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Used car buying is now on-demand in LA
Shift launched in LA this week to provide an end-to-end car buying and selling platform to mobile users. The service sends a "car enthusiast" to the user to pick up their car in order to get it inspected and sell the vehicle on the seller's behalf. [On-demand used car buying and selling comes to L.A.: LA Times]
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Cast & Crew acquired by Silver Lake
Cast & Crew, a technology and payroll service provider to the entertainment industry, was acquired by Silver Lake this week. The Burbank-based company was owned by ZM Capital. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. [Cast & Crew acquired by Silver Lake: SoCal Tech]
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ZestFinance takes on China
ZestFinance and Chinese e-commerce company JD.com announced last week that they had formed JD-ZestFinance Gaia to help creditors better assess consumer lending risk in China. [ZestFinance Hopes to Fill the Credit Rating Void in China: LA Business Journal]
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Move Loot launches is LA
Craigslist competitor Move Loot launches in LA this week, providing a new alternative to selling used furniture online. Not only does the company sell the items, but they also handle the pick-up and delivery logistics as well as the refurbishing and photographing. [Craiglsist competitor Move Loot launches in LA: Built In]
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Fundings of the week
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