Texas weekly deal highlights. July 5, 2026. Jul 05, 2026 According to a report by ABJ this week, Austin is cleaning up when it comes to state incentives for semiconductor manufacturing and design. Companies in the capital and its environs account for 82% of the $413 million in grants announced to date by the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF). Much of that chunk comes from Samsung's $250 million award for a fabrication plant in Taylor, but it also includes a vibrant group of Austin-based chip designers, materials suppliers, workforce programs, and research facilities. Up in Dallas, the startup known as the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is poised for its big debut tomorrow. "Y'all Street" will begin with a phased rollout, advancing from limited tests to broader trading activity over this month. The exchange plans to make corporate listings available by the fourth quarter. With that, let's get to this week's deal activity: Austin. * Wander, a provider of luxury vacation home rentals with hotel-grade amenities, raised $64.1M in a Series B led by QED Investors and Fifth Wall with participation from Snow Leopard Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Authentic Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and others. $222.26M raised to date.

PMI invests in the future of direct booking and guest experience with WanderOS partnership. By PMI - Monday, June 15, 2026 LEHI, UTAH - Property Management Inc. (PMI), one of the nation's fastest-growing property management franchisors, today announced a new partnership with Wander, the leading travel marketplace for exceptional vacation homes and premium guest experiences. This partnership crucially supports PMI's Short-Term Rental (STR) pillar by equipping franchise partners with tools and technologies that position them for long-term success in the always-evolving vacation rental marketplace. STR operators can now access WanderOS, a modern hospitality technology platform designed to help property managers increase direct bookings, improve marketing performance, and enhance the guest experience. WanderOS has powered more than $75 million in bookings across over 5,000+ properties to date. The platform combines conversion-optimized direct booking websites with automated guest marketing designed to attract more travelers and increase repeat bookings. Equally important, WanderOS helps create seamless guest journeys through modern property pages, optimized checkout experiences, integrated payments, and automated guest communications - capabilities that can improve guest satisfaction while encouraging long-term loyalty. This will provide the bedrock for the next phase of PMI Global Stays, PMI's own online travel agency. "As traveler expectations evolve and competition intensifies, property managers need technology that strengthens their brand, enhances guest experiences, and drives sustainable growth," said Shane Cardon, Executive Director of Short-Term Rentals at PMI. "WanderOS helps us deliver that advantage. By investing in solutions that increase direct bookings, brand ownership, and guest loyalty, PMI is helping franchise owners build more resilient businesses while reinforcing our position as an industry leader." "PMI has built an incredible foundation by combining local expertise with a strong national brand, and we see tremendous opportunity to help its operators accelerate direct bookings, strengthen their marketing capabilities, and deliver exceptional guest experiences," Kyle Tibbitts, Chief Marketing Officer at Wander, added. "Together, we're bringing modern hospitality technology to an entrepreneurial network that's well-positioned for continued growth." As the short-term rental industry continues to evolve, PMI remains focused on helping operators adapt to changing market demands, strengthen their competitive position, and build sustainable businesses for the future. PMI and WanderOS are advancing a more modern, guest-focused future for short-term rental operators - one built on stronger brands, smarter technology, and more direct relationships with travelers and homeowners. About Property Management Inc. (PMI) PMI is a leading property management franchisor with over 400 independently owned and operated locations across the United States. PMI provides industry-leading systems, technology, and training that empowers local franchise owners to deliver consistent, professional service across all property management sectors - including residential, commercial, association, multifamily, and short-term rentals. About Wander.com Wander is the leading travel marketplace for exceptional vacation homes, combining top-tier amenities, inspiring views, pristine cleaning, and 24/7 concierge service - earning best-in-category guest satisfaction across thousands of locations from coast to coast. About WanderOS WanderOS brings Wander's proven hospitality platform to property managers globally: an all-in-one solution for direct bookings featuring a conversion-optimized website, automated guest marketing, and AI-powered distribution to millions, empowering operators to own their brand, bookings, and guest relationships. Today, WanderOS powers over $75M in bookings across 5,000+ properties and 600+ leading property managers, helping operators grow direct bookings, increase repeat guests, strengthen their brand, and attract more homeowners.

How to Connect Hostaway to Wander | step-by-step. Wander, the leading travel marketplace for exceptional vacation homes, is now seamlessly integrated with Hostaway. With one connection, hosts unlock both premium distribution and a best-in-class direct booking platform - built to outperform OTAs. By connecting Hostaway to Wander, your listings, pricing, availability, photos, and reviews sync directly into the Wander platform while reservations flow back to Hostaway in real time. Getting started. Step 1: create your Wander account. Visit WanderOS and create your account. - Enter your email address - Verify your account - Click Continue on the "One Platform To Grow Your Business" screen. - Complete the onboarding flow and provide the required account information Step 2: Connect Hostaway. You will be redirected to the "Connect your PMS to sync your listings" screen. Navigate to Hostaway and click Connect to begin setup. Step 3: retrieve your Hostaway API credentials. Access the Settings tab in Hostaway From the left-hand navigation menu, click Settings (located below Booking Website) to expand additional configuration options. Open Hostaway API settings Within the expanded Settings menu, click Hostaway API. This will open the API settings page where credentials can be created and managed. Create API credentials On the Hostaway API page, click Create to open a new API configuration form. Configure API credentials Complete the configuration using the following values: - Name: Wander - Partner: Hostaway Public API Click Create. Retrieve your API credentials Once created, your: * Account ID * API Key will be displayed. Copy these credentials and enter them into your Wander onboarding flow. Step 4: import your listings. After your credentials are submitted, Wander will automatically begin importing your: * Listings * Photos * Pricing * Availability * Property details * Reviews Reservations will continue syncing with Hostaway in real time, ensuring your PMS remains the operational source of truth. Need help? Wander, Inc. is here to assist. Simply click the "I need help" toggle within the onboarding flow. Let Wander, Inc. know where you need assistance and select Submit - its team will be in touch to walk you through the process. Share it with your friends: