149 Vertebrae Launches Augmented Reality E-Commerce Platform
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Santa Monica-based augmented reality advertising and software provider Vertebrae announced Nov. 12 the launch of its new e-commerce AR platform, Axis
L.A. Business Journal
Miso Robotics' Robot Chef Continues Work at Dodger Stadium
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
A Pasadena robotics and artificial intelligence outfit that’s been using a robot to fry chicken tenders at Dodger Stadium just gave the bots an upgrade to include the frying skill
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ServiceTitan Secures $165M From Venture Capital Group to Expand
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Glendale-based ServiceTitan Inc. has secured $165 million in funding from a venture capital group to build out its home services software firm through acquisitions and moves into new markets
Cornerstone Buys Grovo Learning for $24M
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has acquired privately held Grovo Learning Inc., a New York City-based technology company
Xprize Names Anousheh Ansari Chief Executive
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Playa Vista-based Xprize Foundation Inc. on Oct. 18 named technology entrepreneur Anousheh Ansari is its new chief executive
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 16: Sony Skipping E3
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
SpaceX launches communications satellite; Sony bows out of E3 but Activision and Warner Bros. are in; Boring Co. accused of withholding tunnel information
LA Ranks Second in Tech Office Market Rent Growth
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Los Angeles’ technology sector is growing, according to a recent study from real estate brokerage firm CBRE Group Inc
L.A. Among the Finalists for Amazon’s 2nd Headquarters
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 18, 2018
Los Angeles was named by Amazon as one of the 20 finalist cities for the Seattle e-commerce giant’s second headquarters
Car-Share Startup HyreCar Report Q3 Revenue Up 224 Percent to $2.7 M
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
HyreCar Inc., a downtown Los Angeles-based company allowing prospective ride-share drivers to temporarily lease vehicles from dealerships, announced Nov. 8 its third-quarter revenue grew 224 percent to $2.7 million over last year
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 15: Snap Subpoenaed
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
SpaceX internet satellites approved; WeRecover gains $2 million; Snap complies with request for IPO details
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 11: SpaceX Shifts Gears on Satellite Testing
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Seven exit SpaceX's satellite testing team; Hulu prioritizes non-English content; new Office of Child Protection website launches with AI
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 14: $165 Million for ServiceTitan
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Netflix tries mobile-only subscription; Snapchat drops prices for AR ads; ServiceTitan brings total funding to $326 million
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 13: LA Out in Amazon HQ Bid
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Google opens office doors to historic Playa Vista office; SpaceX honors first African-American NASA trainee; LAEDC predicts prosperity without Amazon
Cloud9 Plans New Esports Facility
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Santa Monica e-sports organization Cloud9 Esports Inc. has raised a $53.6 million Series B round finalized Oct.
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 12: Musk, Garcetti Chat Boring Co. Projects
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Elon Musk talks sewage and other Boring application with Eric Garcetti; Vertebrae launches AR platform for e-tailers; Wii users will have to look elsewhere for Netflix
Activision Blizzard Names New President; Leadership Team Members
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard Inc. named J. Allen Brack its new president of Blizzard Entertainment Oct. 4, alongside two new promotions to the executive leadership team
DreamHost Receives $18M Loan from J.P. Morgan
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Downtown LA-based DreamHost, a provider of web hosting and site management, announced Oct. 30 it completed an $18 million debt financing credit facility with J.P. Morgan Chase and Co
Momentum IoT Lands $3.1 Million
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Long Beach-based mixed fleet management software developer Momentum IoT announced Sept. 10 it raised $3.1 million
Silicon Beach Report Oct. 24: Fandango Signs South American Ticketing Deal
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Netflix denies racially targeted ad accusations; Snap registers 418,000 new voters; Fandango signs 15-country ticketing deal
Fighting Suicide With Software
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Adolescent suicides – and preventing them –is in the crosshairs of a software firm
Local Energy Firm Executive Forms Project Financing Company
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The chief executive of Arensis Corp., a downtown provider of micro waste-to-energy systems, has formed a separate project financing company that will use blockchain and smart-meter technology to better target potential customers, Arensis announced Sept.
Soon-Shiong’s NantWorks Invests in Daybreak Games
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Wilshire-based NantWorks, a diversified holding company run by Patrick Soon-Shiong, announced Sept. 6 it invested an undisclosed sum into Daybreak Game Co., creating through the investment a joint venture titled NantG Mobile
FactoryFour Raises $5M in Venture Capital Funding
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Manufacturing software maker FactoryFour, which recently opened a new Culver City office, received a $5 million round of funding led by Menlo Park, Calif.-based based venture capital firm August Capital, with participation from Refactor Capital
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 9: Activision Blizzard Announces Third Quarter Earnings
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
SpaceX requests lower launch threshold; Activision nets $1.7 billion third quarter revenues; Tastemade to release a book
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 2: Former Snap Engineer Launches Data Service Company
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Activision debuts game companion app; Snap’s Sehn launches data service startup; mapping LA’s tech neighborhoods
Tesloop Ride Sharing Service Expands
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 3, 2017
Long-haul commuting is better in a Tesla. That’s the theory behind Tesloop of Culver City, a car service which ferries passengers on highway trips between 50 miles and 200 miles around Southern California in Tesla Inc.’s s Model X or Model S cars
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 8: Cornerstone Acquires Grovo Learning for $24M
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Branson and Lloyd replaced at Virgin Hyperloop; Defy Media Folds; Grovo Learning acquired by Cornerstone OnDemand
ZipRecruiter Adds Former Facebook, Linkedin Executives to Board
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Online hiring and job-search platform ZipRecruiter Inc., based in Santa Monica, announced three new additions to its board of directors Nov. 8, including former executives of Facebook Inc., the San Francisco 49ers and GoDaddy Inc
Silicon Beach Report Oct. 31: Subscription App Sales Soar
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 31, 2018
LA County weighs electronic voting options; Activision issues Overwatch League changes; Hulu grows revenue 86 percent
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 7: Riot Games Sued
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Sexual harassment suit filed against Riot Games; SpaceX chosen for Kazakh rocket launch; HyreCar goes national
Silicon Beach Report Feb. 2: Science Closes $75 Million Fund
L.A. Business Journal
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Science closes $75 million fund; Elon Musk’s Boring Co. sells all its flamethrowers; and Snapchat is selling hats and sweatshirts inside its app
Hackers Steal Client Data From Line 204 Studios
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Line 204, a Hollywood film and television production and rental company, said today hackers had stolen its client database. The extent of the breach is still being determined
Audax Group Buys Controlling Interest in Acuant
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Boston-based private equity firm Audax Group Inc. bought a controlling interest in Culver City-based identification verification software developer Acuant Inc. in a deal finalized Sept.
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 6: J2 Global Revenue Up $293 Million
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Sinemia goes for the weekday movie fan, AMC jumps into the subscription business; J2 Global reports revenue growth, Bird launches (tentatively) in United Kingdom
Silicon Beach Report Nov. 5: Analyzing Local Election Spending
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Musk Shows off hyperloop demo tunnel; Bird fights ban in Beverly Hills; LA spending roughly $13 per voter
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