Maverick Gets $2.7M For Social Network for Girls
socalTECH
APRIL 27, 2018
Los Angeles-based Maverick , a new startup launching a social network for girls, has raised $2.7M in a seed funding round, as it prepares to launch its service. READ MORE>>.
Valence Launches To Help Black Professionals With Social Networking
socalTECH
JUNE 25, 2020
In a move to help make Black professionals easier to connect, Los Angeles-based Valence said on Thursday that it has launched a new, social networking service, with backing from investments from Upfront Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Accel.
Social Network 
113
113 Join 5,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Canvas Aims At Social Networks
socalTECH
DECEMBER 18, 2013
Los Angeles-based Canvas , a stealth mode social networking startup, said this week that it is aiming at Facebook with a new service to let users share content, including audio, video, private messages, and more. The company hopes to launch its service in summer of next year. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 138
138 
weeSPIN Finds Funding For Social Networking App
socalTECH
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Los Angeles-based weeSPIN announced late Tuesday that it has raised a seed investment round for its music-focused, social networking app. weeSPIN is led by Darius Fong, and offers up an app with a collaborative playlist and connects to streaming music services like Soundcloud and Spotify. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 138
138 
Calacanis Backs Mobile Social Networking Service
socalTECH
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Jason Calacanis , the high profile founder of Santa Monica-based Mahalo , is one of the angel investors in a mobile social networking service, Gowalla , the company said today. Tags: jason calacanis angel investment venture capital social networking gowalla. Series B funding for the firm.
Social Network 145
145 
Techstars Los Angeles names Matt Kozlov as its new managing director
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Techstars Los Angeles , the local Los Angeles-focused branch of the global accelerator network, has named Matt Kozlov as its new managing director. Now, Kozlov turns his attention to the Los Angeles ecosystem broadly. And remote work means that Los Angeles could be a fixture for more investors looking to escape the Bay.
Los Angeles 191
191 
Techstars Los Angeles Launches 2019 Class
socalTECH
JULY 17, 2019
Techstars Los Angeles , one of the startup accelerators run by Techstars in Los Angeles, has announced its 2019 class. Techstars Los Angeles said that eight of the ten companies are based in the greater Los Angeles area; the effort in LA is led by Anna Barber. The companies will have their Demo Day on October 15th.
Los Angeles 127
127 
Stockr Raises $1.5M For Social Networking Site For Investors
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Stockr , the social networking service aimed at financial investors based in Los Angeles, has raised $1.5M The firm is looking to create a service which avoids stock trading rumors, partly by using real names and authentication via Facebook Connect. in a seed funding round, the firm said yesterday. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 154
154 
LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M
TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 27, 2020
Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. We’re thrilled to help lead the way for the broader tech community in Los Angeles.”
Culver City 249
249 
Social Networking and Business Value
SoCal CTO
MAY 15, 2009
Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Can social networking be a money-maker for companies?
Social Network 150
150 
Younity Extends Personal Cloud Service To Facebook
socalTECH
APRIL 25, 2013
In a big extension for personal cloud storage service Younity , the Santa Monica-based startup announced today that it has connected its service into Facebook, letting users access any file from Facebook, and also share those with friends on the popular social networking service. READ MORE>>.
Services 193
193 
Namesake Unveils Social Jobs Service
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Los Angeles-based Namesake , the latest startup of Dan Gould and Brian Norgard, has revealed that it is working on a service to help users use their social networks to find a job or promote jobs opportunities. and was at Fox Audience Network, and Norgard also was a co-founder at Ad.ly and Newroo. READ MORE>>.
Services 159
159 
GoTV Networks Launches New Mobile Social Networking App
socalTECH
MARCH 31, 2009
Los Angeles-based GoTV Networks has launched a new mobile, social networking application focused on sharing pictures, videos, and text with their friends and family. GoTV Networks explained that it will support the new application with a combination of advertising and future micropayment subscriptions. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 113
113 
MeWe Lauches New Features, Aims At Those Stuck Inside
socalTECH
MARCH 17, 2020
Los Angeles-based social network MeWe , which runs a social networking service, says it has rolled out a new feature specifically aimed at people who are stuck indoors and in self quarantine during the coronavirus outbreak.
Social Network 100
100 
MySpace Music Launches New Playlist Service
socalTECH
JANUARY 26, 2010
Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace has launched a beta of a new social playlist service, My Music 2.0 , the firm said Tuesday. According to MySpace, the music playlist hub will allow users to build and manage their own social playlists from its music catalog. Among features of My Music 2.0
Services 179
179 HireRight Launches Outplacement Service Powered By CareerArc
socalTECH
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Irvine-based HireRight has launched a new outplacement service and "career transition" product, which is powered by Los Angeles-based CareerArc Group, the developer of TweetMyJobs and Internships.com. HireRight is looking to offer the service to companies for helping in outplacement and in restructuring efforts.
