Do you remember running to try and catch the school bus? Or if you’re a parent, especially a working parent, the morning chaos that comes with ensuring your child gets on the school bus on time and arranging carpools for afterschool activities? Well, all this angst and planning can be easily avoided by using HopSkipDrive, […]
Startups
GuRu Raises $15M to Ensure Future of Charging Has No Chords and Chaos
Do you have a phone charger that I could borrow? This question may soon be obsolete if GuRu has a say. This LA company is creating wireless power and charging technology that will completely reimagine the concept of charging devices. With GuRu’s technology, “smart” beams of radio waves are created from a generating unit that […]
The 14 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of January 2020
The 12 Largest US Tech Startup Funding Rounds of January 2020
The 5 Largest LA Tech Startup Funding Rounds of January 2020
Embodied Labs Raises $3.2M to Help Caretakers Connect with Patients through VR
Being a caretaker for elderly or sick patients, especially ones with Alzheimer’s, can be extraordinarily difficult emotionally and mentally. However, being able to empathize with patients is essential and Embodied Labs has created an immersive VR experience that puts caregivers into the body and mind of those who are dealing with aging issues and cognitive decline. Embodied […]
Pod is the Professional Social Network That Integrates Location and Interests Using AI
Building a meaningful, mutually beneficial network is super important but getting started can be the hardest sport. Pod is the social networking platform that connects professionals based on shared interests and location. Unlike networking apps like LinkedIn, Pod encourages users to meet in person and even has a strong userbase of realtors, allowing people to […]
ProGuides Raises $5M to be the One-Stop Training Curriculum for Esports Gamers
The hype around esports is real. The highest-earning competitive gamer Johan Sundstein, better known as N0tail, raked in a total of around $6.9M for Dota 2, so it’s no surprise that more people are looking to become competitive gamers. ProGuides is the structured, curriculum-based learning tool helping beginners become competitive and expert gamers to practice […]
Q4 2019: 12 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds
Everything you need to need to know about the largest global startup funding rounds of Q4 2019; broken down by industry, stage, investors, and more…
U-Nest Raises $3.5M to Simplify the College Savings Process
Higher education is more expensive than ever. On average, Americans complete undergrad with approximately $35.5K in student loan debt according to Experian. U-Nest is the mobile app for college savings that encourages parents to take a proactive approach to college savings. By downloading the app, parents set up a tax-advantaged 529 college saving plan in just […]
The Startups that Kobe Bryant Invested in Through His Venture Fund
In terms of legacy, Kobe made it no secret that his desire was to be remembered for investing and making a difference rather than being a basketball player. In that spirit, we take a look at some of Kobe’s investments.