Tech roundup: UberEats expands delivery range, the strange connection between Chicago and Austin, and more
Summary
The deal for Dell’s security, systems and information management services would bolster the growing tech portfolios of Francisco and Elliot. New York City, the San Francisco Bay area and London led the list, but Austin beat out many international powerhouses like Tokyo, Milan and Sao Paulo. [Press release] With major ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft pulling out of Austin after a de facto ban was passed, a gray market has popped up on social media to get people to their destinations for cheap. [Austin Business Journal] MassVenture, a crowd investing platform, has acquired real estate crowdfunding company Equity Brick. [Press release] Data software company Umbel is bolstering its product for sports, media and entertainment customers with the acquisition of Lodestone.
