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Not everyone in tech wants venture cash

It’s immensely difficult for tech firms to quickly build and sell technology software or hardware without a sizable venture war chest. Nevertheless, at least a few central Indiana firms have managed to grow at a healthy pace without trading equity stakes for cash.

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Executives, networking helped make 2015 a watershed year for VC funding

Many startups, here and elsewhere, secure venture capital funding by touting their market traction, revenue growth and other statistics, all in an effort to prove to investors that they’re good bets. However, a look behind the scenes of High Alpha and three other big venture deals last year suggests that, oftentimes, landing capital has more to do with relationships and luck than with metrics.

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Software firm expanding SoBro headquarters

TCC Software Solutions bought a property on East 52nd Street in 2012 and began occupying one of the buildings in early 2014. Now the company plans to renovate another structure at the site to accommodate its growth.

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Return Path among outside tech firms bullish on Indy

Out-of-town technology companies are putting down roots here and growing fast. They’re looking to tap into relatively fresh talent pools and to capitalize on what cities like Indianapolis don’t have—a high cost of doing business and intense employee poaching.

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