Services 153
153 
Snap is channeling Asia’s messaging giants with its move into gaming
TechCrunch LA
APRIL 5, 2019
Snap is taking a leaf out of the Asian messaging app playbook as its social messaging service enters a new era. The company unveiled a series of new strategies that are aimed at breathing fresh life into the service which has been ruthlessly cloned by Facebook across Instagram, WhatsApp, and even its primary social network.
Social Network 258
258 
Report: Criminals Using Snapchat To Illegally Sell Guns
socalTECH
AUGUST 23, 2019
According to report this week, abuse of the communications and advertising features of Los Angeles-based Snapchat is playing a significant role in the sale of firearms outlawed in California. However, the recent arrests show how easy it is for criminals to bypass those rules on any social networking platform. READ MORE>>.
Snapchat 100
100 
AdGreetz Partners With TikTok
socalTECH
AUGUST 12, 2020
Los Angeles-based AdGreetz , which develops a video personalization software platform for advertisers, says it has partnered with social networking service TikTok. Financial details of the partnership were not announced.
Social Network 113
113 
OneRoof raises $1.25M to build a hyper-localized Nextdoor
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 28, 2021
OneRoof is building a social network for residential buildings. Once a user decides they’d like to get their building on OneRoof, they are able to request that OneRoof sends fliers to their neighbors mail boxes advertising the service while giving them a proprietary code to join the private app.
Social Network 186
186 
BakeSpace.com Launches iPad Cookbook Publishing Service
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Los Angeles-based BakeSpace.com , the online social networking and recipe site, has a new product for you. Ever wish you had a better way of sharing your favorite recipes with family and friends? Wish that cookbook for your church, school, or club could enter the modern age?
Services 207
207 MySpace Launches Developer Services Program
socalTECH
JUNE 2, 2010
Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace is further ramping up its efforts to attract developers, saying this afternoon that it has announced a new Developer Services program. MySpace said it has named Manu Rekhi as General Manager of MySpace Games and Developer Program as part of the effort.
Develop 159
159 At The Pool Hits 120 Countries, 3053 Cities
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
At The Pool , the Los Angeles startup which develops a service to help users meet new people based on their common interests, told its users over the last week that it is now in 120 countries and is covering 3,053 cities -- a dramatic growth that was driven by the launch of a set of mobile apps three months ago. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 200
200 
MediaLab acquires messaging app Kik, expanding its app portfolio
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 19, 2019
Popular messaging app Kik is, indeed, “here to stay” following an acquisition by the Los Angeles-based multimedia holding company, MediaLab. ” MediaLab is a holding company that owns several other mobile properties , including anonymous social network Whisper and mixtape app DatPiff.
Social Network 153
153 Connequity Raises $550,000, Opens Series A
socalTECH
AUGUST 28, 2014
San Diego-based professional networking site Connequity says it has raised $550,000 in an angel round, and has opened up a new Series A funding, after renaming the company from its former name, GROWconnections. The startup--which is still in private beta of its service--said the angel funding came in June. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 153
153 
A security flaw in Grindr let anyone easily hijack user accounts
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Grindr, one of the world’s largest dating and social networking apps for gay, bi, trans, and queer people, has fixed a security vulnerability that allowed anyone to hijack and take control of any user’s account using only their email address. Grindr has about 27 million users, with about 3 million using the app every day.
Research 361
361 
FabFitFun Expands Subscription Box To The UK
socalTECH
MAY 15, 2019
Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand and subscription box service FabFitFun announced this morning that it has expanded its service to the United Kingdom, the first time it has offered its subscription box overseas. and Canada.
Newsletter 124
124 Fliptu Bolsters Artists, Celebrities
socalTECH
AUGUST 30, 2012
Los Angeles-based Fliptu , the social media promotion startup headed by Jeremy Gocke, says it has started to line up a significant number of artists, bands, celebrities, and lifestyle brands for its service today. Fliptu's angel backers include Kelly Perdew, Sugarmaker Media, and others.
Social Network 223
223 
Villiger Raises Seed Funding
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2017
Los Angeles-based Villiger , a startup developing a mobile app to help parents book tutors, baby sitters, and other services, has raised a seed round of funding, the company said this week. Size of that funding round was not announced. Villiger's CEO is Walton Goggins. READ MORE>>.
Seed Funding 127
127 
At The Pool Redesigns Site, Rolls Out Groups For Organizations
socalTECH
MARCH 6, 2013
At The Pool , the Los Angeles-based social networking site focused on helping locals meet other locals, said Wednesday that it has launched a major, new site redesign, including adding the ability for local groups to create their own "pools". READ MORE>>.
