Jest is challenging the app store status quo; plus, Self-driving truck startup Einride raises $113M PIPE

from TechCrunch Startup News · host TechCrunch

Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, emerged from stealth with $7 million in seed funding. Also, self-driving trucks startup Einride has raised an oversubscribed $113 million PIPE in advance of its SPAC merger scheduled for early 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 26, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Jest is challenging the app store status quo; plus, Self-driving truck startup Einride raises $113M PIPE

0:00 8:28

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of TechCrunch Startup News?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this TechCrunch Startup News episode published?

This episode was published on February 26, 2026.

Can I download this TechCrunch Startup News episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!