Quantum Computing Startup Strangeworks Completes $24 Million Funding Round - Link

• Austin's Strangeworks lands $24M even as many tech companies cut jobs - Link - Austin American-Statesman
• Strangeworks raises $24M to expand quantum computing ecosystem - Link - Austin Business Journal

Bayou City Startups March Happy Hour

ATX Beer Pong Tournament
 

Thanks to our main sponsor Tax Taker, we've already rented out the (1500-capacity) gorgeous venue Fair Market in East Austin for Saturday, April 1st, 2023.

This is one of the most entertaining events you'll ever attend and you'll be surprised at just how many tech connections you leave with. The 3rd (and final) ATX Tech Beer Pong Tourney will bring 512 tech founders, investors, and employees to play in one massive tournament right here in downtown Austin.

2022 tourney video - 256 players. 500 Attendees

2021 tourney video - 128 players. 250 Attendees.

Just like we did last time, we've learned a lot and have now rented out a much bigger space, doubled the entrants, and doubled the cash prize 🤑.

The tournament will be single-elimination and we'll have a secondary loser's bracket for a consolation prize

ATX Beer Pong Tournament
Saturday, April 1 · 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fair Market 1100 East 5th Street Austin, TX 78702
REGISTER

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