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Fandango launches app for Apple Watch
On April 24, Los Angeles-based Fandango announced its app for the Apple Watch. Users can access movie tickets on the app, in addition to receiving directions to a theater and playing movie trivia. [Fandango Rolls Out Apple Watch App: Socaltech.com]
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CNN correspondent heads to Snapchat
After nearly a decade of working at CNN, political reporter Peter Hamby is leaving the news and media outlet for an editorial job at Snapchat. The social media application launched its Discover section in January, creating a space for publishers such as ESPN, National Geographic and CNN to produce original content. [CNN’s Peter Hamby Is Moving to Snapchat: The New York Times]
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Cornerstone OnDemand adds to its board
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, announced that Robert Cavanaugh, the former president of worldwide enterprise, SMB and government for Concur Technologies, has been elected to Cornerstone’s board of directors effective as of April 20, 2015.
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Whisper announces that it has 10 million users
On April 29, Whisper announced it has 10 million active monthly users, the first monthly disclosure of such metrics by the social media startup. The blog post that shared the announcement also said the users access the app one million times each hour. Additionally, the Venice-based company announced the appointment of Mark Troughton as president. [Whisper Appoints New President, Reveals Use Stats: Los Angeles Business Journal]
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Access Integrated Healthcare raises $8.5M
Los Angeles-based Access Integrated Healthcare (AIH) has raised $8.5 million in growth capital — its first round since founding in 2009. The investment will fund the company’s continued expansion in two key market segments: comprehensive diagnostic imaging services— primarily to the workers’ compensation sector — and cosmetic surgery services targeting underserved regions throughout the U.S. under the Juvilee Medical Rejuvenation brand name. [Built In LA]
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Nestigator scores $3M
Los Angeles-based Nestigator announced they have raised a $3 million Series A this week. The online real estate marketplace has been largely in stealth for the past year, building up their product and team, led by serial entrepreneur Jerry Slavonia. Slavonia founded Campus Explorer, and also spent time growing Rent.com, which was later acquired by eBay. [Built In LA]
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Ferris raises $2M seed round
Santa Monica-based startup Ferris received $2 million in seed funding this week from Upfront Ventures and Allen DeBevoise. If the app proves to be successful, in the near future video shot on mobile devices might just become watchable. [Built In LA]
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