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CodeLaunch events feature a "venturetainment" blend of live music, comedy, panels, and networking. [Video still: CodeLaunch]
CodeLaunch To Hold its 2024 World Championship Pitch Competition Nov. 20 in Dallas
by Lance Murray | Nov 4, 2024
The event is the culmination of four previous CodeLaunch competitions held earlier this year across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Winners from the previous competitions will pitch and compete for $50,000 in funding in front of a live audience, judges, and angel investors—amid a "venturetainment" blend of live music, comedy, panels, and networking.
Dallas-Based Improving Acquires Leniolabs, Boosting Its South American Software Development Services
by Lance Murray |
Oct 31, 2024
Improving said its acquisition of St. Petersburg, Florida-based Leniolabs is expected to increase its annualized revenue to exceed $265 million, while expanding its software development services into South America.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 18, 2024
Dallas-based digital service company Improving has acquired Imaginet, a technology firm specializing in Microsoft consulting and implementation, with offices in Winnipeg, Canada, and Dallas.
Improving said that the deal is expected to increase its annualized revenue to exceed $280 million and expand its expertise and reputation throughout North America....
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by Sandra Engelland |
Sep 18, 2023
Part seed accelerator competition, part tech tradeshow, and part startup conference with a rock 'n' roll vibe, CodeLaunch DFW takes place November 15 at Gilley's South Side Ballroom in Dallas. Plus, for the first time, semifinalists will be eligible for up to $150K in investments from Cyrannus, a network of experts aiming to help founders connect with the VC market.
Apply for the accelerator by September 24.
Apply for the accelerator by September 24.
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Improving CEO Curtis Hite at left with Zigatta CEO Nahid Giga [Photos: Improving]
Improving Acquires Frisco Software Developer, Consulting Firm Zigatta
by Lance Murray | Jan 19, 2023
Plano-based IT services firm Improving said the deal is expected to increase its annualized revenue exceeding $275 million and will further its geographic reach throughout the U.S. and Latin America. In addition to its Plano HQ, Zigatta has offices in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Nov 2, 2022
After years of holding its annual event in Frisco, CodeLaunch DFW is coming to Southside Music Hall at Gilley’s in Dallas on November 16. Six companies will face off for the top prize in an event that comprises a tech tradeshow, a startup conference, and a “raucous networking event.” And this year it's modeling itself after local favorite Digital Fight Club.
“CodeLaunch is a startup and rock-n-roll show like nothing you've ever seen before,” promises President and Founder Jason Taylor.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Oct 24, 2022
In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about Sinclair Digital Services’ $5 million fundraising effort; Energy Spectrum Capital helping to launch a new energy firm; Darling Ingredients’ $1.2 billion acquisition; the Dallas Cowboys’ official accounting firm merging with BKM Sowan Horan; and more.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 12, 2022
Ten local founders and innovators sparred in gloves-off debates, "fighting" to win each round.
The fight card included challenges like: Should brands be transparent? Should the government be involved in building the metaverse? And is ESG important? Here are the knockout rounds.
The fight card included challenges like: Should brands be transparent? Should the government be involved in building the metaverse? And is ESG important? Here are the knockout rounds.
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Jake Hamann, CEO of Autix Automotive, wins CodeLaunch DFW 2021 [Photo: CodeLaunch]
McKinney-Based Autix Wins CodeLaunch DFW Competition with Auto Enthusiasts Platform
by David Seeley | Nov 18, 2021
McKinney-Based Autix Automotive was the big winner at Wednesday's CodeLaunch DFW event held at Comerica Center in Frisco. The startup is an online app platform for automotive enthusiasts, enabling them to create, share, and explore custom vehicle profiles. One of six startups that competed at the event, Autix is now looking to raise $1.5 million for marketing, product development, and execution of its social media strategy.
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by Quincy Preston |
Feb 18, 2021
Collectively, the 100 privately held companies contributed $6 billion to the Dallas-Fort Worth economy over three years.
Clavis Capital Partners, a private investment firm that operates and grows industrial businesses took the top spot in the annual rankings. Here's the complete list.
Clavis Capital Partners, a private investment firm that operates and grows industrial businesses took the top spot in the annual rankings. Here's the complete list.
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by Quincy Preston and Alex Edwards |
Oct 6, 2020
The Roaring Twenties-themed virtual event will be a live, cinematic experience complete with a "Speakeasy Party To Go" feature for at-home watch parties. See who could take home an award.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 7, 2019
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving North Texas businesses, you’ll also find news from Supply, Double Eagle Capital, RealPage, Madelinetosh, Bombardier, Vivify Health, Principal Solar, Zona Energy, ClubCorp, and Del Frisco’s.
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