Keerthi Vedantam is a technology reporter at the Los Angeles Business Journal. She specializes in covering startups, emerging technologies, and venture funding, with a keen interest in the intersections of tech, health, and science. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as Crunchbase, Payson Roundup, and Kiplinger, among others.
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After years of investment in software development, hard tech is starting to attract that attention thanks to the advent of artificial intelligence.
In 2021, Los Angeles saw a rush of unicorns. Through generous funding cycles, approximately 18 companies reached unicorn status by the end of the year.
Observable Space, a Sawtelle-based aerospace company, nabbed a $94 million Space Force contract in early May, shortly after closing a $90 million series A
Zane Mountcastle and Martin Slosarik spent years in the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center developing advanced sensors and autonomous systems for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Cameron Mooney was an insurance claims adjuster with a habit he couldn't shake – spending a few minutes on the phone with homeowners whose claims he couldn't take on, giving free advice, then sending them away with nothing.
Van Nuys-based Capstone Energy+ undergoes a rebranding after securing $112.5 million investment.
Evotrex , the company bringing hybrid electric drive to recreational vehicles, announced in early June that it raised $30 million in series A funding.
Santa Monica-based artificial intelligence marketing platform Clouted lands a $7 million seed round.
By: Keerthi Vedantam
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