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SXSW

SXSW

Austin, Texassxsw.com

Overview

SXSW (South by Southwest) is an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas . The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities . SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals .

Year Founded

1987

Portfolio Companies

3

Website

sxsw.com

Investments

SXSW investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Genius AcademyDec 2023SeedCo-investor
InstreamaticJan 2018SeedCo-investor
Hadley-Pre SeedCo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is SXSW based?

SXSW is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

When was SXSW founded?

SXSW was founded in 1987.

How many portfolio companies does SXSW have?

SXSW has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in SXSW's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Genius Academy, Instreamatic, Hadley.

What was SXSW's most recent investment?

SXSW's most recent investment on Caplight was in Genius Academy in 2023.

What sectors does SXSW focus on?

SXSW focuses on FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does SXSW focus on?

SXSW typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Year Founded1987

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