Tech Roundup: XOR Exchange raises $4M, Capital Metro launches improved app & more

Written by Tessa McLean
Published on Sep. 03, 2015
Tech Roundup: XOR Exchange raises $4M, Capital Metro launches improved app & more

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Kony opens Austin office

Mobile application development platform Kony has opened an office in Austin. The startup has relocated its headquarters from Orlando and the company plans to hire at least 50 employees. [Kony Opens Austin Office and Relocates Headquarters: Silicon Hills News]

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XOR Data raises $4M

Austin data analytics company XOR Data raised a $4.2 million Series A round of funding this week. Capital will be used to build more data exchanges for potential customers. [Big data, big money: Austin startup raises $4 million: Austin Business Journal]

 

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Continuum names new leadership positions

Austin-based Continuum Analytics has named a new CMO and CFO. Michele Chambers will take over as CMO, and Randy Russell will act as CFO. [Continuum Analytics Names CMO, CFO: Texas Tech Pulse]

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Capital Metro will launch enhanced mobile app

Capital Metro announced this week it will launch an enhanced version of its mobile app by mid-2016 that will give riders more advanced and integrated tools to plan their trips. Capital Metro will begin working with Bytemark and HaCon to develop new online traveler tools that will be available on the app, and also on the agency’s website and mobile site.
 

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SmarterHQ opens Austin office, plans on growing local presence

Marketing platform SmarterHQ has announced the opening of a new office in Austin. The announcement comes on the heels of a recent $8 million round of financing, which will be primarily used to continue to scale the company with extensive hiring. [Built In Austin]
 

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New coworking space coming to Austin with views of Lady Bird Lake

Techspace announced plans today to expand to Austin, making this their eighth location in the country. The business center will be located at 98 San Jacinto Blvd and will occupy the ground floor and the entire 4th floor of the San Jacinto Center. The 28,000 sq ft space will house 250 workstations and a coworking and event space on the ground floor. [Built In Austin]
 
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Austin Fraser opens Austin office

IT recruitment consultancy Austin Fraser is expanding to Austin. This is the company’s second expansion after their Munich launch. 
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