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$1M in seed financing for Austin's LawnStarter
Online lawn care company LawnStarter raised $1 million in seed round financing to help expand into new markets. Funds came from venture fund Vayner RSE, as well as several angel investors including Rob Taylor and Cotter Cunningham. The Austin-based company connects homeowners with lawn care companies through their website and app. [LawnStarter Raises $1 Million in Seed Financing: Silicon Hills News]
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Dwayne Spradlin steps in as new CEO of Buzz Points
Austin's Buzz Points has named Dwayne Spradlin as its new CEO. Spradlin is a tech veteran, with two other CEO roles gracing his resume. He replaces Jay Valanju, who will stay with the company as senior vice president of business development and strategic partnerships. [Buzz Points hires tech veteran Spradlin as new CEO: Austin Business Journal]
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Mel Tang to join SpareFoot as new CFO
Mel Tang will join the team at Austin-based SpareFoot as its first chief financial officer. THe online storage rental service was founded in 2008. Tang was previously the CFO of Demand Media. [SpareFoot hires its first CFO: Austin Business Journal]
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SHIFT Communications expands to Austin
SHIFT Communications, a public relations firm based in Boston, has opened an Austin office focused on social media, marketing technology and communications. Matt Trocchio, vice president with SHIFT, is heading up the Austin office. He has worked for SHIFT for a decade specializing in cybersecurity, event management and marketing technologies. The Austin office is located at 7500 Rialto Blvd and has two local employees and two working remotely with plans to expand this year. SHIFT’s Austin clients include CommVault, Fortinet, OutboundEngine and RSA Conference.
