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50 BEST SMALL COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN Austin 2021
AppSumo
eCommerce + Marketing Tech
About us
AppSumo is the tech powerhouse you’ve probably never heard of. We’ve helped launch over 1,500 startups — like Mailchimp, Evernote, and Dropbox before they got big. Our goal is to make entrepreneurship accessible for everyone, and we serve an engaged community of go-getters who know you don’t need an enterprise budget to build a successful business.
48
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Coder
Cloud + Enterprise Web
About us
Coder automates, powers, and secures the development environment letting engineers focus on the product. All development actions and source code are centralized on an organization’s internal infrastructure, allowing unprecedented insight into potential threats while also giving engineers access to powerful cloud resources.
35
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
LeanDNA
Software
About us
LeanDNA builds software for factories across the globe. With a deep focus on making inventory analytics automated, actionable and collaborative, LeanDNA enables manufacturers to optimize inventory, avoid shortages and stay on-time with customers.
36
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
OnlineMedEd
Edtech
About us
OnlineMedEd is a self-directed, personalized, and adaptive edtech platform. We began in medicine as proof of concept; now we're branching into other professional fields to change how learning is approached. Information grows exponentially, while the brain remains finite. We help resolve the two by identifying and teaching what you need to know.
65
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Compeat
Information Technology + Software
About us
Service is at the core of everything we do and we back our solutions with over 20 years of industry experience and best practices. We are consultants who happen to sell software. We walk side by side with our restaurant customers as advisors to help them drive their greatest profitability potential. Our solutions are designed to give our customers
70
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Pushnami
eCommerce + Machine Learning
About us
Named the #1 Fastest-Growing Company in Central Texas | Austin Business Journal
Pushnami is the omnichannel subscriber engagement & messaging platform used by more than 20,000 global sites. Delivering more than 10 billion messages per month across browser-based push notifications, mobile app push notifications, and email. Pushnami enables brands
44
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Hempchain™
Blockchain + Cannabis
About us
Hempchain™ is SaaS supply chain platform and marketplace for Industrial Hemp built on dual blockchains (Hyperledger Fabric & Sawtooth), AI, AR, IIoT, Robotics, and a fully integrated suite of enterprise applications: ERP, CRM, CMS, MRP, ECOM, HR, PM. Hemchain™ is a seed to market solution for all Industrial Hemp stakeholders.
3
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Wheel
Healthtech
About us
Wheel is the infrastructure powering virtual care. Wheel serves both sides of the evolving digital health industry through a tech-enabled marketplace--helping healthcare companies scale rapidly and compliantly, while improving the experience and opportunities for clinicians on the front lines of patient care.
Founded
Austin
Location
Shipwell
Logistics + Machine Learning
About us
Shipwell is transforming the supply chain industry by replacing opaque and manual processes with a tech-enabled, fully connected logistics ecosystem. Through real-time data and machine learning, our platform is reducing waste and friction, delivering better business intelligence, and driving continuous improvement across our customer supply chains.
85
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Living Security
Edtech + Gaming
About us
Living Security is a cybersecurity training company focused on reducing human cyber risk in the enterprise. We are a fast growing, venture funded startup. We deliver cybersecurity training to the Global 2000 through fun and engaging experiences such as in person Escape Rooms and an online gamified platform.
21
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
PLANOLY
Social Media
About us
PLANOLY was thoughtfully created from a designer's and editor's point of view. Beautifully crafted to be simple, clean and easy to use. It's the FIRST VISUAL PLANNER for Instagram. Clear and to the point web and mobile app - PLANOLY is the most effective visual social media planner on the market (oh, and you can schedule too)!
44
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Zello
Mobile + Productivity
About us
Zello is the leading instant voice push-to-talk service connecting workers and communities over wireless and data networks. More than 130 million users and thousands of organizations use Zello to get work done, connect in emergencies, and improve collaboration thanks to the unique quality of live voice communication
36
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Ontic
Security + Software
About us
Ontic is the first protective intelligence software company to digitally transform how Fortune 500 and emerging enterprises proactively address physical threat management to protect employees, customers and assets. Ontic’s SaaS-based platform collects and connects threat indicators to provide a comprehensive view of potential threats while
31
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Smarter Sorting
Greentech + Hardware
About us
Smarter Sorting is a purpose-driven company committed to increasing sustainable options for unsold or damaged products. Our cutting-edge machine learning technology enables cost-effective, compliant decisions for all unsold products, and our process advances our partners’ zero-waste goals.
26
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Dosh
Fintech
About us
Our mission is to positively impact people's lives financially by moving billions of inefficient advertising dollars to millions of people.
We offer shoppers cash back on everyday purchases and partner with brands to offer highly accountable transaction-based incentives to drive acquisition, retention, and loyalty.
67
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
b.well Connected Health
Healthtech
About us
b.well Connected Health is the missing software in healthcare today. We enable healthcare stakeholders by bringing together disparate third-party solutions into one interoperable platform, designed for insightful analytics while creating a unique consumer experience for their populations.
35
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Place Technology, Inc.
