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Braustin Homes Launches PorchPass, a Fintech App for Manufactured Home Buyers

20Jan

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Braustin Homes Launches PorchPass, a Fintech App for Manufactured Home Buyers

One innovative homebuilding company has again disrupted the industry with its latest innovation. Braustin Homes announced Thursday the launch of PorchPass, a financial technology (fintech) platform.PorchPass is the first fintech app designed for land buyers, land sellers, and dealerships in the manufactured housing space. Braustin Homes created PorchPass as a cash-backed solution to streamline the new home construction process, giving buyers the power and speed of a cash close in today’s hyper-competitive housing market.The new fintech platform is available in Texas, which accounts for approximately 20% of the national manufactured home dealership market. PorchPass was initially open to Braustin customers and is now offered to select dealerships in a pilot program.Braustin Home...

Manna Foods Raises Seed Funding for Beetle Protein Powder Startup

3Dec

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Manna Foods Raises Seed Funding for Beetle Protein Powder Startup

There's a new technology-driven food startup in San Antonio using proprietary processes to produce an alternative protein powder.How alternative? Manna Foods protein is made from Tenebrio molitor or the darkling beetle — nothing else.Manna Foods has been selling out its beetle protein powder since the startup launched its production facility in September. The startup is now raising a seed funding round to meet the growing demand for the finely milled, mild-tasting powder that smells faintly of sunflower seeds.One 30 gram serving of manna powder provides 21 grams of protein, which appeals to people on Keto and paleo diets who are invested in a clean, sustainable approach to healthy eating, according to Luke Wright, CEO of the e-commerce business-to-customer company. The darkling...

Tech-Driven Braustin Homes Lands $1.9M Seed Funding Round

16Nov

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Tech-Driven Braustin Homes Lands $1.9M Seed Funding Round

Braustin Homes, a San Antonio-based factory-built home business, has landed a $1.875 million seed funding round led by the venture capital fund Geekdom Fund, with participation from City Rise Ventures investors Graham Weston and Pat Matthews, and angel investor Pat Condon.Brothers Alberto and Jason Piña founded Braustin Homes in 2017 with a vision to build affordable manufactured homes in South and Central Texas. They plan to use the seed funding to scale operations across the state of Texas. A tech-fueled home-buying business model The Piñas discovered the homebuilding industry struggles with a complicated buying process. From its earliest days, the startup incorporated technology into their operations for a seamless customer experience. Based out of Geekdom, a downtown co-worki...