Naspers has committed to invest $500 million of new capital into letgo, an app used to buy and sell locally, $150 million of which was transferred. Naspers cited letgo’s extraordinary growth and market opportunity as key factors. The three-year-old startup also disclosed that its app
Bolstered by a $20 million Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from existing investors Baseline Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, and Khosla Ventures, local business software developer Homebase announced the launch of its newest product, Homebase Hiring. Homebase is designed to serve
Techstars alum Local Crate gained $1.4 million in a seed funding round led by Midwestern-based firms The Syndicate Fund, Matchstick Ventures, M25 Group, and Router Ventures. A select group of Minnesota angel investors also contributed. Local Crate delivers seasonal meal kits in partnership with chefs
Didja, a technology company dedicated to augmenting the broadcast television experience, announced the expansion of its live streaming app, LocalBTV, to the Los Angeles television market. "SoCalBTV" offers access to local TV programming via its mobile app to consumers in the counties of Los Angeles,
Advertising technology startup eLocal announced the completion of $25 million in financing from LLR Partners. eLocal is an internet advertising company that connects consumers with local businesses, with specialization in the home services and legal verticals. According to the company, customers are able to find local
WeSideTrip is a travel and photography product that offers a curated directory of local events, getaways, and unique experiences from around the world. Some featured travel activities include Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Thailand, Helicopter over Rio in Brazil, and Classic Car Tour of Havana
Chopit is a mobile marketplace app for local shops currently available in Barcelona, where users can discover new products, receive discounts, and receive updates. The app enables shops of all shapes and sizes to enter the digital world quickly and easily. After making purchases through
Skillied is an app that connects people to unique local learning experiences at every price point, time, and location. With a growing community of users, Skillied allows people to monetize their classes and showcase them to an audience of thousands, including Photography: Capture the Everglades
GoPinLeads is a productivity sales app that provides contact details for local businesses and employees. It is a Chrome extension that collects thousands of leads by sifting through thousands of websites, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, corporate sites and databases. Unlike similar tools, GoPinLeads uses Google
Synup announced it has secured $6 million in Series A financing, led by Vertex Venture Capital. Prime Ventures also participated. Synup offers a set of tools to help make life easier for local marketing consultants, agencies and brands that want to advertise locally. According to