HelloTech grabs $10 million
The LA-based in-home tech support service closed their series A this week after raising a reported $10 million. The funding was led by Madrona Venture Group with participation from Accel Partners, Amplify.LA, CrossCut Ventures, and Upfront Ventures. This is HelloTech's third funding round, bringing their total to $14.5 million. [Tech Support Startup HelloTech Is Closing $10M In Funding: TechCrunch]
Squeegy launches in LA
Local on-demand car washing service Squeegy launched in LA this week. Their services are currently available on the west side and the company boasts an eco-friendly car washing solution that saves between 40-100 gallons of water per wash. [Squeegy Launches On-Demand Car Washes In LA: SoCal Tech]
Tapiture rebrands, adding Discovery feature
Santa Monica-based Tapiture unveiled a new look this week, altering their brand and the interface of their app. With a new right and left swiping Discovery page, the company has used a Tinder format to provide users with tailored content. [Tapiture rebrands, launches new Tinder-style discovery feature: Built In]
Ranker adds video division, expands team
LA-based Ranker has added a new feature to their crowdsourced ranking site this week: Ranker Video. The company simultaneously added new key members to their team including a new VP of content and programming Lund Carter and Executive VP of sales David Cohn. [Ranker Adds Video Content, Former Yahoo Exec: LA Business Journal]
The Dodgers Accelerator announces lineup
The Dodgers Accelerator announced their inaugural class this week, selecting 10 of the best emerging companies at the intersection of sports, technology, entertainment and media. The program began on Monday and culminates in an invite-only demo day for industry leaders, partner organizations, investors, and press at Dodger Stadium in early November 2015. [The Dodger's Accelerator calls up 10 companies for a shot at the majors: Built In]
Everything But The House adds new LA office after $30M round
The Cincinnati-based online marketplace for estate sale items and antiques announced their $30 million series B round and new LA office on Monday. The company has hired Mandana Dayani as its Chief Brand Officer in Los Angeles, where she will launch the office and hire a team focused on branding, site redesign, and a mobile launch. [Everything But The House Opens Office In LA After $30M Funding: SoCal tech]
GumGum unleashes Mantii image recognition
GumGum, the digital marketing platform for the visual web, announced the release of Mantii, a real-time social media listening tool that provides image recognition capabilities. Built on GumGum’s proprietary image recognition and deep learning technology, Mantii alerts brands when and how consumers share images relevant to their brands. [GumGum Launches New Social Media Analysis Tool: SoCal tech]
FailArmy partners with Victorious to create mobile community platform
FailArmy, the global comedy platform that reaches more than 13 million fans across YouTube and social media, has launched a brand new mobile community called Victorious. The new mobile platform powers superfan communities for the world’s biggest creators. Users now have access to weekly exclusive interactive live-streams featuring the FailArmy team and new ways to take snapshots, create memes, and remix FailArmy videos all within the app.
New app connects hopeless singles to Textperts for advice
A new LA-based app aims to help texting impaired romantics by outsourcing those crucial responses to someone who has the magic touch: a Textpert. The app allows users to screenshot their conversation and add context before sending it out to a community of Textperts. [Not a gifted texter? New app lets you consult with Textperts: Built In]
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