InStride added to advisory board. Its platforms allow employers to provide career-boosting degrees to their employees. Former Disney and Michaels senior executives Thomas O. Staggs and Chuck Rubin joined, effectively immediately. [Business Wire]
Slingshot Aerospace raised $3M. It uses geospatial data from satellites, aircrafts and drones for disaster response, military defense and commercial applications. U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded the funds as part of the AFLCMC’s Small Business Innovation Research initiative, and the startup’s VC funders matched the award. [Built In LA]
Barfresh Food Group, Inc. completed $5.87M in financing. The company manufactures frozen and ready-to-blend beverages like smoothies and frappes. The financing will allow it to continue profitable expansion. [WFMZ]
CaliBurger announced new technology systems. It plans to use AI-based entry screening that will only let customers in if they don’t have a fever. The restaurant chain is also moving to contactless, cashless payment. It’s partnered with Miso Robotics and PopID to make all this happen. [Built In LA]
Ecosense acquired assets from Soraa. The LED tech company announced the acquisition of the Soraa name, intellectual property and lamps, including some of its signature product lines. Ecosense plans to use the acquisition to accelerate its strategy. [Press Release]
