Imagine the thrill of purchasing your new home combined with the shock of receiving a check in the mail. If it sounds too good to be true, then you should check out proptech startup Padx, a consumer-centric real estate platform. This LA startup pays showing agents a flat fee for each home tour and receive collects a […]
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Signal Sciences Raises $35M to Protect The Consumer Data That Is More Vulnerable Than Ever Before
The application security market is worth an estimated $7B, and protecting consumer information on the web or on mobile applications is a complete necessity – especially since vats of sensitive personal data is collected through everyday use of the internet like online banking or online shopping. One of the most sophisticated cyber security services being […]
Protecht Raises $8M to Fight Back Against The Clause No Ticket Holder Wants to See
One of the top reasons that people hesitate to commit to purchasing a ticket is the fact that it is “non-refundable”, but protecht is the latest solution that is fighting back against the non-refundable clause through its array of products like FanShield, which insures tickets, registrations, and events ranging from concerts to professional sports to […]
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. […]
These are the 7 Largest LA Startup Funding Rounds for January 2019
Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest LA startup funding rounds during the month for January 2019. I have included some additional information as well such as industry and brief funding description, to further the analysis for the state of venture capital in LA. For the purposes of this analysis only completed […]
Network Next Raises $3.2M for the Internet Fast Lane for Gaming and Interactive Content
The internet may not be as smart as you think. It currently treats all internet traffic exactly the same, which is a big problem for gamers because gaming traffic needs to be in real-time and highly responsive. The solution to this problem is the internet fast lane startup Network Next. This Santa Monica-based startup, founded […]
NEXT Trucking Raises Another $97M to Play Matchmaker for the Freight Industry
Technology built for the trucking industry has traditionally been overlooked and the process of freight planning can be time- consuming, slow, prone to human error with details that have traditionally been relayed using handwritten notes. NEXT Trucking has reinvented the way in which shippers and truckers do business, through its technology platform, by managing the details of […]
The 15 LA Startup Funding Rounds of Q4 2018
Today, we take a look at the 15 companies that have raised the largest startup funding rounds in Los Angeles in Q4 of 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 […]
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 […]
These are the 7 Largest LA Startup Funding Rounds for December 2018
Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest LA startup funding rounds during the month for December 2018. I have included some additional information as well such as industry and brief funding description, to further the analysis for the state of venture capital in LA. For the purposes of this analysis only completed […]
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 […]