Two Austin tech startups combine to raise nearly $70M to continue growth
Two Austin technology companies — security software maker Ontic and insurance startup Steadily — have combined to raise $67 million in funding that they aim to continue their growth and expand their offerings. Ontic, which launched in 2017 and makes a…
3-D Printed Houses Are Sprouting Near Austin as Demand for Homes Grows
A major home builder is teaming with a Texas startup to create a community of 100 3-D printed homes near Austin, gearing up for what would be by far the biggest development of this type of housing in the U.S. Lennar Corp. and construction-technology firm…
Austin Cheers Tesla’s Headquarters Move, but Local Home Buyers Left on Edge | Top News
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Austin prides itself on “keeping it weird,” but the city’s success at luring more big companies such as Tesla Inc has some residents wary of getting priced out of their unique culture. Tesla’s CEO,…
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Relocate HQ to Austin Amid Abortion Ban Fallout
Patrick Pleul/Reuters Elon Musk announced during a shareholder meeting on Thursday that Tesla will move its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Texas, weeks after the governor boasted that the billionaire likes the state’s “social policies.” Texas last…
Google awards $100K each to five Black-led Austin startup companies
AUSTIN, Texas – Five Black startup company founders in Austin have been awarded $100,000 each as part of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, says Google. The fund is a $10 million initiative from Google designed for Black founders starting…
Tavon Austin Fantasy Football News
10D ago by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Jaguars’ Tavon Austin: Shifts to injured reserve Tavon Austin (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.Coach Urban Meyer said earlier this week that Austin…
Brian Austin Green Swears Sharna Burgess Didn’t Convince Him to Do Dancing With the Stars
When it comes to new TV gigs, Brian Austin Green knows how to stand on his own two feet. Although some fans may assume the Beverly Hills, 90210 star was persuaded to join the new season of Dancing With the Stars because of his girlfriend Sharna…
Tesla, posting a crucial profit, unveils Austin factory plan
With Tesla crossing a key financial milestone and enjoying a dizzying climb in the value of its stock, the company is treating itself to a splurge: a new factory. After months of speculation and unconfirmed reports, Chief Executive Elon Musk previewed…
Tesla shares soar after positive earnings report and news it will build its Cybertruck in Austin, Texas
Tesla took another shot at its skeptics by delivering solid second-quarter earnings — and its fourth consecutive quarterly profit — even amid the coronavirus pandemic. The California-based automaker also announced on Wednesday that it will move ahead on…