Thursday, February 9, 2012FamilyFinds Takes Page From Pinterest, Launches myFINDSSanta Monica-based FamilyFinds, the daily deal service backed by Matt Coffin, the founder of LowerMyBills.com, looks to have taken inspiration from the popularity of Pinterest, with its own sharing and commenting service. FamilyFinds told its users Thursday that it has launched myFINDS!, a new service which will help users "track of and share great ideas you find online". The service allows users to make lists of items and things you find on any website, sharing those and allowing for comments a (More info...)
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The Complete Guide To Southern California Accelerators and Incubators, Part IIn recent months, a dozen accelerators and incubators have emerged in the Southern California area, looking to help take the new generation of technology startups to funding and beyond. However, with the proliferation of incubators, the difficulty in figuring out which programs are--and aren't--worth looking at has become very difficult, if not impossible, for startup entrepreneurs. In an attempt to help people navigate the landscape of accelerators and incubators, we've put together a (hopeful (More info...)
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New Incubator/Coworking Space Emerges In GlendaleA new startup incubator and coworking space in the Los Angeles area--
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Cheers Looks to Spread Love Around the WorldFarhad Mohit, the founder of BizRate.com and Shopzilla, has launched a new startup, which is--quite literally--looking to spread cheer throughout the world. Mohit has launched Cheers, an iPhone and iPad app which the firm says helps "people express love and appreciation" for anything. According to Cheers, the service allows anyone to snap a picture, add some workd, and share appreciation for anything to anyone. Mohit sold Shopzilla in 2005 for $569M. Cheers calls itself the "Like Button" for the (More info...)
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Qualcomm Backs Mobile Healthcare FirmSan Diego-based Qualcomm has backed a developer of remote, healthcare monitoring devices. According to AirStrip Technologies, a developer of medical devices which can be used to remotely monitor the heart EKGs, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs of patients, the investment came as part of a strategic investment. The funding was via the Qualcomm Life Fund, which invests in emerging technologies and business models that further accelerate the wireless market. Qualcomm Life Fund is (More info...)
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MeUndies, Backed by Science Inc., Launches Apparel BrandIn the second startup backed by Science, Inc. to launch this week, Los Angeles-based MeUndies.com said today that it is launching a line of high-end, comfortable underwear for men and women. The new startup, like many other e-commerce startups emerging across Los Angeles, has combined a subscription service with a high-end, apparel brand. According to MeUndies.com, users can sign up for a membership to the site, and are see fashionable underwear--either for men, or women--delivered every month, (More info...)
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HipGeo Ties With VagabondishLos Angeles-based HipGeo, the developer of location-aware mobile apps that allow users to log their travels, is announcing today that it has partnered with Vagabondish, a news website focused on offbeat travel news and advice. HipGeo said that users can download HipGeo, enter a special code, and blog to their Vagabondish blog to win various prizes. The tie allows users to upload their pictures using HipGeo to a pool to share with other Vagabondish users. Financial details of the partnership were (More info...)
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Boingo Signs Two Shopping Center DealsLos Angeles-based Boingo Wireless, the operator of a network of worldwide Wi-Fi access points, signed two big deals with shopping center operators this morning. Boingo said that it has signed shopping center operator Westfield, to manage and sponsor Wi-Fi at 17 Westfield shopping centers, and, separately, that it will be managing and operating Wi-Fi networks at three malls for mall operator Cafaro. No financial details were released for either deal. Boingo said that the Westfield deal will provi (More info...)
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Concerro Acquired By Francisco PartnersSan Diego-based Concerro, the developer of workforce management and scheduling software-as-a-service, has been acquired by private equity firm Francisco Partners. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. According to Francisco Partners, the acquisition came via its portfolio firm API Healthcare. Concerro develops software-as-a-service used to manage healthcare staffing and scheduling. Concerro was venture backed by Aperture Venture Partners, Carrot Capital LLC, and Himalaya Capital. The fi (More info...)
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SolarReserve Claims Major MilestoneSanta Monica-based SolarReserve, the developer of utility-scale, solar power plants, claimed today that it has met a major construction milestone at its Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant. The firm said it has completed the 540-foot, solar power tower for the project, which is located near Tonopah, Nevada. The solar thermal plant is expected to have a capacity of 110 megawatts. SolarReserve said the plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2013. SolarReserve's project there is using molt (More info...)
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Edmunds.com Launches iPad AppSanta Monica-based Edmunds.com, the online automotive information site, said this morning that it has launched a new iPad application. According to the firm, the free app provides information about new and used cars, pricing information, car reviews, as well as inventory of new cars at local dealerships. Edmunds.com said the new application is being sponsored by Lexus.
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