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JANUARY 6, 2023

The company says it is developing software that analyzes pre-product, mobile application code using artificial intelligence, to help improve mobile performance of apps. The company's founders--David, Daniil, Anna and Maria Liberman--are all siblings who worked at Snap.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Los Angeles-based mobile messaging firm Mogreet is expanding into the telephony API market, telling its users that it has just opened up a new suite of APIs which allow users to send SMS and MMS messages, look up user information, and trancode media. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 15, 2015

Wish you could design and develop your own mobile games, but don't know how to write software? GameSalad Academy features a long lineup of tutorials and learning tools specifically aimed at helping to take users from creating their first game, to publishing their games through GameSalad's own marketplace. No problem!

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It has developed technology to give people a way to pay bills outside of traditional methods, such as through the mail, over the phone or via a Web portal. has been an anomaly, with only 3% of bills being paid by a mobile device. We saw a huge business opportunity with mobile bill payments.”. In this respect, the U.S.

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JUNE 8, 2015

The foundation said the new Adult Literacy XPRIZE challenges mobile app developers to create a mobile app, to help bring illiterate and low-literacy adults to basic literacy within 12 months. who lack basic literacy skills. who lack basic literacy skills.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Los Angeles-based Perch Mobility, a startup that is developing portable charging "pods" aimed at helping professional chargers and scooter operators to bulk-charge scooters and e-bikes, says it has scored seed funding for its efforts. The company said the funding came from Lorentzen Investments.

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

Los Angeles-based Spreeify , the developer of display ad technology which is led by Ruben Dua, has rolled out a new product aimed at the mobile market. server advertising technology display network mobile spreeify' Pricing on the new tool was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 20, 2013

Encino-based uSamp , which develops online survey and sampling technology, is courting mobile app developers with a new software development kit. The firm said it is looking to help app developers to monetize their apps, by integrating the company''s mobile survey tools into their software.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 23, 2019

As part of a new pilot program, Blade has given 200 people in San Francisco and Silicon Valley exclusive access to its mobile app, allowing them to book helicopters, private jets and even seaplanes at a moments notice for $200 per seat, at least. Called UberAIR, Uber will offer short-term shareable flights to commuters as soon as 2023.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

Los Angeles-based social game developer Scopely announced today that it has launched a new, developer program called LeveUp, which looks to help top independent game studios co-develop titles with Scopely. The firm raised $8.5M in a funding in September.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

Los Angeles-based TipTags , which develops mapping software, says it has rolled out a new, mobile map-based system to help with the sharing of information about the pandemic.

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MARCH 3, 2020

Three Los Angeles area companies have been selected to participate in the NASA Urban Mobility Challenge , an effort to help promote the development of the use of multiple, unmanned aircraft all flying in dense urban environments.

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MAY 20, 2014

Los Angeles-based OpenX launched a new software development kit for the mobile video advertising market today, aimed at helping iOS and Android developers to add video ads to their apps. OpenX said the SDK offers up "plug-and-play" video advertising to help mobile app publishers and developers monetize their inventory.

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APRIL 23, 2019

Santa Barbara-based Impact , which develops software used by brands to manage partnership and affiliate programs, has launched a new product to help those companies with managing mobile linking. The company said the move will help marketers drive more revenue and higher mobile conversion rates.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

The titles were: Mobile First, Web Second. Mobile First, Web Second (continued). I know that they really impacted an entire cohort of startups because every company that was coming to pitch me businesses was (is) saying, “I’m a ‘mobile first’ company.” The power of large screen real estate.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Aliso Viejo-based software developer Smith Micro Sofware said that it has launched a new, design and development service, which will help its customers develop their own mobile apps. According to Smith Micro, the service is aimed at B2 enterprises and startups, and help them develop iOS, Android, and Windows apps.

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DECEMBER 7, 2014

Los Angeles-based The Mobile Majority , which develops a mobile ad platform that helps companies create, serve, track, analyze, target and analyze advertising, says it has just hit a $50M run rate, as of November 2014. technology advertising hiring jobs growth majority mobile themobilemajority' READ MORE>>.

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JULY 30, 2014

San Diego-based Qualcomm is expanding its efforts in the education sector today, saying that it has acquired EmpoweredU , a developer of mobile learning technology for the K-20 market. Qualcomm said the move would help it accelerate mobile innovation and help provide 24/7 access in education with its mobile tools.

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MAY 8, 2018

Encino-based mPulse Mobile has raised $11M in a Series B funding, for the company's mobile engagement software. According to mPulse Mobile, the funding was led by SJF Ventures, and also included HLM Venture Partners, EchoHealth Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Bonfire Ventures. mPulse has now raised over $25M in total.

