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These 10 Austin Tech Companies Raised a Total of $767M in 2020
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on March 27, 2025

These 10 Austin Tech Companies Raised a Total of $767M in 2020

This year has brought plenty of new innovations to the Austin tech scene. Undeterred by the COVID-19 pandemic, several companies secured ample new capital to further advancements in areas from digital healthcare to online streaming.

Olivia Arnold Olivia Arnold
Updated on March 27, 2025

‘Like Learning To Surf’: Reflections From 9 Women On Their Paths To Leadership

Though these featured women faced obstacles, they persevered and learned how to ride the wave to the top.

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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

RigUp secures $60M to fuel the growth of its marketplace

RigUp secures $60M to fuel the growth of its marketplace
Updated on March 27, 2025

How to stay on budget, build credit and save for the future with Austin fintech

Why not make this the year to take the mystery out of your money and make a budget that's actually fun to watch? Here are four personal finance apps and services made in Austin that can help.

How to stay on budget, build credit and save for the future with Austin fintech
Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Rumble Nets $15M to Help IT Teams Find and Catalog Devices on Their Networks

Last year, the Austin-based startup tripled its user base, quadrupled its customer base and saw a fivefold increase in its annual recurring revenue.

Rumble Nets $15M to Help IT Teams Find and Catalog Devices on Their Networks
Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 27, 2025

Sana Benefits Raises $20.8M to Upend Small Business Insurance

Sana is currently hiring for a number of roles including a customer success manager and a sales director.

Sana Benefits Raises $20.8M to Upend Small Business Insurance
Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Report: 3D-Printed Home Builder ICON Raises $185M

The company is building houses for homeless people, military members and possibly astronauts on Mars.

Report: 3D-Printed Home Builder ICON Raises $185M
Updated on March 27, 2025

7 emerging Austin tech startups to watch

7 emerging Austin tech startups to watch
Updated on March 27, 2025

HomeAway acquired by Expedia for $3.9B

The Bellevue, Washington-based travel giant has offered $38.31 per share to acquire the Austin-based rental property network, whose localized sites span 190 countries.

HomeAway acquired by Expedia for $3.9B

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