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This digest compiles the latest from Tech Crunch.
Today’s Tech Crunch Roundup
The battle begins: 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are openÂ
9 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm by TechCrunch Events
Calling Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world’s most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026 from October 13 – 15.
Gather AI, maker of ‘curious’ warehouse drones, lands $40M led by Keith Block’s firmÂ
9 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm by Julie Bort
Gather AI has closed funding from former Salesforce CEO’s firm Smith Point Capital. Its warehouse AI system doesn’t just scan. It seeks out specific data.
End of today’s Tech Crunch roundup.
