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Boulevard books $70M to help beauty and wellness salons with their bookings

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to date, the company said that it saw an 188% growth in annual recurring revenue compared to a year ago, with more than 25,000 individuals in 2,000 salons and spas in the country now using its platform. But at the same time, Los Angeles–based Boulevard got this funding infusion at a boosted valuation because it has been on a roll.

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Hyundai taps EV startup Canoo to develop electric vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Group said it will jointly develop an electric vehicle platform with Los Angeles-based startup Canoo, the latest startup tapped by the automaker as part of an $87 billion push to invest in electrification and other future technologies. Canoo said it will provide engineering services to develop the electric platform.

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Six Tech Startups to Look Out For in 2023

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From state-of-the-art clean energy solutions to breakthrough podcasting platforms, here are six tech startups you should be keeping an eye on in 2023, and beyond. Also founded in 2021, Wander is a short-term rental startup that works in a similar way to apps like Airbnb and Vrbo. jump in efficiency that's taking place annually.

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5 Equity Crowdfunding Reflections Before You Sign Up

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With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. I would summarize the qualms and feedback from professional investors as the following: Crowdfunding platform costs trickle down to angel groups.

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Amazon’s Selz Acquisition is Encouraging News for Small Businesses

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Not only has he become the richest man in the world again, leapfrogging a certain Mr Musk, but it has also been revealed that Amazon has quietly acquired ecommerce platform Selz. Selz helps small businesses create online stores, as well as letting them add payment options to existing websites. It's been a big week for Jeff Bezos.

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United Dwelling is one startup building something to solve California’s housing crisis

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The nonprofit is designed to help low-income individuals find employment and get on the path to economic self-sufficiency, according to the company. ” One of the lynchpins that sealed the deal was the as-yet-undisclosed partnership with a lender who could help move the needle on getting homeowners to build.

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Location-based virtual reality is increasing its footprint in the U.S.

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It’s a matter of survival thanks to the persistent lack of demand from consumers. . A producer with MTV Networks, the founder of the collaborative game development platform Squarepushers Inc. “Immersive theater is absolutely the platform that will help drag us along,” Bennett says. .

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