 0-1.416 0L.793 7.292a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.416l1.646 1.646-.94.939.708.707.94-.939 1.645 1.646a1 1 0 0 0 1.416 0l1.128-1.129-.708-.707-1.13 1.128L1.5 8.002l3.999-4 4 4-.75.749.708.707.75-.749a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.416Z"/><path fill="var(--c-svg, currentColor)" d="m15.206 7.292-1.645-1.646.939-.939L13.793 4l-.94.939-1.645-1.646a1 1 0 0 0-1.416 0L8.664 4.421l.707.707L10.5 4l4 4.001-4 3.998-4-3.997.75-.75-.708-.709-.749.75a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.416l3.999 3.998a1 1 0 0 0 1.416 0l3.998-3.998a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.416Z"/></svg> </div> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/tesla-says-it-has-reached-a-conditional-settlement-in-rivian-trade-secrets-lawsuit/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/tesla-says-it-has-reached-a-conditional-settlement-in-rivian-trade-secrets-lawsuit/" class="loop-card__title-link">Tesla says it has reached a ‘conditional’ settlement in Rivian trade secrets lawsuit</a> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/anthony-ha/">Anthony Ha</a></li> </ul> <time datetime="2024-11-23T11:12:53-08:00" class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__time wp-block-tc23-post-time-ago"> 11 hours ago</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-2919427 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-startups category-security category-artificial-intelligence category-social category-government-policy tag-eu-tech-policy tag-digital-markets-act tag-digital-services-act tag-teresa-ribera-rodriguez tag-henna-virkkunen tag-ekaterina-zaharieva"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--vertical loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio"> <figure class="loop-card__figure"> <img width="668" height="375" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?w=668" class="attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image" alt="Concept illustration depicting Europe and digitization" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg 2133w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=680,382 680w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=1200,675 1200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=1280,720 1280w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=430,242 430w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=720,405 720w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=900,506 900w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=800,450 800w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=1536,863 1536w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=2048,1151 2048w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=668,375 668w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=1098,617 1098w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1138358728-e1681814521954.jpg?resize=708,398 708w" sizes="(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px" /> </figure> <div class="loop-card__content"> <div class="loop-card__cat-group"> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/category/government-policy/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/category/government-policy/" class="loop-card__cat">Government & Policy</a> </div> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/meet-three-incoming-eu-lawmakers-in-charge-of-key-tech-policy-areas/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/meet-three-incoming-eu-lawmakers-in-charge-of-key-tech-policy-areas/" class="loop-card__title-link">Meet three incoming EU lawmakers in charge of key tech policy areas</a> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/natasha-lomas/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/natasha-lomas/">Natasha Lomas</a></li> </ul> <time datetime="2024-11-23T05:00:00-08:00" class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__time wp-block-tc23-post-time-ago"> 18 hours ago</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-2919744 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-startups category-tc tag-ai-coding-assistant tag-exclusive tag-point-of-sale tag-y-combinator"> <div class="wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null"> <div class="loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--vertical loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio"> <figure class="loop-card__figure"> <img width="668" height="359" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?w=668" class="attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image" alt="Y Combinator logo emerging from the ocean" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg 3200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=150,81 150w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=300,161 300w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=768,413 768w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=680,366 680w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=1200,645 1200w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=1280,688 1280w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=430,231 430w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=720,387 720w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=900,484 900w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=800,430 800w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=1536,826 