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Published on March 27, 2025

Apptronik and Google DeepMind Partner to Advance Humanoid Robotics

The partnership will combine Apptronik’s robotics hardware with Google DeepMind’s AI expertise.

Ashley Brownridge Ashley Brownridge
Updated on September 24, 2026

12 Austin Startups to Know

Austin startups reflect the city’s diverse economy, spanning sectors ranging from finance and healthcare to music and entertainment.

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Ashley Brownridge Ashley Brownridge
Updated on February 12, 2026

Humanoid Robotics Company Apptronik Raises $520M Series A-X Extension

The round totals the company’s venture capital at nearly $1 billion to date from investors like Mercedes-Benz and Google.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on August 05, 2025

6 Companies to Watch This Summer

As Austinites continue to soak up the summer sun, its local tech scene is embracing the excitement of the season with fresh capital, strategic partnerships and more.

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Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin’s October Featured Companies of the Month

Highlighting the innovative organizations shaping the future of tech in Silicon Hills.

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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on March 27, 2025

How are New Product Leaders Like Great Books? They’re Both Transformative

A product leader from Apptronik shared his plans to add to his company's narrative and reshape its trajectory.

How are New Product Leaders Like Great Books? They’re Both Transformative
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Updated on March 27, 2025

Technical Challenges Aren’t Roadblocks. They’re Runways.

Two senior software engineers weigh in on their greatest technical challenges — and how those experiences propelled them skyward..

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Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on September 30, 2026

25 Companies Hiring Software Engineers in Austin

Opportunities for software engineers abound at these thriving Silicon Hills companies.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Apptronik Gets $14.6M to Build Scalable, All-Purpose Humanoid Robot

The Austin-based company expects to double its 52-person team in the next year.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on September 26, 2026

55 Tech Companies in Texas to Know

Check out these Austin companies making the Lone Star State a growing tech hub.

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