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And Austin-based Affinegy, a 13-year-old company that creates software to manage Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things, has been at the forefront of the industry. The post Austin-based Affinegy is Acquired by NISC appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
But Austin’s tech community is not disappointing in the month of April. And Zoho is having its annual user conference: Zoholics in Austin for three days at the Palmer […]. The post Austin Tech Events to Attend in April appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
By LAURA LOREK, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Zoho wants to keep things weird in Austin. to a 368-acre campus near the Austin airport. “I I like Austin,” said Sridhar Vembu, Zoho’s founder and CEO, […]. Austin MORE
This year, three of the startups featured in our 2018 Austin Tech Calendar were acquired by larger companies. The post 25 Hot Austin Startups to Watch in 2019 appeared first on SiliconHills. AustinH-E-B bought Favor for an undisclosed price. Go Daddy bought Mainstreet Hub for an undisclosed price. And News Corp. bought Opcity for $210 million. Now, Silicon Hills News has highlighted 25 startups we think will make some […]. MORE
By LAURA LOREKPublisher of Silicon Hills News The Founder Institute opened in Austin a little over a year ago and has already graduated three classes and helped dozens of entrepreneurs. They thought Austin needed more founders and […]. Austin MORE
I’m excited to join David Cohen and his team in announcing TechStars in Austin. From the TechStars blog: “The Managing Director of TechStars Austin is Jason Seats. Jason is moving down the road from San Antonio to Austin and we’re confident that he will be a big part of growing both TechStars and the startup community in his new home. TechStars will operate out of Capital Factory in downtown Austin. TechStars austin MORE
By Laura Lorek Publisher of Silicon Hills News From dog walking services to robot teaching assistants, 10 startup founders pitched their ventures at the sixth annual Techstars Austin Demo Day. The post 10 Startups Pitch at Techstars Austin Demo Day 2018 appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
Silicon Hills News’ 2019 Austin Tech Calendar Party took place on January 24th at Opcity in Austin. The post Silicon Hills News Unveils the Companies Featured in its 2019 Austin Tech Startup Calendar appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
It’s not science fiction but a real device that is being developed in Austin. The post Paradromics Moved from Silicon Valley to Austin and is Creating a Brain Modem appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
One of the most popular and desirable places to live in America is Austin, Texas. Austin’s population is on the rise for other reasons, but in the end, it’s one of the fastest growing destinations for young people. Another aspect of Austin’s appeal is the absence of income tax in Texas. MORE
KERV Interactive, an Austin-based video ad startup, has raised $11 million in funding. The post Austin-based KERV Interactive Raises $11 Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. AustinVestech Partners, a private equity group, led the investment. MORE
Austin-based argodesign announced this week it has expanded to Europe with the opening of a new office in Amsterdam. The post Austin-based argodesign Expands to Europe with an Office in Amsterdam appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
It’s hard to believe it’s the eighth annual Austin Startup Week. Austin Startup Week was one of the first events Silicon Hills News covered when the site launched in September of 2011. Austin was a […]. Austin MORE
May 1-2 FUND Conference When: May 1st and May 2nd Where: Fairmount Hotel in Downtown Austin Why: FUND Conference hosts an event in Austin annually to promote connections among entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts. May 2nd Austin Tech […]. Austin MORE
Soon, OJO Labs, an artificial intelligence startup, will have one of the best views in Austin. OJO’s outdoor terrace offers a stunning view of the Texas State Capitol and downtown Austin along Congress Ave. Austin MORE
