Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest LA startup funding rounds during February 2023. I have included some additional information as well such as industry and brief funding description, to further the analysis of the state of venture capital in LA. For the purposes of this analysis, only equity funding rounds were considered.
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4. WasteFuel $12.7M
Round: Venture
Description: WasteFuel is a startup focusing on turning waste into sustainable aviation fuel, green bio-methanol, and renewable natural gas. Founded by Trevor Neilson in 2018, WasteFuel has now raised a total of $12.7M in total equity funding and is backed by Maersk Growth.
Investors in the round:
Industry: Environmental Consulting, Renewable Energy, Waste Management
Founders: Trevor Neilson
Founding year: 2018
Total equity funding raised: $12.7M
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3. ChargerHelp! $17.5M
Round: Series A
Description: ChargerHellp is a dispatch and deployment system providing on-demand repairs and maintenance support from trained and supported local workforces. Founded by Evette Ellis and Kameale C. Terry in 2020, ChargerHelp! has now raised a total of $20.3M in total equity funding and is backed by Elemental Excelerator, Kapor Capital, Energy Impact Partners, Prota Ventures, and The Fund.
Investors in the round: Aligned Climate Capital, Blue Bear Capital, Energy Impact Partners, Exelon Corporation, non sibi ventures
Industry: Clean Energy, CleanTech, Software, Transportation
Founders: Evette Ellis, Kameale C. Terry
Founding year: 2020
Total equity funding raised: $20.3M
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2. Freeform $45.0M
Round: Venture
Description: Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies. Founded by Erik Palitsch and Thomas Ronacher in 2018, Freeform has now raised a total of $45.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Two Sigma Ventures, Threshold, and Founders Fund.
Investors in the round: Founders Fund, Threshold, Two Sigma Ventures
Industry: 3D Printing, 3D Technology, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics
Founders: Erik Palitsch, Thomas Ronacher
Founding year: 2018
Total equity funding raised: $45.0M
The TechWatch Media Group audience is driving progress and innovation on a global scale. With its regional media properties (LA Tech, NYC Tech, London Tech, Paris Tech, Boston Tech) TechWatch Media Group is the highway for technology and entrepreneurship. There are a number of options to reach this audience of the world’s most innovative organizations and startups at scale including developing prominent brand placement, driving demand generation, and building thought leadership among the vast majority of key influencers in the Los Angeles business community and beyond. Find out how to run a digital campaign that will return your investment here.
1. Zeitview $55.0M
Round: Venture
Description: Zeitview is an aerial data analytics platform that provides aerial drone services. Founded by Daniel Burton, Eli Tamanaha, and Simone Kartsiotis in 2014, Zeitview has now raised a total of $114.0M in total equity funding and is backed by DJI, Y Combinator, Accel, Valor Equity Partners, and FLIR Systems.
Investors in the round: Energy Transition Ventures, Euclidean Capital, Hearst Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Valor Equity Partners
Industry: Construction, Drones, Mapping Services, Real Estate
Founders: Daniel Burton, Eli Tamanaha, Simone Kartsiotis
Founding year: 2014
Total equity funding raised: $114.0M
The TechWatch Media Group audience is driving progress and innovation on a global scale. With its regional media properties (LA Tech, NYC Tech, London Tech, Paris Tech, Boston Tech) TechWatch Media Group is the highway for technology and entrepreneurship. There are a number of options to reach this audience of the world’s most innovative organizations and startups at scale including developing prominent brand placement, driving demand generation, and building thought leadership among the vast majority of key influencers in the Los Angeles business community and beyond. Find out how to run a digital campaign that will return your investment here.