1536w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=2048,1101 2048w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=668,359 668w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=1148,617 1148w, https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yc-ocean.jpg?resize=708,381 708w" sizes="(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px" /> </figure> <div class="loop-card__content"> <div class="loop-card__cat-group"> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/category/startups/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/category/startups/" class="loop-card__cat">Startups</a> </div> <h3 class="loop-card__title"> <a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/y-combinator-often-backs-startups-that-duplicate-other-yc-companies-data-shows-its-not-just-ai-code-editors/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/y-combinator-often-backs-startups-that-duplicate-other-yc-companies-data-shows-its-not-just-ai-code-editors/" class="loop-card__title-link">Y Combinator often backs startups that duplicate other YC companies, data shows — it’s not just AI code editors</a> </h3> <div class="loop-card__meta"> <ul class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list"> <li><a data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/author/julie-bort/" data-event="recirculation" data-module="Query" class="loop-card__author" href="https://techcrunch.com/author/julie-bort/">Julie Bort</a></li> </ul> <time datetime="2024-11-22T14:05:00-08:00" class="loop-card__meta-item loop-card__time wp-block-tc23-post-time-ago"> 1 day ago</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li></ul> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="wp-block-template-part"> <div class="wp-block-group wp-block-group--ads-footer alignfull is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex" style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0"> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--desktop ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-dt-btm-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_dt_btm_center" data-sizes="[[728,90],[970,250]]" style="min-height:250px;min-width:0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="ad-unit ad-unit--mobile ad-unit--has-placeholder ad-unit--display wp-block-tc-ads-ad-slot has-background has-gray-100-background-color"> <div class="ad-unit__ad" id="us-tc-ros-mw-btm-center" data-unitcode="us_tc_ros_mw_btm_center" data-sizes="[[300,250]]" style="min-height:250px;min-width:300px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group site-footer alignfull has-black-500-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large wp-block-pattern"><a href="https://techcrunch.com"><img decoding="async" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com" data-event="clickable_image" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/dist/svg/tc-logo.svg" alt="TechCrunch Logo" /></a></figure> <ul class="wp-block-social-links is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-1 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex"><li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-x wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/techcrunch" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M13.982 10.622 20.54 3h-1.554l-5.693 6.618L8.745 3H3.5l6.876 10.007L3.5 21h1.554l6.012-6.989L15.868 21h5.245l-7.131-10.378Zm-2.128 2.474-.697-.997-5.543-7.93H8l4.474 6.4.697.996 5.815 8.318h-2.387l-4.745-6.787Z" /></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">X</span></a></li> <li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z"></path></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">LinkedIn</span></a></li> <li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z"></path></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">Facebook</span></a></li> <li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/techcrunch" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z"></path></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">Instagram</span></a></li> <li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-youtube wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/techcrunch" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M21.8,8.001c0,0-0.195-1.378-0.795-1.985c-0.76-0.797-1.613-0.801-2.004-0.847c-2.799-0.202-6.997-0.202-6.997-0.202 h-0.009c0,0-4.198,0-6.997,0.202C4.608,5.216,3.756,5.22,2.995,6.016C2.395,6.623,2.2,8.001,2.2,8.001S2,9.62,2,11.238v1.517 c0,1.618,0.2,3.237,0.2,3.237s0.195,1.378,0.795,1.985c0.761,0.797,1.76,0.771,2.205,0.855c1.6,0.153,6.8,0.201,6.8,0.201 s4.203-0.006,7.001-0.209c0.391-0.047,1.243-0.051,2.004-0.847c0.6-0.607,0.795-1.985,0.795-1.985s0.2-1.618,0.2-3.237v-1.517 C22,9.62,21.8,8.001,21.8,8.001z M9.935,14.594l-0.001-5.62l5.404,2.82L9.935,14.594z"></path></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">youTube</span></a></li> <li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-mastodon wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://mstdn.social/@TechCrunch" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M23.193 7.879c0-5.206-3.411-6.732-3.411-6.732C18.062.357 15.108.025 12.041 0h-.076c-3.068.025-6.02.357-7.74 1.147 0 0-3.411 1.526-3.411 6.732 0 1.192-.023 2.618.015 4.129.124 5.092.934 10.109 5.641 11.355 2.17.574 4.034.695 