TechCrunch is an American global online newspaper focusing on topics regarding high-tech and startup companies.

[5] In 2021, Verizon sold its media assets, including AOL, Yahoo!, and TechCrunch, to the private equity firm Apollo Global Management.

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.

TechCrunch was founded in June 2005 by Archimedes Ventures, led by partners Michael Arrington and Keith Teare.

He announced that he would join the venture capital firm SOSV in December 2020 as a senior operating partner.

[14][15] His former role at TechCrunch was replaced by Matthew Panzarino,[16] former editor-in-chief, and Joey Hinson, director of business operations.

[29][30] The company was criticized for allowing developers to present the Titstare application created by participants in a hackathon at TechCrunch Disrupt 2013.

[34] The controversy that ensued eventually led to Arrington's departure, and other writers, including Paul Carr and Sarah Lacy, moved to another technology investment based media company.