The free investment platform—Spark North Texas—is funded by a $950K grant from the U.S. Economic Development Association. Its "matchmaking algorithm" will connect entrepreneurs with suggested innovative financing structures and capital. Investors—including several angel networks that have already committed—will peruse the founders' projects seeking opportunities that meet their criteria.
The goal: Spark new ideas that will help North Texas emerge from the pandemic, by bringing new tech solutions to market. Deadline for entrepreneurs to apply is November 24.
The startup's flagship product— Preciate Social—grew more than 200 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The virtual socializing platform for businesses and teams officially launched in September with nearly 10,000 users from 1,700 companies including AAA, SSI, Brock Solutions, and National Science Foundation/Emory.
Republic is a funding platform that allows startups to raise up to $1 million from anyone—friends, family, fans, and the general public. The Republic Cities Dallas launch means that local startups can now be highlighted on the platform and participate in a campaign raise. Interested entrepreneurs can apply now (and check out the launch event on Nov. 19).
The capital will help Ataia launch its flagship product — a medical communications device — as well as bring on Amy Foertsch, co-founder and chief operating officer, as a full-time employee.
The “Ask a VC” panel at The Foundry Club, a coworking space at Mockingbird Station, served as an introduction to venture capital with a focus on pitching. [Photo: Chase Mardis]
Using a "call and response" model, the fund will operate differently than a traditional venture capital fund, identifying industry challenges and supporting new companies to address those pinpointed issues.
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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....
North Texas’ aviation industry marked a new altitude this week with the official opening of MTU Maintenance Fort Worth’s modernized facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
MTU Maintenance Fort Worth’s approximately 460,000-square-foot facility is a main hub for the Germany-based MTU Aero Engines’ work in North America....
Construction and mining equipment giant Caterpillar is doubling down on its digital transformation of the mining industry by acquiring Skycatch. The San Francisco-based mining technology company uses drones to generate AI-powered geospatial data....
Dallas-based MoneyGram has appointed Will Karczewski as executive vice president and general manager, global retail.
The appointment comes at a time of innovation for the global payments network. MoneyGram serves more than 60 million active customers through nearly half a million retail locations....