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MAY 16, 2011

Santa Monica-based Demand Media announced today that it has named Michael Kirby as head of its mobile efforts. Kirby has been appointed SVP & GM, Mobile, to lead the company's mobile strategy. Kirby joins Demand Media from GOGII, where he was Chief Revenue Officer.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Shuttle startup Via and the city of Cupertino are launching an on-demand public transportation network, the latest example of municipalities trying out alternatives to traditional buses. The on-demand shuttle service, which begins October 29, will eventually grow to 10 vehicles and include a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. and New York.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Wrench , the Seattle-based on demand vehicle maintenance and repair service for consumers and fleets, has raised $20 million in its latest round of financing. The company’s round was led by Vulcan Capital with additional participation from Madrona Venture Group, Tenaya Capital and Marubeni Corp.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Here’s one for executives of any company with next generation products in mind. In many companies, there are quiet geniuses, wanting to work on projects outside of the daily focus of the department or company. Technology companies are prime targets for this problem. . First, let’s recognize the problem.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2019

Is there room on your curb for (yet another) on-demand scooter company? The company says that so far, it is offering up its scooter service in Los Angeles and San Diego. The company said that its "vibrant yellow color" is what helps it compete with other scooter options available on the market.

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MARCH 3, 2017

Yet another, on-demand car wash service, WashOS , has appeared on the market targeting Southern California. The company--like many other on-demand app developers--uses a network of independent auto detailers which it runs through a three day orientation and training session, and also a background check. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 27, 2018

Santa Monica-based Honk Technologies , the on-demand, roadside assistance app startup led by Corey Brundage, said Wednesday that it has raised $18M in a new funding round. Honk Technologies offers up a mobile app which lets motorists requests help for a jump start, tire change, or other on-the-road road assistance. and Fonality.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Subscription, on-demand video production company Shootsta , which offers up an online, subscription-based video production service aimed at large brands, has set up shop in Carlsbad, the company said today. The Sydney, Australia-based company said it launched its U.S. The company said it serves U.S. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Los Angeles-based Helpr , the developer of a mobile, on-demand app to help users find a babysitter, has launched in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Santa Barbara, according to the company. Desperate to find a babysitter for the night? Edwards and Richters previously founded University Sitters, a childcare services provider.

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MARCH 6, 2017

Takl , which operates a mobile app-driven service to connect users with on-demand home services such as lawn care, house cleaning, home repair, and more, has launched into Southern California.

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socalTECH

MARCH 18, 2019

According to Dentulu, it has developed a mobile app, which it plans to launch in April, which where it says it will offer up preventative and restorative dental care to patients ages 18 years and older. The company says its services start at $299. The company is led by CEO, co-founder and "lead dental provider" Arash Hakhamian.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Culver City-based Clutter , which offers up "on-demand" self storage of your extra stuff, has raised $200M in a Series D funding, the company announced on Wednesday morning. The company's co-founder and CEO is Ari Mir. Clutter says it will use the new funding to accelerate expansion, grow its workforce, and other efforts.

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JULY 26, 2016

Dropoff , an on-demand, same day delivery startup, said today that it has launched its services in Los Angeles, as the first expansion of the startup into California. Dropoff's platform includes web and mobile ordering capability, real-time tracking and confirmation of deliveries, an API for integration with e-commerce sites, and more.

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

Los Angeles, which appears to be the capital of on-demand, mobile phone driven services (Uber-for-almost anything), has yet another entry into the on-demand personal services market: Hairdoo , a startup which says it can connect users with a haircut as soon as an hour from booking.

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AUGUST 17, 2015

YourMechanic , a venture-backed, Silicon Valley on-demand service for finding a mobile mechanic, said today that it has launched into Los Angeles. The company did not say exactly which parts of Los Angeles it will be providing its service. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Los Angeles-based Squeegy , an on-demand, car wash service, said Wednesday that it has officially launched its service in Los Angeles. The startup, led by Andrew Davis, let users request a car wash from their mobile app, anywhere within Squeegy's service area. Squeegy's on-demand app currently runs only on iOS. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 13, 2017

Los Angeles-based Clutter , which operates an on-demand, physical storage service which picks up and delivers your belongings from offsite storage, has raised $64M in a Series C funding, the company disclosed this morning. The funding came from Atomico, Sequoia Capital, GV (Google Ventures), and Fifth Wall.

