Startup

The Last Word: Dallas FC Trinity GM/Coach on Home Debut of North Texas’ First Women’s Pro Soccer Team

by | Sep 3, 2024
When a new sports franchise has its home debut, it usually doesn't play one of the world's best teams. But that's exactly what Dallas Trinity FC did at the Cotton Bowl Thursday. North Texas' first-ever women's pro soccer club lost 6-0 to Spain's world-famous FC Barcelona Femini. But as today's Last Word notes, it was still a big win for Dallas and for women's sports in the region.
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The Last Word: J. Small Investments’ Steven Davis on Life Sciences Companies’ Need for ‘Ripe’ Real Estate
by | Aug 29, 2024
At Bisnow's Future of DFW Life Sciences Summit, Davis predicted a "snowball effect" of success in the next three to ten years as the life sciences industry grows. Davis has today's "Last Word."
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City of Richardson Partners with Startup Runway to Boost International Economic Development
by | Aug 28, 2024
Founded in 2023, Frisco-based Startup Runway is an accelerator with a mission of promoting the growth of India-based companies and other international businesses it represents. Now ensconced at Richardson's IQ HQ, it aims to help the city boost its designation as the "International Business Capital of North Texas."
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California EV Company Canoo Relocates Its HQ to North Texas
by | Aug 28, 2024
Based out of its facility in Justin, a city north of Fort Worth, Canoo's HQ is within easy EV range of its DFW-based CEO, Tony Aquila. Now, with thousands of EV orders on the books from Walmart and other companies—and test vehicles humming about for the USPS, U.S. Army, NASA, and more—Canoo has some growing to do.
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Addison-Based BioStat Imaging Acquired by Houston’s Principle Health Systems

by | Aug 27, 2024
Principle said its acquisition of the North Texas-based mobile imaging provider underscores its commitment to offering comprehensive, high-quality diagnostic services to the long-term care community.
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Corporate CEO Winner, Hall of Famer Announced for the 2024 Tech Titans Awards
by | Aug 27, 2024
Four companies, four universities, and 32 individuals—including four high school teachers—are finalists for the 2024 Tech Titans Awards, which honor top innovators, adopters, and executors impacting the North Texas tech industry. The awards gala will be held Sept. 20 at the Renaissance Addison Hotel. Check out two honorees—and all the innovative finalists.
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Nominate Now: Venture Dallas Kicks Off 2024 Startup Awards Nominations

Venture Dallas is firing up its search for North Texas’ most innovative companies, as nominations open for its Startup of the Year 2024 awards. The winners will be revealed at the annual summit on October 30, building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural honors....

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ALLCITY Network Launches DLLS in Dallas with YouTube- and Podcast-Based Sports Coverage
by | Aug 26, 2024
A week after announcing a $12 million Series B funding round, Denver-based ALLCITY Network has launched its DLLS outlet in Dallas. Helmed by local NBA insider Marc Stein, DLLS will offer daily weekday shows covering the Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, Rangers, and more on YouTube and podcast platforms.
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Austin’s Base Power Expands to DFW, Providing Energy with Home Battery Backup

by | Aug 26, 2024
Co-founded by CEO Zach Dell—son of Dell Founder and CEO Michael Dell—Base Power is building distributed battery storage for both customers and the grid, one home at a time. It does that by providing energy to homes along with a backup battery that can be used for up to 24 hours in a blackout.
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North Texas’ Katapult Holdings Promotes Exec to New Position of President/Chief Growth Officer
by | Aug 23, 2024
In his new role, Derek Medlin will lead the business development, marketing, and operations teams at Katapult, with a focus on accelerating gross originations and revenue growth while continuing to drive operational efficiencies and productivity.
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Fort Worth’s AyuVis Gets FDA Fast‑Track Designation for Its Drug for Babies with a Chronic Lung Disease
by | Aug 23, 2024
Premature babies diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) face the risk of rehospitalization, delayed brain development, and respiratory problems throughout childhood. No FDA-approved therapies are available for BPD—which is why the new FDA designation for AyuVis's drug candidate, AVR-48, could lead to game-changing impact.
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Amid ‘Private Credit Boom,’ Dallas Fintech Siepe Lands $30M Series B to Expand Tech-Enabled Solutions
by | Aug 22, 2024
"The new capital will help us continue our momentum in deploying integrated solutions and best-in-class service for fund managers in the private credit and broadly syndicated bank debt sector," Siepe CEO and founder Michael Pusateri said. In conjunction with the new funding, Siepe has appointed Mark Schultis as president.
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Getting to ‘Yes’: 10 Questions Startups Should Answer—Before Investors Ask Them

At Dallas Startup Week, ENO8 Founder Jeff Francis shared strategies to make it easier for investors to say "yes" to founders with proactive preparation.
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Experts See Dallas-Fort Worth’s Expanding Clout in the Global Franchise Sector
Dallas franchise czar Carlos White said the city’s franchise program could serve as a national model, with interest from the International Franchise Association in replicating the Dallas playbook.

White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
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