socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2010

2010 was a momentus year for me personally. I left a great firm, Redpoint Ventures (after 11 years), to start a new firm, Archer Venture Capital. In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world in 2010? What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year? Stay tuned.

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Venture Capital Capital Rustic Canyon Southern California 234

socalTECH

APRIL 15, 2010

billion in investments in 681 deals in the first quarter of 2010. invested across 18 deals, followed by Los Angeles, with $224.4M The energy and clean technology sector actually helped boost investments in Los Angeles, as well, with big deals for Torrance-based Amonix , which raised $64.4M Media and Entertainment was at $55.5M

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Southern California Orange County Invest GRP Partners 208

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Go Boulder!

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Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

We spoke about the changes to an “accredited investor&# proposed by Chris Dodd – This would be bad for angel investing. SocialVibe – Social media monetization platform that benefits non-profit organizations and social causes. Doxo (November 2009 financing, just announced in May 2010 as company exited stealth mode).

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Venture Capital Startup Advertising Redpoint 285