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Tech·Founded 2005
TechCrunch
CenterYahoo / Apollo Global Management
TechCrunch is an American technology media company focused on startups and the tech industry. It is owned by Yahoo, which is controlled by Apollo Global Management, a major private equity firm. TechCrunch's annual Disrupt conference is a significant revenue source and industry event.
Ownership Chain
TechCrunchYahoo / Apollo Global ManagementApollo Global Management (via Yahoo)
Funding Sources
advertisingevents (TechCrunch Disrupt)sponsorships
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Apollo Global Management, a major private equity firm, controls Yahoo (and thus TechCrunch), creating conflicts when covering companies Apollo owns or invests in.
- •TechCrunch Disrupt conference generates revenue from the startup ecosystem it also covers editorially.
- •Apollo's portfolio companies span industries including media, tech, and finance — all areas TechCrunch reports on.
Notable Connections
- •Apollo Global Management controls Yahoo and has a massive portfolio of companies across industries
- •TechCrunch Disrupt generates sponsorship revenue from startups and tech companies it covers
- •Former TechCrunch writers have gone on to work at or found tech startups
- •Apollo co-founder Leon Black has been a controversial figure in business and philanthropy