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 […]
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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 […]
This LA Startup Just Raised $30M To Make Recruiting and HR Seamless
The landscape of employee recruitment looks a lot different than it did twenty- or even ten years ago, and that’s largely because of the widespread popularity and use of social media platforms. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are giving rise to Social Recruiting and CareerArc is the leading HR technology platform that streamlines social […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The LA TechWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/16/18
Here are the latest venture capital, seed, and angel deals for LA startups for 1/16/18. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new fundings.