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APPTRONIK
NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced it has made an equity investment in Apptronik, Inc. ("Apptronik"), an Austin-based company specializing in the development of versatile, mobile robotic systems whose goal is to bring forth the next generation of robots that will change the way we live and work. Separate from the equity investment, the two companies have entered into a co-development agreement to work together to create potential robotic applications for Terex products…(read more)
November 2, 2020- A Robot for a Range of Applications
A spin-out of the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin, startup Apptronik has some serious R&D behind it. Two of the company co-founders were part of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Valkyrie team, working on the actuators and controls of the humanoid robot, as well as participating in the DARPA Robotics Challenge to build a versatile “hero robot” that could do all the things needed in a disaster relief scenario... (read more)
September 28, 2022- Austin robotics company Apptronik ready to grow after signing NASA deal
Apptronik, a robotics company that aims to make a new generation of robots, has gotten a boost in its quest, thanks to a new partnership with NASA. Founded in 2016, Apptronik was a spinoff from the Human-Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas. The company says it wants to produce robots capable of changing the way we work and live. Apptronik has built a number of robotics products over the years, from exoskeletons to humanoid robots, and the technology is being used by customers, including multiple Fortune 500 companies. (read more)
July 13, 2022- From science fiction to reality: Austin's Apptronik humanoid robot
As companies in a number of industries face labor shortages and others struggle to hire workers to perform repetitive or unsafe tasks, an Austin technology startup says it has a solution: Build robots to help fill the gaps. That’s the idea behind Austin-based Apptronik, a robotics company that aims to make a new generation of robots that can work alongside humans in a number of environments… (read more)
BOXT
December 1st, 2022-The World’s Top Red Wines 2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition
The San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC) is one of the world’s most important wine competitions. Founded in 1980, the SFIWC is now in its 42nd year. It is the oldest American wine competition and among the most prestigious…(read more)
October 20, 2021- BOXT Raises $9.35 Million To Expand Luxury Brand of Fine Wine Offerings
BOXT, the female-founded, direct-to-consumer winery, announced today that it has raised $9.35 million in equity and debt funding to drive the continued expansion of its luxury brand of fine wine offerings. The round was led by Next Coast Ventures and joined by privately owned WX Brands, venture debt partner Silicon Valley Bank and multiple private individual investors…(read more)
Founder Sarah Puil always dreamt of creating great-tasting wine, but she also wanted to help reduce wine waste for a guilt-free glass. BOXT is available through a subscription service, with free shipping of its wines direct to doorsteps. A concierge is available to assist customers with selecting wines based on flavor profiles, and each box has a 100 percent happiness guarantee. Subscribers can pause, cancel, or change wine selections at any time… (read more)
CHINOOK
Latest news and partnerships- Chinook seedery
"USA Baseball is pleased to name Chinook Seedery the Official Sunflower Seed Supplier for the organization,” said USA Baseball Chief Operating Officer David Perkins. “Chinook Seedery produces a flavorful variety of healthy snacks that will help fuel USA Baseball national team and national team development program athletes. We appreciate their support and look forward to collaborating with them to develop future sunflower seed flavors.” (read more)
October 26, 2022- Chinook Seedery Partners with Bobby Witt Jr. To Release Their Newest Flavor
Chinook seedery, the only small batch better-for-you sunflower seed brand in the country, has announced today the launch of their newest flavor, Lemon Pepper. Done in collaboration with MLB star and Chinook Seedery investor Bobby Witt Jr., Lemon Pepper is the latest addition to an existing portfolio of unique and award-winning flavors…(read more)
DOSH
March 01, 2021- Cardlytics to Acquire Dosh to Bolster Digital Advertising Offering
Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX), a digital advertising platform, announced today its planned acquisition of Dosh, a cash-back offers platform, for $275 million in cash and stock. Founded in 2016, Dosh is best known for creating a consumer app that provides cash back for millions of consumers from thousands of merchants. The Dosh app delivers an individualized consumer experience, providing the right offer to the right person at the right time, which has resulted in year-over-year growth in new brands leveraging its advertising platform to drive sales. In the past year, Dosh expanded its product offering by enabling financial institutions, neo-banks, and fintech companies - like Venmo, Betterment, and Ellevest – to rapidly deploy its platform in their own digital channels to remain top of wallet with customers…(read more)
April 26, 2018- PayPal among investors as Austin fintech startup Dosh raises $44 million
Already boasting a stable of elite Austin software engineers and several reputed national and local investors, Dosh Inc.’s Ryan Wuerch's latest feat redefines the boundaries of a series A funding round. The founder, president, and CEO of the Bee Cave-based retail technology startup announced on Thursday that the company brought in $44 million of capital from investors, including Goodwater Capital LLC and PayPal Inc. Although totals may vary, series A rounds typically range from $2 million to $15 million… (read more)
LEAL
MARCH 32,2022- Colombian FinTech Leal Snags $10M in Series A Funding
Colombian-based consumer and FinTech company Leal raised $10 million in a Series A fundraising round that will help it roll out its co-branded credit card and increase the size of its Mexico operations, according to a company press release.
