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Riley Demaree, founder of Frisco-based Drip Inventory, is one of six startup founders featured in Next Founder Up. [Image: YouTube Screengrab/CodeLaunch]
CodeLaunch Debuts Reality-Style Show for Its U.S. Startup Competition
by Kim Lyons | Aug 5, 2026
The first of four episodes of Next Founder Up dropped Aug. 5. The series will follow the six startups competing for CodeLaunch’s U.S. championship, including Frisco-based Drip Inventory.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 10, 2025
Dallas-based Improving said the MangoChango deal is its third acquisition this year. With a primary workforce based in Guatemala, the add-on enables Improving to leverage the expertise of an expanded Latin America presence.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 3, 2025
Improving said the acquisition of DragonSpears will significantly bolster its presence in the Midwestern United States, as well as increase its annualized revenue beyond $285 million.
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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.
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Rod Giesbrecht, CEO and Co-Founder of Imaginet [Photo: Improving]
Dallas-Based Digital Services Company Improving Acquires Imaginet, Expands North American Presence
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.
Improving CEO Curtis Hite said that he and his team were thrilled with the acquisition of Imaginet....
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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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by Lance Murray |
May 3, 2023
Improving, a Dallas-based modern digital services company, has acquired Jump Analytics, a technology firm specializing in advanced analytics and corporate performance management, with offices throughout Canada. Improving said the transaction is expected to increase its annualized revenue exceeding $290 million and will further its geographic reach throughout North America.
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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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Follow the Money: Actuate Therapeutics Raises $11.2M to Fight Cancer, TPG Real Estate Closes $6.8B-plus Fund, Mark Cuban Backs Storage Scholars, and More
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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by Lance Murray |
Apr 8, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from Firehouse, Enseo, Cambium Learning, D Magazine, Lear Investment Management, Spacee, Envy Gaming, 5Q, Stream Realty Partners, Nanoscope, Crossplane Capital, Improving, TimelyMD and more.
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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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Meet the Finalists for Tech Titans’ 20th Annual Awards Gala
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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by David Kirkpatrick |
Nov 4, 2019
With the merger, Improving plans to bring CodeLaunch—Code Authority's seed accelerator and startup competition—to additional markets in the near future.
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