SITUATION Austinʼs startup ecosystem is renowned for its vibrant culture, talent pool, and economicstrength. However, leaders faced challenges in leveraging this reputation to its full potential CHALLENGES: SOLUTION: Opportunity Austin partnered with Dealroom tolaunch theAustin Ecosystem Platform, the firstand only digital inventory of Austinʼs startupecosystem. 1 Understanding ecosystem health:Withoutreal-time tracking, it was difficult to measure theecosystem's overall health, valuations, and growthtrends. 2 Identifying opportunities:Stakeholders lacked acomprehensive view of funding patterns, keyplayers, and emerging tech stacks to drive informeddecision-making. The platform empowers stakeholders to:●Measure ecosystem health and valuations in real-time.●Identify promising startups and scale-ups.●Analyze funding trends and investoractivity. 3 Engaging stakeholders:Showcasing theentrepreneurial landscape and attracting globalinvestment required accessible, actionable insights. “No other tool has allowed us to track Austinʼs ecosystem health or valuations inreal-time like Dealroomʼs platform. In a matter of a few months, weʼve beenable to identify the entrepreneurial landscape of the Austin region. ” Roland Peña, SVP Global Investment and Innovation at Opportunity Austin The Austin Ecosystemgrown since launchingtheir ecosystemplatform: 3000+new companiestracked,with 749 with funding. $750mfunding to $1.6b46% YoY increase. 33%Increase in engagementwith chamber stakeholders. austin.dealroom.co CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY CASE STUDY “By working with Dealroom, in a matter of afew months, we've been able to identify theentrepreneurial landscape of the Austinregion. We are proud of the startupcommunity here, and the Austin Chamber isdedicated to fostering its growth. Dealroomplays a key part in enabling us to do this.”Roland Peña,SVP Global Investment andInnovation at Opportunity Austin INCREASED COLLABORATION& SUPPORT: Real-Time Ecosystem Insights The platform delivers real-time tracking ofvaluations, funding rounds, and ecosystemhealth, equipping stakeholders withunparalleled visibility. By showcasing Austinʼs strength in emergingsectors like clean tech, AI, and life sciences,the platform positions the region as a leaderin innovation It highlights robust funding rounds,attracting both local and internationalcapital. With up to 42% investor-driventraffic, Austinʼs startups now enjoy broadervisibility among funders. Global reach Visitors from 18+ countries and 57international regions have accessed theplatform, amplifying Austinʼs global presence. Through the Austin Ecosystem Platform, Opportunity Austin hasrevolutionized how the region engages with its entrepreneuriallandscape. The platform not only tracks the ecosystem's health but alsoempowers stakeholders with insights that fuel innovation, attractinvestment, and drive economic diversification, solidifying Austin as aglobal leader in innovation. austin.dealroom.co