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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

Self Raises $20M in Funding to Help People Build Credit While Saving Money

Self has over 500,000 customers and $400 million in CD-secured loans.

Self Raises $20M in Funding to Help People Build Credit While Saving Money
Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 27, 2025

MassChallenge Texas Names 14 Finalists in Startup Accelerator

After four months of hustling, the 79 startups that participated in MassChallenge Texas have been winnowed to 14.

MassChallenge Texas Names 14 Finalists in Startup Accelerator
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Tech Roundup: Opcity's new digs, $27M in fresh funding and more

Tech Roundup: Opcity's new digs, $27M in fresh funding and more
Updated on March 27, 2025

RetailMeNot goes shopping: $22 million later, it's in the gift card resale game

RetailMeNot the Austin-based coupon site, announced late Thursday it has entered the secondary gift card market by acquiring GiftCard Zen, Inc. for $22 million in cash.

RetailMeNot goes shopping: $22 million later, it's in the gift card resale game
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Dream bigger: 6 Austin tech companies where opportunity awaits

What’s more exciting than igniting a fresh new job search? How about the exciting opportunities that await?

Dream bigger: 6 Austin tech companies where opportunity awaits
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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

National Instruments Receives $7.6B Acquisition Bid From Emerson Electric

Based in Austin, National Instruments is a software firm that employs over 2,240 local workers.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on March 27, 2025

Meet Euphoria, a New Trans-Focused App Backed by Chelsea Clinton, Others

Euphoria aims to empower transgender people through every facet of their lives, providing tools for everything from financial planning to health tracking.

Meet Euphoria, a New Trans-Focused App Backed by Chelsea Clinton, Others

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