article thumbnail

Reflections on 2019: Kelly Perdew, Moonshots Capital

socalTECH

Every year, at the end of the year, we share some reflections on the past year from our readers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, sponsors, and others in the local technology community. For my partner, Craig Cummings, and I - 2019 was our first full year as Venture Capitalists! Think Google Ad Words for podcasting.

Capital 100
article thumbnail

What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. First in late-stage tech companies and then it will filter back to Growth and then A and ultimately Seed Rounds.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Venture investors and startup execs say they don’t need Elizabeth Warren to defend them from big tech

TechCrunch LA

Responding to Elizabeth Warren’s call to regulate and break up some of the nation’s largest technology companies, the venture capitalists that invest in technology companies are advising the presidential hopeful to move slowly and not break anything. Srinivasan (@balajis) March 8, 2019. This too shall pass.”

article thumbnail

Ford Cancels Rivian Electric SUV Plans

socalTECH

Ford has cancelled an electric SUV it had planned to develop using technology from electric truck developer Rivian , as the automaker has gone into survival mode due to a massive impact from the ongoing pandemic. billion in funding in December of 2019 , from such investors as T. Rivian received $1.3 READ MORE>>.

Carson 124
article thumbnail

Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA

socalTECH

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions for 2019 from Southern California's technology industry. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018?

article thumbnail

Energica CEO plots her Italian EV company’s reboot from lockdown

TechCrunch LA

general manager ( Stefano Benatti ) — filled more orders in the first two months of 2020 than all its sales for 2019, according to Cevolini. Technology from the track is transferring to production models, according to Cevolini. In 2019, Zero launched its high-performance SR/F, with 110 horsepower and a top-speed of 120 mph.

article thumbnail

AWM Smart Shelf Launches Automated Market In OC

socalTECH

Santa Ana-based AWM Smart Shelf (Adroit Worldwide Media), which develops computer vision and machine learning technology, says it has opened up its very first "autonomous micromarket" in Santa Ana, which lets residents of the Nineteen01 luxury apartment community shop for sodas, water, juice, food, and more--all without the need for a clerk.