5.535.612 2.722-.15 4.25-.972 4.25-.972l-.09-1.975s-1.945.613-4.129.539c-2.165-.074-4.449-.233-4.799-2.891a5.499 5.499 0 0 1-.048-.745s2.125.52 4.817.643c1.646.075 3.19-.097 4.758-.283 3.007-.359 5.625-2.212 5.954-3.905.517-2.665.475-6.507.475-6.507zm-4.024 6.709h-2.497V8.469c0-1.29-.543-1.944-1.628-1.944-1.2 0-1.802.776-1.802 2.312v3.349h-2.483v-3.35c0-1.536-.602-2.312-1.802-2.312-1.085 0-1.628.655-1.628 1.944v6.119H4.832V8.284c0-1.289.328-2.313.987-3.07.68-.758 1.569-1.146 2.674-1.146 1.278 0 2.246.491 2.886 1.474L12 6.585l.622-1.043c.64-.983 1.608-1.474 2.886-1.474 1.104 0 1.994.388 2.674 1.146.658.757.986 1.781.986 3.07v6.304z"/></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">Mastodon</span></a></li> <li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-threads wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.threads.net/@techcrunch" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M16.3 11.3c-.1 0-.2-.1-.2-.1-.1-2.6-1.5-4-3.9-4-1.4 0-2.6.6-3.3 1.7l1.3.9c.5-.8 1.4-1 2-1 .8 0 1.4.2 1.7.7.3.3.5.8.5 1.3-.7-.1-1.4-.2-2.2-.1-2.2.1-3.7 1.4-3.6 3.2 0 .9.5 1.7 1.3 2.2.7.4 1.5.6 2.4.6 1.2-.1 2.1-.5 2.7-1.3.5-.6.8-1.4.9-2.4.6.3 1 .8 1.2 1.3.4.9.4 2.4-.8 3.6-1.1 1.1-2.3 1.5-4.3 1.5-2.1 0-3.8-.7-4.8-2S5.7 14.3 5.7 12c0-2.3.5-4.1 1.5-5.4 1.1-1.3 2.7-2 4.8-2 2.2 0 3.8.7 4.9 2 .5.7.9 1.5 1.2 2.5l1.5-.4c-.3-1.2-.8-2.2-1.5-3.1-1.3-1.7-3.3-2.6-6-2.6-2.6 0-4.7.9-6 2.6C4.9 7.2 4.3 9.3 4.3 12s.6 4.8 1.9 6.4c1.4 1.7 3.4 2.6 6 2.6 2.3 0 4-.6 5.3-2 1.8-1.8 1.7-4 1.1-5.4-.4-.9-1.2-1.7-2.3-2.3zm-4 3.8c-1 .1-2-.4-2-1.3 0-.7.5-1.5 2.1-1.6h.5c.6 0 1.1.1 1.6.2-.2 2.3-1.3 2.7-2.2 2.7z"/></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">Threads</span></a></li> <li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-bluesky wp-block-social-link"><a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://bsky.app/profile/techcrunch.com" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M6.3,4.2c2.3,1.7,4.8,5.3,5.7,7.2.9-1.9,3.4-5.4,5.7-7.2,1.7-1.3,4.3-2.2,4.3.9s-.4,5.2-.6,5.9c-.7,2.6-3.3,3.2-5.6,2.8,4,.7,5.1,3,2.9,5.3-5,5.2-6.7-2.8-6.7-2.8,0,0-1.7,8-6.7,2.8-2.2-2.3-1.2-4.6,2.9-5.3-2.3.4-4.9-.3-5.6-2.8-.2-.7-.6-5.3-.6-5.9,0-3.1,2.7-2.1,4.3-.9h0Z"></path></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">Bluesky</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-columns footer-menus is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><nav style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;" class="has-text-color has-white-color has-body-2-font-size is-vertical wp-block-navigation has-body-2-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-3 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex" aria-label="Footer – About: Col1"><ul style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;" class="wp-block-navigation__container has-text-color has-white-color has-body-2-font-size is-vertical wp-block-navigation has-body-2-font-size"><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="TechCrunch" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">TechCrunch</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Staff" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/about-techcrunch/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/about-techcrunch/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Staff</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Contact Us" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/contact-us/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/contact-us/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Contact Us</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Advertise" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/advertise/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/advertise/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Advertise</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Crunchboard Jobs" data-destinationLink="https://www.crunchboard.com/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://www.crunchboard.com/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Crunchboard Jobs</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Site Map" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/site-map/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/site-map/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Site Map</span></a></li></ul></nav></div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><nav style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;" class="has-text-color has-white-color has-body-2-font-size is-vertical wp-block-navigation has-body-2-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-4 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex" aria-label="Footer – Legal: Col2"><ul style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;" class="wp-block-navigation__container has-text-color has-white-color has-body-2-font-size is-vertical wp-block-navigation has-body-2-font-size"><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Terms of Service" data-destinationLink="https://guce.techcrunch.com/terms" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://guce.techcrunch.com/terms"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Terms of Service</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Privacy