<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.001.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12361" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.001-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> With so much going on in the thriving LA tech and startup ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the news in the space. We keep you abreast of a few of things that you may have missed in LA Tech news this week including the fundings, exits, and events. <h2><strong><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/2017/08/la-tech-week-review-86/2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED IN LA TECH LAST WEEK</a></strong></h2> <hr /> <em>Have notable company news that you would like included in <a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/category/latechtalk/la-tech-week-in-review/">The LA Tech Week in Review</a>? Send all pertinent details to <a href="mailto:WIR@latechwatch.com">WIR@latechwatch.com</a>.</em> <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.003.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12363" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.003-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> <a href="https://filmtrack.com"><strong>FilmTrack</strong></a>, the company providing content and rights management solutions, has raised $5.5M in Series C funding from Insight Venture Partners. The company has raised $35M to date as well as acquired <a href="https://www.royaltyzone.com/">RoyaltyZone</a>. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.004.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12364" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.004-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> <a href="https://funraise.io/"><strong>Funraise</strong></a>, the platform for nonprofit fundraising, has raised $3M in a Seed round of funding from Toba Capital and Tech Coast Angels, for the company’s first round of funding. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.005.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12365" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.005-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> <a href="https://dragons.org/"><strong>Here Be Dragons</strong></a>, the company that supports the world’s best innovators in VR film making, has raised $10M in a Series A round of funding led by Discovery Communications and joined in by David Jones and David Droga. The company is a sister company of <a href="https://with.in/">Within</a> and has successfully raised its first round of funding. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.006.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12366" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.006-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> <a href="https://pistollake.com"><strong>Pistol Lake</strong></a>, the minimalist apparel company, has raised $600K in a round of Venture funding led by Slow Ventures in corroboration with Liquid 2 Ventures and Neil Parikh. This is the company’s second round of funding to date. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.007.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12367" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.007-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> <a href="https://www.Forkspot.com"><strong>Forkspot</strong></a>, the company that automatically shows you restaurant discounts, has raised an undisclosed amount in an Angel round of funding for the company’s third round of total funding. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.008.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12368" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.008-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> <a href="https://chefd.com/"><strong>Chef’d</strong></a>, the company personalizing the meal kit, has raised $35.21M in Series B funding from Smithfield and Campbell Soup Company. This rounds raises the company’s total amount funded to $40.46M over their 2 rounds. <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.009.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-12369" src="https://www.latechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nyc-tech-news.009-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></a></p> <a href="https://www.oculardatasystems.com"><strong>Ocular Data Systems</strong></a>, the eye scanning company assisting law enforcement, has raised an undisclosed amount in a Venture round of funding from Pasadena Angels for the company’s second round of funding.<!--nextpage-->
