MSBAI Snags $1M Contract From USAF
socalTECH
JULY 20, 2021
Los Angeles-based startup MSBAI, which is developing artificial intelligence tools for assisting in engineering reports it has received a $1M US Air Force grant.
Relativity Space Gets DoD Launch Contract
socalTECH
MARCH 15, 2021
Los Angeles-based Relativity Space reports that has been awarded its first ever, orbital launch contract, from the U.S. Relativity Space is in the midst of developing an entirely 3D printed launch vehicle. Department of Defense (DoD). The firm has yet to launch its first rocket.
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Relativity Space Wins Launch Contract From NASA
socalTECH
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Los Angeles-based Relativity Space , which is in the midst of developing 3D printed rockets, has scored a launch contract from NASA, the company announced late last week. The company said it was awarded a Venture Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 (VCLS Demo 2) contract to place CubeSats into low Earth orbit.
Eyenuk Completes Contract In UK
socalTECH
APRIL 15, 2020
Los Angeles-based artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Eyenuk said this morning that it has fulfilled a contract it had been awarded by Public Health England (PHE).
Startup Development
SoCal CTO
APRIL 23, 2010
I’ve come to realize that I have lots of posts around startup software development scattered around in different posts. How to Work With a Contract Web Developer How To Bootstrap Your Startup Thought it would be good to capture them in one spot and also include links to related posts from other sources.
Neural Analytics Wins $10M Contract From US Army
socalTECH
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Los Angeles-based medical device developer Neural Analytics reported a win with the U.S. Defense Department this morning, saying it has received a $10M contract from the U.S. Army to developer a portable device to assess combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI). Army Medical Research and Materiel Command.
Alelo Wins Additional DoD Contracts
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Los Angeles-based Alelo , which develops computer-aided training and simulation for the U.S. Department of Defense, says it has received a new set of contracts to provide cultural awareness training for the Levant, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Financial details of the new contracts were not announced.
Oblong Industries Wins Contract With NASA
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 15, 2016
Los Angeles-based Oblong Industries , which develops gesture-aware, 3D spatial user interfaces, reported this morning that it has scored a contract with NASA Aeronautics. The contract came from NASA's Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (TACP). Financial impact of the win was not announced. READ MORE>>.
Los Angeles-based Ficto launches its Quibi competitor — with Niantic as a content partner
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 27, 2020
Shows on the platform at launch include a gameplay-focused series built around the augmented reality game, Ingress , developed by Niantic , the game studio behind the massive AR hit Pokemon Go. Series run anywhere from three to ten episodes and there area an additional twenty shows that are currently in production now.
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Uber Plans Flying Taxis In Los Angeles By 2020
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
On-demand ridesharing service Uber hopes to bring flying taxis to Los Angeles by 2020, the company said this morning, and has just signed a contract with the U.S. Uber has said it will operate the "ridesharing for the sky" service from special rooftop take-off-and-landing sites throughout Los Angeles. READ MORE>>.
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145 Now approved in LA, Abodu’s backyard homes can now go from contract to completion in as little as 30 days
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 19, 2021
Abodu , one of a slew of startup companies pitching backyard homes and office spaces to Californians in an effort to help address the state’s housing shortage, has instituted a new “Quickship” program that can take an order from contract to construction and installation in about 30 days.
SpaceX Wins Launch Contract For Secretive Air Force Space Plane
socalTECH
JUNE 7, 2017
Los Angeles-based rocket and spacecraft developer SpaceX has scored a new launch contract, for the U.S. Financial details of the new launch contract for SpaceX were not announced. Air Force's secretive X-37B space plane , the USAF announced on Tuesday.
Yahoo Outsources Yahoo Shopping To PriceGrabber
socalTECH
JANUARY 11, 2010
Yahoo said Monday that it is dropping its outsource most of Yahoo Shopping, its comparison shopping to Los Angeles-based PriceGrabber , the firm told its developers Monday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed by Yahoo.
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XCOR Lands Flight Contract
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Mojave-based XCOR Aerospace , which is developing technology and vehicles for suborbital flight, said today that it has inked a deal with Southwest Research Insitute (SWRI) for six, suborbital flights. XCOR said the contract is the first ever, commercial reusable suborbital vehicle scientific flight contract. READ MORE>>.
Los Angeles-based BuildOps, subcontracting software for real estate, raises $5.8 million
TechCrunch LA
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Software development companies tackling services for niche industries, like commercial real estate subcontracting, continue to find Los Angeles to be fertile ground for development. million in seed financing from some big names in the Los Angeles tech ecosystem.
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Hiring Developers Before Product/Market Fit?