Policy" data-destinationLink="https://guce.techcrunch.com/privacy-policy" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://guce.techcrunch.com/privacy-policy"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Privacy Policy</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="RSS Terms of Use" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/rss-terms-of-use/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/rss-terms-of-use/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">RSS Terms of Use</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item privacy-jurisdiction-placeholder wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Privacy Placeholder 1" data-destinationLink="#" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="#"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Privacy Placeholder 1</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item privacy-jurisdiction-placeholder wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Privacy Placeholder 2" data-destinationLink="#" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="#"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Privacy Placeholder 2</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item privacy-jurisdiction-placeholder wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Privacy Placeholder 3" data-destinationLink="#" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="#"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Privacy Placeholder 3</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item privacy-jurisdiction-placeholder wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Privacy Placeholder 4" data-destinationLink="#" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="#"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Privacy Placeholder 4</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Code of Conduct" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/code-of-conduct/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/code-of-conduct/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Code of Conduct</span></a></li><li class="has-body-2-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="About Our Ads" data-destinationLink="https://legal.yahoo.com/us/en/yahoo/privacy/adinfo/index.html" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://legal.yahoo.com/us/en/yahoo/privacy/adinfo/index.html"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">About Our Ads</span></a></li></ul></nav></div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><nav style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;" class="has-text-color has-white-color has-body-3-font-size is-vertical wp-block-navigation has-body-3-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-5 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex" aria-label="Footer – Trending Topics: Col3"><ul style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;" class="wp-block-navigation__container has-text-color has-white-color has-body-3-font-size is-vertical wp-block-navigation has-body-3-font-size"><li class="has-body-3-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Hyundai And Kia Recalls" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/hyundai-and-kia-recall-208000-evs/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/hyundai-and-kia-recall-208000-evs/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Hyundai And Kia Recalls</span></a></li><li class="has-body-3-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Bluesky" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/how-to-turn-a-bluesky-starter-pack-into-a-list/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/how-to-turn-a-bluesky-starter-pack-into-a-list/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Bluesky</span></a></li><li class="has-body-3-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="OpenAI Lawsuit" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/openai-accidentally-deleted-potential-evidence-in-ny-times-copyright-lawsuit/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/openai-accidentally-deleted-potential-evidence-in-ny-times-copyright-lawsuit/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">OpenAI Lawsuit</span></a></li><li class="has-body-3-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Anthropic" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/anthropic-raises-an-additional-4b-from-amazon-makes-aws-its-primary-cloud-partner/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/anthropic-raises-an-additional-4b-from-amazon-makes-aws-its-primary-cloud-partner/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Anthropic</span></a></li><li class="has-body-3-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Google Monopoly" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/doj-google-must-sell-chrome-to-end-monopoly/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/doj-google-must-sell-chrome-to-end-monopoly/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Google Monopoly</span></a></li><li class="has-body-3-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="Tech Layoffs" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/13/tech-layoffs-2024-list/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/13/tech-layoffs-2024-list/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">Tech Layoffs</span></a></li><li class="has-body-3-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link"><a data-ctaText="ChatGPT" data-destinationLink="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/chatgpt-everything-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot/" data-event="navigation" class="wp-block-navigation-item__content" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/22/chatgpt-everything-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot/"><span class="wp-block-navigation-item__label">ChatGPT</span></a></li></ul></nav></div> </div> </div> </div> <p class="copyright has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-3-font-size wp-elements-f0016982546dff006dc63c54c577a605 wp-block-paragraph">© 2024 Yahoo.