When it comes to the collegiate lifestyle, it's all about being on-demand. Since the comforts of food, booze and hookups are all a click (or right-swipe) away, it was time to create an app to ease students' academic angst. LA’s new edtech startup, toot, looks to provide on-demand tutors to students in a pinch.
Venice-based online flower delivery service The Bouqs announced a $6 million round this week to expand its team and its international reach. The round, which was led by Azure Capital Partners, is proof that both investors and customers are buying into The Bouqs’ farm-direct business model.