Ramkumar Iyer
Financial and tech reporter and editor at TechCrunch
Bengaluru, India
Mumbai, India
Summary
Ramkumar Iyer is an experienced financial and tech journalist who has covered a wide array of topics including M&A, equity markets, and regulatory news across North America, Europe, and Asia. His career has seen him report for major news agencies like Reuters and leading publications such as Hindustan Times, eventually transitioning to editing roles at TechCrunch. techcrunch+1
Currently an Editor at TechCrunch, Ramkumar specializes in fintech, entrepreneurship, and startups. He consistently publishes articles on emerging technologies, AI advancements, and the intersection of technology with global regulatory policies, demonstrating a deep understanding of the tech industry's financial and market dynamics. techcrunch+3
Beyond his professional reporting, Ramkumar has a diverse range of interests, including being a self-proclaimed 'fantasy nerd' and a bass player, showcasing a blend of analytical rigor and creative hobbies. muckrack
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EU investigating Meta over policy change that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
December 4, 2025Explores the European Commission's antitrust investigation into Meta's policy change preventing third-party AI chatbots from using WhatsApp's business tools.
Sumble emerges from stealth with $38.5M to bring AI-powered context to sales intelligence
October 22, 2025Reports on Sumble, a startup founded by Kaggle creators, and its AI-powered approach to providing context for sales teams by analyzing web data.