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a16z moves its HQ to be “in the cloud” and plans to open offices in Miami Beach, New York, and Santa Monica “to be able to physically assemble anywhere”

HMBradley, a Santa Monica-based banking startup which offers up to 3% interest on savings accounts, raises $18.25M Series A led by Acrew Capital

As consumers look for ways to make their money earn more money, digital banking platform HMBradley is developing programs to reward savers.

Santa Monica-based Bird, Travis VanderZanden's controversial electric scooter rental startup, raises $100M Series B at $300M valuation; Bird raised $15M in Feb.

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Santa Monica-based Bird, Travis VanderZanden's controversial electric scooter rental startup, raises $100M Series B at $300M valuation; Bird raised $15M in Feb.

Update: Bird confirmed our reporting with an announcement of the close of the round.  Index Ventures and Valor Ventures led the funding.

HomeHero Locks Down $23M For Its Home Care Marketplace

HomeHero, a Santa Monica-based startup that works to connect home care workers with the families that need them, announced today that it has raised $23 million.  The sum includes a $20 million Series ...