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SchooLinks has just unveiled their new brand, reflecting their mission to transform how students prepare for college and careers. As the leading modern college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks empowers K-12 districts nationwide with tools for academic planning, career exploration, scholarship matching, and more. Check out their new look and continued vision for shaping the future of education!

We’re Growing! Join Team Illuma! I’m thrilled to share that Illuma is looking for a talented and driven Sales Professional to join our team! I have the privilege of working alongside passionate, innovative individuals who are redefining how credit unions and regional banks approach voice authentication and security. This is an exciting opportunity to: ✅ Build meaningful relationships with financial institutions. ✅ Represent cutting-edge voice biometric technology that enhances member experiences and strengthens security. ✅ Work with a supportive, dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We’re looking for someone who is: 🔹 Goal-oriented and enthusiastic about delivering results. 🔹 Experienced in sales, especially in tech or financial services. 🔹 A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. If you’re ready to make an impact and help expand Illuma’s groundbreaking solutions, let’s connect! Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share this post or send them my way! Let’s build the future of secure, seamless member experiences—together. #Hiring #SalesCareers #TeamIlluma #VoiceBiometrics #FinancialTechnology

🚀 Exciting Update on Cityfunds Select! Join us for an exclusive webinar with John Green (COO) and Tore Steen (CEO), as they dive deep into why Cityfunds Select is one of the most unique investment opportunities out there. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about this high-return fund and how you can get involved. 🗓️ When: Thursday, December 19th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM CST 🔗 Register Now: https://hubs.la/Q02_PnHK0

Exciting news from the Austin Inno Fire Awards! We’re thrilled to see several of our portfolio companies recognized as finalists at last night’s ceremony. - Closinglock - Flueid - SchooLinks - Setpoint Each year, the Austin Inno Fire Awards highlight companies that have had a breakout year, and it’s great to see these innovators leading the charge and shaping their industries. https://lnkd.in/gsMgjHcQ

Exciting news from Flueid! Cheryl Baillis has joined as Chief Revenue Officer after serving on their Board of Directors. Cheryl’s expertise and vision will drive Flueid’s growth and strengthen their mission to transform real estate transactions with cutting-edge VOT® technology.

Exciting opportunities in the LiveOak Portfolio! Are you a talented leader searching for new career opportunities? Look no further!  MedScout's mission is to empower MedTech commercial teams with the data, insights, and tools they need to deliver life-changing medical innovations to the patients who need them most. They're hiring for a Product Marketing Lead and an Account Executive. Explore these opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gebF4bjD Closinglock provides wire transfer security in the real estate industry by modernizing the transfer of funds and information. They're hiring for a Customer Success Manager and a Senior Software Engineer. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/gWxHYSNh Osano is the leading data privacy platform that streamlines and automates compliance in your organization. They're hiring for a Product Support Engineer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghhubgtH Check out our extensive Job Board, showcasing over 200 opportunities from a variety of companies within our portfolio. Search our Job Board here: https://lnkd.in/gZsdVss2  Sign up for our Talent Network here: https://lnkd.in/gkBeFp5m

Check out this week’s Hello Longhorn podcast featuring Katherine Allen 👋, CEO of Flo Recruit. What started as an idea during sorority recruitment grew into a platform that transformed how law firms and law schools connect with top talent more easily and efficiently. Don’t miss this episode! Listen now → https://lnkd.in/gacytwZ8

We're excited to welcome Revisto to the LiveOak portfolio! Revisto's AI-driven solution is revolutionizing pharmaceutical marketing compliance, making MLR reviews faster, more efficient, and cost-effective for life sciences companies. Their innovative approach is already creating significant value for industry leaders. "Revisto’s solution, backed by a leadership team with deep pharmaceutical industry expertise, is set to transform pharmaceutical marketing. By advancing efficiency and compliance through AI-driven technology, Revisto empowers the industry to accelerate the delivery of life-changing products while controlling costs,” said Venu Shamapant, founding partner of LiveOak Ventures. “Our investment—alongside partners who are leaders in pharma and technology—reflects our confidence in Revisto’s potential to continue to make a tangible impact on pharmaceutical marketing operations. We’re excited to witness their impact on the pharmaceutical sector, starting with the striking value Revisto has already created through initial deployments with early adopters in Big Pharma.” Congrats to Ferry Tamtoro and the entire Revisto team. We are looking forward to the incredible journey ahead! #WelcometotheLiveOakPortfolio https://lnkd.in/gpUfjPpq

At LiveOak Ventures, we're dedicated to building a strong community for our founders. Last week, we hosted our CEO Summit at Lucky Arrow Retreat in Dripping Springs—a chance for our founders to unplug, connect, and learn from each other. The Summit featured insightful conversations and breakout sessions on key challenges like fundraising, scaling, and culture-building. We were thrilled to hear from inspiring leaders, including Nav Sooch, co-founder of Silicon Labs, and Matt Flake, CEO of Q2, who shared their journeys of building and leading impactful companies. Industry experts Clark Spurrier and Ryan Atlas also led invaluable sessions, offering perspectives on exits, financing, and growth. A huge thank you to everyone who joined and contributed their experiences, challenges, and successes. This community is all about learning together and supporting each other’s growth. We’re already looking forward to the next gathering! CC: Venu Shamapant, Krishna Srinivasan, Mike Marcantonio, Creighton Hicks, Kathryn Moore, Julianna Giraldo, Paola Retes, Wafae Owen

We’re thrilled to announce our latest investment in Flueid, a leader in title verification technology for real estate. This $8.3 million growth round will enable Flueid to scale its groundbreaking Verification of Title (VOT™) solutions. “The centerpiece of our investment strategy is to back founders and teams that are exceptionally strong in their respective domains and disrupting large industries with their novel solutions. Our investment in Flueid exemplifies this strategy and, in particular, continues our rich tradition of backing technology leaders in the real estate industry,” said Krishna Srinivasan, co-founder of LiveOak Ventures. “Flueid has already shown significant traction and momentum while eliminating major bottlenecks in the real estate transaction lifecycle, and as such, we are excited to see the full VOT vision come to life.” A big congratulations to Peter Bowman, Peter Richter, and the entire Flueid team! #WelcometotheLiveOakPortfolio https://lnkd.in/g8nXR_3p