All sorts of things are happening in the Austin tech scene, including new capital, hiring initiatives and expansions. Keep reading to find out more in the Built In Austin weekly refresh.
Seon gained $94M. Seon pulled in a massive Series B round that will allow the company to scale its technology, expand globally and grow its team. The company plans to triple its headcount in Austin this year. Seon provides anti-fraud software for all types of businesses. [Seon]
Whole Foods is offering Amazon One. A Whole Foods store located at Arbor Trails is now using Amazon One, a feature that allows individuals to pay by palm recognition. Customers can sign up for Amazon One at a kiosk or the checkout. The company plans to roll out the technology to its other Austin stores in the near future. [Built In Austin]
Decide is opening a hub. Decide, formerly known as Lockerdome, is an ad tech company that uses data to decide the placement of clients’ interactive advertisements. The company is opening a hub to be located at 1408 E. 6th St. While the company is remote, founder Gabe Lozano said he wants a place for employees to connect. [Built In Austin]
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Ownwell relocated its HQ to Austin. Ownwell analyzes millions of properties with AI and machine learning to identify which property owners have high assessments, and then it helps property owners protest their valuations. The company recently relocated its headquarters from Santa Monica to Austin, where it plans to expand its workforce. [Built In Austin]
Invicti continues to grow. Invicti, a company that allows businesses to scan their web footprint for any threats, appointed Alex Bender as chief marketing officer and John Mandel as senior vice president of engineering. Both bring over two decades of cybersecurity experience to the company. [PR Newswire]
