Tech Roundup: A social network for dogs launches, My Fit Foods grabs funding and more

Written by Tessa McLean
Published on Jul. 30, 2015
Tech Roundup: A social network for dogs launches, My Fit Foods grabs funding and more

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My Fit Foods scores new funding

Healthy meal provider My Fit Foods raised new capital this week. The investment came from Marlin Equity Partners, and also included TSG Consumer Partners. [My Fit Foods Finds Funding: Texas Tech Pulse]

 

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CS Disco opens Austin office

Law firm software maker CS Disco Inc. has opened a product development office in Northwest Austin that executives expect could employ as many as 25 workers within two years. [Houston techies who target lawyers open Austin office: Austin Business Journal]
 

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theChive introduces TV for bars

You can now watch all of your favorite theCHIVE content on CHIVE TV. For the first 1,500 bars, CHIVE TV is free. [theChive]
 

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A social network for dogs launches in Austin

A location based meet up and search app for dog owners has launched in Austin. The app lets dog owners discover other dogs in their area through geolocation, arrange meetings, and find dog friendly places to visit. [BarkHappy Launches a Social Networking App for Dogs in Austin: Silicon Hills News]
 

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Uber for disabled riders expands into Austin

Uber launched UberACCESS this week in Austin. It will add wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its transportation offerings. [Uber expanding options for disabled riders in Austin: KVUE]

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ReIntent launching new SaaS solution

Austin-based ReIntent is announcing the launch of its new SaaS solution that enables cleaning of CRM lead and contact data with complete accuracy.  The solution offers turnkey integration with CRM systems and virtually no manual work on the part of the user. 
 
 

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A new way to valet your car launches in Austin

On-demand valet service app Luxe is officially operating in Austin. Luxe is currently available in the Downtown area with plans for further expansion. Luxe costs $4 per hour with a maximum of $16 per day. Overnight parking is an extra $10. [Built In Austin]
 

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Austin breaks into list of best startup ecosystems in the world

Austin’s startup ecosystem has been named one of the 20 best cities in the world, jumping into a list it was excluded from the last time it came out. The report by Compass, a software company based in San Francisco, said Austin employs more than 100,000 workers in its tech startup sector. Quite impressive considering total population is 1.8 million. Hometown heroes like RetailMeNot and HomeAway are credited for contributing to the success of the city. [Built In Austin]
 

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SXSW Interactive releases 'tease' speaker list, includes Pinterest engineer, Giphy CEO & more

the festival announced a sneak peak of some of the speakers for the technology and innovation event scheduled for March 11-15. SXSW 2016 registration opens Aug 3 at 10 a.m. The speakers were chosen by the SXSW Interactive staff based on anticipated trends in 2016.  [Built In Austin]

 

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Integreon enters the Austin market, plans huge hiring spree

The outsourcing firm opened their Austin office on July 7, ready to hire extensively and integrate themselves into the local community. With a 14,000 square foot office in North Austin at 9900 Spectrum Drive, they have plenty of room to grow. [Built In Austin]

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