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Published on April 03, 2025

PayPal invests $30M in Irvine-based Acorns

Acorns, the Irvine-based micro-investment app that allows users to invest their spare change automatically, has announced a $30 million round of financing, including investments from PayPal, Rakuten Tech Fund, and existing investors e.ventures, and Greycroft Partners.

Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on April 03, 2025

These LA Companies Made the Inc. 5000

Los Angeles made a strong showing on this year’s Inc. 5000, with 294 local companies making the list.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 03, 2025

This LA Company Thinks VR Can Help Doctors Manage COVID-19 Stress

AppliedVR originally developed its VR tech to sooth patients suffering from pain, anxiety and stress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s pivoted to serving healthcare workers facing burnout.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 03, 2025

Talent Booking Platform Engage Grows Revenue 200 Percent

Engage’s platform helps companies book talent for media appearances and events in under 10 minutes.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 03, 2025

Real Estate Subcontractor Software BuildOps Raises $5.8M Seed Round

BuildOps launched to provide contractors and subcontractors with software to streamline their business.

Updated on April 03, 2025

Don’t Read Between The Lines. This Is How You Provide Good Feedback During a Pandemic.

Learn more about how these four Los Angeles tech companies have navigated the fine line of communicating virtual feedback.

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