LA tech roundup: HelloTech launches new site, UBeam aims for $15M, & more

by Patrick Hechinger
July 30, 2015
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HelloTech launches new site to divert parent’s tech questions

The in-home tech support provider HelloTech launched a new website to assist people looking to purchase technology devices and services for their parents. The new site, BuyYourParents.com, hopes to solve any tech frustrations Baby Boomers might have. [HelloTech Launches Service To Wean Your Parents Off Your Tech Support: SoCal Tech]
 
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KARMAKARMA creates impact rewards system

Formerly known as Causora, KARMAKARMA has partnered with loyalty and rewards clubs, brands and retailers to encourage users to earn and use points for making socially conscious choices. Widely recognized as the “LinkedIn for Social Good,” the site hopes the rewards program will encourage people to make more positive changes in the world. [KARMAKARMA Takes on Social Rewards: SoCal Tech]
 
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Snapchat pushes out Yahoo and Warner Music

Snapchat made a major change to their discovery page Monday, replacing Yahoo and Warner Music group with Buzzfeed and iHeartRadio. Ad rate reportedly declined recently, spurring the first change to the app’s discover page since its launch. [Snapchat Swaps Two Publishers on Discover Portal: LA Business Journal]
 
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UBeam sets sights on $15M debt round

The Santa Monica-based wireless charging provider announced their plan to raise a Debt Round that began on July 10. The company has reportedly brought in $9 million to date from 23 investors. [UBeam Raising $15 Million Debt Round: LA Business Journal]
 
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Rhubarb Studios launching drought hackathon

The new startup incubator in downtown LA announced a 48 hour hackathon aimed at aiding California’s drought crisis. Hack for Humanity will be held from August 21-23 and is being supported by Mayor Garcetti. [Rhubarb Studios Launches Drought Hackathon At Downtown Incubator: SoCalTech]
 
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LA named #3 startup ecosystem in the world

The results of Compass' Global Startup Ecosystems rankings were released this week, revealing LA at the third spot on the list. Silicon Valley and New York grabbed the #1 and #2 slots respectively, and Boston and Tel Aviv rounded out the top five. [Los Angeles named the #3 startup city in the world: Built In]
 
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Omaze plans to build out platform with $9M round

Omaze announced a $9 million series A last week that will be used to build out their tech infrastructure and explore a new cause marketplace powered by affiliate organizations. The raffle-style charitable giving platform hopes to create a web of nonprofit partners can benefit from their star-studded expriences. [From Breaking Bad to Star Trek: How Omaze has built a $10M charitable giant: Built In]
 
 
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