Five finalists and four alternates from Austin made the list for the 11th annual SXSW Pitch event to be held at SXSW in March. The post Nine Austin Startups Make the SXSW Pitch List appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Apple Thursday announced a new $1 billion campus in North Austin with 5,000 additional jobs. Apple also reports the 133-acre campus, which is less than a mile from its existing facilities, could grow to 15,000 employees and is expected to make Apple the largest private employer in Austin. MORE
By Laura Lorek, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Austin is the hottest tech hub in Texas. The post The Top 25 Austin Tech Stories of 2018 appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Mastercard announced Tuesday that it has acquired Austin-based Vyze, a cloud-based financial technology company. The post Mastercard Buys Austin-based Vyze appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
The post The Defense Innovation Center Officially Opens at Capital Factory in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Austin’s colleges are back in session. The post September Tech Events to Attend in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Global Startup Ecosystem Showcase at its Austin Waterfront Campus on Tuesday. The event featured pitches from startups selected to participate in Oracle’s Startup Cloud Accelerator program in Austin. The six-month accelerator took place at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. The post Austin Startups Pitch at Oracle’s Cloud Accelerator Demo Day appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
MassChallenge Texas announced it has accepted 74 startups into its latest program in Austin which kicks off in June. The post MassChallenge Texas Selects 74 Startups for its Austin Accelerator appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Zoho Tuesday announced plans for a new 375-acre campus with a 100,000 square foot building in South-east Austin. The post Zoho Announces 375-Acre Austin Campus for Zoho University and Plans to Hire Hundreds of New Employees in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
By LAURA LOREK, publisher of Silicon Hills News In 2004, at the University of Texas at Austin, Denis Ignatovich and Grant Passmore met and became roommates soon after. Austin MORE
Procore Technologies, which makes construction management software, has expanded its operations in Austin. Procore […] The post Procore Technologies Expands Austin Office appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News A group of technology entrepreneurs from Austria visited Austin this week as part of a U.S. Ambassador […] The post Austrian Entrepreneurs Visit Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. AustinState Department International Visitors Leadership program. They had meetings with entrepreneurs, government officials and others at Capital Factory, City Hall, TechRanch and other locations around town. Alexa Wesner, the U.S. MORE
The Austin-based startup posted a notice on its Facebook page on Monday “Due to an unexpected situation, as of April 15, 2019, eRelevance Corporation has ceased its operations.” The post Austin-based eRelevance Suddenly Shuts Down appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
This week KXAN ran a story titled “ Key players warn Austin is being left behind in 5G future.” The City of Austin lags behind every single major metro in the state when it comes to granting applications for small cell site permits. Austin has two. The ramifications that this has for Austin’s future is terrifying. The City of Austin blames the lack of small cell permits issued on others, making this a state versus local fight. Sadly Austin isn’t even close. MORE
All of Central Texas is coming together on March 1st for Amplify Austin Day. This year, Austin’s non profits and organizers hope to raise $10 million in just 24 hours. I recently heard someone say that Amplify Austin is the Amazon of giving. Get Amped Up, Austin! MORE
Capital One this week announced its acquisition of Wikibuy, an Austin-based online website that allows shoppers to compare prices for items. Wikibuy, founded in 2016, has 20 employees, based at 3939 Bee Cave Road in Austin. Austin MORE
Austin’s universities play a critical role in the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. At the first university tract during Austin Startup Week, Ashley Jennings, program manager in the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Austin, led a panel discussion on the importance of entrepreneurship on campus with experts from local universities. Austin MORE
The startup, which moved to Austin in August of last year from Houston, has raised $135 million to date. The post Austin-based DISCO Raises $83 Million appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
