The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Fort Worth, Texas. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

1. Revenue potential
2. Leadership team
3. Brand/product traction
4. Competitive landscape

Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify.

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1. Linux Academy

Founded: 2011

“Linux Academy is the foremost online Linux and cloud training platform and community.

Linux Academy was founded on the belief that providing high-quality, in-depth training should be available at an affordable price. We’re industry leaders in quality training, provided services, and student certification passes. Our goal is to change lives by teaching Linux and cloud technology to the tens of thousands of students that learn at the Linux Academy.

For just $29 a month or $228 a year, you can get unlimited access to courses and certification training on AWS, Linux, OpenStack, DevOps, Azure, Big Data, Containers, Google Cloud and more – there are more than 2500 videos and over 1200 hours of in-depth content. In your web browser, iOS, or Android apps, you can access features like study groups, instructor mentoring, hands-on labs, six personal cloud servers, flash cards, and learning paths, all with our active and engaging community. You or your team can join 100,000+ aspiring and expert engineers and train at Linux Academy.”

2. Accountable

Founded: 2013

“Accountable is a platform designed to help organizations manage HIPAA compliance. Our software as a service provides all of the necessary tools and resources to maintain compliance, not just for doctors and hospitals, but for all organizations that are now required to be HIPAA compliant under the new regulations. From policies & procedures to risk assessments and employee training, Accountable covers everything that companies need to become and stay compliant.”