SoCal CTO
APRIL 2, 2012
And in most cases they are not ready to hire developers either. Instead, what they should be considering is how to bridge the Startup Founder Developer Gap and exactly what they need in terms of Startup CTO or Developer. The Part-Time CTO or Technology Advisor will be able to help make that determination. Great post Gabriel!
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DroneBase raises capital and partners with FLIR Systems to train pilots on thermal imaging tech
TechCrunch LA
APRIL 10, 2019
Publicly traded sensor technology developer, FLIR Systems , is investing in a strategic round of funding for the outsourced drone imaging company, DroneBase. Through FLIR’s Infrared Training Center, FLIR and DroneBase will develop a specialized training program that will be certified exclusively by DroneBase.
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147 Canoo, the electric vehicle startup formed from Faraday Future’s ashes, seeks $200 million
TechCrunch LA
APRIL 23, 2019
Canoo is locking in final contracts with its vendors and is going to be in production with prototypes before the end of the year. Initially, Canoo will target customers in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, with additional plans to expand to San Diego and Seattle when the company brings its commercial vehicles to market in 2021. operations.
22 Los Angeles Startups You Need to Watch Out For
Tech.Co
MAY 18, 2017
Los Angeles, for one, is not only brimming with innovative ideas, it’s also home to a wide range of unique startups that are solving the problems of the world. This is evident from the fact that they are owned and run by EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award finalists in the Greater Los Angeles area. Micro Quality Labs Inc.
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217 Sagewise pitches a service to verify claims and arbitrate disputes over blockchain transactions
TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 3, 2018
Sometimes smart contracts can be pretty dumb. Hoping to beat back the tide of bad contracts, bad code and bad actors, Sagewise , a new Los Angeles-based startup has raised $1.25 Hoping to beat back the tide of bad contracts, bad code and bad actors, Sagewise , a new Los Angeles-based startup has raised $1.25
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Silvus Gets $1M DARPA Award For RF Spectrum Scanning
socalTECH
JANUARY 27, 2021
Los angeles-based Silvus Technologies, a startup developing radio frequency (RF) spectrum scanning technology, has scored $1M from a Phase Three DARPA contract, the company said today. Silvus said its technology provides "extremely fast" spectrum scanning in a form factor the size of an iPhone.
Brainbase Gets Win With Nissan
socalTECH
JANUARY 4, 2022
Los Angeles-based Brainbase, which develops software to help licensing teams manage partnerships and contracts, said it has inked a deal with Nissan Motor Corporation. Financial details of the win were not announced. According to Brianbase, Nissan will unify its global licensing operations on Brainbase's platform.
Cartwheel Collects $1M From Portillo's, Others For On-Demand Delivery
socalTECH
MAY 13, 2021
Los Angeles-based Cartwheel, a startup that develops on-demand delivery management software, says it has raised $1M in a seed funding round, which came from TenOneTen Ventures, Act One Ventures, as well as famed hot dog restaurant chain Portillo's Hot Dogs, along with other angels.
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Don’t get hung up on early stage valuation.
Berkonomics
JANUARY 28, 2021
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked away from deals where the entrepreneur insists on a start-up pre-money valuation that is so high, no angel could expect to make a return upon the investment, even with a reasonable sales price for the company down the road. Here’s the “what.”. And here’s the “why.”.
Alelo Gets DoD Contract For Language Training Via iPod
socalTECH
OCTOBER 2, 2009
Los Angeles-based Alelo , which develops computer software that uses video games to teach language and culture training for Iraqi and other languages, reported late Friday that it has received a contract from the U.S. The contract came from the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM). READ MORE>>.
ChargerHelp raises $2.75M to keep EV chargers working
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 29, 2021
Terry often took matters in her own hands if issues arose with stations located in Los Angeles, where she is based. The newly minted founder joined the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator , where she developed a curriculum to teach people how to repair EV chargers. “I thought, if I can figure this stuff out, then anyone can.”
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287 Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One
SoCal CTO
DECEMBER 10, 2012
Structure development contracts appropriately or directing the in-house team appropriately. Look at the business and determine what's going to make sense from a development perspective in the short-term, longer-term. Would you create contracts without an attorney? Do you really have control of the development?
Lead Developer to CTO at a Startup
SoCal CTO
JULY 23, 2012
I've previously addressed the role of a CTO in early-stages in my post Startup CTO or Developer. for a Lead Developer: How much will it cost to build what we need to build? for a Lead Developer: How much will it cost to build what we need to build? How can I control costs but effectively get stuff developed? Accounting?
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231 Sagewise Secures $1.25M
socalTECH
AUGUST 7, 2018
Los Angeles-based Sagewise , a startup developing tools and infrastructure for managing disputes and contracts, has raised $1.25M in a seed funding round. According to Sagewise, it is developing a "safety net" for smart contracts to enable the efficient resolution of disputes. READ MORE>>.