Leal will also use the fresh capital to increase its focus on promoting its digital wallet as an ecosystem that offers more than cash back. The money will allow the company to invest in technology development in the next year…(read more)
June 7, 2019- Leal, the Colombian loyalty startup, raised US $3 million
BOGOTA, Colombia, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Leal is the largest loyalty network in Colombiawith more than 450 affiliated brands and more than 1 million registered users.
Within less than 3 years of operation, Leal has managed to raise more than US $5 million from Colombian investors. The last round of investment of US $3 million included the participation of FCP Ventures of EPM (Empresa de servicios públicos de Medellín y Colombia), one of the main financial institutions in the country. After months of fast growth in Colombia, this investment will accelerate Leal's plans to expand in Central America starting with El Salvador and Panama… (read more)
MINA
December 8, 2022- MINA Group and Chef Michael Mina Announce New Leadership
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINA Group and Chef Michael Mina announced that effective today, Jason Himber, current president of MINA Group, will become Chief Executive Officer. Himber has been with the MINA Group as president since 2021 with increasing responsibilities that have included operations, real estate, construction, business development, and marketing. In his new role as CEO, he will be responsible for the overall performance of the company and its growth strategy, as well as continue to oversee multiple key business functions…(read more)
March 12, 2022- Mina Group spins off new TableOne Hospitality
Designed to help talent spread their wings, new multi-concept group will create restaurants for Highgate hotels out of the company of prolific celebrity chef Michael Mina comes the new TableOne Hospitality, a spinoff restaurant group designed to help cultivate and grow talent. Based in Las Vegas, the new TableOne Hospitality is led by former Mina Group president and co-founder Patric Yumul. The goal, he said, is to build a portfolio of restaurants that will give talented team members that come up through Mina Group a way to spread their wings without leaving the fold…(read more)
It's got to be hard when you move to a new town and get tasked with critiquing its sacred cows. And this week finds Chronicle food critic Soleil Ho getting back to the business of just that with a fairly kind but still quizzical review of Michael Mina's local empire. And his PR team is probably not too thrilled about it…(read m
ONUU
September 27, 2022-New banking and insurance app Onuu goes live in the US
All-in-one banking and insurance platform Onuu has launched its mobile app across the US, available on the Apple store, with the Android rollout scheduled for October. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Onuu aims to “democratise financial security access for Americans of modest means” and claims to have 600,000 members on its waitlist…(read more)
June 3, 2022- Onuu, Financial Security Platform, Surpasses 100k+ Waitlist in Less Than 30 Days
AUSTIN, Texas, June 03, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Onuu, an all-in-one banking and insurance solution, announced a new milestone of surpassing 100k subscribers on its waitlist ahead of launching this summer. Made for and by Americans of modest means, Onuu offers a personalized membership, uniquely designed to meet the needs of each end user, with access to life insurance, credit and savings, founded in a commitment to democratizing access to financial security…(read more)
March 17, 2022-Onnu Raises $6 Million for Financial Platform Aimed at Lower-Income Consumers
Onuu, a fintech company, announced this week that it has raised $6 million in seed-stage funding.
Global Partners led the round with participation from Ulu Ventures, SV LATAM Capital, Jumpstarter Ventures, Verso Capital and Capital Factory Ventures.
Onuu, pronounced “on you” is focused on low-income consumers. The company will provide life insurance, savings and credit card products along with financial literacy lessons and a personalized digital guide…(read more)
REV
August 1, 2022- Rêv Worldwide Set to Acquire Netspend Consumer Business
International FinTech Rêv Worldwide announced Monday (Aug. 1) that it will acquire Netspend’s consumer business from Global Payments in partnership with Searchlight Capital Partners. The all-cash transaction is valued at $1 billion, and the acquisition brings back Netspend’s founders, Roy Sosa and Bertrand Sosa, who also founded Rêv. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, subject to relevant regulatory approvals…(read more)