Sites 215
215 Goodreads Nearing Nine Million Members
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2012
Los Angeles-based Goodreads , the online social networking site focused on books, reported this week that it is just about set to hit nine million members of the service. The site, which is headed by Otis Chandler, said it now has over 300 million books cataloged. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 160
160 MyLife.com Launches Android App, Has Big TV Ad Plans
socalTECH
JANUARY 4, 2012
Los Angeles-based MyLife.com , the online contact and personal relationship management service headed by Jeff Tinsley, said today that it has launched a new mobile app for Android. The firm said its new app provides access to the firm's services, including tools to help users better connect and share across multiple social networks.
MyLife 133
133 
Atomkeep Acquired By Jobscience
socalTECH
AUGUST 6, 2012
Atomkeep , an online service to help users synchronize their social media profiles across a number of social networking sites, has been acquired by Jobscience , a developer of social relationship management software tools. Atomkeep was founded in Los Angeles by Olexiy Prokhorenko and Olexandr Prokhorenko.
Social Network 168
168 
MyLife.com Plans $35M Marketing Push
socalTECH
MARCH 6, 2012
Los Angeles-based MyLife , the online social networking search site run by Jeff Tinsley, reported Monday that it is planning to spend $35M on marketing this year, starting with a nationwide television campaign.
MyLife 164
164 
Gaikai Delivers Console Games Via Facebook App
socalTECH
APRIL 11, 2012
Streaming, cloud-based game service provider Gaikai has linked up its service to Facebook , the firm said Wednesday, launching a beta of a Facebook app which allows users to play console-quality games directly from the social networking site.
Rustic Canyon 150
150 
Karmacoin Takes On Virtual Currency Tipping Via Twitter
socalTECH
APRIL 8, 2014
Los Angeles-based Karmacoin has rolled out a new, virtual currency, and a service to let users "tip" and reward other users using Twitter. Karmacoin explained that it is a digital currency like Bitcoin, with a specific aim at the "good economy". READ MORE>>. karmacoin bitcoin virtual currency rewards tipping'
Tips 171
171 Soteria Intelligence Takes On Social Media Threat Identification
socalTECH
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Los Angeles-based Soteria Intelligence said yesterday that it has launched a new, social media threat assessment service, to help find threats voice on social networks in real time.
Social Media 153
153 MySpace Mail Hits 15M Accounts
socalTECH
JANUARY 27, 2010
Los Angeles-based MySpace reported yesterday that its mail service, MySpace Mail, now has 15 million accounts. The firm launched its mail service in August of 2009, which integrates the social networking service with traditional email service. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 170
170 
Napster Integrates With Facebook, YouTube, Flickr
socalTECH
MAY 6, 2010
Los Angeles-based Napster , the online music service now owned by Best Buy, has just rolled out a number of major improvements this morning to the site, including social networking integration with Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 162
162 Fifty years of the internet
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 18, 2019
When my team of graduate students and I sent the first message over the internet on a warm Los Angeles evening in October, 1969, little did we suspect that we were at the start of a worldwide revolution. After we typed the first two letters from our computer room at UCLA, namely, “Lo” for “Login,” the network crashed.
UCLA 253
253 
FieldLevel Launches Matching Algorithm For Sports Recruiting
socalTECH
APRIL 12, 2013
Los Angeles-based FieldLevel , which operates an online social network aimed at coaches and sports recruiting, said Friday that it has rolled out new technology its says allows coaches to more easily identify student athletes, making it easier for teams to attract better talent. READ MORE>>.
Coach 223
223 
Snap’s Yellow accelerator debuts its third batch of investments
TechCrunch LA
MAY 12, 2020
SketchAR : an augmented reality drawing app with social tie-ins. TRASH : an app for quickly editing social video cuts using machine learning. Veam : a social network built around AirDrop. making their way to Los Angeles. Stipop : a rich cross-platform chat sticker API. ”
Invest 237
237 
Goodreads Ups Funding To $2M
socalTECH
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Los Angeles-based Goodreads , an online social networking site focused on book readers, said today that it has raised its Series A funding to $2M. The firm said the new funding will go to expand the services and features of its social networking site. The firm said the round was led by True Ventures.
Social Network 157
157 MySocialCloud: Avoid Hacks, Use Our Random Password Generator
socalTECH
JUNE 6, 2012
Are you one of the folks who spent this afternoon changing your LinkedIn password, after a password leak at the popular business social networking site? If so, Los Angeles-based MySocialCloud has a feature for you: an automatic, random password generator. million passwords were compromised on the service. READ MORE>>.
Social Network 263
263 
Let's personalize your content