Fintech + Software
About us
Place Technology is the comprehensive financial forecasting solution built specifically for SaaS and professional services companies and their finance teams.
Place delivers unrivaled financial reporting depth and transparency that finance teams need to generate more models with greater business impact in less time. The result is easily
12
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Spruce
Mobile + Real Estate
About us
As the leading provider of lifestyle services to the multifamily industry, Spruce offers Housekeeping, Chores, Pet Care, Laundry and Dry Cleaning services to more than 750 apartment communities across the US. Through the intuitive Spruce app, residents can easily book services from certified, insured and background-checked professionals.
21
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Square Root
Software
About us
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Square Root unlocks potential for some of the world’s leading automotive brands. Our enterprise software, CoEFFICIENT®, breaks through organizational silos, uncovers each dealership's unique needs, and helps achieve business goals to improve customer experiences.
42
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
SpyCloud
Big Data + Information Technology
About us
SpyCloud is the leader in account takeover (ATO) prevention, protecting billions of consumer and employee accounts either directly or through product integrations. Our award-winning solutions proactively defeat fraud attempts and disrupt the criminals' ability to profit from stolen information.
56
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Iodine Software
Healthtech
About us
Iodine is a KLAS-leading, next-gen AI company utilizing Machine Learning uniquely to identify inconsistencies between clinical evidence & physician documentation. Our innovative technology has proven results, either as a stand-alone solution or when added to other CDI technologies, in driving substantially improved clinical documentation accuracy.
61
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Literati
eCommerce + Kids + Family
About us
Literati is on a mission to change the world through the thoughtful curation of books for both kids and adults. We are a book company that started in 2017 as a unique try-before-you-buy book club service for kids 12 and under. Most recently we expanded our product line, offering book clubs curated by “luminaries,” a collection of authors, intellectuals, and other notable figures.
68
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Proof
Marketing Tech + Software
About us
Our purpose at Proof is to make the internet delightfully human. Our platform harnesses the power of social proof that you often see offline and helps bring it online. Over 15,000 websites trust our software to increase conversions.
13
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Liquibase
Information Technology + Software
About us
We transform the way businesses build software with our industry-leading database release automation solution. Our Fortune 500 customers love us because we enable them to shorten the time it takes to bring their apps to market while eliminating security vulnerabilities, costly errors, data loss, and downtime.
40
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Pingboard
Enterprise Web + HR Tech
About us
We started Pingboard because we believe in transparency, connectedness, and empowerment at work. We run our company this way and build products that make it possible, starting with the Real-time Org Chart. We value transparency and encourage our team to openly share their opinions and ideas.
20
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Rabbet
Fintech + Real Estate
About us
Rabbet is bringing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency to the $1.3T connected construction economy. The intelligent construction finance platform uses machine learning to parse documents and connect information for reduced administrative burden, verifiable compliance, and faster decision-making for real estate lenders and developers.
20
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Praxent
Agency + Software
About us
Praxent is a digital innovation agency that designs and develops frictionless customer experiences for financial services firms. Our team of digital strategists, UX designers, and software developers work nationwide, converging at our home in Austin, TX. We help financial industry clients accelerate innovation, build competitive advantage, and win.
32
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Gembah
eCommerce + On-Demand
About us
Gembah empowers and enables product innovation. We are democratizing and demystifying the product creation process by helping entrepreneurs, e-commerce sellers and small-to-midsize businesses research, design, and manufacture products that actually sell!
20
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Yonder
Artificial Intelligence + Machine Learning
About us
Yonder is the world's first information integrity company, and we're on a mission to bring authenticity to the Internet. We use artificial intelligence and machine learning to help brands identify the groups that drive online conversations. Our technology unlocks the hidden map of the Internet.
20
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
AdAction
AdTech + Digital Media
About us
AdAction is an innovative mobile app media company partnering with leading app developers, Fortune 100 brands, and quality publishers to create successful performance marketing campaigns across iOS & Android platforms. Since 2013, AdAction’s had one of the highest client retention rates in the industry and averages over 8 million monthly installs.
12
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Shopgate
eCommerce + Mobile
About us
Shopgate is a leader in mobile commerce with our suite of award-winning SaaS solutions that aim to remove barriers and delight customers. Through technology and partnerships, we activate the vision of innovative retailers to drive in-store traffic, lift revenue, and create the ultimate customer experience while reducing the total cost of ownership.
30
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Effective Spend
Agency + Digital Media
About us
Effective Spend is an Austin-based digital marketing agency founded in 2008. Our services include PPC marketing, social media advertising, SEO and digital public relations. We've built an A-team of digital marketers that care deeply about performing at the highest level. We're excellent at what we do and have a ton of fun doing it!
40
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Marvel Marketers
AdTech + Agency
About us
With an original focus on marketing automation, Marvel Marketers’ team has grown to include strategic experts in creative content, technology solutions, ABM, events marketing, and data analysis. Professor M’s Academy, Marvel Marketers’ training arm, was the first of its kind in the industry and is leading the way with new offerings.
