socalTECH
JUNE 21, 2017
Santa Monica-based BlockFraud , a developer of machine learning and artificial intelligence software used for detecting mobile fraud, has reportedly raised $5M in a Series A funding, the company disclosed on Wednesday. The funding was led by Palisades Venture Capital. BlockFraud is led by CEO Massimo Cristini. READ MORE>>.
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 21, 2017
El Segundo-based education software startup GoGuardian has launched Admin 2.0, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to enhance students’ behaviors online, according to a statement.
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socalTECH
JUNE 21, 2017
Carlsbad-based Amionx , a developer of technology which is aimed at making lithium-ion batteries safer, has raised a strategic round of funding from San Diego-based Qualcomm , according to the two companies on Tuesday. Size of the investment was not announced. According to the companies, Qualcommm President Derek Aberle joins the board at Amionx. Amionx says it is developing technology which acts like a circuit breaker in lithium-ion batteries, which prevents them from becoming the source of a f
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 21, 2017
Thursday, June 22, 2017 -- Amplify Your Marketing Strategy with Engaging Content. TCVN. For most people, the hardest part of running social media for their organization is coming up with something to post day after day. When a consumer links with your agency on social media, they are giving you a coveted spot in their newsfeed, along with their friendsÂ’ vacation photos or pictures of the newest grandchild.
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Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.
socalTECH
JUNE 21, 2017
Burbank-based Cast & Crew Entertainment Services , which provides technology-enabled payroll and production-management services to the entertainment industry, has snagged a PayPal executive to serve as its new Chief Technology Officer. The company said today that Andrew Patterson, who was previously Senior Director, Transaction Engineering at PayPal Holdings, has joined as Chief Technology Officer.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 21, 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 -- Climate Day 2017. A Daylong Event Discussing And Celebrating Local Solutions To Climate Change. The second annual Climate Day LA will take place at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, presented by KCRW, Climate Resolve, ecoAmerica, FORM, and IHEARTCOMIX in support of the Path To Positive LA initiative for climate solutions.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 21, 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 -- Expert Dojo Investor Festival. Q2 Investor Festival – Where Startups Meet Investors. You have been working hard building the foundation for a great business. Now its time to meet strategic investors who can provide you the investment you need to grow to the next level. Without a doubt we have over 80 of the highest caliber investors attending and can cater for seed, series A and series B funding.
socalTECH
JUNE 21, 2017
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Oaktree Capital Management has made an investment in Shoals Technologies Group , a developer of junction boxes, wiring, and monitoring products for the solar electrical industry. Size of the investment was not announced. According to Shoals Technologies Group, the funding came from Oaktree's Power Opportunities group.
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 21, 2017
Education software startup GoGuardian launches AI platform, Snapchat launches Snap Map and BlockFraud raises $5 million.
socalTECH
JUNE 21, 2017
Santa Barbara-based SeriImmune , a developer of immune mapping technology, has raised $8M in a funding round to map out the human immune systems, according to the company. The funding was led by Illumina Ventures, and also included Merck and additional investors. The startup, led by CEO Patrick Daugherty, says it is developing immune mapping technology and a database of human antibodies which will help in identification of therapeutic and vaccine candidates.
Xconomy
JUNE 21, 2017
A 2014 report provided a stark frame of reference for the challenge of fighting Alzheimer’s disease, showing that 99.6 percent of all drugs in the field had failed in one way or another. Led by Jeffrey Cummings, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, the same authors recently published a new report on the Alzheimer’s drug pipeline.
socalTECH
JUNE 21, 2017
Los Angeles-based accounting software developer FloQast has raised $25M in a Series B funding round, the company announced today, bringing its total raised to $33M. The new funding was led by Insight Venture Partners, and also included Toba Capital and Polaris Partners. Harley Miller of Insight Venture Partners joins the company's board with the funding.
Tech.Co
JUNE 21, 2017
NYC-based sketch show Blogologues is coming to LA for the first time ever! Blogologues is the messed-up brainchild of creators Allison Goldberg and Jen Jamula (“Top 10 Funniest Women In NYC,” Time Out NY). The duo takes anything from the internet or your phone — Reddit threads, alt-right blogs, Amazon reviews and more — and performs them word-for-word with insane characters and scenarios.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 21, 2017
Have you noticed that more companies beg you to participate in their business today? It started with an email survey on your last stay at their hotel, but now includes requests for online product reviews, to social media input on the design of future products. They do it because engaged customers become loyal advocates and buyers. Welcome to the “Participation Age” of marketing.
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