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Texas Gets A New Tech Equity Program

Austin Startup

We’ve recently partnered with one of our favorite Austin-based startups, Favor Delivery , to make sure that Texans have opportunities and pathways to thrive in a technology-fueled economy. Interested in getting involved? Share Dream Corp TECH with your employer as an opportunity to invest in surrounding underserved communities!

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Awesome Austin Tech Events, May 8–15

Austin Startup

Some of the most interesting events in Austin for the week of May 8 through May 14 are as follows: Mon, May 8 thru Thurs, May 11: OSCON OSCON brings the software engineering and developer community together to explore what’s new and useful in open source languages, tools, and techniques. At the Austin Convention Center. $99-$3895

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AlertMedia Receives a big Investment From Vista Equity Partners

SiliconHills

AlertMedia announced last week that it has signed an agreement to receive a significant growth investment from Vista Equity Partners. An article in Fortune estimated the investment by Austin-based Vista Equity Partners at $400 million. The amount of the investment was not disclosed.

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Opportunity Hub Partners with Capital Factory To Bridge Opportunity Gap

Austin Startup

A systems-wide approach to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the startup ecosystem is required and must be built from the ground by communities of color with the support and investment of all. Opportunity Hub is one of those communities forging the path towards true diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Upfront Ventures Raised New $280 Million Fund

Both Sides of the Table

Our last fund was $200 million but as you may already know since we raised that fund we added new partners Greg Bettinelli and Kara Nortman and Venture Partner Hamet Watt – all of whom are busy looking at new deals for the firm in addition to Yves Sisteron (the founder), Steven Dietz (also part of founding team) and myself.

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Vista Equity Partners Backs Austin-based YouEarnedIt

SiliconHills

YouEarnedIt, a startup focused on rewarding employees at companies, has landed an investment from Vista Equity Partners, based in Austin. The Austin based startup also received investment from its previous investors, Ridge Ventures and Silverton Partners. It did not disclose the financial details of the deal.

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April 20 is Austin A-List Entry Deadline

Austin Startup

The Forrest Four-Cast: April 16, 2018 Central Texas founders have just a few more days to apply to be considered for the 2018 Austin A-List of the Hottest Startups , as the entry deadline for this competition is the end of the day on Friday, April 20. Register now to attend this Thursday, May 24 ceremony.

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