<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.001-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15293" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.001-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> With so much going on in the thriving LA tech and startup ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the news in the space. We keep you abreast of a few of things that you may have missed in LA Tech news this week including the fundings, exits, and events. It was a massive week for <a href="http://54.183.167.120/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tech in LA</a>. <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/2018/02/la-tech-week-review-21/2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED IN LA TECH LAST WEEK</a></strong></h2> <hr /> <em>Have notable company news that you would like included in <a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/category/latechtalk/la-tech-week-in-review/">The LA Tech Week in Review</a>? Send all pertinent details to <a href="mailto:WIR@latechwatch.com">WIR@latechwatch.com</a>.</em> <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.003-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15295" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.003-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> Bird, the electric scooter sharing company founded by Travis VanderZanden in 2018, has raised $15M in Series A funding from investors that include Lead Edge Capital, Tusk Ventures, Goldcrest Capital, Valor Ventures, and Craft Ventures. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.004-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15296" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.004-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> According to a recent SEC filing Violet Grey, the commerce platform focused on the intersection of beauty products and content, has raised an additional $9M in funding. This brings the total funding for the company founded by Ariella Feldman, Cassandra Grey, and Tiffany Bensley to $27.8M over four funding rounds. Investors in previous rounds include SV Angel, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Marker, Red Sea Ventures, and MDC Ventures. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.007-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15299" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.007-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> Workast, the Slack-based task manager and collaboration tool founded by Guillermo Gette in 2017, has raised $1.9M in seed funding led by Greycroft. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.006-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15298" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.006-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> DroneBase, the software solution that provides imagery and video using drones, has raised $12M in funding from investors that include Upfront Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Hearst Ventures, and DJI. This brings the total funding to $19M over four rounds for the company founded by Daniel Burton and Eli Tamanaha in 2014. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.005-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15297" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.005-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> Lumi, the company that providers packaging and shipping supplies to ecommerce retailers, has raised $9M in Series A funding from investors that include Spark Capital, Forerunner Ventures, and Homebrew. The company was founded by Jesse Gene and Stephan Ango in 2009. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.008-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15300" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.008-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> Adaptive Studios, Inc., Emmy®-winning entertainment studio turning to content creation, has raised $16.5M in Series B funding led by AMC Networks with participation from Atwater Capital. The company has raised $24.9M over 2 rounds of funding. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.009-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-15301" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/la-tech-news.009-2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> Miso Robotics, the company developing AI-driven robots that assist chefs in making food, has raised $10M in Series B funding from Acacia Research and Levy Restaurants. Founders David D. Zito, Robert Anderson and Ryan Sinnet have raised $13.1M to date.