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5 Austin Incubators and Accelerators to Stimulate Your Startup
Published on March 27, 2025

5 Austin Incubators and Accelerators to Stimulate Your Startup

Long called the “Silicon Hills” as a southern counterpart to California’s tech community, Austin boasts no shortage of incubators and accelerators bent on cultivating the Next Big Thing, and it could be argued that there’s something for everyone.

Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Construction Software Giant Procore Acquires Levelset for $500M

The acquisition will add lien rights management to Procore’s platform.

Construction Software Giant Procore Acquires Levelset for $500M
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

How this IoT platform is conserving billions of gallons of water

For years, U.S. businesses never really had to worry about water consumption. The price of water was constant and moderate — out of sight, out of mind. But the tides have shifted.

How this IoT platform is conserving billions of gallons of water
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 27, 2025

These 5 Austin Tech Companies Raised $318M+ in February

Find out how the local innovators that secured last month’s largest venture sums are investing the fresh capital.

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Updated on March 27, 2025

What’s next for edtech: Open standards lowering barriers for new startups

Among the companies leading the charge for data-enhanced education is Austin’s Civitas Learning, whose programs use predictive analytics to empower teachers and improve student outcomes. We wanted to know what’s next in edtech, so we asked their vice president of engineering, Chad Walters

What’s next for edtech: Open standards lowering barriers for new startups
Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

360training’s Acquisition, Abrigo’s Acquisition, and More Austin Tech News

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

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

Dosh app continues to generate buzz with $5M investor backing

Dosh app continues to generate buzz with $5M investor backing

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