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Startups Weekly: Upfront Ventures bets on a bus service
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Postmates, the popular food delivery service, raised another $225 million at a valuation of $2.4 Online personal shopping service Lookiero gets $19M.
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The future of car ownership: Cars-as-a-service
TechCrunch LA
JULY 10, 2019
Automakers and startups alike are increasingly offering services that give buyers new opportunities and greater flexibility around owning and using vehicles. Cars-as-a-Service. Car shoppers now have several new options to avoid long-term debt and commitments.
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Songtrust adds another 55,000 artists to its rights management service
TechCrunch LA
JUNE 26, 2019
Over the past year, Songtrust has added another 55,000 artists and songwriters to its rights management service.
Using Spotify and Netflix payments to build your credit score? Grow Credit has a service for that.
TechCrunch LA
JULY 23, 2019
The service, which launched earlier this month, is one of the slew of new ideas coming from businesses that are angling to help build up credit scores for folks who can’t (or won’t) get a credit card, or who are rebuilding their credit.
Boingo To Power New Commercial Services For Citizen Broadband Radio Service
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Los Angeles-based Boingo Wireless , which provides distributed antenna system (DAS), small cells and Wi-Fi services--including running its own network of Wi-Fi hotspots--says it is expanding its efforts to the new, Citizen Broadband Radio Services (CBRS). Ghz radio service -- which runs at similar frequencies to new 5G wireless networking standards --was just approved by the FCC. boingo wireless wifi data airport cbrs citizen broadband radio service frequency bandwidth
J2 Global Names Cloud Services Head
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Los Angeles-based J2 Global has named Nate Simmons as the President of one of its major business divisions, its Cloud Services division, reporting to CEO Vivek Shah, the company announced this morning. J2 Global's two main divisions encompass cloud services--including a eFax, eVoice, iContact, KeepItSafe, and other business--as well as Internet publishing, including. j2global global executive nate simmons internet services cloud symantec
Happy Returns Launches Self Service Return Kiosk
socalTECH
MARCH 4, 2019
Venture Partners, Upfront Ventures, and Lowercase Capital, has expanded its suite of return solutions, with a new self-service kiosk. happy returns self service logistics ecommerce kiosk retail reverseSanta Monica-based Happy Returns , which is backed by U.S. According to Happy Returns, it has launched a new, return kiosk branded specifically for a retailer, powered by software from the company, and where Happy Returns handles the reverse logistics.
Mobile messaging financial advisory service, Stackin, adds banking features and raises cash
TechCrunch LA
JULY 29, 2019
When Stackin initially pitched itself as part of Techstars Los Angeles accelerator program two years ago, the company was a video platform for financial advice targeting a millennial audience too savvy for traditional advisory services.
Mitchell Merges With Genex Services
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
San Diego-based software developer Mitchell , which develops software and other technology for the insurance and collision repair industries, says it has merged with Genex Services , a provider of clinical solutions for the workers' compensation, auto, and disability markets. According to Mitchell, Genex Services will become a division of the company, and will offer up case management, utilization review, independent medical reviews, and disability management.
Appetize Sees Gains With Self Service Kiosks
socalTECH
MAY 8, 2019
Playa Vista-based point-of-sale equipment and software provider Appetize says that its recent move to offer up "self-service" kiosks to its customers, has resulted in its customers seeing more spending and demand. The company--which uses tablets and other technology to provide a more modern approach to point-of-sale terminals--said its customers are seeing an up to 40 percent increase in order size due to the availability of its self-service kiosks.
Appetize Links With Quick Service Platforms
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Playa Vista-based Appetize , which develops tablet-based point-of-sale (POS) products, said this morning that it has added integration with Quick Server Restaurant (QSR) software and services providers Olo, Punchh, and SynergySuite. According to Appetize, the partners are using the "Appetize API engine", which lets partners integrate their services within its product suite.
Ordermark, the online-delivery order management service for restaurants, raises $18 million
TechCrunch LA
JULY 29, 2019
Los Angeles-based Ordermark , the online delivery management service for restaurants founded by the scion of the famous, family-owned Canter’s Deli, said it has raised $18 million in a new round of funding. million for Ordermark, a takeout order management service.
Stamps.com Profit Plunges After Ending Postal Service Partnership
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 7, 2019
In its first quarterly earnings report since terminating the agreement, Stamps.com posted a net income of $14 million, down 69% from $45.5 million this time last year
Inside Joymode, a subscription service saving you from buying all of the things
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 31, 2018
What began as a movement among couture culturati with the success of Rent the Runway has moved into everything from cars (Porsche's got a subscription service ) to construction equipment and furniture.
AECOM To Spin Off Government Services Business
socalTECH
JUNE 17, 2019
Los Angeles-based consulting giant AECOM said this morning that it plans to spin off its government services business, in a deal that it expects will be complete in the second half of fiscal 2020. aecom government services business spinout merger acquisition consulting defense aerospace
IDrive Takes On Remote Help Desk Services
socalTECH
JANUARY 14, 2019
Los Angeles-based IDrive Online Backup , which provides cloud backup and storage services, has launched a new, remote help desk service, which it is offering up to MSPs and IT specialists. According to IDrive its new remote access solution, RemotePC HelpDesk, provides on-demate remote support, letting IT administrators manage and monitor all service requests and manage their technicians from a single dashboard. remotepc idrive help desk services software saas cloud
Stamps.com Adds New International Shipping Services
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
El Segundo-based online postage provider Stamps.com said late Thursday that it has launched a new, international shipping service with GlobalPost, which will help ease its customer's uncertainty about possible international shipping disruptions due to the possibility of the United States leaving the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
VC firms of Kevin Durant and Snoop Dogg back Dutchie, a new cannabis delivery service
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Ross Lipson, the chief executive officer and co-founder of the on-demand marijuana and cannabis delivery service, Dutchie, had thought he was done with the online delivery business.
