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Four Dallas-Area Female Founders Talk Funding. Finding the Money Wasn’t Easy, But They Did It

Here's what the women have to say about the entrepreneurial experience—and what they think needs to change.
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Meet 12 Women Shaking Up the Future of Startup Investment Funding in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Jan 12, 2021
A constellation of North Texas female funders has emerged. They're bringing new perspectives and new deals to the table.
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Pitchbook Forecasts 8 Venture Capital Trends for 2021
by | Dec 21, 2020
The news is mixed as we head into 2021, and COVID-19 is the key variable, says Pitchbook. Still, the capital market data provider believes the outlook is more clear for the VC industry than many other areas.

Pitchbook also shares a scorecard on its pre-pandemic predictions from 2020.
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SMU Venture Capital Event Aims to Connect Innovators With VC Leaders
by | Oct 1, 2020
Entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and others can register now for VC University LIVE where they can unlock their venture finance skills and build their networks in Dallas and beyond.
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SMU-Hosted VC University LIVE is a Crash Course on How Venture Capital Works. Scholarships Remain, But Deadline Looms

by | Aug 26, 2020
Women and minorities, who are underrepresented in the venture capital industry, can apply for scholarships. Deadline for the virtual fall program is Friday, August 28.
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Follow the Money: ULURU Raises $690K, RevTech Backs Pensa’s $10M Round; HMS Makes $155M Acquisition
by | Nov 29, 2019
In this weekly roundup of funding, mergers, and acquisition activity involving companies with North Texas ties, you’ll also find news from Automation Anywhere, Maverick Capital, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, SpotSee, and Novaria Group.
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Venture Dallas: Inaugural Tech Summit Will Highlight North Texas as an Investment Catalyst
by | Sep 6, 2019
Hear from the nine members of Venture Dallas' host committee on why the investment-focused event matters in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond.
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Look Ahead: Venture Dallas’ 2019 Conference Schedule
by | Sep 6, 2019
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, startups and investors will gather in Dallas to embark on a first-of-its-kind journey in our city: to connect with innovators, business luminaries, and investors from around the nation and showcase the things that make Dallas’ entrepreneurial landscape fertile.
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The State of North Texas VC: Insights from 4 Insiders

by | Apr 23, 2019
The first quarter figures are out for venture capital investing in Dallas-Fort Worth and the rest of the state. We take a look at how North Texas fared, with insights from some of the region's top VCs.
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Follow the Money: Nimbix Gets $4M, Energy Spectrum Raises $867M; Sentrics Acquires SeniorTV
by | Apr 11, 2019
You’ll also find news about Caregiver Inc., FieldPulse, Labora Group, EMPOWER Series, Anonymous, ActivTrak, Graco, and Mizuni in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving North Texas companies.
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Zabo Co-Founders Plan Banking Launch, Present This Week at Major Bitcoin Summit
by | Mar 5, 2019
The digital bank's co-founders will be presenting to potential investors and other startups at Venture Summit West 2019, a major Bitcoin event.
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Golden Seeds: Dallas Branch of Angel Group Bolsters Women Entrepreneurs
by | Nov 20, 2018
The 20-member chapter of Golden Seeds Dallas helps fund startups with at least one woman in an operating role at the C-suite level.
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McKinney Game Developer Playful Corp. Raises $5M in Venture Round

by | Oct 30, 2018
The most recent funding round brings Playful’s total capital raised to $30 million for the 6-year-old company.
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Follow the Money: Caris Raises $150M, Meritize Gets $13.2M, iDonate Secures $10M, BenefitMall Buys Phoenix Firm
by | Oct 4, 2018
From Dallas investor Carl Sparks and 7-Eleven Ventures to Conversable and Hospice Source, here are notable funding and acquisition deals with North Texas ties.
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Andy Karetsky, Skyview Ventures; Jeremy Hux, True North Venture Partners; Tim Woodward, Prelude Ventures; Victor Liu, Hunt Energy Enterprises; and moderator Geoff Eisenberg.
Clean Tech Funding May Return, With an Assist From DFW
by | Apr 23, 2018
Leaders such as Hunt Consolidated’s incubator are investing in tomorrow’s energy.
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Follow the Money: Minnie’s Food Pantry Gets $1.3M Venture Round, Waxahachie’s Texzon Nets $720K
by | Apr 12, 2018
From food pantries, to technology, and menswear companies, here are some of the latest capital raises, mergers, and acquisitions with North Texas ties.
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