Companies on the LA tech scene came through with VC rounds of all sizes last week. Find out what investments they have planned. This is the Built In LA weekly refresh.
LIVEKINDLY secured $335M. As alternative meat has been taking off, this startup is hoping to support more sustainable, plant-based eating lifestyles. LIVEKINDLY Collective consists of several plant-based brands and startups. With the growth capital led by Rise Fund, the company is planning to expand, strike up new partnerships and grow out its brand portfolio. [Built In LA]
Linktree pulled in $45M. The company allows users to post multiple links under one URL, and its service has been growing in popularity over the past year among brands and artists. The Sydney-based company announced its plans to expand into LA with a new office, and it’s also looking to hire 30 new staffers. Its Series B round was co-led by investors Index Ventures and Coatue. [Built In LA]
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SteadyMD got $25M. As telehealth services have become increasingly essential amid the COVID-19 pandemic, SteadyMD aims to help healthcare providers keep up with the times. Its B2B service gives them access to tech, a workforce of clinicians, guidance and more to help them scale. With the Lux Capital-led Series B funding, the startup plans on building out its workforce and hiring new additions to its team. [Built In LA]
Blaze secured $8M. This startup offers enterprise software for businesses in the cannabis industry. Its platform offers users APIs and integrates with other tech vendors in the industry. With its Series A funding, the company is looking to accelerate its product, sales and marketing efforts, as well as hire new team members across a variety of departments. [Built In LA]
ChargerHelp raised $2.75M. Providing an on-demand repair app for EV charging stations, ChargerHelp is looking to further develop its platform. It works with manufacturers and network providers to keep stations in use and prevent them from going down. The startup plans to onboard more members to its 27-person team and expand its service area. [TechCrunch]