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MAY 23, 2017

Los Angeles-based Embrace.io , which is developing software to help provide performance feedback for mobile apps, is announcing this morning that it has raised $2.5M The company says its software is available to developers in limited release today. in a seed funding round. Embrace.io's co-founder and CEO is Eric Futoran.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. Product development at this stage is the process of scaling up for manufacturing and marketing rollout. Specialized VCs start to jump in at this stage. Business commercialization.

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APRIL 17, 2018

Los Angeles-based AppOnBoard , a developer of a mobile technology platform aimed at helping app developers create app demos, has raised $15M in a Series A funding. AppOnBoard--which is led by serial entrepreneur Jonathan Zweig--says the funding will go towards growth and development.

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MAY 21, 2013

Santa Monica-based app testing and anlytics developer Burstly has opened up access to its mobile monetization platform, extending access to its SkyRocket product via a self-serve offering. Burstly announced the move this morning, in addition to reorganizing its corporate structure around its multiple mobile app services.

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

What's the best way to help mobile developers encourage engagement on their applications? The San Diego company just launched beta invitations for the company, which its co-founders billed the "pickaxes, shovels, and sluice boxes" for mobile developers. The firm has yet to detail their full suite of tools.

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APRIL 26, 2017

Los Angeles-based Dave , a developer of artificial intelligence for preventing bank overdraft fees, said this morning that it has raised $3M in a seed funding round. Dave's mobile app helps users predict their expenses and avoid overdrafting their checking accounts--plus also lets users borrow money as an advance on their paycheck.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Wish you could use your mobile phone to get some savings on your grocery shopping? Milk , a new app developed by Los Angeles-based Honey , is looking to help in that quest, by helping users more easily tap into grocery coupons using their mobile phone. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 23, 2017

Los Angeles-based mobile game developer JamCity , and the animated series, Family Guy , said this morning the two have teamed together to launch a new mobile game called Family Guy: Another Freakin' Mobile Game. Jam City said it will be adding new content weekly, with regular tie-ins to episodes. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 2, 2014

Walnut-based El Loco , which provides localization services for mobile app developers, has raised $2.3M elloco loco translation localization mobile developers software translate' in a seed funding, the company disclosed today. The funding came from angel investors. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 23, 2010

Santa Monica-based IPPLEX/iVisit, a developer of mobile phone software, said this week that it has launched Looktel a smart phone application which automatically scans and recognizes common household objects and provides other assistance to the visually impaired. READ MORE>>.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 14, 2023

Just like attorneys, technical advisors can help navigate waters that many find murky. The Tactical Technical Advisor stays on top of the development team to ensure that they’re team is building the right thing in a high-quality, efficient manner. This is especially important with outsourced development teams.

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MARCH 9, 2011

Not satisfied with creating just another mobile application for the iPhone platform, Santa Monica-based startup, IPPLEX , this week introduced an application to help the visually impaired or blind. IPPLEX also develops mobile video conferencing and other applications. The new app sells for $1.99 READ MORE>>

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APRIL 13, 2016

Los Angeles-based mPulse Mobile , which develops mobile healthcare software, has upped its recent funding round to $13M. The company--which announced the first tranche of a Series A in January, worth $10M--said the new funding came from Cambia Health Solutions and Rincon Venture Partners. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

San Diego-based Mobile Learning Networks , which is developing tablet-based apps to help students work with tutors, has raised $350,000 in a funding round, the company announced Thursday. Mobile Learning Networks'' develops apps for the iPad which let tutors and students collaborate virtually. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 14, 2013

Video publishing software developer Beachfront Media is expanding into the mobile ad market today, saying that it has launched a new platform called Beachfront.io , which will help developers monetize their mobile apps with video advertising. beachfront builder advertising mobile development software'

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MARCH 9, 2017

Local Roots says it is developing technology for its "TerraFarms" to help encourage high quality, locally-grown produce. The startup said it will be using its mobile farm as an educational tool, to inspire consumers about agriculture science and technology. The startup is led by founder and CEO Eric Ellestad. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2012

For those companies looking to venture into the mobile space, there are multiple platforms in market to help accomplish the move. Appcelerator’s Titanium is the only mobile cloud platform to enable fully native-cross platform, mobile app, hybrid and HTML5 web development, from a single codebase.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Hopscotch, led by Laurence Sotsky , has built software which enables sports teams, venues, and others to rapidly create mobile apps for their fans. We caught up with Lauren to hear about Hopscotch, and why teams and schools are turning to the company to power their mobile apps. What is Hopscotch? What do your apps do?

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