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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on March 27, 2025

These 5 Austin Tech Companies Raised August’s Largest Rounds

Check out how the companies that secured last month’s highest venture sums are investing their fresh capital.

Updated on March 27, 2025

WigWag raises $3.2 million seed round

This morning, WigWag announced securing $3.175 million in a seed funding round led by CSC Venture Capital, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based American arm of a Chinese private investment firm.

WigWag raises $3.2 million seed round
Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on March 27, 2025

Hypori Secures $12M Extension to Its Series B Round

The additional capital from investors including UBS totals Hypori’s Series B at $35 million.

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

5 Austin events to close out September with a bang

5 Austin events to close out September with a bang
Updated on March 27, 2025

Weekly Refresh: Ground Labs’ New CEO, The Zebra Adds to C Suite, and More

Read our latest weekly refresh for trending Austin tech news.

Weekly Refresh: Ground Labs’ New CEO, The Zebra Adds to C Suite, and More
Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated 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. 

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

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