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Follow the Money: Lance Murray's weekly roundup of fundings, mergers, and acquisitions with Dallas-Fort Worth ties on Dallas Innovates.
Follow the Money: Tailwater Doubles Silver Creek Equity to $300M, Independent Bank Buys Guaranty Bancorp for $1B
by | May 24, 2018
From real estate and insurance to a new cancer treatment, here's a look at recent funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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DI People: Urban Air, Varidesk, Kimberly-Clark, Murphy Center Name New Leaders
by | May 23, 2018
From Ken May taking charge at Dallas-based Urban Air Adventure Park to a new COO at Varidesk, our roundup of personnel activity also includes a new CMO at Kimberly-Clark, and a new head at a UNT center.
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TEXRail Unveils New Commuter Train in Fort Worth
by | May 23, 2018
TEXRail will be the first to operate the FLIRT 3’s DMUs (diesel multiple units) in the U.S.
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Dollars for Good: JPMorgan Chase Investing $3M in Dallas-Area Students, BCBS Accepting Grant Proposals

by | May 22, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, conservation, workforce development, and more.
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Narrowing the Gender Gap: North Texas Groups Empowering Girls in STEM
by | May 22, 2018
DFW area programs and organizations are working to introduce girls to STEM at a younger age in order for them to develop a passion for math and sciences and later the confidence to lead in these male-dominated fields.
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Healthcare Dealmakers: The Future of AI, Risks & Opportunities in Substance Abuse
by | May 18, 2018
Panelists and speakers lead discussions on issues facing companies, investors, and advisers during the Healthcare Dealmakers 2018 Conference at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas.
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RED Holographic Smartphone Coming to AT&T This Summer
by | May 18, 2018
AT&T exec Kevin Petersen described the phone developed by the cinematic camera maker as "revolutionary," and "even better than 3D."
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Insight Optics Takes Top Spot in Health Wildcatters Pitch Contest

by | May 17, 2018
Insight Optics beat 10 startups participating in the pitch as part of Healthcare Dealmakers, one of the nation’s premier events bringing together health-care providers, their capital sources, and advisers.
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Follow the Money: OncoNano Closes $11.7M Round, Perot Jain Backs 2 Startups, BP Energy Raising $475M
by | May 17, 2018
From cancer-fighting compounds to startups transforming the retail experience, here's a look at recent funding involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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Dallas Invents: 86 Patents Granted for Week of May 8
Patents granted include Bell Helicopter’s aircraft with selectively attachable passenger pod assembly, Fossil’s activity monitoring device, and Uber’s apparatus for managing communications.
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What Happens If We Don’t Invest in Innovation in Dallas?
by | May 15, 2018
North Texas startups are generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each year, but would benefit from more capital investments from the multibillion-dollar VC or angel investor community.
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Pizza Hut Exec During US India Chamber Tech Conference: ‘Security is as Strong as the Weakest Link’

by | May 14, 2018
Technology leaders gathered Friday to discuss the latest trends, legislations, and opportunities across industries including cybersecurity and protecting growing amounts of data.
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Dallas-based StackPath’s Merger With Server Density Called ‘A Perfect Fit’
by | May 14, 2018
As the two companies join forces, London will become StackPath's European headquarters with the Service Density team working "as the core of StackPath monitoring service team."
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Humphreys & Partners Shows Its Uber Elevate Skyport Vision
by | May 11, 2018
In a series of architecture plans, renderings, and ideas, HPA offered its vision for the design of the UberAIR skyport platform that will be the launch and landing sites for the air taxi service.
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Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Awards Applications Open Now
by | May 11, 2018
The Fast 500 list honors the fastest-growing North American companies. Applications are open until June 29.
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