From left: Point Bridge Capital and Star Castle Ventures Founder Hal Lambert, 8VC partner Alex Moore, DARPA CCS Sha-Chelle Manning, and AFWERX Strategic Advisor Dyan Gibbens [Image: Grant Miller Photography/Venture Dallas]
At Venture Dallas 2023, venture capitalists and defense department minds said evolving technologies are creating new opportunities in the defense tech sector for well-financed startups.
In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about automated payment solutions startup UPAY raising new funds; Fort Worth’s Star Castle Ventures' $5.25M raise; Carlyle Group acquiring a majority stake in Dallas’ Aspen Power Partners; CenterOak Partners selling Wetzel’s Pretzels for $207M; and other deals.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is increasingly recognized as a leading hub of innovative research and technological advancement. Among its most significant contributors is Dr. Walter Voit, whose work has been pivotal in several transformative fields, including flexible electronics, neuroscience, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence (AI)....
Patrick J. Stewart has been appointed chief operations officer of Carrollton-based Ace Virtual Shooting, a virtual reality-based dry-fire handgun training and shooting simulator.
In his new role, Stewart will oversee day-to-day business operations, product development, and strategic planning to spur the company’s continued growth and will work closely with the leadership team to develop skill building innovations and expand the Ace community....
The National Medal of Honor Museum opens officially Tuesday, but a public celebration and ribbon cutting was held Saturday, attended by 32 Medal of Honor recipients, national and military leaders, celebrities, and musical guests....
Jibe Therapeutics won the Pegasus Park-hosted Golden Ticket Pitch Competition, offered by the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) BrightEdge in collaboration with AbbVie and Research Bridge Partners.
For its win, Jibe Therapeutics receives one year of fully paid individual bench space and membership at BioLabs Pegasus Park, a $25,000 cash prize to support research, and guidance from the sponsor companies and industry professionals....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is increasingly recognized as a leading hub of innovative research and technological advancement. Among its most significant contributors is Dr. Walter Voit, whose work has been pivotal in several transformative fields, including flexible electronics, neuroscience, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence (AI)....
Patrick J. Stewart has been appointed chief operations officer of Carrollton-based Ace Virtual Shooting, a virtual reality-based dry-fire handgun training and shooting simulator.
In his new role, Stewart will oversee day-to-day business operations, product development, and strategic planning to spur the company’s continued growth and will work closely with the leadership team to develop skill building innovations and expand the Ace community....
The National Medal of Honor Museum opens officially Tuesday, but a public celebration and ribbon cutting was held Saturday, attended by 32 Medal of Honor recipients, national and military leaders, celebrities, and musical guests....
Jibe Therapeutics won the Pegasus Park-hosted Golden Ticket Pitch Competition, offered by the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) BrightEdge in collaboration with AbbVie and Research Bridge Partners.
For its win, Jibe Therapeutics receives one year of fully paid individual bench space and membership at BioLabs Pegasus Park, a $25,000 cash prize to support research, and guidance from the sponsor companies and industry professionals....