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OCTOBER 7, 2021

An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.

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JULY 21, 2015

San Diego-based MicroPower Technologies , which develops wireless, video surveillance systems, said yesterday that it has launched a new certification and training program for its partners. MicroPower said its online certification and training is aimed at helping resellers gain the technical expertise on its products. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

Los Angeles-based digital marketing agency Wpromote said on Wednesday that it will be offering up free training to nonprofits, as part of its second annual Wprobono: Digital Day In LA.

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MARCH 6, 2018

A new program in Los Angeles, Startup Boost / Los Angeles , says it is launching a "pre-accelerator" program which aims to help bridge the gap between a team with an "evolved" idea and seed investors and accelerator programs. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 10, 2015

The White House has named Los Angeles as one of 21 communities around the nation which are part of a new technology job and training effort called TechHire , the administration announced Monday. techhire white house jobs employment california angeles technology recruiting training school education' READ MORE>>.

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JULY 12, 2012

Los Angeles-based hosting provider Dreamhost has tapped into an interesting source of funding to help provide training to its employees: a grant from the State of California. The hosting provider said it has received $288,200 from the state's Employment Training Panel (ETP) to help provide training to its nearly 200 employees.

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JUNE 29, 2017

An all week, cybersecurity training effort being held this week in El Segundo--run by AT&T and the Air Force Association (AFA)--is educating teenagers on cybersecurity careers and skills, in hopes of building the next generation of cybersecurity efforts.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers , along with Elysian Park Ventures , the private investment firm created by the ownership group behind the Los Angeles Dodgers specifically for investments in entrepreneurs in the areas of sports, technology, and entertainment, have launched and funded a new venture called E|L1.

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OCTOBER 20, 2019

As it looks to modernize its operations, the Los Angeles Fire Department is turning to a number of new technologies, including expanding its fleet of drones for a slew of new deployments. Training to become a drone pilot for the LAFD is particularly intense, Fields says. The typical pilot will get up to 80 hours of training.

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MAY 13, 2019

Los Angeles area venture capitalists have launched a new internship effort, in a bid to help diversify their ranks, according to PledgeLA , a coalition of local venture capital and technology companies. Deadline to apply for the internship is coming up rapidly, and is May 19th. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 15, 2017

Los Angeles-based YayYo , a new startup in the ridesharing space, said last week that it has launched its own fleet of vehicles in Los Angles county. The company claims that there remains a "significant market opportunity" for ridesharing companies, despite the current dominance of Uber and Lyft.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

Los Angeles-based Alelo , which develops computer software that uses video games to teach language and culture training for Iraqi and other languages, reported late Friday that it has received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for a handheld training system. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 28, 2019

Los Angeles is partnering with on-demand shuttle-based service Via as part of a pilot program that will give people rides to three busy public transit stations. Cities like Los Angeles are looking for ways to bring to public transit the dynamic, on-demand features that make ride-hailing popular.

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JULY 31, 2020

Los Angeles-based streaming media distribution and immersive training technology provider IntelliMedia Networks has acquired Canadian company GlobalMLX , the companies said this week. IntelliMedia Networks said the acquisition will help it extend its cloud-based training platform. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) has officially opened up its La Kretz Innovation Campus , its own building at 5th and Hewitt Street, the incubator said on Friday. The LACI said its new facilities include a prototyping center with 3D printing, electronics, robotics, and chemistry labs, a training center, amphitheater, and more.

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DECEMBER 27, 2016

“Hero Conf Los Angeles marks our sixth annual US event, where PPC fanatics gather to share a passion, collaborate on solutions and simply have fun while learning about the latest trends in paid search.

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JUNE 18, 2014

TechShop , a nationwide operator of membership-driven "Maker" facilities, said today that it is planning an expansion into Los Angeles, to offer up fabrication, 3D printing, and other tools and training to the local community. techshop maker spaec angeles printing fabrication manufacturing' READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 19, 2018

million in seed funding to begin building a manufacturing facility and expand its presence in Los Angeles as the city continues to grow as a hub for robotics and automation. . Gross and Barnehama met through a mutual friend in the robotics industry in Los Angeles, the chief executive of Embodied, Paolo Pirjanian, Barnehama wrote in an email.

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AUGUST 10, 2012

Southern California has the one of the largest gathering of organized angel investment groups, and a huge crop of startup accelerators: there's only one problem, which is they don't naturally work together. As a Pasadena Angel, I wanted to be shocked, but I wasnt. The Angel funding process can be arduous. Continued.).

