HomeAway completes acquisition of Travelmob
HomeAway bought a majority share of Singapore-based Travelmob two years ago to expand its reach in Asia. The Austin-based rental property reservation site will now operate 14 localized sites throughout the Asia Pacific region. [
TechCrunch]
WeWork plans 25,000 square feet north of downtown
The New York-based coworking company has been quiet about plans to expand in Austin, but a sales brochure posted online by brokerage firm HFF shows a large office space dedicated
WeWork in a new building at 3300 N. I-35, adjacent to the University of Texas campus. [
Austin Business Journal]
Aceable expands online driver ed to California
The largest driving state in the country has approved
Aceable as a way for teens between 15 and 17 and a half to complete their 25 hours of classroom driver training. The app lets you study on iOS or Android whenever and wherever you want, but you still have to take the written test at the DMV. [
Press release]
New angel investor group to focus on social impact
Techstars partners with Twitter for access to social data
Startups in the Techstars program will now have access to
Twitter’s API for social data, an enterprise product the social network offers. The new offering is one of more than 300 perks Techstars enjoy, valued at more than $1 million. [
Techstars]
National Instruments acquires French NFC systems developer
The company announced this week it acquired French test systems developer Micropross. The purchase was made 90 percent in cash and 10 percent in shares of
National Instruments common stock. [
Texas Tech Pulse]
TrendKite raises $10.7 million
The company plans to use the series C funding to double its workforce in six months in support of growing demand for its brand analytics solutions for PR agencies and corporate brands. TrendKite has raised $20.6 million to date. [Press release]
Kinnser acquires Mississippi-based PPS Plus Software
The Austin-based health tech firm purchased PPS Plus for an undisclosed amount. Both companies make software for home healthcare providers. PPS was founded in 1996 and is operated by CKS Productions Inc. In 2014, Kinnser reported 177 employees and revenue of $34 million. Its software is used by 1,700 health agencies and hospices nationwide. [Austin Business Journal]
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