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Type of site | Technology news and analysis |
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| Available in | English Chinese French Japanese |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States[1] |
| Owner | AOL (2010–2017) Yahoo! Inc. (2017–present) |
| Created by | Michael Arrington, Keith Teare |
| Editor | Matthew Panzarino[2] |
| URL | techcrunch |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | None |
| Launched | June 10, 2005[3] |
| Current status | Active |
TechCrunch is an American global online newspaper focusing on topics regarding high-tech and startup companies. It was founded in June 2005 by Archimedes Ventures, led by partners Michael Arrington and Keith Teare.[4]
In 2010, AOL acquired the company for approximately $25 million. Following the 2015 acquisition of AOL and Yahoo! by Verizon, the site was owned by Verizon Media from 2015 through 2021.[5]
In 2021, Verizon sold its media assets, including AOL, Yahoo!, and TechCrunch, to the private equity firm Apollo Global Management. Apollo integrated them into a new entity called Yahoo! Inc.[5]
In addition to its news reporting, TechCrunch is also known for its annual Disrupt conference, a technology event hosted in several cities across the United States, Europe, and China.
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