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Alexa will tell you that there is a spot “0.3 miles away from the National Mall,” but with no indication as to where geographically that spot is, or what the other options are. I was not offered multiple options when I tried several DC museums as my destination, and I think that is a downside to the skill. With a visual, users are easily able to compare multiple locations and price options. However, even with a specific address taken into consideration for a destination, no visual or voice details of multiple options of available parking creates a disadvantage for using the skill vs. Alexa was able to find the destination easily as users can even name a building as their destination, and Alexa will confirm with you that the exact address is correct. The ParkWhiz Alexa skill is only available in select major cities, including Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington DC. ParkWhiz Alexa Skill Review: Sort of Helpful, Only in Select Cities Enterprises may sign up for ParkWhiz for Business, which allows access to an online employee and visitor parking management system in addition to a booking tool that generates virtual parking passes with directions and instructions. Enterprise service is available through ParkWhiz, too. Users can compare parking prices and amenities, as well as purchase daily or monthly parking passes and event tickets. Users interact with ParkWhiz through mobile apps, online, and through skills for voice assistants like Alexa. Customers love using its Alexa skill to find and reserve parking spaces using just their voice, and we’re excited to support them as they pursue deeper integrations with Alexa at home and on the go. The Alexa Fund was created to support companies building compelling products and services that leverage voice technology, and ParkWhiz is a fast-growing company that fits that profile perfectly. Paul Bernard, director of the Amazon Alexa Fund, comments, The company has raised $61 million to date.
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#Park whiz series#
Amazon’s Alexa Fund, Alate Partners, Chaifetz Group, and Purple Arch Ventures extended the series D round with a $5 million equity deal that was announced today. ParkWhiz raised $20 million in September during a series D funding round led by NewSpring Capital. ParkWhiz is a Chicago based parking logistics startup with a mobile app that identifies available parking, allows users to reserve spots by prepaying, and use a mobile parking pass to quickly park and leave.