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Esper Raises $8M, Plans to Grow Team as the Government Continues to Digitize
Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Published on March 27, 2025

Esper Raises $8M, Plans to Grow Team as the Government Continues to Digitize

Esper’s cloud-based platform helps government agencies across the country create and manage their public policies. The company is now hiring, with about a dozen open tech positions at its Austin HQ. 

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 27, 2025

Hippo Insurance Goes Public, Rey Got $10M, and More Austin Tech News

The Austin tech scene is bright with innovation after several companies announced big news last week. See who raised fresh funding, relocated their HQ and more. This is the Built In Austin weekly refresh.

Hippo Insurance Goes Public, Rey Got $10M, and More Austin Tech News
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

5 Austin companies pick the coolest spot in their offices

Check out some of the most unique areas of five Austin tech offices.

5 Austin companies pick the coolest spot in their offices
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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

Grazzy Helps Service Workers Earn More Tips and Access Their Money Faster

The tipping platform enables workers to receive digital tips.

Grazzy founder and CEO Russell Lemmer poses for a photo against a white background.
Updated on March 27, 2025

PotentiaMetrics raises $625K to make medicine more personal

Founded in 2010, PotentiaMetrics provides data and analytical tools to health care institutions, medtech companies and patients, enabling them to better predict the clinical and financial impact of a given treatment or a medical device. Now, the startup has raised $625,000 of a planned $750,000 financing from five investors.

PotentiaMetrics raises $625K to make medicine more personal

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