Austin Startup

APRIL 2, 2021

eve is Coming to Austin How an event insurtech startup not only survived, but thrived during COVID Building a startup is risky at the best of times. And we don’t have to tell you why but our next stop is Austin. However, now that vaccines are rolling out around the world… Austin, here we come!

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In a candid conversation during Austin Startup Week, two of the city’s most influential tech entrepreneurs—Joshua Baer, co-founder of Capital Factory, and Brett Hurt, founder and CEO of data.world—shared their unique perspectives on Austin’s transformation from a sleepy college town to a major tech hub.

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Austin Startup

JULY 18, 2020

Austin, Texas is the “Live Music Capital of the World,” one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the US, and a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation. One distinctive feature of Austin is that its residents love wellness, fitness, and health. SKU is a highly-regarded accelerator and mentorship program for CPG brands.

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MAY 23, 2019

Thank you to the Austin Technology Incubator at UT Austin for creating the Austin startup scene as we know it! This is no exaggeration: Austin’s startup community would not have taken off without the solid foundation laid by the Austin Technology Incubator , the longest running active tech incubator in the United States.

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Brandanew

MARCH 11, 2024

We are so excited to welcome y’all to Austin and be a part of Varta – storytelling festival at Austin. This festival has been created with partial support from the Elevate Grant from the City of Austin. Here is what you can expect!

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Brandanew

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We are excited that Peerbagh will be at the Austin Public Library’s Spicewood Springs Branch on October 28th. This is a unique way to celebrate South-Asian culture and Diwali […] The post Ramleela and Ravan’s Katha performance for Austin families to celebrate South-Asian culture and Diwali stories appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Brandanew

JANUARY 25, 2024

Hello, Austin! We are so excited to present our Holi storytelling event at the Austin Public Library’s Spicewood Springs branch. The event is absolutely free to attend and is supported by the City of Austin’s We ALL Belong campaign. This event will take place on February 24th from 1-3pm at the library.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 28, 2024

At Capital Factory, as Austin Tech Week kicked off Monday morning, Stacy McCracken and Courtney Warnsman were on a mission: to help attendees absorb knowledge and ensure they took action with what they learned.

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Brandanew

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We are currently sharing our first Diwali celebrations in Austin using a storytelling workshop for kids. We […] The post Diwali storytelling workshop for kids and families in Austin! Families and kids are loving this Ramleela-inspired show. appeared first on Peerbagh.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Shokworks, the International Accelerator, and Austin AI Valley have launched the Austin AI Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to accelerate AI adoption and innovation across Texas.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Austin’s venture capital landscape shows signs of recovery, with area startups raising $978 million across 80 deals in Q3 2024, marking a 44% increase from last year, according to data presented at Austin Tech Week.

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 27, 2024

If you’re in Austin, you won’t miss this unique opportunity to discover how Zoho can revolutionize your business. Are you looking for ways to streamline your business operations, enhance your marketing strategies, or boost your sales?

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 28, 2022

Austin had a record-breaking year with startup activity overall on the rise. In 2021, companies in the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area raised $4.9 billion in venture capital in 387 deals, more than double the $2.3 billion raised in 2020, according to Pitchbook-National Venture Capital Association Venture Monitor data.

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SiliconHills

APRIL 16, 2024

The Austin Technology Council is accepting nominations for its “Austin Tech Hall of Fame” awards ceremony. ATC’s Austin Tech Hall of Fame fits into its plans to honor the past, embrace the present, and shape the future of Austin’s tech community.

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SiliconHills

APRIL 13, 2023

But this year, SaaStock is launching its first Austin-based SaaS conference for a three-day event running May 31-June 2. SaaStock is Europe’s largest conference focused on Software as a Service or SaaS. It takes place in Dublin, Ireland. The conference, which is called SaaStock USA, features panel discussions and networking.

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 28, 2024

The first half of 2024 has witnessed a remarkable surge in data center development across the United States, with Austin and San Antonio seeing explosive growth. In a new CBRE report, Austin and San Antonio are considered secondary data center markets. Their combined under-construction activity has quadrupled from a year ago to 463.5

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SiliconHills

MARCH 16, 2024

Apollo, a humanoid robot designed and made in Austin, will soon assist in Mercedes-Benz’s manufacturing line. Apptronik, which makes Apollo, signed a deal with Mercedes-Benz to provide its Apollo humanoid robots in logistics to bring parts to the production line for workers to assemble, according to a news release.

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SiliconHills

MARCH 4, 2024

Gunasegaram is a veteran of Austin’s technology startup industry. She also served as director of operations at the Austin Technology Incubator. Serial entrepreneur Aruni S. Gunasegaram has worked at SecureAuth, Khorus, SailPoint, WP Engine, Querium, and other local companies.

