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 […]
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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 […]
Ready, Set, Food! Raises $2.2M to Bring Allergen Introduction to the Earliest Stage for Babies
Researchers estimate that 32M Americans have some form of food allergy and within this segment, approximately 17.5% are under the age of 18. With the number of people with allergies on the rise, there has been a surge of interest to understand the science of food allergy prevention and early detection. One of the best […]
This LA Startup Has Created The Wellness Drink That Cures Hangovers After a Night Out
We’ve all heard the myths: take a cold shower, take an aspirin before bed, drink a cup of black coffee, but hangovers are stubborn and these “quick fixes” create false hope that ultimately ends in a pounding headache and a day spent recovering in bed. While it may seem that all hope for the ultimate […]
RelayCars Puts You in the Driver’s Seat of Any Car with VR
The true power of VR and AR can be seen in the automotive industry as the power of these technologies can be truly harnessed in meaningful visual applications. RelayCars is the LA startup that uses VR and AR to innovate the car shopping experience. Long gone is the need for thick, glossy brochures that end up […]
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 […]
These LA Startups Raised the 14 Largest Funding Rounds in 2018
Today, we take a look at the 14 companies that have raised the largest startup funding rounds in Los Angeles in 2018 using some data from our friends at Crunchbase. In addition to the dollar amount, we have included a brief description, industry, round type, total equity funding raised, and funding round details. Lastly, in order to […]
These 9 Digital Health Startups Hit the Stage at Cedars-Sinai Accelerator’s Demo Day
MedPilot Modernizes Medical Bill Collection Using Big Data and Analytics
Medical bills are among the most dreaded type, often encompassing dozens of pages that are not very easily understand. Having patients easily understand these bills and the associated correspondences so are the lifeblood of medical practices that rely on that revenue to operate. MedPilot has built a sophisticated software-driven platform that serves as the perfect intermediary […]
This LA Startup Enables Fans to Own Racehorses Through a Smartphone App
Horse racing is a beloved sport but breaking into the industry requires a hefty investment; an average racehorse sells for over $75K. But MyRacehorse is an app that brings racing fans closer to the action by allowing all fans to become owners through micro shares of .1%-.5% equity positions, with minimum investments as low as […]
The LA TechWatch July 2018 LA Venture Capital Funding Report
Today, I take a look at the state of venture capital and angel funding during the month of July in Los Angeles. Analyzing some publicly available data from our friends at CrunchBase, we break down the aggregate statistics for all funding deals by stage of funding (Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series C+) including mention of notable rounds. CLICK […]