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Verb takes home $2.3 million seed round to boost social entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship company Verb announced a $2.3 million seed round this week, one of the largest rounds ever for an Austin-based social enterprise. The new infusion of capital will be used to fund global expansion, platform development and increase hiring. [Built In Austin]
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Alert Media raises $4.16M
Austin-based Alert Media raised $4.16 million in funding this week to continue its growth. The company, which was founded in 2013, focuses on new and improved ways of delivering mass notifications via phone, text, social media and mobile apps.[Austin startup Alert Media raises $4.16 million, plans more growth: Austin American Statesman]
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More funding for Loop & Tie
Austin-based gifting platform Loop & Tie has raised $2.6 million in new funding. Co-founders Sara Rodell, Jeffrey Schwartz and Joshua Caeser launched the site in May 2013, targeting the digital gifting service toward large businesses that frequently spend money on gifts for clients and employees. The gifting system was awarded $100,000 from AOL co-founder Steve Case in April.
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Perk.com gets $2M
Customer loyalty company Perk.com has completed a $2 million round of funding. The Austin company allows customers to earn cash, gift cards, and rewards when you shop, search, play, watch TV & videos online.
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Microbrand Media starts Kayak for Internet providers
An Austin startup is developing a Kayak-like search engine for consumers shopping for an Internet service provider. Microbrand Media LLC is operating BroadbandNow.com, a provider of dashboards listing various providers and subscription costs. [Austin startup lists Kayak-style options to select Internet providers: Austin Business Journal]
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$4.5M in new funding for Iconixx
Iconixx Software has raised $4.5 million of a planned $9 million financing. Founded in 2010, develops software tools designed to manage sales compensation, bonuses and salaries.
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