ZenBusiness raised $15 million to help entrepreneurs with their to-do lists. ZenBusiness makes life easier for founders by providing business services like obtaining an Employer ID Number and building a website. This funding will go toward new features on its platform. [Built In Austin]
Ford is bringing self-driving cars to Austin. With the city's population on track to double in about the next 25 years, Austin's city government is looking for ways to reduce congestion. Ford, in partnership with self-driving startup Argo AI, will deploy the new vehicles in 2021 to transport people and things. [Built In Austin]
Concierge package service Fetch raised $10.5 million. Fetch delivers packages direct to apartment residents, relieving headaches for property managers dealing with piles of parcels. (Thanks, e-commerce craze.) The company plans to add 10 to 15 new markets in the next two years. [Built In Austin]
Adthena got $5 million in growth capital to continue international expansion. The funding came from CIBC Innovation Banking. Adthena provides AI-driven intelligence on paid search advertising. [Press release]
Apple will continue making the Mac Pro in Austin. After some uncertainty due to tariffs on Chinese-made parts, Apple confirmed it won't move its production of the newest Mac Pro model after receiving tariff waivers from Washington. [Austin Business Journal]
