Tech roundup: Uber alternatives, Accruent acquired and more

New ridesharing services debut to fill the Uber void in Austin

We've rounded up all the Uber and Lyft alternatives that have popped up since the ridesharing king and prince left the city. Read them all here.

Goldman Sachs completes acquisition of Honest Dollar

Goldman Sachs announced this week it has successfully completed the acquisition of Honest Dollar, as part of an effort to serve the approximately 45 million Americans who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, including the growing number of 1099 workers that make up the “gig economy”. [Press release]

Bloomfire nabs $12.8M from Austin Ventures, plans hiring

Enterprise software company Bloomfire announced a $12.8 million Series B funding from Austin Ventures. The infusion of capital will help the Austin-based company grow its sales and marketing teams and further develop its platform to fuel growth for its knowledge sharing platform. [Built In Austin]

eyeQ raises $3.5M Series A to continue growth

EyeQ announced a $3.5 million series A funding round led by Align Capital, with continued participation from existing investors. The new infusion of capital will bolster continued technology development, product enhancement and revenue pursuit.

Engineering firm Intera acquires another Austin company

Intera Inc., an environmental engineering firm, has acquired another Austin company to expand its business in the energy sector. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. [Austin Business Journal]

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