https://pitchbook.com/tag/sxsw sxsw en-US Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sxsw-2022-conference-lineup-austin South by Southwest is back after a 2-year hiatus, with panels on topics like climate change, Web3, and the metaverse. The Austin, TX, festival brings live music, crowds, and a sense of normalcy. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sxsw-2022-conference-lineup-austin https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/coronavirus-spurs-yc-demo-day-to-go-online-testing-value-of-a-handshake Y Combinator's annual demo day will take place online and the City of Austin has canceled South by Southwest, as concerns over the spread of coronavirus upend two of Silicon Valleys marquee events. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/coronavirus-spurs-yc-demo-day-to-go-online-testing-value-of-a-handshake https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-big-takeaways-from-sxsw-2019 SXSW 2019 was a sensory overload of colorful exhibits, talk of how to put everything on blockchain, how to grow a smoking hot cannabusiness and more. Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-big-takeaways-from-sxsw-2019 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/who-owns-ip-on-the-blockchain-cryptokitties-give-glimpse-into-less-cute-crypto-concerns At SXSW 2019, the once-popular collectible cat avatar game Cryptokitties continues to prosper as blockchain gaming explores the technology's foundation—particularly the topic of ownership. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/who-owns-ip-on-the-blockchain-cryptokitties-give-glimpse-into-less-cute-crypto-concerns https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/genetic-testing-for-cats-leaves-one-writer-scratching-his-head At SXSW, the pet tech space was quick to show off the promises—and challenges—the industry faces as cats get their own equivalent of 23andMe. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/genetic-testing-for-cats-leaves-one-writer-scratching-his-head https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-vrar-may-fundamentally-change-the-concept-of-identity At SXSW, the theme of how virtual and augmented realities will change every aspect of our lives is on strong display. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-vrar-may-fundamentally-change-the-concept-of-identity https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ashton-kutcher-and-marc-benioff-are-betting-on-this-fintech-founder Rebecca Liebman, the CEO and co-founder of LearnLux, raised $400,000 from after winning a pitch competition at SXSW. How did she sway the high-profile judges? Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ashton-kutcher-and-marc-benioff-are-betting-on-this-fintech-founder https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sxsw-accelerator-aims-for-diversity-i-want-us-to-be-a-global-event In the 10 years since SXSW launched its Accelerator Pitch Event, 403 companies have participated and gone on to raise $4.6 billion through a combination of VC deals and acquisitions. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sxsw-accelerator-aims-for-diversity-i-want-us-to-be-a-global-event