By LAURA LOREK Publisher of Silicon Hills News In two seasons of the Ideas to Invoices podcast, Silicon Hills News has interviewed dozens of highly successful Austin entrepreneurs and many of them recommended books on their podcasts. Austin MORE
SpareFoot, the Austin-based online self-storage marketplace, announced Thursday plans to acquire SiteLink, a software maker for the self-storage industry, founded in 1996 and based in Raliegh, North Carolina. The post Austin-based SpareFoot Acquires SiteLink appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
The biggest problem Mark Phillip encountered in building a technology business in Austin was finding funding. The post Austin Entrepreneurs Talk About Building a Business at the Black in Tech Summit appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
By Laura Lorek, Publisher of Silicon Hills News RapidDeploy, a South African company that has created an emergency platform based on cloud technology, is branching out to Austin. The post RapidDeploy Opens US Headquarters in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Chicago-based Cision announced Wednesday that it has acquired Austin-based TrendKite for $225 million. The post Cision Acquires Austin-based TrendKite for $225 Million appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
And now he’s becoming a venture capitalist and joining Firebrand Ventures as a partner and opening its second office in Austin. Firebrand’s focus is investing in seed stage companies in Austin and the Midwest. Austin MORE
Evonik, a German company, has acquired Austin-based Structured Polymers, a startup focused on 3D printing. The post Evonik of Germany Buys Austin-Based Structured Polymers appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Techstars is one of Austin’s oldest and most recognized accelerator programs. The companies come from Los Angeles, Chattanooga, TN, Toronto, Canada, Houston, TX, and Austin. The post Techstars Announces its Austin 2019 Cohort appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Helping 10 Austin software companies to become billion-dollar companies and another 100 to $100 million in revenue in the next decade is the big hairy audacious goal of the Austin Technology Council. Austin Ideas to Invoices Podcast MORE
Austin is the new headquarters of Khoros, the combined company of Spredfast and Lithium. The post Spredfast and Lithium Rebrand to Khoros and Select Austin for its New Headquarters appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
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MAY 2, 2019
May 1-2 FUND Conference When: May 1st and May 2nd Where: Fairmount Hotel in Downtown Austin Why: FUND Conference hosts an event in Austin annually to promote connections among entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts. May 2nd Austin Tech […]. Austin
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MAY 15, 2019
MassChallenge Texas announced it has accepted 74 startups into its latest program in Austin which kicks off in June. The post MassChallenge Texas Selects 74 Startups for its Austin Accelerator appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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APRIL 24, 2019
And Austin-based Affinegy, a 13-year-old company that creates software to manage Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things, has been at the forefront of the industry. The post Austin-based Affinegy is Acquired by NISC appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
By LAURA LOREKPublisher of Silicon Hills News The Founder Institute opened in Austin a little over a year ago and has already graduated three classes and helped dozens of entrepreneurs. They thought Austin needed more founders and […]. Austin
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APRIL 2, 2019
But Austin’s tech community is not disappointing in the month of April. And Zoho is having its annual user conference: Zoholics in Austin for three days at the Palmer […]. The post Austin Tech Events to Attend in April appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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APRIL 29, 2019
KERV Interactive, an Austin-based video ad startup, has raised $11 million in funding. The post Austin-based KERV Interactive Raises $11 Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. AustinVestech Partners, a private equity group, led the investment.
