TechCrunch is a technology and startup news publication that was founded by Michael Arrington, covering innovation, investment, and events for founders, operators, investors, and tech-curious readers. TechCrunch's Twitter Score is 474 out of 1000 (an Excellent rating) as of July 2026, ranking #391 (top 0.5%) out of 389,587 accounts tracked on this platform, with 10,396,187 followers as of July 2026 and 286,202 posts.
TechCrunch maintains a dedicated Crypto section covering cryptocurrency investments, tokens including Bitcoin and Ethereum, and blockchain and web3 startups. It is currently owned by Regent LP, which acquired it from Yahoo in March 2025, with Yahoo retaining a small interest. AOL had previously acquired the publication in 2010 in a deal estimated at $25 million, and it later came under Verizon Media before Apollo Global Management took a 90% stake in the broader digital media unit for $5 billion in May 2021, with Verizon retaining 10%.
TechCrunch acquired StrictlyVC in August 2023, operating it as a sub-brand within the publication's portfolio. Crunchbase was formerly developed alongside TechCrunch and spun out in September 2015. TechCrunch also hosts TechCrunch Disrupt, an annual event for founders, investors, operators, and innovators, with the 2026 edition scheduled for October 13 to 15 in San Francisco.
TechCrunch has been mentioned by 5,047 accounts, with 63,327 total mentions tracked on this platform.
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TechCrunch draws a broad following across the technology and startup community. The accounts that follow TechCrunch include 2,141 founders, 373 angel investors, 619 influencers and 560 VCs, among them Solana, Erik Voorhees, Sam Altman, Stani, Anthony Pompliano and Joseph Lubin.