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APRIL 24, 2017

MakeSpace , a provider of "on-demand" self storage in Los Angeles, new York City, Chicago, and Washington D.C., According to the company, the funding will go towards building outs its operations in Los Angeles as well as its other cities. has raised $30M in a funding round, from 8VC and Upfront Ventures. MakeSpace is led by Sam Rosen.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

” The PBV, which Hyundai showcased last month at CES 2020, is a pod-like vehicle that the company says can be used for various functions in transit, such as a restaurant or clinic. The company says its goal is for “eco-friendly vehicles” to comprise 25% of its total sales by 2025. ” . ”

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JULY 10, 2013

Los Angeles-based Factual , the location data provider headed by Gil Elbaz, launched two new products Tuesday, aimed at mobile personalization and ad targeting. That arrangement will provide its advertisers and demand-side buyers to target ads, all based on data from Geopulse Audience. Pricing on the two new products was not announced.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Every month, there’s news of another partnership among carmakers like GM and tech companies such as Uber, as they vie for dominant roles in a transportation future where individual car ownership may largely give way to rides-on-demand from fleets of autonomous and tech-enabled vehicles. Read more » Reprints | Share:

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socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2016

Los Angeles-based on-demand, massage service Soothe has raised another $35M in funding to expand its service into more cities, the company said on Thursday. The funding came from the Riverside Company. Soothe is led by Merlin Kauffman, and lets users book both through a mobile app, through its website, or even a phone call.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Santa Monica-based Demand Media (www.demandmedia.com) has seen its share of ups and downs as one of the highest visibility technology and media companies to come out of Southern California's technology ecosystem in recent years. What is Demand Media doing nowadays? For Legalzoom, it's a very different model.

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JUNE 25, 2015

On-demand pickup service Curbside , which develops a mobile, on-demand app and associated service that lets users buy products from retailers such as Target and Best Buy, and pick them up later that day, is planning to expand to Southern California.

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MARCH 16, 2015

San Diego-based 2pointb , a new startup aiming at the on-demand transportation market, said over the weekend that it has launched a new, mobile on-dnd ride and transportation app. The company said its first market will be Dallas, Texas, where it says it is looking to provide a "safer, more trustworthy" ride service for users.

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MARCH 26, 2015

Santa Monica-based HONK , the on-demand, roadside assistance app startup led by Corey Brundage, said this morning that it has raised $12M in a Series A funding round. The company said the new funding will go to enhance its service and further expand distribution. Honk said the new funding brings its total raised to $13.8M. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter and bicycle company Bird has integrated its rentals with Google Maps, the company announced this morning>. The integration deal is one of several that Google Maps has just inked with on-demand, micro-mobility scooter providers, including one announced yesterday with Spin.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Los Angeles-based Skurt , which operates a service that delivers a car to you on-demand when you need it for the day, and then retrieves it when you are done, has raised $10M in a funding round, the company disclosed on Tuesday. Skurt's app runs on iOS and Android.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Los Angeles-based, on-demand massage service Soothe announced this morning that it has expanded its services to London, UK, offering up access to certified massage therapists in as little as an hour via its app. The company says its services are now available in 51 cities, across the United States, Canada, and now the UK.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2020

You provide the free app in the App Store that gives subscribers mobile access to your service. Complements are products that must be bought together in order to be useful, like apps with mobile phones, and fitness products to go with your fitness app. Make your app support all platforms. Look for value points to control.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Los Angeles-based on-demand, mobile automotive repair service RepairSmith announced this week that it will provide up to $250,000 in free repair service to nonprofits focused on advancing socioeconomic, racial and ethnic equality, in the company's service area. RepairSmith is led by CEO Joel Milne. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 21, 2015

Los Angeles-based Squeegy has recently launched into the market, with an on-demand, car wash service--currently serving the west side. The company is currently self funded. The startup is led by Andrew Davis. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. And with mobile you even have the ability to message your users when new content is released which leads to much higher consumptions rates.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2015

Rinse , a San Francisco-based on-demand dry cleaning and laundry service, said Thursday that it is expanding it service to Los Angeles, after raising a $3.5M The company offers up many features familiar to on-demand app users, including emailed photos of your items and SMS pick up and scheduling. funding round. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016

Santa Monica-based Heal , the on-demand doctor's house call startup, said this morningg that it has raised $26.9M Heal lets users request in-home, on demand visits from doctors, who the startup says can do anything a patient might require in a traditional doctor's visit. in a Series A funding.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

Venice, California-based Vetted , a new startup offering up on-demand, veterinary services at your home, has raised $3.47M in seed funding, the company disclosed this week. The company--which is currently headquartered at Amplify LA--currently only offers up its services in Los Angeles.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Los Angeles-based subscription air travel provider Surf Air Mobility Corporation --the latest incarnation of Surf Air--says an investor has promised it $200M in investment, if the company manages to go public. Surf Air Mobility Corp.

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