Tech Roundup: More Austinites get Google Fiber, Sailpoint makes acquisition and more

More Austinites get Google Fiber

Residents in East Riverside, East Oltorf, Montopolis and Dove Springs were able to start signing up for Google Fiber service this week. If enough people in the neighborhoods sign up, Google will complete the construction process. After that, residents can schedule installation. You can drop by the Google Fiber Space downtown to experience the technology before it arrives in your 'hood. [Google Fiber announces sign-up dates for 4 new Austin neighborhoods: CultureMap Austin]

Malauzai Software raises $11M Series D

Austin-based Malauzai Software, which provides SmartApps for end users to access banking and customer service features from portable devices, has raised an $11 million Series D, according to an SEC filing.

Sailpoint makes acquisition

Austin-based SailPoint has acquired Whitebox Security, a provider of security tools to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. [SailPoint Buys Whitebox Security: Texas Tech Pulse]

Suzanne Kho joins ATC

The Austin Technology Council has hired Suzanne Kho as its executive director of the ATC Foundation. In that role, Kho will oversee partnerships and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.. She will also focus on fundraising and other community initiatives in Austin and Central Texas. [ATC Names Suzanne Kho Executive Director of its Foundation: Silicon Hills News]

Perk.com debuts on Toronto Stock Exchange

Austin-based Perk.com raised $20.2M in a private placement, and debuted on the Toronto Stock Exchange, this week. The company now trades on the TSX as PER. [Perk.com Raises $20.2M, Lists On TSX: Texas Tech Pulse]

New VC fund in Austin

An Austin Ventures LP executive has led the creation of a $5.3 million venture capital fund just five months after revealing the firm’s plan to raise such funds for individual investments instead of a large conventional VC fund. Christopher Pacitti, a 15-year Austin Ventures general partner, reported raising the fund called AVX PS LP with 43 investors, according to a July 10 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. [Federal filing: Austin Ventures exec raises VC fund: Austin Business Journal]

Techstars Austin grad Self Lender raises $1.5M seed round

Self Lender has raised a $1.5 million seed round from Silverton Partners. The new infusion of capital will primarily be used to build out their team, specifically with engineering roles and customer care specialists. [Built in Austin]

Capital Factory investing in the space industry

Firefly Space Systems is the latest company to join the Capital Factory Accelerator, capturing an investment from the accerlerator as well. This is the first involvement Capital Factory has had with the space industry, Executive Director Josh Baer wrote in a blog post, and he realizes that Firely isn't the type of company that would normally want to use their services. But, they'll be able to tap into the Capital Factory network, amplify their message and recruit talent among other benefits. [Built In Austin]Study shows the road to higher productivity may be remote work

A new study has some pretty convincing evidence that employing remotely might be worth considering. The study, which surveyed 202 employees over a range of occupations, found that 32% of employees already work at least part-time from somewhere other than the office. A whopping 77% of respondents reported being more productive when they were working away from the office, and another 30% said they accomplished more in less time. [Built In Austin]

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