Friday, June 22, 2012BlockBeacon Releases iPhone App For Local DealsSanta Monica-based BlockBeacon, a new, venture backed startup developing mobile applications to help connect users with local restaurants and bars, has released a new iPhone app aimed at helping locals discover interesting, socially active places nearby. The startup--backed by Resolute.vc--also said it is expanding beyond Santa Monica to include all of California. BlockBeacon said that so far, its services has been used by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Chamber, LA Tourism and din (More info...)
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FilmFunds Launches Mobile Search App For Film InfoLos Angeles-based FilmFunds, a new startup focused on connecting aspiring and professional filmmakers with financiers and actors, said this week that it is launching a new, mobile search app which recognizes and provides information on movie trailers, posters, billboards, and ads. The firm said its app, which will be available for free at the iTunes store, allows users to take a picture of movie related items to recognize and provide information on those movies. FilmFunds.com is an online site w (More info...)
posted on Friday, June 22, 2012(Full story)
Fisker Automotive Plans Big WSJ Ad PushIrvine-based Fisker Automotive is hoping to spur more interest in its electric vehicles, via a big advertising push in the Wall Street Journal, the automaker announced Friday. Fisker said it will be running its ads over the "next several months" in its first, major advertising campaign in national US media. Fisker said it has now raised more than $1 billion in investments, and has generated revenues exceeding $100M from its customers. Fisker has been in the midst of its launch of its Karma, a pl (More info...)
posted on Friday, June 22, 2012(Full story)
Friday Fun: Dog Vacay's Canine CastIf nothing else, having a startup focused on dogs apparently means every day can be bring-your-dog-to-work day. DogVacay, the startup out of the Science Inc. studio/incubator which operates a person-to-person marketplace for dog boarding, posted an amusing rundown of the startup's various canine visitors this morning, in honor of Take Your Dog To Work Day. The startup--founded by Karine Nissim Hirschhorn and Aaron Hirschhorn--helps dog owners find other nearby dog owners and professionals to tak (More info...)
posted on Friday, June 22, 2012(Full story)
On Ramp Wireless Raising $30MSan Diego-based On Ramp Wireless, a developer of networking and communications equipment aimed at smart grid and other sensors networks, is in the process of raising up to $30M in funding, according to a regulatory filing from the firm Thursday. The filing says that the company has so far raised $10M in the round, which kicked off on June 11th. Names of the investors in the new round have not yet been announced. On Ramp Wireless develops equipment which receives low power wireless signals from s (More info...)
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Active Network Launches Mobile Apps For Swim MeetsSan Diego-based Active Network, which operates online websites targeted at community sports and other activities, has launched a new set of mobile apps aimed at swim meets. The firm said its new apps, released on both Apple iOS and Android, allows swim meets to track real time results and event standings, heat sheets, lane assignments, and more. THe new software, called Meet Mobile, is available for free. Active Network is looking to replace what had been a paper-intensive effort at swim meets.
posted on Friday, June 22, 2012(Full story)
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Gets $30M In Credit FacilityAliso Viejo-based Avanir Pharmaceuticals, the biopharmaceuticals firm focused on treatments for central nervous system disorders, has received $30M in a debt funding round, according to lenders Oxford FInance and Silicon Valley Bank. Avanir will use the funding to expand its product line and working capital. Terms of the debt financing were not announced.
posted on Friday, June 22, 2012(Full story)