Black Tech Founders Push Industry Forward Despite Obstacles
Los Angeles – February 22, 2024 Benjamen Janey founded his company, Spooler, in 2016. The startup’s marquis product, the Tymelss platform, allows designers to promote their cause-related designs. Janey has already raised $275,000 for Spooler, though he has a goal of raising $1 million in his current fundraising round. Despite having some success in his […]
Plug In Ventures Featured in Black Enterprise
Los Angeles- February 9, 2024 Plug In Ventures has been featured in Black Enterprise this week for being awarded a $1 million grant from CalOBSA to boost early-stage talented and promising startups in Southern California with the funding to be dispersed over four years. The funding aims to enhance the accelerator program, providing resources, mentorship, […]
Plug In Ventures Seeking Intern to Support Startup Accelerator
Plug In Ventures Seeking Intern to Support Startup Accelerator LOS ANGELES, Feb 7, 2024 — Plug In Ventures is preparing to begin their 5th accelerator cohort and is seeking an intern to provide day-to-day operational support of the 4-month program. Calling all undergraduate and graduate students! Join the Plug In Ventures team this Spring to […]
Peadbo Founder Keith Chaney, Accelerator Cohort 4 Alum, Inspires Students on Advisory Boards and Personal Growth
🌟 Exciting News! Keith Chaney, founder of Peadbo and a proud alum of our 4th Accelerator Cohort, recently visited Detroit public high school students to share insights on personal advisory boards. As a first-generation college graduate, Keith highlights the importance of support systems for underestimated students. Peadbo, a cloud-based platform short for Personal Advisory Board, […]
Double Success: Plug In Alums Carlos Rivera (Subler) and Remy Meraz (Zella) Each Receive Funding Through PledgeLA’s Founder Fund
🌟 Milestone Alert! 💰 Plug In celebrates over $50K in funding granted to our incredible alums, including Carlos Rivera and Remy Meraz. Carlos, an alum of our Cohort 4 Accelerator Program, secured a $25K PledgeLA Grant, while Remy, Co-Founder of Zella Life, also received a PledgeLA Grant. This remarkable achievement highlights their innovation and success. […]
Accelerating Innovation: Cohort 4 Ventures to Beaverton, Oregon for an Immersive Workshop at Nike’s Global Headquarters
In a groundbreaking stride towards innovation, Cohort 4, featuring dynamic companies such as Sway Brand, Peadbo, At Their Side, Postal Petals, Upward, Subler, Nutrible, and others, recently embarked on a transformative journey to Nike’s global headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The day-long workshop at the epicenter of sports and technology was designed to refine their storytelling […]
Plug In Announces 2023 Tech Accelerator Cohort 4
Plug In Announces 2023 Tech Accelerator Cohort 4 Los Angeles, CA — May 4, 2023 – Plug In South LA is thrilled to announce the participants for their fourth cohort accelerator program. Over 80 applications were submitted, reflecting HealthTech, Digital Media, Climate and Sustainability, and the EdTech sectors. After narrowing down the submissions and conducting two […]
ChargerHelp Co-Founder Kameale Terry, an Alum of Cohort 3, Secures Impressive $17.5 Million in Series A Funding Post Accelerator
ChargerHelp! Continues to Lead the Way with Technology Solutions Focused on Increasing EV Charger Uptime Los Angeles, CA – ChargerHelp! a leader in operations, maintenance and workforce development for the EV industry, announced today that it raised $17.5M in Series A financing. The round was led by Blue Bear Capital with investments from Aligned Climate […]
Tech Accelerators Open Doors for Health Care Entrepreneurs of Color
Derek Smith, founder of Plug In South L.A., a tech accelerator supported by CHCF’s Innovation Fund. Photo: Alyssa Pointer When working nights at a San Diego hospital, Steven Moyo, MD, saw many patients whose illnesses could have been prevented had they gotten better access to medical care and health information they could relate to. “Health […]
How Your Start-up Can Leverage the Looming Recession with Phil Sanders, Investment Principal at New Media Ventures
A recession is coming — or we’re already in it. How should your start-up respond? Join investor Phil Sanders, Investment Principal at New Media Ventures, as he shares how start-ups can utilize creative fundraising techniques, non-dilutive capital opportunities, and team-building strategies in tough economic times.