Tech Roundup: Mozido expands to Africa, Austin Instacart contractors become employees and more

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Mozido expands to Africa

Austin-based Mozido has acquired NettCash, a Zimbabwe company developing mobile wallet software. Financial details were not disclosed. NettCash's services are used for mobile wallet and prepaid utility service in Zimbabwe, specifically for topping up payments on electricity meters. [Mozido Buys African Mobile Wallet Firm: Texas Tech Pulse]

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Austin Instacart contractors becoming employees

Grocery delivery service Instacart is planning to convert its contract workers to part-time employees, the company said this week. The change would make employees eligable for benefits, and it plans to make the switch in Houston as well. [Instacart to convert Austin contractors to employees: Austin American Statesman]

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Social Sessions launches Kickstarter

Social Sessions, a for-purpose project that connects live music and charities beyond

the stage to create a community centered around positive change, has launched their Kickstarter. The Social Sessions team wants to be the platform for Austin’s live music artists to connect with charities they are passionate about in order raise awareness and money

through pop-up benefit nights.

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New program for Austin businesses

The City of Austin has launched a program to let businesses in distinct sections of the city work together to shape the direction of their neighborhoods. The Soul-y Austin Business District Incubator is a pilot project from the city’s economic development department designed to help businesses form merchant associations in four neighborhoods. [Austin OKs incubator plan to create 4 hyperlocal business associations: Austin Business Journal]

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Techstars Cloud accepting applications

The Techstars Cloud program, which begins Nov. 2nd and runs through Feb. 11th is accepting applications. The program provides each startup with $18,000 in funding for a 6 percent stake in the company and access to $100,000 convertible note. [Techstars Cloud Fall Program is Accepting Applications: Silicon Hills News]

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Visa Equity Partners raises new capital

Investor Vista Equity Partners has raised new capital from New York for an expansion. The undisclosed amount will be used to expand their network of global investors and grow the business. Financing was led by New York-based Dyal Capital Partners. [Tech investor Vista Equity Partners set to expand after capital raise: Austin Business Journal]

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Accenture acquires Chaotic Moon Studios to boost their creative technology

Consulting giant Accenture has acquired Chaotic Moon, the software design and development studio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. [Built In Austin]

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