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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Published on March 27, 2025

2 Austin Startups Will Participate in the 2023 SXSW Pitch Competition

EverCase and gigaroo are among the 40 startups that will pitch at the event.

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on March 27, 2025

How 13 Women in Austin Tech Discovered Their Passion for Technology

In an industry dominated by men, stories about how women broke into tech and built careers tend to be less sought after. That doesn’t make them any less important or inspiring, though.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

VUV Analytics Got $20M, Smarter Sorting Rebranded, and More Austin Tech News

Catch up on the latest tech news from Silicon Hills with the Built In Austin Weekly Refresh.

VUV Analytics’ staff at a convention.
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

Lend a Hand ATX Launches to Help Stay-at-Home Tech Workers Volunteer

Lend a Hand ATX is an initiative launched by the Austin Tech Alliance, a nonprofit looking to encourage civic engagement within the city’s tech community.

Lend a Hand ATX Launches to Help Stay-at-Home Tech Workers Volunteer
Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on March 27, 2025

A Cloud Guru raises $33M to guide companies into the cloud

A Cloud Guru raises $33M to guide companies into the cloud
Cassidy Ritter Cassidy Ritter
Updated on March 27, 2025

Living Security Brings in $14M to Combat Human Error in Cybersecurity

The Austin-based company helps prevent cybersecurity breaches with human risk management solutions, including management platforms and gamified training.

Living Security Brings in $14M to Combat Human Error in Cybersecurity
Delilah Alvarado Delilah Alvarado
Updated on March 27, 2025

Mothership Raised $76M, ClosedLoop a Forbes List, and More Austin Tech News

Here’s what you may have missed in the world of Austin tech news.

Mothership Raised $76M, ClosedLoop a Forbes List, and More Austin Tech News

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