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Bumble is opening a café in NYC
Sophie Kalt Sophie Kalt
Published on March 27, 2025

Bumble is opening a café in NYC

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 27, 2025

LitLingo Got $7.5M, The Boring Co. Expands, and More Austin Tech News

Despite a quieter week on the Austin tech front, a handful of companies are pursuing growth and making moves. Find out which companies got fresh capital and which ones are growing their footprint. This is the Built In Austin weekly refresh.

LitLingo Got $7.5M, The Boring Co. Expands, and More Austin Tech News
Updated on March 27, 2025

Why this fintech firm has a mandatory free day

As CEO of the fintech firm Easy Pay Direct, Brad Weimert is fond of bonding with his team over paintball, Nerf wars and weekly happy hours. But he knows work-life balance means a lot more than just goofing off with your co-workers. So he’s closing down the office on February 29 to give his team a free day. With stipulations.

Why this fintech firm has a mandatory free day
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

Sana, Which Helps Provide Employee Health Benefits, Raises $6.3M

The company moved to Austin from San Francisco last year.

Sana, Which Helps Provide Employee Health Benefits, Raises $6.3M
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin tech raised $43M in May. These were the top 5 rounds.

Austin tech raised $43M in May. These were the top 5 rounds.
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin Startup Pristine secures $5.4 million to revolutionize healthcare

Pristine, the HIPAA-compliant video streaming service, has raised $5.4 million in Series A financing from S3 Ventures and Capital Factory. Its flagship app, Eyesight, aims to put an end to doctor-shortage and allow medical professionals to act quicker to aid patients even when a doctor is absent.

Austin Startup Pristine secures $5.4 million to revolutionize healthcare
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

SubjectWell raises $10M to find people for clinical trials

The medical community relies on clinical trials, and clinical trials rely on participants.

SubjectWell raises $10M to find people for clinical trials

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