Telsa considering Austin for fifth assembly plant. A Tesla gigafactory would equate to about 10,000 jobs and make it the city’s biggest tech employer. Tulsa, Oklahoma, is also reportedly a finalist for the site. [Built In Austin]
Everlywell gained FDA approval for at-home COVID-19 test. Its self-administered standalone sample collection kit can work with a variety of labs to provide a broader testing footprint. It’s been granted emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. [TechCrunch]
Catapult Systems chose next CEO. The IT services company boasts offices in eight cities. Terri Burmeister, currently their president of U.S. operations, will take over beginning June 1. [Bizwomen]
Swoovy shifted to virtual volunteering. The dating app connects people through volunteer activities. During the pandemic, it's offering virtual ways to continue to volunteer and connect. [AustinInno]
Lion Capital took minority stake in REX. Real estate startup REX uses AI and big data to automate home buying. Lion Capital invested $25 million in exchange for the stake in the company. [Crunchbase]
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