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L.A.’s Two Bit Circus Expands to Dallas with Arcade Games, VR and AR Experiences, Robot Bartenders, and More
by David Seeley | Mar 14, 2022
With investors including Capital Factory and TopGolf's executive chairman, the venue will feature 35,000 square feet of tech-enhanced entertainment. Attractions will include arcade games; VR, AR, and "extended reality" experiences; "story (escape) rooms"; reimagined carnival games, and more.
by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 2, 2022
With 95 patents issued or pending on its tech, Fort Worth's Linear Labs wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., seeing the electrification supply chain as a "national security strategic imperative."
Brad Hunstable launched Linear Labs in 2014 after incubating in the TechFW program. This year his company aims to produce 20,000 electric motors and intelligent drive systems—with twice the torque and half the size and weight of competitors.
Brad Hunstable launched Linear Labs in 2014 after incubating in the TechFW program. This year his company aims to produce 20,000 electric motors and intelligent drive systems—with twice the torque and half the size and weight of competitors.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Feb 18, 2022
What companies are finding funding or having a big exit? From startup investments to grants and acquisitions, Dallas Innovates tracks what’s happening in North Texas money.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 1, 2021
Based in Austin with a strong Dallas presence, NuBrakes will use the funding to expand nationwide, more than double its team, and offer a wider array of auto repair services. It will also expand its services for mobile fleet operators and offer a "predictive telematics platform" that automates the auto repair process.
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Calling Female Founders: The $100,000 Investment Challenge at the Women in Tech Summit Could Be Your Fast Track Into Capital Factory
by Bella Pinera | Jul 29, 2021
On October 4th, five tech startup finalists will pitch to a panel of advisors and judges featuring top investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The top winner will walk away with $100K and the Capital Factory fast track.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 22, 2021
Dallas' C1 Innovation Lab, operated by Health Care Services Corporation (which owns Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), has entered into a collaboration with early-stage investor Capital Factory to help Texas entrepreneurs explore, address, and pilot solutions that serve BCBSTX members. The end goal is to engage with new technologies and local entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of healthcare innovation.
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by Gloria Salinas, Managing Director, Economic Development, DRC |
Apr 7, 2021
Capital Factory, the most active early-stage investor in Texas, is proving the Texas tech trend is real. Last year, its Black in Tech Summit was the organization's first fully virtual event with record attendance and a $100,000 venture fund investment. The event returns this month in the same format.
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by Alexa Vickaryous |
Mar 9, 2021
Founder and CEO of Capital Factory Joshua Baer declared that “Texas is the most promising technology market in the United States." Here’s why.
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ShearShare founders Courtney and Tye Caldwell winning Capital Factory's $100,000 Dallas Diversity & Inclusion Investment Challenge in 2018. [Photo: Merissa De Falcis]
Capital Factory Announces $100K Investment Challenge for Annual Black in Tech Summit
by Lauren Hawkins | Dec 16, 2020
Past Investment Challenge winners include McKinney-based ShearShare, Houston-based GroupRaise, and Austin-based Journey Foods. Applications are open now until Jan. 22.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 4, 2020
The Texas Startups Roadshow will take local entrepreneurs and out-of-state investors on a virtual ride that spotlights the startup community in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Anchoring the Dallas leg of the trip on Nov. 19 is UT Dallas’ Big Idea Competition and a keynote from Mark Cuban.
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by Sophia Gonzalez |
Jul 16, 2020
The ten-episode series hosted by Dallas-native DIU Texas Lead Zach Walker and founding_media's Dan Dillard explores the intersection of technology, business, and national security.
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Capital Factory Launches $100K Human Performance Challenge for Tech Startups
by Lauren Hawkins | Jun 2, 2020
Five startup finalists will compete in the Human Performance Investment Challenge during the first-ever Fed Supernova virtual conference.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 1, 2020
The new Fast Start Mentoring Program pairs entrepreneurs with business veterans who can help plan a path forward—and identify emerging opportunities. "It's fair to say we're genuinely saving jobs here," CEO Bill Chinn says.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Nov 13, 2019
Each month, Capital Factory invites new startups into its accelerator program. Out of November's 13 participants, three local businesses—GuestX, Kanna, and Symphion—made the cut.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 24, 2019
Capital Factory is opening its first Houston spot. Here's what that means for Dallas-based startups and investors.
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