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APRIL 16, 2019
Mastercard announced Tuesday that it has acquired Austin-based Vyze, a cloud-based financial technology company. The post Mastercard Buys Austin-based Vyze appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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MARCH 5, 2019
And now he’s becoming a venture capitalist and joining Firebrand Ventures as a partner and opening its second office in Austin. Firebrand’s focus is investing in seed stage companies in Austin and the Midwest. Austin
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APRIL 10, 2019
By LAURA LOREK, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Zoho wants to keep things weird in Austin. to a 368-acre campus near the Austin airport. “I I like Austin,” said Sridhar Vembu, Zoho’s founder and CEO, […]. Austin
SiliconHills
JANUARY 11, 2019
By Laura Lorek, Publisher of Silicon Hills News RapidDeploy, a South African company that has created an emergency platform based on cloud technology, is branching out to Austin. The post RapidDeploy Opens US Headquarters in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 1, 2018
It’s hard to believe it’s the eighth annual Austin Startup Week. Austin Startup Week was one of the first events Silicon Hills News covered when the site launched in September of 2011. Austin was a […]. Austin
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MAY 15, 2013
I’m excited to join David Cohen and his team in announcing TechStars in Austin. From the TechStars blog: “The Managing Director of TechStars Austin is Jason Seats. Jason is moving down the road from San Antonio to Austin and we’re confident that he will be a big part of growing both TechStars and the startup community in his new home. TechStars will operate out of Capital Factory in downtown Austin. TechStars austin
SiliconHills
APRIL 18, 2019
The Austin-based startup posted a notice on its Facebook page on Monday “Due to an unexpected situation, as of April 15, 2019, eRelevance Corporation has ceased its operations.” The post Austin-based eRelevance Suddenly Shuts Down appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
JANUARY 22, 2019
Techstars is one of Austin’s oldest and most recognized accelerator programs. The companies come from Los Angeles, Chattanooga, TN, Toronto, Canada, Houston, TX, and Austin. The post Techstars Announces its Austin 2019 Cohort appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
APRIL 20, 2019
Soon, OJO Labs, an artificial intelligence startup, will have one of the best views in Austin. OJO’s outdoor terrace offers a stunning view of the Texas State Capitol and downtown Austin along Congress Ave. Austin
SiliconHills
JANUARY 24, 2019
The startup, which moved to Austin in August of last year from Houston, has raised $135 million to date. The post Austin-based DISCO Raises $83 Million appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
APRIL 16, 2019
Global Startup Ecosystem Showcase at its Austin Waterfront Campus on Tuesday. The event featured pitches from startups selected to participate in Oracle’s Startup Cloud Accelerator program in Austin. The six-month accelerator took place at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. The post Austin Startups Pitch at Oracle’s Cloud Accelerator Demo Day appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
JANUARY 9, 2019
Five finalists and four alternates from Austin made the list for the 11th annual SXSW Pitch event to be held at SXSW in March. The post Nine Austin Startups Make the SXSW Pitch List appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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DECEMBER 17, 2018
By LAURA LOREK Publisher of Silicon Hills News In two seasons of the Ideas to Invoices podcast, Silicon Hills News has interviewed dozens of highly successful Austin entrepreneurs and many of them recommended books on their podcasts. Austin
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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
It’s not science fiction but a real device that is being developed in Austin. The post Paradromics Moved from Silicon Valley to Austin and is Creating a Brain Modem appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
MARCH 28, 2019
Austin-based argodesign announced this week it has expanded to Europe with the opening of a new office in Amsterdam. The post Austin-based argodesign Expands to Europe with an Office in Amsterdam appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
JANUARY 22, 2019
Evonik, a German company, has acquired Austin-based Structured Polymers, a startup focused on 3D printing. The post Evonik of Germany Buys Austin-Based Structured Polymers appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
APRIL 18, 2019
By LAURA LOREK, publisher of Silicon Hills News In 2004, at the University of Texas at Austin, Denis Ignatovich and Grant Passmore met and became roommates soon after. Austin
SiliconHills
DECEMBER 19, 2018
This year, three of the startups featured in our 2018 Austin Tech Calendar were acquired by larger companies. The post 25 Hot Austin Startups to Watch in 2019 appeared first on SiliconHills. AustinH-E-B bought Favor for an undisclosed price. Go Daddy bought Mainstreet Hub for an undisclosed price. And News Corp. bought Opcity for $210 million. Now, Silicon Hills News has highlighted 25 startups we think will make some […].
SiliconHills
MARCH 7, 2019
Helping 10 Austin software companies to become billion-dollar companies and another 100 to $100 million in revenue in the next decade is the big hairy audacious goal of the Austin Technology Council. Austin Ideas to Invoices Podcast
SiliconHills
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Procore Technologies, which makes construction management software, has expanded its operations in Austin. Procore […] The post Procore Technologies Expands Austin Office appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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APRIL 22, 2018
By Laura Lorek Publisher of Silicon Hills News From dog walking services to robot teaching assistants, 10 startup founders pitched their ventures at the sixth annual Techstars Austin Demo Day. The post 10 Startups Pitch at Techstars Austin Demo Day 2018 appeared first on SiliconHills.
