A laid-back week on the West Coast gave the Los Angeles tech scene time to reset and wind down. A handful of new developments still came from the City of Angels during this slower news week. Check out what these companies are up to with the Built In LA Weekly Refresh.
Helbiz Kitchen expanded into Santa Monica. A subsidiary of micro-mobility company Helbiz, Helbiz Kitchen provides restaurant hub tech and commercial kitchen space. The company is opening its first U.S. location in Westwood ahead of launching locations in Austin and New York. Its brands Burger & Sons, Pokaii and What the Farm are available for order on the company’s mobile app. [Business Wire]
GoGuardian launched Giant Steps. The company develops student engagement software. Its latest solution Giant Steps is a gamified curriculum and instruction solution that allows K-12 students to design their own avatars. Upon correctly answering questions, students are rewarded with accessories for their avatars. [Built In LA]
LA Tech Quote of the Week
“Each product or unit can be used at least 20 times, and having that component of re-loving and recycling your product makes sense. I think a lot of families and brands will tend to throw things away … and that has not stopped. We’re going to hand [pieces] down to other families, not just our family or our brother and sister, but other families nationwide.” — Sheena Jongeneel, Stylette co-founder and CEO
Stylette was featured in the Built In Future 5 series. The venture spearheaded by mother and entrepreneur Sheena Jongeneel connects parents to an online rental platform featuring children’s clothing for special occasions. The platform helps parents save money on clothes that their kids would otherwise quickly outgrow, and it helps to fuel a more sustainable model for the fashion sector. [Built In LA]
Indie Semiconductor acquired Silicon Radar GmbH. Indie Semiconductor develops automotive solutions using radar, LiDAR, ultrasound and the like. The company acquired German radar and chip designer Silicon Radar to further its automotive radar tech within the fast-growing radar sector. The company hopes to capitalize on a $6 billion market opportunity for radar semiconductors. [Business Wire]
