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Wavemaker Portfolio Firm, Phunware, Goes Public Via Reverse Merger

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According to Phunware , a developer of mobile application lifecycle management software, it has been acquired by Stellar Acquisition II , which is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stellar is a so-called "blank check acquisition company" specifically designed to for reverse mergers.

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The Bouqs Company Finds $12M For Flower Delivery

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The Bouqs said the funding came from Quest Venture Partners, Azure Capital Partners and KEC Ventures, along with Enspire Capital and Draper Associates. The startup recently started working with local florists, offering up not just flowers but also custom-designed floral arrangements. according to CEO Tabis.

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Siimpel Scores Investment From Korean Firm

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Arcadia-based Siimpel Corporation , which is developing MEMs-based components for mobile cameras, announced Monday afternoon that the firm has raised an additional round of investment from LG Innotek. Siimpel develops MEMs modules which are used to design higher quality, mobile phone cameras.

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Behind the Scenes: Troy Carter’s SMASHD LABS with Suzy Ryoo

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SMASHD’s first Cohort brought four early-stage + one mature company into the fold: Sidestep : Mobile platform for live events that allows fans to order merchandise before, during and after an event for VIP pickup and delivery, who has relationships in place with Ticketmaster, and is a merch partner on Beyonce’s latest tour.

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Interview with Julie Novack, PartySlate

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I tapped my co-founder, John Haro, who I worked for at Agency.com, and at another mobile marketing company, and we talked about the idea, ideated, and I brought him on as co-founder. He introduced me to Wavemaker, also in LA, and also Halogen Ventures, which is led by Jessie Draper, which invests in women-run technology companies.

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Off To SXSW, Our Schedule, And A Special Thanks

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Special Thanks To Our Sponsors

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