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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

San Diego-based Apmetrix , which provides software for video game and mobile game analytics, said Friday that it has raised a round of funding. The round came from Analytics Ventures, La Costa Investment Group, and KI Investment Holdings. apmetrix venture capital videogame mobile analytics smartphone software'

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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 21, 2022

One of the quickest ways to become an entrepreneur these days is to develop and publish a smartphone app. According to Tim Cook at Apple, there are over 34 million registered developers in 2022. You provide the free app in the App Store that gives subscribers mobile access to your service. Make your app support all platforms.

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APRIL 26, 2019

Irvine-based technology distributor Ingram Micro has made an investment in e-commerce logistics startup HDS , which is developing a robotics system which uses artificial intelligence and mobile, articulated robots for the logistics industry. HDS is based in Palo Alto, California. HDS is based in Palo Alto, California.

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MARCH 30, 2010

I’m very pleased today to announce that I invested, on behalf of GRP Partners, in Burstly alongside Rincon Venture Partners , an early stage VC in Southern California whith whom we love to work (and were our co-investors on RingRevenue ). Naturally I’m excited about this investment or I wouldn’t have done it.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Los Angeles-based NantWorks , the investment arm of billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon Shiong, said on Thursday afternoon that it has made a strategic investment in San Diego-based multiplayer online games developer Daybreak Game Company. Size of the investment was not announced.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based AppOnboard , the developer of mobile app demo technology led by Jonathan Zweig, says that it now has such app developers as FoxNext Games, Game Insight, Superheart Studios, Jam City, Huuuge Games, and Simple Habit using its tools. READ MORE>>.

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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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TechCrunch LA

MAY 20, 2019

A conference dedicated to transportation and mobility wouldn’t be complete without hearing from Ford, the U.S. We’re excited to announce that Ford CTO Ken Washington will participate in TechCrunch’s inaugural TC Sessions: Mobility , a one-day event on July 10, 2019 in San Jose, Calif., automaker with a storied 116-year history.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Irvine-based Kofax said late Wednesday that it has invested $500,000 in Mobiflex , a developer of software tools for creating iPhone and Android apps without coding.

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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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OCTOBER 28, 2014

Los Angeles-based mobile dating app developer Tinder said late Tuesday afternoon that it has scored an equity investment round from Benchmark. Size of the investment was not announced. match date hookup matchmaking dating mobile capital venture benchmark tinder' READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Los Angeles-based AppOnboard , the startup developing mobile app demo and analytics software, has raised $15M more in a funding round, the company said on Tuesday morning. The company's software makes it easy for people to try out full featured mobile apps without having to download and install those apps first.

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APRIL 25, 2019

The investment round also included DEFTA Partners, Rethink Impact, and DigiTx Partners. Savonix--which is based in San Franciso--develops a digital cognitive assessment platform called Savonix Mobile, which is being used to assess brain health through mobihle devices. Savonix said it raised $9.6M

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MARCH 21, 2018

La Jolla-based venture investor Avalon Ventures is the lead investor in a round for San Francisco-based Averon , a developer of mobile identity verification software. Averon says it uses mobile network signaling and hardware in smartphones for its mobile identity software. Averon says it has now raised $13.3M

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2014

San Diego-based Qualcomm said Thursday that it has committed to investing $40M in China, investing in four different Chinese companies and one venture capital fund. China Walden Ventures Investment is a venture capital fund focused on investing in semiconductor and semiconductor-related businesses in China. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 7, 2014

The company said its app creation platform--which is free--is aimed at businesses and nonprofits who want to go mobile but lack the resources to invest in design and app creation. BulidFire said its mobile app creation platform supports e-commerce capability, straming video, calendar integration, social features, and much more.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Los Angeles mobile app developer Mobile Roadie said over the weekend that it has added NBA team the Sacramento Kings to its sports roster. The Kings are using Mobile Roadie's software to power its official Sacramento Kings app, which provides fans with news, photos, schedule, and more. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 14, 2014

Newport Beach-based ACorns Grow , a developer of a mobile phone driven service which will sweep loose change from a user''s credit card purchases into an investment account, has raised $5.5M finance phone mobile capital venture financial investing grow acorns' in a Series B funding round. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 7, 2014

