Check out what tech companies got up to last week in the Lone Star State capital. An Australian design giant is expanding its local footprint, and companies in the health and cybersecurity spaces raised new capital. Learn more with the Built In Austin Weekly Refresh.
Canva opened a new campus. Having outgrown its previous space, digital design platform Canva moved into a new flagship campus in Austin. The 25,000-square-foot space was designed in collaboration with architect Sixth River to reflect the company’s artistic vibe. Canva’s new office houses more than 100 employees and features call booths, meeting rooms, open floor space, a podcast studio a wellness area, a child-friendly zone and more. The company is currently building out its team. [Canva]
Austin Tech Quote of the Week
“Keep Aware began with the realization that no matter how advanced our security technology became, or how strong a perimeter we could establish, threats still find a way to the user. … To effectively protect an organization in a continually evolving threat landscape, we have to better understand how people interface with technology, and the browser is the first key step.”— Ryan Boerner, Keep Aware CEO and founder
Keep Aware pulled in $2.4M. Browser security platform Keep Aware announced a new round of capital led by LiveOak Venture Partners. The company’s solution aims to protect users against cyberattacks like phishing and malicious extensions. Its new funding will go toward furthering product development and building go-to-market programs. [Keep Aware]
Significo secured $12M. The digital health company provides individuals with personalized health recommendations based on their health profile, lifestyle and aspirations. Significo announced its Series A raise led by Doug Blough to scale its solution. The capital will help Significo enhance its product offerings. [PR Newswire]
