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Syng Raises $49 Million for Home Audio Tech
Syng was founded by Christopher Stringer, a former designer for Apple, and Damon Way, who also co-founded DC Shoes.
Whatnot Reaches $1.5 Billion Valuation
The valuation is tied to the company closing its third investment round of the year, through which it brought in $150 million.
Appetize Acquired by SpotOn for $415 Million
Playa Vista-based point-of-sale software developer Appetize Technologies Inc. has been acquired by SpotOn Transact Inc. for $415 million.
Involve.ai Helps Businesses Retain Their Subscribers
For companies that rely on long-term customers, “churn” — a term that refers to the number of canceled or lapsed subscriptions — is a major challenge.
Chris Paul-Backed Greenfly Catches on With Athletes
The idea for Greenfly Inc. came to former right-fielder Shawn Green after he hit a record four home runs in a 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers game.
Team Huddle Builds Scheduling Tool Aimed at Improving Mental Health
The company's first product, ScheduleIQ, has a 'burnout meter' and keeps track of work-life balance.
Omaze Raises $85 Million for Fundraising Platform
Individual investors include Bono, Kerry Washington, Tom Brady and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
SpaceX’s Historic Week Ushers in New Possibilities for Space Exploration
Inspiration4 proves that the company is making headway on its mission of opening space travel to all.
SpaceX Deploys 51 Starlink Satellites From Vandenberg
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. completed its first Starlink launch from the West Coast.
HopSkipDrive, a Ride-Hailing App for Kids, Plans to Triple in Size
HopSkipDrive plans to use its latest funding round to grow into 30 new markets.
LA Companies Give Renters More Ways to Charge EVs
To achieve a zero-emissions future, Los Angeles will need charging stations at condos and apartment buildings.
Can Riot Build a New Game as Big as ‘League of Legends’?
It’s hard to imagine a video game developer getting off to a stronger start than Riot Games Inc.
Sam Altman-Backed Coco Scores $36 Million for Food Delivery Robots
Coco partners with 18 local restaurants, including Umami Burger, Jinya Ramen Bar and Alfalfa.
PlantWave Takes Root on TikTok
PlantWave, a device created by Marina del Rey-based Data Garden Co., turns a plant’s biorhythms into music.
Trust Aims to Help Small Businesses Make Smarter Ad Buys
Clients get a payment card for ad buys and access to a data-sharing platform with insights on advertising costs for companies like TikTok and Snap.
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