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JULY 25, 2017

Thursday, July 27, 2017 -- Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT. Panel includes Anthony Gonzalez, Fitguard.me; Gabe Grifoni, Rufus Labs; Robert L. Kay, Elite Engineering; Jeremy Wall, Lumenus. Moderated by Barbara Bickham. See [link] (more)

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AUGUST 17, 2016

Pasadena-based Like Pizza , founded by veterans of Disney Mobile and THQ Wireless, says it has launched a new digital media studio, which it says will combine games and serialized animation into mobile apps. The startup, led by Jeff Nuzzi and Bob Spang, said it hopes to ship its first mobile app, Bunny Rappid, in 2017.

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Mobile THQ Marketing Pasadena 100

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JUNE 23, 2017

Thursday, June 29, 2017 -- Startup Superhero Series Presents: Michael Schneider, Founder of Service and Mobile Roadie. What is a Startup Superhero? See [link] (more)

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 -- CASE STUDY: FuelRod -- Mobile Charging on the Go. One company is rethinking the world of mobile power through rechargeable batteries; in a way you might not expect. MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

In a bid to push LA into the high tech world of the Jetsons, Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday that he has kicked off an effort to make Los Angeles an "unmistakable leader on urban air mobility". s transportation network where people can go to fly on an urban air mobility aircraft."

High Tech 203

High Tech Mobile Los Angeles Ideas 203

L.A. Business Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In 2017, backed by early investors including Capital One Ventures and Mark Cuban, Dave Inc. launched a mobile app to help users manage expenses and avoid overdraft fees.

Mobile 147

Mobile Capital Help 147

Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

Meet the 11 startups for 2017: Ambidio. Epic Games is the creator of Unreal Engine technology, which is used by millions of developers to ship visually stunning, high-quality games and experiences across PC, console, mobile, VR and AR platforms. Hoodline also analyzes data sets to unlock insights for businesses and media companies.

Artificial Inteligence 109

Artificial Inteligence Startup Entertainment Press 109

L.A. Business Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In 2017, backed by early investors including Capital One Ventures and Mark Cuban, Dave Inc. launched a mobile app to help users manage expenses and avoid overdraft fees.

Mobile 100

Mobile Capital Help 100

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Los Angeles-based free mobile broadband provider FreedomPop has officially opened up service in the UK today, offering up UK residents 200MB of data, 200 minutes of calls, and 200 text messages a month for free. READ MORE>>.

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Mobile Services Los Angeles Marketing 100

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MARCH 18, 2020

San Diego-based Inseego , which develops 5G and Internet-of-Things technology used for asset tracking, connectivity, and similar applications, is again embracing its roots in the mobile hotspot market. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 133

San Diego Mobile Sales Networking 133

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The partnership with Canoo is the latest example of Hyundai Motor ramping up efforts and investments into electrification, autonomous technology and other futuristic mobility trends, including flying cars. Canoo started as Evelozcity in 2017 by two former Faraday Future executives Stefan Krause and Ulrich Kranz. . ”

Develop 310

Develop Development Startup Platform 310

Tech.Co

AUGUST 27, 2017

Here are five trends startups are considering for their operations in 2017. You cannot deny that the internet of things (IoT) has taken over: security cameras link with each other; mobile devices connect to the printer; and lights detect and activate human movements. Many users now rely on mobile applications.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Mobile Software Review 70

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Los Angeles-based mobile game publisher GameMine said on Tuesday it has raised $20M in a Series A funding round, and has reached "sustainable profitability", claiming it "is on track to do more than $20 million in profits before the end of 2018." The investor in that funding round was CEO Daniel Starr. READ MORE>>.

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Funding Mobile Los Angeles Angel 147

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The startup says it will offer up FDIC insured debit accounts, and a mobile banking app specifically aimed at the African American community. According to Grind, it was created specifically to fill the void created in 2017 when Russell Simmons' RushCard was sold to Green Dot. Grind Banking's founder is B.C.

Mobile 113

Mobile Los Angeles Organization Startup 113

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MARCH 29, 2017

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 -- Digital Summit LA. Event Name: Digital Summit LA Dates: April 4-5, 2017. Brilliant speakers bring phenomenal content on Marketing Strategies, UX and Design, Email, Search, Mobile, Video, SEO and so much more. See [link] (more)

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SEO Email Design Content 100

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JUNE 11, 2018

Intel sealed its commitment to become a player in the burgeoning autonomous vehicle industry when it bought computer vision company Mobileye for more than $15 billion in 2017.

Mobile 101

Mobile Capital Technology Venture Capital 101

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JANUARY 3, 2018

One of the largest and most consequential data breaches in 2017 afflicted credit reporting agency Equifax, and it was hardly the only victim.

Technical Review 71

Technical Review Social Media News Software Review 71

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Inseego said it has named Dr. Dan Picker as its new CTO, for its Mobile & Iot Solutions. Inseego has been undergoing a major restructuring since 2017, after an abortive attempt to sell its MiFi division to a Chinese company.

Chief Technology Officer 113

Chief Technology Officer San Diego Platform Mobile 113

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Los Angeles-based RepairSmith , which offers up mobile automobile repair, has acquired CarDash , a startup which offers up car repair and maintenance services. in total funding, and came out of YCombinator in 2017. in total funding, and came out of YCombinator in 2017. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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Los Angeles Acquisition Mobile Services 124

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MARCH 13, 2018

Los Angeles-based advertising exchange and technology developer OpenX said on Tuesday that its net revenues rose to $172M in 2017, as it saw 20 percent growth in its revenues for the fourth quarter. OpenX said the growth came from its mobile, video, and quality initiatives. OpenX is led by CEO Tim Cadogan.

