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August 15, 2025

 

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ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install

ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install: On average, the app is generating close to $193 million per month, up from $25 million last year. Read More

Kyte, which billed itself as the 'best competitor to Hertz,' shuts down: The startup entered into receivership after selling its customer list to Turo. Read More

The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops August 27: After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200. Read More

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Who made the cut? Central Eurasia’s top 3 startups headed to Startup Battlefield 200

The Central Eurasian startup scene is on fire — and it's heading to San Francisco. From 485 applicants across 27 countries, just three startups will emerge victorious in that region’s “Road to the Battlefield” competition. Next week, TechCrunch will unveil the top 3 Central Eurasian startups headed to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2025. Tune in to TechCrunch to see who made the cut!

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