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Frisco-Based Apty Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding to Grow Its Digital Adoption Platform Software
by Alex Edwards | Jul 13, 2021
The latest investment follows $5.4 million in post-seed funding Apty raised in December. Since then the team says it's seen fast momentum for its Digital Adoption Platform software for enterprises—so much so that they decided to accelerate the round.
by Tech Titans |
Jul 13, 2021
Entrepreneurs nationwide can submit an application now to demonstrate how innovative edge-enabled products help the world return to work and life. Due by Aug. 16, the edge-enabled solutions can benefit work, life, education or health.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 12, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Bank of America’s call interception heuristics, Belaj Innovations’ magnolia extract containing compositions, Illumina’s bioinformatics systems and methods for generating a De Brujin graph, IBM’s data aggregation node for blockchain rollup, Moneygram’s emergency services/virtual travel wallet, Motorola Mobility’s gas sensor augmented human presence detection system, Sealed Air Corp.’s crimped cushioned envelopes, ShockWatch’s unmanned aerial vehicle impact monitoring system, State Farm’s identifying property usage type based upon smart sensor data, Verizon’s providing LTE nåetwork devices with downlink channels in an unlicensed spectrum, and Walmart Apollo’s shopping facility assistance systems, devices and methods.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 12, 2021
At a time when Venture X is planning to rapidly expand its footprint, the coworking company has teamed up with local workspace innovator Vari to furnish all of its new properties.
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Impact Ventures to Host a Spring Virtual Startup Showcase and $50K Pitch Competition
by Alyssa Mora | Jul 12, 2021
"Equity in Motion" will focus on bridging the wealth gap for minority entrepreneurs through a virtual “Shark Tank”-style showcase, expert-led breakout sessions, live virtual networking, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 12, 2021
McIlroy and his investment partnership will invest at least $10 million in the high-tech mini-golf concept, in exchange for 10 percent ownership in the equity of each Puttery venue planned to open through 2023—including one in the Dallas area later this summer.
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by Nina Kelleher |
Jul 12, 2021
What to consider—and questions to ask—to become a favorable acquisition target for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
sponsored by EisnerAmper
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by David Seeley |
Jul 8, 2021
The transportation institute will serve as a think tank for surface and air mobility technologies at AllianceTexas—conducting research, managing strategic initiatives, and helping to shape innovations that will change the way we live.
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Frisco-based Powerhandz Partners With LaMelo Ball, Announces Merger
by David Seeley | Jul 8, 2021
The training and rehab tech platform boosted LaMelo's game with its anti-grip, weighted gloves. So the NBA Rookie of the Year looked into the business—and became a general partner, brand ambassador, and board member.
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by Capital One |
Jul 7, 2021
Powerhouse women honed in on investing and marketing as well as their personal stories on balancing motherhood while running a successful venture. Find out what reality television star Catherine Lowe and other successful entrepreneurial minds had to say.
sponsored by Capital One
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 7, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Altimmune’s rapid and prolonged immunogic therapeutic, Continental Electronics’ and Harris Corporation’s subterranean antenna, Frontline Advance’s fire pit
ShockWatch’s impact indicator, SMU’s detecting malicious software using sensors, Textron Innovations’ VR emulator, The Modern Gentlemens’ combined dresser valet and charging station, and Toyota’s vehicle occupant tracking and trust.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 6, 2021
The University of North Texas is partnering with two Dallas-area startups on breakthrough mobility solutions—with part of an estimated $600K in total funding provided by the NTCMT. One startup is developing an airspace hazard identification and alerting service to ensure safe unmanned aircraft flights. The other is working on object detection technology to keep bicyclists safe from vehicle collisions.
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The DEC Is Relaunching the North Texas Angel Network
by Alex Edwards | Jul 1, 2021
A new strategic and operational partnership will accelerate startup growth and increase investor funding, the organizations say.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 1, 2021
Arcade believes engaged sales teams provide better customer service and sell more. Its proprietary approach is based on an SaaS solution that intelligently gamifies the workplace—focusing employees around actions that "move the needle" for a business. With the new capital, the team wants to expand into inside sales teams and automotive dealerships and continue to boost its front-line sales teams in wireless retail.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 30, 2021
Truman Wilson was only 11 when he launched Truman Factory candy after seeing a kid pitch on "Shark Tank." Now he's 16 with an e-commerce site, a new product line, and a lure aimed at gamers everywhere—a golden ticket packed in each candy could win them $500 in Dogecoin, a Yeezy Gap jacket, a Corsair gaming headset, or other meme-friendly prizes.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 30, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 15 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Accenture's distributed ledger tech for freight systems, Avodah's visual sign language translation training device and method, Cisco's active speaker naming and request in real-time communication systems, Futurewei's multi-stage image recognition for a non-ideal environment, Karsten's golf club with polymeric insert and removable weight, Mary Kay's pore minimizer, and Textron's sensor for monitoring rotors.
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