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 29, 2021

Terry often took matters in her own hands if issues arose with stations located in Los Angeles, where she is based. The newly minted founder joined the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator , where she developed a curriculum to teach people how to repair EV chargers. “I thought, if I can figure this stuff out, then anyone can.”

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JULY 1, 2021

Los Angeles-based FightCamp, which develops an interactive, at-home training system for boxing and kickboxing, said on Wednesday that it has raised $90 in a venture capital funding round.

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

market with the help of several Los Angeles-based investors. The app, which offers fitness content and AI-powered training plans tailored to individual users, initially focused on Germany but has since grown in popularity across Europe and in the U.S. ” Tonal launches at-home digital strength-training system.

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AUGUST 29, 2016

Remember Los Angeles-based kids tablet maker Fuhu ? The Los Angeles Times dissects the implosion of Fuhu, which once had hoped for an IPO, and was later sold to Mattel for a mere $21.5M Fuhu was once the fastest growing startup in Los Angeles. Fuhu was once the fastest growing startup in Los Angeles. out of bankruptcy.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Venture and angel investing has long been considered a man''s world--with domination of the industry, executives, financiers, and others by men, with only a few exceptions. The Pipeline Fellowship--founded by Natalia Oberti Noguera--says it has been running angel investing bootcamps for women, looking to active more female angel investors.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Los Angeles-based Red 6 Aerospace , a startup developing Augmented Reality software aimed at used in what it says are "high-speed, dynamic environments", has raised $2.35M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Moonshots Capital, and also included Irongate Capital Advisors, as well as angel investors.

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JULY 15, 2015

On-demand ridesharing service Uber > said late Tuesday that it is launching a new service, uberAssist , in Los Angeles, to help provide an extra hand specifically for seniors and the disabled. Riders in Los Angeles who want to use the program need to add the code ASSIST to the Promotions section of the app, for the option to show up.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

A Texas on-demand rideshare and delivery service is hoping to gain traction in Los Angeles, with an eye on the luxury market, saying on Tuesday that it has launched a new expansion into LA. The company says it offers up its rides in "five-star crash rated SUVs" and a team of "fully employed, rigorously vetted and trained uniformed" drivers.

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JUNE 18, 2019

A new report , published by startup networking organization AngelList , says that Los Angeles is losing out to such areas as the Bay Area and New York, because of failure to offer up training to newly graduating engineering graduates.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The Los Angeles-based workout app launched by Landon Hamilton and Cam Speck has closed on $4.5 “One of the things we’re doing as a company is moving into sports-specific training,” says Speck. The Los Angeles-based workout app launched by Landon Hamilton and Cam Speck has closed on $4.5 per month or $83.99

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Los Angeles-based Masters, a startup that lets users get coaching and training from famous athletes, has raised $2.7M in a seed funding round.

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APRIL 11, 2012

What's the best way to connect with an angel investor, and how do you get them to pay attention to your company? If you want to succeed, learn how to connect with your Angel audience. Angel groups (such as the Pasadena Angels) even publish their requirements online. You can do it in a few simple steps. READ MORE>>

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 26, 2020

The Los Angeles startup community is joining the rest of the world in mourning the death of NBA superstar, entrepreneur and investor Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., shortly before 10 a.m. There were no survivors. It’s truly a sad day in LA.”. Last year, the investment firm expanded with a $1.7

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JUNE 29, 2021

Costa Mesa-based TOCA Football, which operates 14 sports centers focused on soccer training, has raised $40M in its Series E funding.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Apple said on Tuesday afternoon that it is launching a new effort in Los Angeles called Apple Creative Studios, which will help provide career-building mentorship, professional industry skills training, creative resources, and access to Apple's full product lineup of iPhone, iPad, and Macs to underrepresented communities.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In an effort to help small businesses improve their cybersecurity, Los Angeles-based NINJIO , a startup offering up cybersecurity awareness training, says it has released a new library of Hollywood-style, animated "micro-learning" videos, which help businesses train their employees on cybersecurity topics.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Los Angeles-based Korn Ferry , the management consulting giant, has acquired three companies from TwentyEighty , the company said this morning. According to Korn Ferry, the acquisition will help it bolster its learning, development, and training offerings. Financial terms of the acquisitions were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 29, 2021

Los Angeles-based ChargerHelp, a new startup focused on offering up repair to electric vehicle charging stations, has raised $2.75M in a funding round, the company disclosed on Monday. ChargerHelp said it offers up on-demand repair of EV charging stations, using a local workforce which has been trained on EVSE maintenance.

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