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OpenX .Net Advertising Los Angeles 124

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

Today's contribution is from Stephen Stokols , founder and CEO of FreedomPop (www.freedompop.com), which offers up free, mobile Internet service. Finally, what do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017? Stephen Stokols: Virtual reality will shape content in 2017, games and mobility.

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Southern California Mobile News Content 100

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JUNE 7, 2019

San Diego-based Inseego , the developer of the popular MiFi mobile hotspot devices, has gotten back on track with its release of a new hotspot for Sprint. According to Inseego, its new MiFi 8000 Mobile Hotspot will roll out beginning June 14th to Sprint customers, to provide gigabit-speed performance and enterprise security features.

San Diego 113

San Diego Mobile Invest Customer 113

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

TeleSign's services are used for second factor, phone authentication for many major websites and mobile applications; the company says it provides 21 of the top 25 global websites and mobile app providers with its services. BICS acquired Telesign back in October of 2017. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 100

Mobile Los Angeles Services Help 100

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Los Angeles-based mobile game publisher GameMine said on Tuesday that has reached "sustainable profitability", claiming it "is on track to do more than $20 million in profits before the end of 2018." The company, led by CEO Daniel Starr, said the growth came as a result of the earlier, $20M funding round it announced in May of 2017.

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.Net Mobile Los Angeles Funding 100

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JUNE 5, 2018

San Diego-based Raken , a startup developing mobile software to manage construction projects, has raised $10M in a Series A funding round. Raken has now raised $12M, including its earlier $2M seed funding announced in March of 2017. The funding was led by U.S. Raken says it already has more than 3,000 clients using its software.

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Seed Funding San Diego Mobile Software 100

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The latest investment is being used to finance the acquisition of another company in the space — Appetize, a digital and mobile commerce payments platform for enterprises such as sports and entertainment venues, theme parks and zoos. SpotOn is paying $415 million in cash and stock for the Los Angeles-based company.

Technical Review 296

Technical Review Software Review Invest Acquisition 296

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

Swytch was a developer of digital gift card and mobile gifting apps, and was acquired about four weeks ago by a company called Finablr. Swych had announced a single funding round, in 2017, but had not announced investors or amounts of that funding.

Venture Capital 113

Venture Capital Mobile Sales Funding 113

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JUNE 26, 2020

The company says it uses artificial intelligence to help drive its mobile tool. The company most recently announced a funding round back in 2017 , when it took $5.5M Financial impact of those wins were not announced. QLess is led by CEO Kevin Grauman; the company has been around since 2007. READ MORE>>.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence South Gate Pasadena Tool 113

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AUGUST 20, 2019

Los Angeles-based mobile games developer Scopely said on Tuesday that it is expanding its team, by opening up new offices in Spain and Ireland. Scopely said it is opening up a new, 26,000 square foot office in Sarria-Sant Gervasi in Barcelona, an expansion from its earlier 7,000 square feet office in the city it opened in 2017.

Los Angeles 113

Los Angeles Acquisition Mobile Angel 113

Tech.Co

JUNE 22, 2018

Industry analyst Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends presentation relies on data gathered across 2017. user base jumped a massive 10 million users between the third and fourth quarters of 2017. In 2017, on-demand or “gig” workers grew nearly a quarter — 23 percent — over the previous year. The Amazon Echo’s U.S.

Startup 132

Startup Guide Demand Mobile 132

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APRIL 15, 2019

According to the companies, Nadavon Capital Partners originally invested in Clubspeed in April of 2017. Clubspeed offers up an online booking engine, mobile app, secure payments, and other customer management tools for famil entertainment centers.

Equity 113

Equity Entertainment Tool Acquisition 113

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JUNE 27, 2017

exchanges during the first half of 2017, according to the report EY Global IPO Trends. Improving economic fundamentals are stoking the IPO pipeline in the United States and elsewhere, according to a report issued Tuesday by the global consultant and accounting firm EY. Eighty companies raised a total of $22 billion on U.S.

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Report Marketing San Diego Company 55

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MAY 11, 2017

in total across 17 deals, for the quarter ending March 31st, 2017. InvestED, Mobilize Solutions, OnRamp, and Tot Squad. Irvine-based angel investment group Tech Coast Angels said this morning that it has had it's best Q1 ever, both in terms of dollars and total deals. According to the TCA, it invested $3.8M READ MORE>>.

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Tech Coast Angels Southern California Angel Invest 124

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The Los Angeles-based mobile game development studio Scopely has become America’s newest unicorn thanks to a $200 million financing which values the company at a whopping $1.4 The company raised a $55 million round of financing in 2016, $60 million in 2017 and $100 million in 2018.

Mobile 148

Mobile Invest Platform Los Angeles 148

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MAY 10, 2017

According to Zynga, it has provided a "substantial gift" to USC's School of Cinematic ARts' Interactive Media & Games Division, to support diversity, inclusive game production, and the creation of "innovative social mobile gameplay."

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USC Southern California Funding Class 113

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AUGUST 10, 2018

San Diego-based Qualcomm has negotiated a settlement in Taiwan, which will reverse most of a giant $774M fine levied against the company in 2017, reducing that fine to just $93M. Qualcomm paid $93M to Taiwan in July after an antitrust dispute with the country. READ MORE>>.

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San Diego Startup Invest Mobile 100

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APRIL 10, 2017

San Diego-based antenna technology developer Airgain announced late Sunday that it has acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Antenna Plus , a developer of antenna products for the mobile and automotive fleet market. in 2016, and that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to the firm within 2017.

San Diego 113

San Diego Acquisition Mobile Product 113