</p> </div> </footer> </div> <script type="application/json" id="wp-interactivity-data"> {"state":{"techcrunch/site-header":{"isHomepage":false}}} </script> <script id="wp-block-template-skip-link-js-after"> ( function() { var skipLinkTarget = document.querySelector( 'main' ), sibling, skipLinkTargetID, skipLink; // Early exit if a skip-link target can't be located. if ( ! skipLinkTarget ) { return; } /* * Get the site wrapper. * The skip-link will be injected in the beginning of it. */ sibling = document.querySelector( '.wp-site-blocks' ); // Early exit if the root element was not found. if ( ! sibling ) { return; } // Get the skip-link target's ID, and generate one if it doesn't exist. skipLinkTargetID = skipLinkTarget.id; if ( ! skipLinkTargetID ) { skipLinkTargetID = 'wp--skip-link--target'; skipLinkTarget.id = skipLinkTargetID; } // Create the skip link. skipLink = document.createElement( 'a' ); skipLink.classList.add( 'skip-link', 'screen-reader-text' ); skipLink.href = '#' + skipLinkTargetID; skipLink.innerHTML = 'Skip to content'; // Inject the skip link. sibling.parentElement.insertBefore( skipLink, sibling ); }() ); </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/themes/tc-24/vendor/10up/datalayer/src/js/frontend.js?m=1726506178g" ></script><script src="https://s.yimg.com/ss/analytics3.js?ver=3" id="tc_analytics_rapid-js"></script> <script src="https://s.yimg.com/aaq/pv/perf-vitals_2.0.0.js?ver=2.0.0" id="tc_analytics_perf_vitals-js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJzTLy/QTc7PK0nNK9FPzskEUrq5pboFOaXpmXnF+iXJQMmiVP2UzOIS/axi/eKMxKLUFL2sYh19kvSlFYGVgnTa59oamlmaWVgYWBqZZwEA1KEtzQ==" ></script><script id="google-recaptcha-js-extra"> var reCAPTCHA = {"siteKey":"6LcKaMEUAAAAACNhMymsVMHg25lFfksvZZO9EMTZ"}; </script> <script src="https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js?render=6LcKaMEUAAAAACNhMymsVMHg25lFfksvZZO9EMTZ&ver=0.1.0" id="google-recaptcha-js"></script> <script id="tc_ads_frontend-js-extra"> var tcAdsData = {"terms":["startups","angellist","syndicate","angellist-syndicates","syndicates"],"TCdesktopSpaceId":"1197802919","TCmobileSpaceId":"1197802920"}; </script> <script id="tc_analytics_frontend-js-extra"> var tcAnalytics = {"isDebug":"false","restRoot":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-json\/","hubspotPortalId":"44101848","facebookPixelId":"1447508128842484","marfeelAccountId":"1860","rapidSpaceIdDesktop":"1197802919","rapidSpaceIdTablet":"","rapidSpaceIdMobile":"1197802920","rapidStSec":"us.tchcr","rapidPaid":"techcrunch_350","rapidTestId":"","rapidContext":{"pt":"content","pct":"story","cbe":false,"expn":"server","navtype":"server","p_cpos":false,"paid":"techcrunch_350=tcr:988870","pstcat":false,"query":false,"spos":false,"st_sec":"us.tchcr","ver":"wordpress-vip","pl1":""}}; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJzTLy/QTc7PK0nNK9FPzskEUrq5pboFOaXpmXnF+iXJuimJJYm6BUWZZYnJlfopmcUl+lnF+mlFYC0pelnFOvqETEhMKSZTY15iTmVJZjJW7fa5tobmxkZGhmYGFgZZADR1SSE=" ></script><script src="https://jac.yahoosandbox.com/2.0.0/jac.js?ver=1.0.0" id="jac-js-js" data-wp-strategy="async"></script> <script id="comments-frontend-js-js-extra"> var commentsData = {"spotId":"sp_It0mQWOO","postUrl":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2014\/04\/16\/angellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals\/","postId":"988870","containerId":"commentWidget-988870","registerUrl":"https:\/\/oidc.techcrunch.com\/create\/?dest=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F","loginUrl":"https:\/\/oidc.techcrunch.com\/login\/?dest=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F"}; </script> <script id="frontend-js-extra"> var tcFrontendData = {"tcEventBizzaboId":"","tcEventBizzaboGeneralWidgetId":"","identityUrls":{"login":"https:\/\/oidc.techcrunch.com\/login\/?dest=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2014%2F04%2F16%2Fangellist-unveils-maiden-lane-a-25-million-fund-for-angellist-deals%2F","register":"https:\/\/oidc.techcrunch.com\/create\/?dest=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F"}}; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://techcrunch.com/_static/??-eJxtjc0OgjAMgF/IWphEuBCfBUaRDtYttLjXN+HgwXD/frBk8EmMxDBvx5tF0TykTFJoxInVMCjO+8lM96A3vFAOhpXthw/CcTCCcUt+VfgwFVC/c7b/gC0U6Vy65ur2in3dPpyrn1VXhS9UoD8o" ></script><script src="https://stats.wp.com/e-202447.js" id="jetpack-stats-js" data-wp-strategy="defer"></script> <script id="jetpack-stats-js-after"> _stq = window._stq || []; _stq.push([ "view", JSON.parse("{\"v\":\"ext\",\"blog\":\"136296444\",\"post\":\"988870\",\"tz\":\"-8\",\"srv\":\"techcrunch.com\",\"hp\":\"vip\",\"j\":\"1:13.9.1\"}") ]); _stq.push([ "clickTrackerInit", "136296444", "988870" ]); </script>  </body> </html>