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AI and defense tech swallow the week's biggest venture rounds - and Austin keeps showing up
FundingMara Whitfield · Jun 26

AI and defense tech swallow the week's biggest venture rounds - and Austin keeps showing up

The latest tally of the largest U.S. financings was dominated by AI inference and frontier models, with Austin-linked names threading through the list.

Bryan Chambers Takes the Helm at Capital Factory After Cofounder's Death
PeopleSloane Reyes · Jun 22

Bryan Chambers Takes the Helm at Capital Factory After Cofounder's Death

The longtime president now leads the Austin institution through its most painful transition, days after launching a new nonprofit meant to outlast any one founder.

Joshua Baer, Architect of Austin's Startup Boom, Dies at 50
PeopleSloane Reyes · Jun 18

Joshua Baer, Architect of Austin's Startup Boom, Dies at 50

The Capital Factory cofounder, who spent two decades convincing Texas it could build the future, was killed in a Laredo plane crash.

Carla McDonald is trying to fix the number that haunts Austin's women founders: 1%
PeopleSloane Reyes · Feb 10

Carla McDonald is trying to fix the number that haunts Austin's women founders: 1%

As chair of the mayor's task force, the Dynabrand Ventures founder is pushing to change how little venture capital reaches women in 'Silicon Hills.'

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