paid rides for their children, on-demand valet parking service and an ad-free social network

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Shuddle, a kid’s service launched last week in San Francisco, has raised $2.6M in seed funding.  This startup allows parents to arrange paid rides for their children. Created by Nick Allen, Shuddle provides drivers with childcare experience at a monthly fee of $9 (along with per-ride fees).

Luxe Valet, an on-demand valet parking service has raised $5.5M in seed funding.  Luxe Valet allows users to request a valet who will pick up, park, and return their car via mobile app. Founded in 2013; Luxe Valet launched its service in San Francisco last week.

Ello, an ad-free social network launched in March 2014, has raised $5.5M in series A. Based in Vermont Ello has registered as a public benefit corporation to ‘’ensure’’ that the site remains free of ads and will use the new funding to back growth and product development.