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Blackboxstocks Partners with Boosted.ai to Bring Cutting-Edge Tech to Retail Investors

by | Mar 3, 2023
Blackbox said it will leverage the advanced machine learning algorithms from Boosted.ai in conjunction with the predictive analytics of the Blackbox platform. “Integrating the cutting-edge technology of Boosted.ai into the Blackbox platform is a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to provide our users with the best trading information possible," said Brandon Smith, CTO of Blackboxstocks.
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Tesla Beats Apple as Top Millennial Fave in Q3, Says Apex Clearing
by | Oct 15, 2020
If it plugs in, younger investors love it, says the Dallas-based custody and clearing company, which also noted other key investing trends. Apex helps companies like Stash, SoFi, Firstrade, and Ally Invest deliver stock trading on easy-to-use mobile apps: It also provides solutions to traditional advisory/wealth management and institutional firms.
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Generational Wealth: Mother‑Daughter Duo Create Children’s Book On Stock Market and Investing
by | Oct 14, 2020
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, two Latina entrepreneurs have created a children’s book to empower families to create financially successful futures.
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Investor/entrepreneur Greg Alexander (right) has named Sean Magennis CEO of the new Capital 54 family office. [Photos: Courtesy Capital 54]
Capital 54: New Dallas Family Office Opens, Appoints Former YPO Global President as CEO
by | Jul 14, 2020
Capital 54 was founded to specifically focus on investing in boutique professional services firms. New CEO Sean Magennis will be responsible for expanding the family office's portfolio of companies and supporting their CEOs.
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SMU Names Mak to Lead Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship

by | Oct 4, 2019
The institute is the oldest academic entrepreneurship center in the world, providing essential insights and connections in the world of entrepreneurship, from blockchain to venture investing.
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Venture Dallas: Inaugural Tech Summit Will Highlight North Texas as an Investment Catalyst
by | Sep 6, 2019
Hear from the nine members of Venture Dallas' host committee on why the investment-focused event matters in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond.
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Look Ahead: Venture Dallas’ 2019 Conference Schedule
by | Sep 6, 2019
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, startups and investors will gather in Dallas to embark on a first-of-its-kind journey in our city: to connect with innovators, business luminaries, and investors from around the nation and showcase the things that make Dallas’ entrepreneurial landscape fertile.
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Deep Dive: What Investors Should Know About the World of Healthcare
by | May 7, 2019
Dubbed a recession-resistant industry, healthcare is shaped largely by innovative startups, and investment is helping spur further growth.
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What Startups Should Know About Funding—From the Investors Themselves

by | Apr 2, 2019
From finding the right investor to staying local to making the perfect warm introduction, some of North Texas' most prominent investors discuss what startups need to know about funding.
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Follow the Money: ReCode Nets $1M, Monarc Gets $700K, PanOptis Makes Exit
by | Feb 14, 2019
You’ll also find news about Kanarys, Trend Forward Capital, Pegasus Resources, TPG Capital, SWK Holdings Corp., Lone Star Funds, and U.S. Renal Care in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving investors and businesses with ties to North Texas.
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Follow the Money: TPG Raises $12B for Flagship Fund; Pizza Hut Acquires Online Ordering Platform
by | Dec 8, 2018
Also, you'll find news about deals involving Cypress Growth Capital, D.R. Horton, Aspira, ECi Sofware Solutions, Ryan, and Accenture in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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Follow the Money: Aviation Software Maker EmpowerMX Raises $5M, Sun Holdings Acquires Taco Bueno
by | Nov 8, 2018
You’ll also find Fit Factory, The DEC @ Redbird, BayMark Health, and Blue Racer Midstream in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity by investors and companies with ties to North Texas.
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Follow the Money: Dairy.com Buys Richardson Tech Firm, LifeCare Nets $40M, GDS Link Gets Funding

by | Aug 30, 2018
From BearingPoint to Mark Cuban and Kleinheinz Capital Partners, here are some of the deals involving companies and investors with North Texas ties.
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Follow the Money: Craftwork Coffee Raises $932.5K, Selery Fulfillment Pulls in $850K
by | Jul 19, 2018
From Trinity Hunt Partners and Appspace Holdings to KwikBoost and Ennis Inc., here's a look at recent funding and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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Follow the Money: Texas Standard Raises $500K, DCS Global Gets Growth Investment
by | Jun 28, 2018
From Viziv Technologies raising another $576,000 for energy technology and Stryve Foods raising $10 million, here's a look at recent funding and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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Follow the Money: SmartBlock Starts $100M Fund, Learning Machine Closes $3M Round, MORSCO Bought for $1.4B
by | May 10, 2018
From blockchain to biotech and marijuana to real estate, here's a look at recent funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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