Austin companies across the healthtech, gaming and sports tech industries raised substantial new capital in January. They brought a combined $127 million onto the Texas tech scene. Read about the innovative products benefitting from Austin’s latest round of funding.
Top Austin Tech Funding Rounds, January 2024
- Harbor Health
- Vital Interaction
- 3thix
- DUPR
#4. $8 million, January 24
Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating, or DUPR, aims to integrate technology with the growing popularity of pickleball. The sport involves two or four players using paddles to send a plastic ball back and forth across a court. DUPR created a rating system that evaluates players based on their match results and connects them with opportunities to play at their skill level. The company announced an $8 million injection of funding last month along with new ownership and board members.
#3. $8.5 million, January 16
3thix specializes in Web3 gaming infrastructure, with an emphasis on prioritizing accessibility, sustainability and user experience. The company secured $8.5 million in capital that will go toward developing solutions for monetizing Web3 games. That effort balances the company’s commitment to protecting user data privacy with its mission to create value for developers and advertisers.
#2. $15 million, January 30
Healthtech company Vital Interaction raised $15 million in Series A funding to help medical providers streamline patient communications. It combines technology and patient data to help healthcare practices improve the overall patient experience through methods like automated follow-ups and customizable satisfaction surveys. The new capital will allow Vital Interaction to enhance its go-to-market strategy, increase hiring, invest in product research and development while incorporating new features into its solutions.
#1. $95.5 million, January 11
Harbor Health is an Austin-based network of doctors, nurses and health coaches setting patients up with personalized, relationship-driven care pathways. Patients can use the Harbor Health website to book a virtual or in-person appointment for primary or specialty care. The company brought in $95.5 million in capital to support its ongoing growth, which includes expanding its clinician workforce and adding new care locations.
