ettitude is a sustainable lifestyle brand offering home essentials that are soft on your skin and gentle on our planet using its proprietary CleanBamboo fabric. Cofounders Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey share their experience on raising capital in the midst of the pandemic, the company’s future plans, and direct-to-consumer offering.
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Tapcart Raises Another $10M to Assist Shopify Retailers with the Move to Mobile Apps
In the midst of the pandemic, Tapcart is enabling Shopify merchants to have native, sophisticated mobile apps without writing code. CEO and Founder Eric Netsch shares more on how Tapcart is empowering retailers, the company’s growth, future plans, and recent funding from Greycroft, Amplify LA, and Signal Fire.
Jinx Raises $5.65M to be the Preferred Dog Food Brand for Millenials
Doting pet parents are increasingly becoming the norm and this year alone spending in the pet care industry is estimated to exceed $75B. Pet owners want the best for their pets and Jinx is the DTC pet wellness brand that wants your dog to be eating a balanced and wholesome diet. All of Jinx’s kibble is […]
Honey Acquired by PayPal for $4B in the Data Deal of the Year
That’s $235 per monthly active user (MAU)…
Buddy Nutrition Personalizes Your Vitamin and Nutrition Regiment Using AI
We’ve entered an era of mass customization when it comes to virtually everything but what happens when it comes to your nutrition. Enter Buddy Nutrition, the LA startup that offers a transparent and accessible option for personalized nutrition. The company’s first product is a daily wellness shot that is custom manufactured based on an AI-powered analysis of […]
Ordermark Raises Another $18M to Make Online Delivery Orders from Multiple Apps Seamless for Restaurants
Smartphone, delivery apps have drastically impacted the restaurant industry; according to a survey of 1,500 consumers, 44% of people ages 18-34 are ordering delivery. If restaurants want to maximize profits from delivery, they have to be accessible on every delivery app, which often translates to chaos in the kitchen. Ordermark is the online ordering management […]
This LA Startup Just Raised Another $25M for its Vitamin Subscription Service for Women
Despite a move towards personalization in almost everything in our lives, the vitamin industry has traditionally offered a few generic solutions that often do not address the needs of women. Operating in a highly competitive market, most vitamin companies are also unable to clearly distinguish themselves in the crowded pack with very little brand affinity. […]
LA Startup NuORDER Helps Both Brands And Retailers Keep Up With E-Commerce
In recent years, e-commerce has undergone a dramatic shift that makes it difficult for retail buyers and brands to adapt to evolving consumer purchasing patterns. Addressing this paradigm shift is NuORDER. a two-sided platform designed with the needs of both brands and retailers in mind. Connecting wholesale/retail buyers with brands, the platform also allows brands to […]
This LA Startup Just Raised $385M to be the Biggest Thing to Happen to the Car Industry Since Henry Ford
In our digitally connected lives, we want things to be simple, on demand, and flexible. The car buying or leasing experience has been anything but that with rigid terms that do not support a modern lifestyle coupled with arcane financing options. Enter Fair, which makes buying or leasing your next car as easy as placing […]
Shipsi Raises $1.9M to Bring Online Retailers the Power of Instant Delivery
Amazon has set the precedent for shipping methods, and now every consumer expects instant delivery, so how can online retailers meet these new consumer expectations? Shipsi is the frictionless solution that provides an “Instant Delivery” option that integrates into any existing websites checkout page. Shipsi partners with last-mile delivery networks, so consumers can receive their online […]
Every Parent Should Buy Their Kid a Stuffed Animal That Transforms into a Hoodie From This LA Startup That Just Raised $4.85M
Imagine having a hoodie that also doubles as a stuffed animal. Cubcoats is the children’s brand behind the 2-in-1 stuffed animals that transform into premium hoodies. The hoodies are a fan favorite among both children and parents with stars like Will Smith and Hilary Duff have having invested in the company. Cubcoats’ products truly transcend the […]