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 Redpoint 234

socalTECH

APRIL 15, 2010

billion in investments in 681 deals in the first quarter of 2010. Media and Entertainment was at $55.5M Southern California's investment totals bucked the national trend, which found that there was a 9 percent drop in dollars to $4.7 Nationally, Q4 of 2009 brought in $5.2 billion in venture deals in 832 deals. across 31 days.

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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

SocialVibe – Social media monetization platform that benefits non-profit organizations and social causes. If you watch the video you’ll see that Jason & I debated whether Austin Ventures or Redpoint had funded HowAway / VRBO … turns out we were both right! OTHER DEALS. Paperless billing for consumers.

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Venture Capital Startup Advertising Redpoint 285