PSI Services Acquires Computer Assisted Testing Services
socalTECH
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Burbank-based PSI Services , which provides professional testing services, said today that it has acquired Computer Assisted Testing Services (CATS). PSI Services is led by President and CEO Steve Tapp. services cats computer assisted testing examinations licensing merger acquisitionFinancial terms of the buy were not announced. CATS provides computer-based examinations for organizations in the licensing and certification testing area.
Framework Benchmarks
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MARCH 28, 2013
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Mission Finds $15M For AWS Managed Services, Consulting
socalTECH
MAY 30, 2019
Los Angeles-based Mission , a startup providing managed services and consulting for Amazon Web Services, has raised $15M in a funding round, from private equity investor Great Hill Partners. Mission said it provides services providing AWS solutions in three major areas--Southern California, Northern California, and the Northeast. mission managed services consulting great hill amazon software dreamhost inktank
Growing A Services Business Requires Selling Yourself
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price.
BitLaunch Targets Anonymous Users With Hosting Service
socalTECH
JANUARY 14, 2019
Los Angeles-based virtual hosting and virtual private network (VPN) provider BitLaunch says it is looking to cater to users looking to maintain fully anonymous, VPS hosting accounts, by accepting Bitcoin and ten other cryptocurrencies for its service. The company said this morning that its service will provide "full anonymity" for its customers, and also enable people in other countries access to such cloud services as Digital Ocean, Vultr, or Linode.
Basepaws Launches Cat DNA Testing Service
socalTECH
JANUARY 4, 2019
El Segundo-based Basepaws , a new DNA testing startup, says it is launching a brand new service which will offer direct-to-consumer DNA testing for cats, providing owners with information about the ancestry and health and habits of their pet. The company is formally launching its testing service at CES next week. basepaws testing service consumer care genetic lifescience
WebPurify Launches Image Moderation Service
socalTECH
MARCH 13, 2017
Los Angeles-based WebPurify , which provides online content moderation services, said it has launched a new, automated image moderation service to help screen user generated content for nudity. According to WebPurify, its automated intelligent moderation (AIM) service uses machine learning and computer vision for real-time automated moderation of images for its clients, and is in addition to its existing human moderation services.
Housecall Pro Rolls Out New Software For Home Services Businesses
socalTECH
JUNE 12, 2019
San Diego-based Housecall Pro announced on Tuesday that it has rolled out a brand new product, aimed at home services businesses, which helps them build their own website. According to Housecall Pro, its new Website Builder product is specifically aimed to help home services businesses create their own, professional websites, in under 10 minutes. housecall home services software website domain
Vcorp Services Acquired By Wolters Kluwer
socalTECH
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Los Angeles- and New York-based Vcorp Services , the provider of business formation and other corporate legal services, has been acquired by Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance , a Netherlands-based provider of risk and compliance services. Wolters Kluwer said the acquisition will help strengthen its existing portfolio of legal and compliance products and services. vcorp services wolters kluwer merger acquisition risk governance compliance
Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable
SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 8, 2018
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Perspectium Finds $8M For Service Management Integration Tools
socalTECH
APRIL 24, 2019
San Diego-based Perspectium , which develops software for service management integration, has raised $8M in its Series B funding round, according to the firm. The company says its customers include Fortune 500 companies, software-as-a-service vendors, and global service providers. perspectium service management integration software venture capital funding expansion saas cloud data migration synchronization
Clutter Expands Into Moving Services
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Los Angeles-based on-demand, storage service Clutter is expanding into the moving business, saying on Wednesday that it will start offering up in-city moving services. The new service will be priced per move per hour, allowing users to move a room or an entire home across the cities Clutter offers its service. Clutter currently offers up its moving services in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, New York, , and New Jersey.
With $12 million more in the bag, the furniture subscription service Feather heads to Los Angeles
TechCrunch LA
MAY 15, 2019
Furniture subscription rental service, Feather , is heading to Los Angeles and Orange County, California with $12 million in new funding and “thousands” of customers in New York and San Francisco. Feather launches a high-end furniture rental service for liminal living.
Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 6, 2018
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Led by LA-based March Capital, Astound raises $15.5 million for employee help desk automation services
TechCrunch LA
APRIL 23, 2019
Astound , a company selling automated employee help desk services, has raised a new round of $15.5 For co-founder and chief product officer Dan Turchin, the company is the culmination of decades of work spent developing tools for human resources and employee services.
Canters restaurant royalty raises $9.5 million for Ordermark, a takeout order management service
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
“I was the guy in the restaurant to pitch whenever there was a service or product,” Canter says. All of these different ordering services began to pop up and each one added more customers and incremental revenue, but each one brought challenges into our staff.”
Scoobeez Expands On-Demand Delivery Services In LA
socalTECH
MARCH 25, 2019
Los Angeles-based Scoobeez , a new startup offering up on-demand, door-to-door logistics and delivery services, says it is expanding its services across Los Angeles. The company said its service, in particular, offers up same day deliveries for even customers who "live in isolated areas or off the beaten path". scoobeez delivery service ondemand lastmile last mile logistics food
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