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SiliconHills

APRIL 16, 2024

Sponsored post Zoho is hosting Zoholics, its annual flagship conference, in Austin on June 5th and June 6th. Registration is now open for Zoholics Austin 2024. “At The conference will feature 12 tracks and 100+ sessions, workshops, in-depth content, and opportunities to meet technical staff, partners, and Zoho leadership.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Keywords Studios, a global leader in creative and technology-driven solutions for the video game and entertainment industries, has announced an agreement to acquire Certain Affinity, a prominent Austin-based game development studio. This acquisition strengthens Keywords Studios’ presence in North America.

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SiliconHills

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

They’ve grown the company to more than 8 million accounts worldwide, and last January, Invoice Home relocated its headquarters to WeWork on Congress in Austin. Invoice Home provides invoice-generating software for small businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs worldwide. The company was attracted […]

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SiliconHills

APRIL 2, 2024

When Lori Hawkins joined the Austin American Statesman in 1994 to cover technology, the city looked vastly different from what it does today. Dell was just ten years old at the time. It was the dawn of the information age, an economy built on computers, software, and the commercial Internet. For the next three decades, […]

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 1, 2024

billion acquisition deal with Austin-based Garza Food Ventures LLC, also known as Siete Foods. PepsiCo, Inc., announced on Tuesday a $1.2 The acquisition is expected to significantly enhance PepsiCo’s portfolio by integrating Siete’s authentic Mexican-American brand while expanding its presence in the better-for-you food market.

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SiliconHills

MARCH 12, 2024

Ridesharing companies have had a difficult time historically in Austin. Ridesharing companies shut down operations the following year after Austin voters passed a proposition requiring driver background checks. The companies appealed to the Texas legislature, and Austin’s Mayor Kirk Watson, […]

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SiliconHills

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

British Airways has announced an expansion of its service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to London Heathrow (LHR). Starting March 31, 2025, the airline will offer twice-daily nonstop flights between Austin and London, six days a week.

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Austin-based Perigon has closed on a $5 million seed stage round of financing led by LiveOak Venture Partners. Josh Rickel, co-founder, said the company plans to use the money to hire key employees and further develop its technology.

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SiliconHills

MAY 11, 2024

The Innovating for Health Institute launched at the University of Texas at Austin last week. The institute shifts the focus of the former Drug Dynamics Institute within the College of Pharmacy. Its focus is on solving health problems and collaborating with innovators. The program is being called i4Health and is led by Janet C.

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SiliconHills

JUNE 7, 2024

Last week, the Austin Technology Council honored ten people from the Austin technology community at its first Austin Tech Hall of Fame. The event held at Calavista Software honored eight foundational and legacy inductees whose contributions have been pivotal in establishing Austin as a thriving tech hub.

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SiliconHills

MARCH 13, 2024

Only one percent of VC capital invested in Austin goes to women founders. Carla McDonald said that’s despite Austin being number six in the country regarding deal count and dollars invested. McDonald said that only 21 […]

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Health Tech Austin is hosting the Future of Care Delivery System Summit on Thursday at Capital Factory. The event features opening remarks from Dr. Desmar Walkes, a public health expert, family physician, and medical director for the City of Austin, and Hugh Forrest, co-president and chief […] until noon.

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 27, 2022

In Austin, 97 companies made the Inc 5000 2022 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Overall, the Austin companies on the list had a 244 percent median growth rate, $5.3 billion in total revenue, and added 16,792 jobs. The list includes 28 newly founded companies and 69 repeat honorees.

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 14, 2020

People who once crowded Austin’s bars for meetups and happy hours, now congregate online to imbibe […]. The post Naturally Austin and SKU Host a Virtual Happy Hour Showcasing Austin Beverages and Snacks appeared first on SiliconHills. It has also given rise to the quarantine cocktail party on Zoom.

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SiliconHills

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

In another sign things in the Austin startup world are beginning to return to normal following the COVID-19 Pandemic, Austin Startup Week returns to in-person events next week. The 12th annual Austin Startup Week takes place at Capital Factory downtown Monday through Friday next week. Register here.

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Hyve Managed Hosting announced it has opened its North American hub in Austin. Hyve, based in Brighton, UK, provides infrastructure and management services, including private clouds, dedicated servers, colocation, and security services. Major brands in the company’s portfolio include Capital, Caffe Nero, RSPCA, Superdrug, and U.S.-based

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 6, 2021

Austin-based LawnStarter acquired San Diego-based Lawn Love. As the grass grows, so does the lawn care industry. And this week, two lawn care startups combined to create an even bigger company to tackle the problem of keeping lawns tidy. The financial terms of the cash and stock deal weren’t disclosed.

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SiliconHills

JANUARY 10, 2022

Virgin Atlantic announced plans Monday to begin offering direct flights to Austin. Austin, you’ve got the #greenlight to travel in style to the UK from May 25th as I am THRILLED to announce that Virgin Atlantic will be launching services from Austin to London,” Simon Hawkins, head of Virgin Atlantic North America, posted to LinkedIn. “I’m

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SiliconHills

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Austin’s technology industry wouldn’t be what it is today without Pike Powers. Powers put the silicon into the Silicon Hills and the Austin technology industry on the map when he helped to bring the headquarters of Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp., known as MCC to Austin in 1983.

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