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San Diego Life Sciences Roundup: Evofem, Cullgen, BrainLeap & More

Xconomy

A software startup launches games that it says may help children with disorders that cause attention difficulties. Get the details on these developments and more in San Diego life sciences news: —Evofem Biosciences (NASDAQ: EVFM ) struck a deal to raise up to $80 million in a private placement. million shares.

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How long can Zuckerberg afford to bankroll the AR/VR market?

TechCrunch LA

The Facebook parent-company saw its stock price get bludgeoned after a bad earnings report showcased that Apple’s ad-blocking changes are shaving billions off its books and the company’s crown jewel — the Facebook platform — has stopped growing and actually shrank this quarter. Image Credits: Facebook. the big thing.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate.

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Postmates’ newest feature is like Uber POOL for food delivery

TechCrunch LA

The feature illustrates how Postmates, one of the earlier entrants to the billion-dollar food delivery wars , is trying to remain competitive by appealing to price-sensitive customers. Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Orange County, Calif. and Philadelphia. billion valuation.

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KnGrid Raises Funding Round

socalTECH

Orange County-based KGrid , a cleantech startup working on electric car charging stations, said it has received an investment from German utility RWE , via RWE New Ventures LLC. Financial terms of the investment were not announced. KnGrid was founded by Stephen G. Davis and David Hawkins. READ MORE>>.

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Bio Roundup: Alzheimer’s Fail, Drug Price Plan, Gene Therapies & More

Xconomy

Pharmaceutical companies typically raise prescription drug prices at the start of each year and this year was no different. The increases were the latest reminder that, despite President Trump’s fiery campaign rhetoric, the administration had done little to actually lower drug prices.

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Despite Low Crop Prices, Corporate and VC Agtech Investments Soar

Xconomy

Prices for agricultural commodities such as corn, soy, and wheat are at their lowest levels in years, but investment in agricultural technology has never been better. The increase in dollars flowing to agtech comes despite commodity prices that are down 65 percent from their 2013 peak, the report says.