Silent Arrow Deploys In Middle East
socalTECH
JANUARY 31, 2022
Los Angeles-based Silent Arrow, a developer of autonomous systems for guiding cargo dropped off C-130 aircraft, said today that it has had its first overseas deployment of its systems, delivering 1,026 lbs. of cargo using two of its drone-based systems for the air force of a U.S. allied government in the Middle East.
8minute Solar Energy Wins 250MW Solar Project
socalTECH
JUNE 17, 2020
Los Angeles-based 8minute Solar Energy reports that it has signed a contract to develop a new, 250MW solar power plus storage project in California. The company said the project will include 150 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy storage, providing enough power for 93,000 homes.
Outsourcing Web Development & Businesses - Startups Uncensored #7
Jason Nazar
MAY 19, 2009
This month’s “Startups Uncensored” will be on “Outsourcing Web Development & Businesses”. It will be an open and frank town-hall conversation revealing the best practices and methodologies for building your web-based company through outsourcing. These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media.
Relativity Space Raises $650M More For 3D Printed Rockets
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2021
Long Beach-based 3D, printed rocket developer Relativity Space said on Tuesday that it has raised another round of funding--worth $650M--to go towards production of its first rocket. Relativity is in the process of developing 3D printed rockets, which the company claims will be much easier to build and reuse.
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Former Snap employees are launching Forge Platform for Ethereum devs
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Chris Lorenz, Geoffrey Anderson, and James Borow may have spent their days over the past few years working at Snap, but on nights and weekends Anderson and Lorenz were laboring on a different project — improving Ethereum development tools. . “This year we’ll see a lot of interesting projects get launched.” ”
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216 Slingshot Aerospace Gets $3M
socalTECH
MARCH 26, 2020
Los Angeles-based Slingshot Aerospace , a developer of software which combines satellite, aerial, drone and other data, has raised $3.0M in a combination of venture capital and a Small Business Innnovation Research contract, the company said on Thursday. Air Force via the SBIR contract. from the U.S. from the U.S.
CoreObjects Acquired By Indian Firm
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
Los Angeles-based CoreObjects Software , a provider of software development to both startups and other firms, has been acquired. Symphony Services said the buy expands its offerings in product development and embedded product development. Tags: coreobjects merger acquisition software outsourcing symphony.
Parabol Takes $8M From Microsoft, Others For Agile Meetings
socalTECH
MARCH 3, 2021
Los Angeles-based Parabol, a company which is developing technology to enable "Agile" meetings, announced that it has raised $8M in its Series A funding. Parabol says it has developing a platform focused on enabling remote and hybrid teams to conduct structured meetings, using the "Agile" methodology.
3 Mistakes Software Developers Make That Can Cost You Your Business
Inverted Software
JUNE 15, 2018
At Inverted Software we often help our clients manage offshore and onshore development teams. Our proprietary processes and unique experience helps us evaluate and correct software development practices that have proven inefficient and instill practices that insure productivity and success. Developers love to experiment.
TaskUs Names Sales VP
socalTECH
MAY 5, 2017
Los Angeles-based TaskUs , which provides business process outsourcing, said this week that it has named Jarrod Johnson as Senior Vice President of Sales. Johnson was most recently SVP of Sales, Marketing, and Client Development at FacilitySource, and also had served at IBM and Xerox. Johnson will be based in Dallas.
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113 Alelo Gets Voice of America Contract
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Los Angeles-based Alelo, the USC spinout which is developing "serious" games to teach languages and cultures, has scored a contract with the Voice of America. Alelo said the contract calls for using automated speech recognition and artifical intelligence to help people learning English to practice their conversational skills.
6 Reasons To Build A Working Model Of Your Solution
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 29, 2022
Angel investors, like me, have long figured out that asking to see the prototype is a quick way to separate the ‘wannabes’ from serious players. Don’t spend your whole development budget, before finding that you need another iteration. You should never outsource the management of your core technology.
InvestCloud Wins James Hambro & Partners
socalTECH
MARCH 17, 2020
Los Angeles-based InvestCloud , which develops software used by wealth managers for client communications, management, and other client services, says it has signed up wealth management group James Hambro & Partners (JH&P). Financial impact of the win, and terms of the contract between the companies were not announced.
Alelo Gains Army Contract
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
Los Angeles-based Alelo , the USC spinout which is developing language learning systems based on video games, disclosed this week that the firm has been selected as a prime contractor by the U.S. Alelo said that it was selected by the U.S. Size of the deal and other details were not released.
10 Attributes Of The Perfect Partner For Your Startup
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2022
As a long-time business advisor and angel investor, I’m a believer that “two heads are better than one” in building a new business. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Brings complementary skills and experience.
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