Several companies pulled in new funding rounds last week to make innovations across Web3, personal care and other areas. Learn what’s new in the LA tech scene with the Built In LA Weekly Refresh.
Boulevard secured $70M. After securing a Series C funding round led by Point72, Boulevard is expanding its customer experience solution. The company develops software for appointment-based businesses in the self-care space, like spas and salons. Its solution encompasses tools for scheduling, management and client experience. With its new capital, Boulevard is expanding its platform’s capabilities, reaching new self-care verticals and growing its team. [Built In LA]
CreatorDAO pulled in $20M. Operating a decentralized autonomous organization, CreatorDAO provides content creators with capital, mentorship, technology and operational support to better their content and grow their audience. It raised new capital led by a16z crypto and Initialized Capital to continue investing in creators. The organization’s Web3 solution also enables creators and fans to invest in one another. [Built In LA]
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StartEngine and Indiegogo joined forces. The two crowdfunding platforms struck up a partnership that will enable them to fuel follow-on funding rounds for companies through their Series C raises, offering founders up to $75 million a year. StartEngine’s investor community can access a broader range of investment opportunities while founders on StartEngine can now pitch to a larger audience. [Built In LA]
Invisible Universe got $12M. Specializing in internet-first intellectual property incubation, Invisible Universe develops original character franchises that appear on social media platforms. In partnership with celebrities like tennis star Serena Williams, the animation studio has launched characters that have amassed a total fanbase of 8.5 million people. Its new raise led by Seven Seven Six will help expand its IP franchises to outlets like publishing, TV shows, movies, games and toys. [Built In LA]
