Tue.Oct 13, 2015

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UCLA Spinout Looks To Commercialize Supercapacitor Advance

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A new, Los Angeles-based startup, spun out of UCLA, is in the midst of looking to commercialize a technique developed by researchers at the school to create easily printable supercapacitors--circuits which, in the future, could further shrink the size of mobile electronics. In a detailed report in the IEEE Spectrum, the details on the Micro Super-Capacitor , a laser-etched, graphene device which promises to massively shrink the size of capacitors used on circuit boards to a fraction of their cur

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Wag! Expands Dog Walking On Demand Into Seattle

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Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service provider Wag! announced Tuesday that it has expanded into its fourth city nationwide, and is now offering up its services in Seattle. The on-demand startup, which offers real-time GPS tracking of your dogs on a walk, plus videos and photos of that same dog during their walks, said that it is now offering up its services in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York.

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FabFitFun Finds $3.5M

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Los Angeles-based FabFitFun , a subscription-based, lifestyle brand focused on women, has raised $3.5M in a first round of funding, the company said this morning. The funding came from New Enterprise Associates and Upfront Ventures, who led the round, along with Rachel Zoe Ventures, 500 Startups, Simon Ventures, Draft Ventures, Josh Kushner, Will Gaybrick, Joe Green, Eytan Elbaz, and Bill Woodward.

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Microsemi Rolls Out Secure Cryptography Cores

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Aliso Viejo-based semiconductor developer Microsemi said this morning that it has rolled out a portfolio of IP cores, in partnership with security and cryptography provider The Athena Group. According to the two, they have added a portfolio of IP cores which feature side channel analysis (SCA) and differential power analysis (DPA) countermeasures, which are used to ensure the security of cryptographic hardware.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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NewEgg In Major Mobile Site Refresh, Adds iOS, Android Apps

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City of Industry-based technology retailer NewEgg announced this morning that it has refreshed its mobile site , with a major redesign and new apps for both Android and iOS. According to NewEgg, which sells a wide range of electronics products, the mobile refresh is the "most comprehensive" in its history. The major changes include navigation and search functions, comparison shopping features, and streamlined checkout.

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InvestCloud Gets $45M For Software For Investment Advisors

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Los Angeles-based InvestCloud , a developer of cloud-based software to help investment advisors manage their customer experience and customer service, has raised $45M in a funding round, the company said Tuesday. The funding was led by FTV Capital. Richard Garman of FTV Capital joins the company's board of directors with the investment. InvestCloud said it is focusing on the front- and middle-office operations for global investment advisors, including family offices, pension funds and endowments

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Resonant Expands Advisory Board

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Santa Barbara-based radio frequency filter technology developer Resonant Inc. said late Monday that it has added a sales and marketing veteran to its advisory board. Resonant said it has named Barry Waxman, currently VP of Sales and Marketing and Newlans, to its advisory board, to help the company with marketing and commercialization of its designs.

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Snapchat Retreats From Original Content

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Venice-based Snapchat has shut down its original content efforts, and laid off around 15 people who were working on the Snap Channel, according to Deadline. Snapchat had launched its original content efforts in January, to develop its own original content and music for the service. READ MORE>>.

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RealtyMogul.com Reaches $150M In Real Estate Transactions

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Los Angeles-based online real estate investing marketplace RealtyMogul.com says this morning that it has just passed $150M in real estate investments through its platform, from investments in more than 265 properties. The company, led by Jilliene Helman, helps connect accredited and institutional investors with real estate investment loans, and is venture backed by Sorenson Capital and Canaan Partners.

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