15
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Atmosphere
AdTech + Digital Media
About us
Atmosphere is the first-of-its kind streaming portal containing original, owned and operated ambient TV channels. From the team that built and introduced CHIVE TV, Atmosphere includes a variety of audio-optional channels, curated to fit any vibe and integrate seamlessly into any environment, from bars and gyms to offices and waiting rooms.
70
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Worksmith
Enterprise Web + Logistics
About us
Worksmith is a software-enabled marketplace connecting commercial tenants and property owners/managers with qualified local service providers for repairs, maintenance, and cleaning. We currently serve over 5,000 locations for leading brands like Burberry, Nespresso, Outdoor Voices, Recept Pharmacy, Exer Urgent Care, Bond Vet, Joe & The Juice...
24
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
ENGAGENCY
Enterprise Web + Marketing Tech
About us
Our mission at Engagency is to help companies drive top line revenue, and get the most out of their Martech investments, by building digital experiences that speak to everyone, on every device. We’re here to help you amplify your message and engage every audience you want to reach.
We look forward to exploring how we can be of service to you.
20
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Popspots
AdTech + Computer Vision
About us
From streamlining store operations to providing in-store digital marketing opportunities, Popspots gives brands and retailers a way to connect with and better address the needs of their customers. Founded in 2016, the retail tech company solves core challenges in the grocery industry like out-of-stock tracking, planogram management, and in-store
18
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Greetly
Internet of Things + Productivity
About us
Greetly is the only fully customizable visitor management system (VMS) in the world and the first organization in the marketplace to offer no-touch VMS solutions. Greetly's digital receptionist app manages visiting customers, vendors, interview candidates, deliveries, facility tours, exits and more saving time and money for Greetly clients.
5
Local Employees
Location
ePayPolicy
Fintech + Insurance
About us
ePayPolicy is a fast-growing tech company in the heart of Austin. Our payment processor enables insurance professionals to accept electronic payments, & our tech is changing the industry. We are the BEST at what we do, and always encourage ideas & creativity. We're just a fun bunch excited to push the envelope each day! #YouCanWorkWithUs #LetsGo
42
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
SourceDay
Cloud + Fintech
About us
SourceDay's award-winning supplier collaboration engine brings people, information, and processes together to modernize how companies work with their suppliers to make & ship orders on time. Our customers make everything from makeup to boats to jet bridges. We help them save money and ensure they meet the commitments they make to their customers.
50
Local Employees
Founded
AUSTIN
Location
InMotion Software
Agency + Blockchain
About us
InMotion Software is a national user research, design, and engineering consultancy with headquarters in Austin, TX founded in July 2008. We are cutting-edge technologists who solve hard problems through software, thoroughly and expeditiously.
60
Local Employees
Founded
AUSTIN
Location
Status Labs
AdTech + Agency
About us
Status Labs is the industry leader in digital reputation management, with offices in Austin, New York, Los Angeles, London, and São Paulo. Serving clients globally, we are the agency of choice for Fortune 500 brands, leading technology startups, high-profile executives and public figures.
*Inc 5000 List, 2016-18
*Entrepreneur's Top Company
38
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Enboarder
Cloud + HR Tech
About us
We are Enboarder - a technology company that helps employers create engaging onboarding experiences. We empower HR to create and deliver mobile ready engaging content for employees and virtually coach managers through the onboarding process.
12
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
Clique Studios
Agency
About us
We help organizations stand out with smart, beautiful and enduring design. Instead of the stale 'solutions', you get with an industry-specific vendor, we solve our partners' specific problems to meet their specific goals. Usually growth. Partners love working with us because we drive outcomes, but also because we see it as our job to teach.
1
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
FunnelAI
Artificial Intelligence + Machine Learning
About us
FunnelAI finds and connects auto dealerships, OEMs and suppliers with their customers who are in the market now, for a variety of products and services related to auto, from multiple online platforms.
8
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
KaiNexus
Software
About us
KaiNexus makes improvement happen. Companies around the world are under enormous pressure to improve quality and reduce cost. KaiNexus believes that true organizational improvement is possible, and we help drive, sustain, and manage the work of getting better.
10
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
BlackLocus
eCommerce + Information Technology
About us
BlackLocus is an innovation lab operating within The Home Depot, the top home improvement retailer in the world. To stay ahead of the curve, Home Depot is making a substantial investment in data science, innovation, technology, and design.
58
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
KUNGFU.AI
Artificial Intelligence + Machine Learning
About us
For enterprises and startups, data and artificial intelligence drive their competitive advantage. The future economy is built on data, led by those who make the fastest, most informed decisions. In the new economy, fortune favors the nerds. And yet, the majority of companies don’t know where to start. We are on a mission to democratize AI.
26
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
ActiveProspect, Inc.
Marketing Tech + Software
About us
ActiveProspect is an Austin-based marketing SaaS company that has been in business since 2004. Our suite of lead optimization & compliance products are designed for companies engaged in online lead generation. Companies use LeadConduit, TrustedForm & SuppressionList to filter out unwanted leads, verify TCPA compliance, and improve conversion rates.
44
Local Employees
Founded
Austin
Location
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