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

Southern California venture capital investments totaled $686.5M According to the report, released today, Southern California investments totaled $686.5M Southern California's investment totals bucked the national trend, which found that there was a 9 percent drop in dollars to $4.7 of the total invested in Q1.

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Southern California Orange County Invest GRP Partners 208

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

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. Current round: $8mm in Series B from RRE Ventures (Will Porteous)(lead), SoftBank, Hearst Interactive Media, SV Angel (Ron Conway), Founder Collective.Total raised: $11.5mm.

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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