San Diego-based Notevault , a developer of mobile apps aimed at helping people in the engineering and construction industry tie photos and voice notes to projects, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding. The company said its products work with any mobile device, including smartphones and tablets, as well as PCs and laptops.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Santa Barbara-based real estate and property management software developer Yardi said MOnday that it has updated its mobile software, Yardi Maintenance Mobile. Yardi develops software used for property management and real estate investment management.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

Venice, California- and Helsinki, Finland-based mobile game developer Seriously , the developer behind the title Best Fiends , has raised $18M in a venture funding round, the company said this morning. Seriously is led by mobile gaming veteran Andrew Stalbow. Seriously said it has now raised $28M in funding.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

The startup has received €50 million (just under $57 million at today’s rates) from the European Investment Bank, the funding arm of the European Union. It is not disclosing its valuation with this investment, but Alastair Westgarth said that this doesn’t rule out raising further funding from investors.

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MAY 31, 2013

Weoutta , a Silicon Valley developer of an application to help users discover and find events and things happening locally, has raised a funding round from newly formed Los Angeles investment firm TenOneTen , which was founded by David Waxman and Gil Elbaz. The investment by Weoutta was reported this morning by Fortune''s Term Sheet.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Verve Mobile , a developer of location-based, mobile advertising services, said today that it has raised $14M in a Series C funding. Qualcomm invested in Verve Mobile through its Qualcomm Ventures venture investment group. The round also included BlueRun Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 12, 2014

San Diego-based PatientSafe Solutions announced this morning that it has received $3M in a strategic investment, from TELUS Ventures. patientsafe solutions mobile healthcare software venture capital telus canada' PatientSafe is led by Joseph Condurso. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 17, 2015

Los Angeles-based Upfront Ventures is the lead investor in a developer of a new, heads-up display which connects to your smartphone, projecting messages, information, and more directly on your windshield. upfront ventures navdy heads display qualcomm venture capital smartphone mobile hardware' also participating. also participating.

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APRIL 12, 2012

Los Angeles-based mobile games developer Mention Mobile , a developer of social gaming applications, reported today that it has scored a second round of funding from Mark Cuban. Size of the new investment in the company was not announced. Mention Mobile is headed by Ryan Ozonian. READ MORE>>.

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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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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Glendale-based startup incubator, accelerator, and investment fund VoiVoda is one of the investors in mobile optimization firm Leanplum , Leanplum said today. San Francisco-based Leanplum was founded by two former Google engineers, and is developing a mobile website optimization tool.

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MARCH 20, 2014

Phunware , a developer of mobile advertising, application, analytics, and other tools for brands which has operations in both Newport Beach and San Diego, said this week that it has raised $26.25M in a Series E funding. phunware venture capital mobile advertising analytics software' The company is headquartered in Austin.

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APRIL 5, 2012

If you're a music artist or band, and you want to create your own fan app for the iPhone, Android, or iPad, you're looking at hiring an app development firm, spending six months, and $100,000--right? Actually, no thanks to Santa Monica-based Mobile Roadie. Describe what Mobile Roadie does?

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Existing investors DST Global, 01 Advisors, Dragoneer Investment Group, Franklin Templeton and Mubadala Investment Company too doubled down on their investments in SpotOn, joining new backers Wellington Management and Coatue Management. We are deeply invested in growing the business together. Image Credits: SpotOn.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In a move to shore up institutional support in what’s likely to be it’s last fundraising as a private company, the Los Angeles-based mobile gaming behemoth Scopely has raised $340 million in its latest eye-popping round of funding. “We were excited to crossover and invest in Scopely.” valuation. .

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MAY 6, 2019

Los Angeles-based AppOnboard says it has begun giving away its codeless app development software, AppOnboard Studio , to help developers create "instant apps" and playable ads, as well as prototypes. AppOnboard has been offering up to the tool to many mobile game developers, to help them offer up game previews.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Goleta-based Procore , the develops of mobile-enabled, construction management software led by Tooey Courtemanche, appears to be headed for an IPO, and reportedly has hired Goldman Sachs to lead its IPO, according to a report.

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