These 17 LA Startups Raised the Most Capital in Q2 of 2018

Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase , I broke down the 17 LA startup largest rounds during the second quarter of 2018. I have included some additional information as well such as industry, location, date of funding, total reported equity funding raised, and brief a description to further the analysis. For the purposes of this analysis to maintain a focus on tech-enabled startups, financial companies making loans, real estate companies, and biotechnology companies were excluded.

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17. Scratchpay Financial $6.4M Round: Series A Description : Scratchpay Financial is a Los Angeles-based financial service company for the veterinary care industry. Industry: Finance, Financial Services, Payments, Pet, Veterinary Date of funding: 06/19 Total reported equity funding: $8,072,213

16. Openpath Security Inc $7M Round: Seed Description : Openpath Security offers a mobile and cloud-enabled access control system for businesses and landlords. Industry: Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Office Administration, SaaS, Security, Smart Building Date of funding: 05/22 Total reported equity funding: $7M

Full coverage of Openpath Security's Seed funding

15. PR_HBTD Media $8M Round: Series A Description : PR_HBTD Media owns and operates an original content studio and a multi-platform video network in the cannabis industry Industry: Content, Marijuana, Media and Entertainment Date of funding: 06/11 Total reported equity funding: $8M

14. PolyCera Membranes $9M Round: Series A Description : A Los Angeles, CA-based developer of membrane technology for industrial wastewater treatment. Industry: Environmental Consulting, Waste Management Date of funding: 06/12 Total reported equity funding: $9M

13. Surkus $10M Round: Series B Description : Surkus connects people to the brands and events tailored to their interests. Industry: Advertising, Brand Marketing, Event Promotion, Events, Marketing Date of funding: 05/24 Total reported equity funding: $19M

12. SnackNation $12M Round: Series B Description : Healthy snack delivery service that makes healthy snacking fun, life more productive, and workplaces awesome... and now, your home! Industry: Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Food Trucks, Health Care Date of funding: 05/30 Total reported equity funding: $12M

11. AppOnboard $15M Round: Series A Description : AppOnboard is a next-gen platform that powers Full-Fidelity Demos, allowing users to instantly experience an app or game before downloading. Industry: App Marketing, Data Visualization, Developer APIs, Developer Platform, Developer Tools, Mobile, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Apps, Mobile Devices, Virtual Reality Date of funding: 04/17 Total reported equity funding: $20M

10. PlayVS $15.5M Round: Series A Description : PlayVS is an esports league that gives high school students the chance to compete for a state championship. Industry: Computer, eSports, Gaming, PC Games Date of funding: 06/04 Total reported equity funding: $15.5M

Full coverage of PlayVS' Series A funding

9. HONK $18M Round: Series B Description : HONK is an innovative roadside assistance platform that uses both technology and a unique business model. Industry: Apps, Automotive, Mobile Apps Date of funding: 06/26 Total reported equity funding: $31.8M

8. PeerStreet $29.5M Round: Series B Description : PeerStreet is a crowdfunding platform that gives investors easy access to high-yielding loans that are collateralized with real estate. Industry: Crowdfunding, FinTech, Real Estate, Real Estate Investment Date of funding: 04/05 Total reported equity funding: $50.6M

7. Parachute Home $30M Round: Series C Description : Parachute makes modern Bedding and Bath essentials for a more comfortable home. Industry: E-Commerce, Home Decor, Interior Design, Retail Date of funding: 06/27 Total reported equity funding: $44.8M

7. Rival $30M Round: Venture Description : Live events and ticketing tech company. Industry: Computer, Software Date of funding: 05/06 Total reported equity funding: $30M

6. Saviynt $40M Round: Series A Description : Saviynt enables enterprises to secure applications, data and infrastructure in a single platform for cloud and enterprise. Industry: Cloud Data Services, Enterprise Software, Security Date of funding: 04/18 Total reported equity funding: $40M

5. Tala $50M Round: Series C Description : Tala is mobile technology and data science company that is revolutionizing financial services in emerging markets. Industry: Big Data, Credit, Financial Services, Information Technology, Mobile, Software Date of funding: 04/17 Total reported equity funding: $91.4M

4. Muzik $70M Round: Venture Description : Creators of The Worlds First Smart headphones designed to connect artists, fans, and brands like never before. Industry: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Music Date of funding: 05/04 Total reported equity funding: $80M

3. Scopely $100M Round: Series C Description : Scopely is a mobile entertainment network that collaborates with elite game developers and global entertainment companies for free games. Industry: Casual Games, Mobile, Publishing Date of funding: 06/19 Total reported equity funding: $258.5M

2. The Boring Company $113M Round: Venture Description : The Boring Company aims to dig tunnels efficiently to facilitate an underground transportation network. Industry: Infrastructure, Public Transportation, Transportation Date of funding: 04/16 Total reported equity funding: $113M

1. Bird $300M Round: Series C Description : Bird is a dockless electric scooter company. Industry: Electric Vehicle, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Ride Sharing, Transportation Date of funding: 06/28 Total reported equity funding: $415M

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