TechCrunch
Founders, investors, and operators in venture-backed tech, with heavy emphasis on funding-round news
Pay-for-play call
TechCrunch operates an editorial newsroom under Yahoo Inc. Sponsored content is run as branded TechCrunch+ posts and labeled distinctly. Standard editorial coverage is not paid.
Pitching protocol
Email tips@techcrunch.com or pitch the relevant beat reporter directly. Funding rounds typically pitched 1-2 weeks before announce. Tip submission form at techcrunch.com/tips/
Response latency
rare for cold pitches; ~1-3 days for funding embargo pitches with VC introduction
Contributor program
No open contributor program — No open contributor program; staff reporters and a tight group of contracted writers cover the publication
Recent coverage
Funding rounds, M&A in tech, AI / dev-tools / fintech feature pieces, occasional founder profiles
Venture-backed B2B SaaS at $1M+ ARR with funding news; AI / dev-tools / fintech with novel approach
Bootstrapped early-stage with no funding angle; consumer brands without venture connection; service businesses
Sponsored content markings
- Sponsored
- TechCrunch+ partnership
- Brand Studio
Source-request platforms
- Featured
- HARO (occasional staff use)
FAQ
Is TechCrunch pay-for-play?
TechCrunch operates an editorial newsroom under Yahoo Inc. Sponsored content is run as branded TechCrunch+ posts and labeled distinctly. Standard editorial coverage is not paid. The current classification is "cleared" as of 2026-05-08.
How do you actually pitch TechCrunch?
Email tips@techcrunch.com or pitch the relevant beat reporter directly. Funding rounds typically pitched 1-2 weeks before announce. Tip submission form at techcrunch.com/tips/
Does TechCrunch accept contributor posts?
No open contributor program. No open contributor program; staff reporters and a tight group of contracted writers cover the publication
What kinds of brands does TechCrunch cover well?
Best for: Venture-backed B2B SaaS at $1M+ ARR with funding news; AI / dev-tools / fintech with novel approach. Worst for: Bootstrapped early-stage with no funding angle; consumer brands without venture connection; service businesses.
Which source-request platforms carry TechCrunch's queries?
TechCrunch appears on: Featured, HARO (occasional staff use).
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