Funded Apps Startups in Los Angeles
Los Angeles apps startups in this dataset span May 2020 through June 2025, with the bulk of activity concentrated in 2022 and 2023.
Los Angeles apps startups in this dataset span May 2020 through June 2025, with the bulk of activity concentrated in 2022 and 2023. The two largest disclosed raises both closed in the same quarter: FitOn's $40M Series C and Jadu's $36M Series A, each in early 2022. Synadia Communications extended the dataset's upper range with a $25M Series B in February 2024, while VUZ closed a $12M Series B in May 2025 — the most recent disclosed amount in the set.
Early-stage rounds dominate the transaction count. Seed deals are the most common single round type, and Pre-Seed closes range from $60K (CLAIRE Fertility) up to $4M (Blaze). October 2023 was the dataset's most active single month, with five closings — Morty, It's Good, Zenerate, Develo, and Season Share — all recorded within a three-week window. Non-traditional structures also appear: Shippabo used debt financing ($10M, October 2021), Studio Designer took private equity (August 2022), and 360VUZ received a $510K grant (July 2022).
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What are the largest disclosed rounds among these LA apps startups?
FitOn raised $40M in a Series C (February 2022) and Jadu closed $36M in a Series A (May 2022), the two largest in the dataset. Synadia Communications' $25M Series B (February 2024) and VUZ's $12M Series B (May 2025) are the next largest disclosed amounts.
How early-stage is the funding activity in this set?
Seed and Pre-Seed rounds account for a large share of the deals. Pre-Seed ticket sizes range from $60K (CLAIRE Fertility, September 2022) to $4M (Blaze, January 2023). Product Science's $18M Seed (January 2023) is a notable outlier at the top of the Seed range.
Which month or period saw the most concentrated activity?
October 2023 had five closings within roughly three weeks: Morty ($2M Seed), It's Good ($5M Seed), Zenerate ($100K), Develo ($3M Seed), and Season Share (Seed, undisclosed). The broader 2022–2023 window accounts for the majority of entries in the dataset.
Are there any non-equity financing structures in this dataset?
Three deals used non-equity structures: Shippabo raised $10M via debt financing (October 2021), Studio Designer received private equity at an undisclosed amount (August 2022), and 360VUZ received a $510K grant (July 2022).
What application sub-sectors show up across these 50 companies?
The set covers fitness and wellness (FitOn, SHRED), fintech and credit (Fintor, Perch Credit, Crediverso), sports and gaming (Payday Fantasy, Mustard, Champions Round), real estate and relocation (Morty, Relocity, Foxy.ai), and social or creator platforms (Clash, Stereo, VUZ, Jadu).
What is the most recent round with a disclosed dollar amount?
VUZ closed a $12M Series B in May 2025, the most recently disclosed amount in the dataset. The most recent entry overall is Payday Fantasy (June 2025, Series Unknown), but its amount was not disclosed.
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