The US container industry is estimated to be ~$10B but it still operates utilizing archaic, outdated methods. LA startup Dray Alliance changes that by digitizing the container industry with its on-demand platform that allows shippers to instantaneously find drivers for freight shipments. Integrated with AI functionalities, Dray Alliance provides full transparency and information so that drivers can […]
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Momentum IoT Raises $3.1M to Build The Most Sophisticated GPS for Fleet Management
Named a “Mobile IoT Innovator” by GSMA (the global system for mobile communications), Momentum IoT completely changes the fleet management industry through its cloud-managed telemetrics tracking solutions. This product was created to help small and mid-sized fleet managers, that have anywhere from 10-100 vehicles, locate and manage their trucks, trailers, heavy and light equipment to […]
Ordermark Raises $9.5M to Streamline Online Ordering for Restaurants
Have you ever been waiting for your order at a restaurant and all the sudden mayhem erupts behind the counter as takeout orders pour in from apps like Grubhub and Seamless? It’s a chaotic sight, to say the least. LA startup Ordermark tackles this challenge for restaurant owners by directing all incoming orders onto a […]
These 5 LA Startups Raised the Most Funding in August 2018
WeeCare Raises $4.2M to Disrupt Childcare Services with its Daycare Management Platform
Accessibility to affordable childcare is extraordinarily important and early childcare is often hard to find in an undersupplied market. That’s why WeeCare launched its mobile platform to provide educators and caregivers with the tools and support to start a licensed home daycare. This multipurpose platform has all the management functions required to operate a daycare […]
This LA Startup Just Raised $1.25M to Deploy Sophisticated Resolution to Smart Contract Disputes
In 2018, it was estimated that around $1B in value was lost in smart contracts. Thankfully Sagewise is the smart contract safety net that is helping to prevent big losses through its highly adaptive SDK. Its SDK provides the tools and infrastructure to handle smart contract disputes at any stage in development and execution, which […]
Tap Systems Raises Seed Funding to Make Tapping Insanely Powerful
Imagine editing a document from the comfort of your own leg. Well, now you can with Tap Systems, the wearable mouse and keyboard that sits at the base of your fingers. This wearable works on any surface and you can send commands to any Bluetooth connected device (think phone, tablet, or laptop). This groundbreaking technology […]
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 […]
The Most Recognized Legal Brand in The US Just Raised $500M
Built eighteen years ago during the dot com crash, LegalZoom was created with the vision to provide convenient, affordable, high quality legal help. With a network of independent attorneys in all 50 states, this legal brand provides services and advice for over 4M small business owners and families. It recently expanded to the UK and […]
These 9 LA Startups Raised the Most Funding in July 2018
Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest LA startup funding rounds during the month of June. I have included some additional information as well such as industry, brief company description, and total equity funding for the company, to further the analysis for the state of venture capital in […]
EV Connect Raises $8M to Shape The Future of Electronic Vehicles
According to CEO and cofounder of EV Connect Jordan Ramer, it is estimated that by 2030 there will be roughly 5M to 15M publicly accessible commercial charging ports for electric vehicles, and this is a global estimation. EV Connect has been on the forefront of the electronic vehicle (EV) industry since its inception. This cloud-based software platform […]