Startups across the board are growing after last week’s funding rounds. West Coast innovators are changing the game for Web3 platforms, workplace software and more. Check out what’s new. This is the Built In LA Weekly Refresh.
Paragon got $13M. Helping save software companies time and money when integrating SaaS applications, Paragon pulled in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital. The platform will build out its current offerings as well as provide companies with a custom integration builder solution. It’s also growing its team across engineering and go-to-market. [Built In LA]
DSCVR launched with $9M. The Web3 social network platform encompasses crypto-native integrations, rewards users for posts and comments and is built entirely on a blockchain. With its Series A round led by Polychain Capital, DSCVR is accelerating its product roadmap and adding new features to its platform, like gated content for NFT owners and governance tools. [PR Newswire]
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Kona pulled in $4M. On a mission to make workplace empathy mainstream, Kona developed an employee engagement solution that addresses mental health. The platform checks in on employees and coaches managers on how to best support their teams. With a fresh seed raise led by Unusual Ventures, Kona is building out new platform capabilities and growing its own team across engineering and sales. [Built In LA]
De Soi raised $4M. Co-founded by musical artist Katy Perry, De Soi is a brand of non-alcoholic aperitifs made to help consumers unwind with better-for-you ingredients. The company currently has products available online and in stores across California. With its fresh capital, it’s expanding its reach into states including Illinois, Washington, New York and Texas. De Soi is also expanding its sales team. [Built In LA]
EVPassport’s major growth plans. Providing the infrastructure for the EV industry, the company provides hardware and software for businesses to deploy cloud-based charging stations. When pulling up to a station, a driver can start their charging session by scanning a QR code, a capability intended to remove barriers that usually accompany EV charging. After seeing 400 percent growth since its launch in October of 2020, EVPassport is planning to further this momentum and grow 244 percent over the next year. [Built In LA]