Austin Startup
MAY 17, 2018
This week KXAN ran a story titled “ Key players warn Austin is being left behind in 5G future.” The City of Austin lags behind every single major metro in the state when it comes to granting applications for small cell site permits. Austin has two. The ramifications that this has for Austin’s future is terrifying. The City of Austin blames the lack of small cell permits issued on others, making this a state versus local fight. Sadly Austin isn’t even close.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 20, 2015
One of the most popular and desirable places to live in America is Austin, Texas. Austin’s population is on the rise for other reasons, but in the end, it’s one of the fastest growing destinations for young people. Another aspect of Austin’s appeal is the absence of income tax in Texas.
SiliconHills
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Apple Thursday announced a new $1 billion campus in North Austin with 5,000 additional jobs. Apple also reports the 133-acre campus, which is less than a mile from its existing facilities, could grow to 15,000 employees and is expected to make Apple the largest private employer in Austin.
SiliconHills
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
It’s no secret that driving in Austin, especially for downtown workers, has become one of the biggest aggravations about working or living in the city. Austin ranked 14th among the most congested cities in the U.S. Austin
SiliconHills
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Silicon Hills News’ 2019 Austin Tech Calendar Party took place on January 24th at Opcity in Austin. The post Silicon Hills News Unveils the Companies Featured in its 2019 Austin Tech Startup Calendar appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
The post The Defense Innovation Center Officially Opens at Capital Factory in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
MARCH 5, 2019
Austin is the new headquarters of Khoros, the combined company of Spredfast and Lithium. The post Spredfast and Lithium Rebrand to Khoros and Select Austin for its New Headquarters appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
JANUARY 23, 2019
Chicago-based Cision announced Wednesday that it has acquired Austin-based TrendKite for $225 million. The post Cision Acquires Austin-based TrendKite for $225 Million appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
Austin Startup
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
All of Central Texas is coming together on March 1st for Amplify Austin Day. This year, Austin’s non profits and organizers hope to raise $10 million in just 24 hours. I recently heard someone say that Amplify Austin is the Amazon of giving. Get Amped Up, Austin!
SiliconHills
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Capital One this week announced its acquisition of Wikibuy, an Austin-based online website that allows shoppers to compare prices for items. Wikibuy, founded in 2016, has 20 employees, based at 3939 Bee Cave Road in Austin. Austin
SiliconHills
JANUARY 9, 2019
By Laura Lorek, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Austin is the hottest tech hub in Texas. The post The Top 25 Austin Tech Stories of 2018 appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
The biggest problem Mark Phillip encountered in building a technology business in Austin was finding funding. The post Austin Entrepreneurs Talk About Building a Business at the Black in Tech Summit appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Austin’s colleges are back in session. The post September Tech Events to Attend in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Austin’s universities play a critical role in the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. At the first university tract during Austin Startup Week, Ashley Jennings, program manager in the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Austin, led a panel discussion on the importance of entrepreneurship on campus with experts from local universities. Austin
SiliconHills
MARCH 29, 2018
SpareFoot, the Austin-based online self-storage marketplace, announced Thursday plans to acquire SiteLink, a software maker for the self-storage industry, founded in 1996 and based in Raliegh, North Carolina. The post Austin-based SpareFoot Acquires SiteLink appeared first on SiliconHills.
SiliconHills
JULY 8, 2015
By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News A group of technology entrepreneurs from Austria visited Austin this week as part of a U.S. Ambassador […] The post Austrian Entrepreneurs Visit Austin appeared first on SiliconHills. AustinState Department International Visitors Leadership program. They had meetings with entrepreneurs, government officials and others at Capital Factory, City Hall, TechRanch and other locations around town. Alexa Wesner, the U.S.
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