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 […]
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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 […]
This LA Startup is the One Stop Shop for Direct-to-Consumer Subscription Businesses
Subscriptions have been around forever and increasing in popularity, especially in the Los Angeles market. OceanX is the subscription commerce technology platform that recognizes the lucrative potential behind brand management and subscription services. Specializing in business intelligence for brands and retailers that are looking to execute large-scale subscription programs, the company is an off-shoot of the […]
These are the 10 Largest LA Startup Funding Rounds of May 2018
Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the 10 largest LA startup funding rounds during the month of May. I have included some additional information as well such as industry, brief company description, date of funding, and total equity funding for the company, to further the analysis for the state of venture capital […]
This is How Surf Air is Changing Your Relationship With Air Travel
Taking an airplane is generally the most convenient and fastest way of getting from point A to point B – but our major airlines have made the experience unpleasant and often inefficient. Then there’s private air travel which is unaffordable to the masses. Surf Air is democratizing the experience with its all-you-can-fly model that allows […]
This LA Startup Helps You Score the Best Marijuana in Your Neighborhood
With cannabis legalization materializing in more and more states, the market for marijuana-centered tech is gaining traction. Looking to provide the go-to app in the cannabis sphere, Buddy has got you covered. Providing reviews, information on pricing, locations of storefronts, doctors, and delivery services, Buddy was created for anyone to become a more informed consumer. […]
This LA Startup Brings Programmatic To Intent-Driven Vertical Search
The death of advertising has been greatly exaggerated. Digital spends continue to increase year-over-year and new technologies are improving the return on every dollar spent. Programmatic trading has dominated the landscape and MediaAlpha is the programmatic advertising platform that provides a full suite of tools to drive response based on intent-driven vertical search. Delivering the […]
PatientPop is a Health Care Providers Dream Come True
Running a medical practice is not easy. Often, the practice of medicine conflicts with the business of medicine. Some factors like increased paperwork, changing regulations, and billing complications all create headaches. Managing these administrative tasks can leave very little time to grow and optimize a medical practice. PatientPop, has built a specific end-to-end marketing and growth […]