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  • The hands-on adventure park debuted in a Houston suburb and gained national franchise buzz on “Shark Tank.” Its Grapevine Mills location—opening in early 2026—wi...

  • Backed by SYN Ventures and five years of development, the Dallas-based cybersecurity company is led by threat intelligence pioneer John Watters. iCOUNTER aims to help org...

  • Led by Modern Message founder John Hinckley, Billee aims to eliminate one of property management’s biggest pain points. With backing from RET Ventures, the startup say...

  • The California-based clinical-stage biotech startup is developing therapies to treat serious immunological diseases like atopic dermatitis and vitiligo.

  • Explore and discover why Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. in this comprehensive guide.

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Cresta Doubles Down on Its Investment in Dallas’ Lapis Carbon Solutions

by | Jul 16, 2025
Dallas-based Cresta Fund Management said its second investment in Lapis reflects its continued conviction in the company's leadership and strategy to develop bespoke carbon capture solutions for high-intensity emission sources.
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Dallas Cyber Risk Intelligence Firm iCOUNTER Emerges From Stealth With $30M Series A
by | Jul 16, 2025
Backed by SYN Ventures and five years of development, the Dallas-based cybersecurity company is led by threat intelligence pioneer John Watters. iCOUNTER aims to help organizations detect and deflect highly targeted, AI-enabled attacks—before they become “Patient Zero.”
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Dude Perfect Joins ‘Shark Tank’-Featured Dig World for New Construction-Themed Adventure Park in North Texas
by | Jul 16, 2025
The hands-on adventure park debuted in a Houston suburb and gained national franchise buzz on “Shark Tank.” Its Grapevine Mills location—opening in early 2026—will feature trick-shot stations and interactive challenges designed with Dude Perfect.
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The Last Word: Shaq On His ‘Teammate Mentality’ — and Why He Follows Mark Cuban’s Investment Moves
by | Jul 16, 2025
The NBA legend invested in BeatBox after reflecting on a call from Cuban, as he told People in a recent interview. Just weeks earlier, Shaq told WFAA he’s “75% gonna move [to Dallas] full time.”
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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Jul 16, 2025
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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Opportunities for North Texas Innovators
by | Jul 16, 2025
You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.

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The Last Word: Tech FW on How Nanoscope’s ‘Watch Us’ Moment Could Help Blind Patients See Again
by | Jul 15, 2025
North Texas' Nanoscope just filed an FDA bid for its gene-agnostic therapy. If approved, it could help restore sight for people with inherited blindness, and potentially millions more with other retinal diseases.
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Aiming To Be America’s ‘Rural IoT Network,’ Plano’s Emergent Connext Closes $5M Seed Round
by | Jul 15, 2025
Emergent said its seed round attracted a group of more than 20 agriculture and telecom investors who share its vision to digitally connect underserved industries of rural America and unlock "a new era of profitability, sustainability, and operational efficiency across agriculture, climate, energy, utilities, municipalities, and the broader rural economy."
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