Start-up World Cup - Los Angeles Regional Pitch Competition
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 22, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 -- Start-up World Cup - Los Angeles Regional Pitch Competition. See [link] (more)
XPRIZE Names Two Winners In Carbon XPRIZE Competition, Including LA Startup
socalTECH
APRIL 20, 2021
Los Angeles-based XPRIZE says it has named two winners in its $20M, NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE competition. The competition challenged teams to convert CO2 emissions into valuable products. According to XPRIZE, it has awarded two companies--CarbonCure Technologies and CarbonBuilt, both working on ways to decarbonize concrete.
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National Business Plan Competition Deadline/Pismo Ventures
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 31, 2020
Sunday, September 6, 2020 -- National Business Plan Competition Deadline/Pismo Ventures. Pismo Ventures presents the National Venture Plan Competition (NVPC). Seee [link] (more)
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Why I Look for Obsessive and Competitive Founders
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
He wants to compete to be the lead drummer in the competitive ensemble and study under Terence, an obsessive instructor who is hell bent on winning competitions for the school. But the film has my brain buzzing all week about obsessive and competitive people. I absolutely loved the film. I loved the music. We revere musicians.
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DogVacay Gets Direct Competition: Rover.com
socalTECH
APRIL 9, 2012
Santa Monica-based DogVacay , the online marketplace which helps dog owners connect with pet lovers to help watch their dogs, has some new competition today: Rover.com. DogVacay, which is led by Aaron Hirschhorn, has the backing of such firms as First Round Capital, Science Inc.,
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Reflections on 2019: Kelly Perdew, Moonshots Capital
socalTECH
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Today, we share the thoughts of Kelly Perdew , the founder and Managing Director of Moonshots Capital (www.moonshotscapital.com). We also had our first exit for Moonshots Capital Fund 1 --Threatcare. Due to this, seed rounds have become more competitive, with more expensive valuations and more oversubscribed rounds.
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Equipois Wins Pitch Competition
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
Los Angeles-based Equipois , which develops ergonomic arm technology, was the winner of a fast pitch competition hosted by the Monte Jade Science & Technology Association last week at Caltech. Tags: equipois venture capital fast pitch competition. The technology is based on the technology behind Hollywood's Steadicam.
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Bird To Face Competition From Uber, Lyft In San Francisco
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2018
Los Angeles-based on-demand scooter rental service Bird will have to compete against both Uber and Lyft in its fight for the San Francisco market. According to The Verge, both companies have applied for electric scooters in San Francisco, and are hoping to operate electric scooters there. READ MORE>>.
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Car Sharing Firm Zipcar Heading To Los Angeles
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
It looks like Los Angeles is set to get access to peer-to-peer car sharing service Zipcar , as it plans to open an office in Hollywood tomorrow. City Council President Eric Garcetti, to mark its entry into Los Angeles, the 16th market covered by the company. Zipcar has been inviting the press to an event tomorrow with L.A.
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Crowdfunder Dangles $25K In LA Startup Competition
socalTECH
JUNE 6, 2012
Crowdfunder , an online site offering up a platform to help startups raise money for their firms via crowd funding, is dangling $25,000 in a contest open to Los Angeles companies. The startup contest--which accepts entries through June 20th--is having a panel of judges--including Peter H.
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LA tech industry mourns Kobe Bryant
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 26, 2020
The Los Angeles startup community is joining the rest of the world in mourning the death of NBA superstar, entrepreneur and investor Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., shortly before 10 a.m. Last year, the investment firm expanded with a $1.7
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Fortnite World Cup has handed out $30 million in prizes, and cemented its spot in the culture
TechCrunch LA
JULY 28, 2019
The big winner in today’s solo challenge was sixteen year-old Kyle “ Bugha ” Giersdorf, who won $3 million for beating out the competition in the solo tournament. Indeed, the esports prize pool is one of the biggest awards for a popular competitive event. Open, which is set to begin in a few weeks at the same stadium.
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272 Divshot Sets Up Shop In Los Angeles
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
What would convince you to drop everything, get on a plane, and move your startup to Los Angeles? In the case of Divshot , a developer of user interface development tools for web apps, it was a chance to join Los Angeles accelerator Launchpad LA. READ MORE>>.
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Need money? Read this!
Berkonomics
AUGUST 3, 2023
The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. But few businesses grow into the sweet spot of $20 million to $30 million in worth to an ultimate buyer without the injection of outside capital.
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Competition Heats Up For DogVacay, As Rover Gains Funds
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
DogVacay , the online peer-to-peer marketplace which helps pet owners find dog sitters, has been one of the favorites of local Los Angeles investors, having picked up funding from such firms as Science Inc., Andreessen Horowitz, Baroda Ventures, Benchmark Capital, First Round Capital, and others.
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159 Understanding Changes in the Software & Venture Capital Industries
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 28, 2011
In this three-part series I will explore the ways that the Venture Capital industry has changed over the past 5 years that I would argue are a direct result of changes in the software industry, not the other way around. So it’s unsurprising that typical “A rounds&# of venture capital were $5-10 million. I find this strange.
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10 San Diego Startups to Compete at Region’s Top Pitch Competition
Xconomy
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Launched in 2006 by San Diego’s Tech Coast Angels, the annual John G. Three of the 10 slated to pitch at the Oct. 24 event will get a cut of $75,000 to advance their businesses.
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Interview with Mike Napoli, Tech Coast Angels
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
In your opinion, are your angels more or less active this year? Investors are very focused on diligence, on business models that make sense, and those companies that have a definite competitive advantage and defensibility to what they're doing. Mike Napoli: It's quality versus quantity. Mike Napoli: I think it was the entrepreneur.
LA's ECMC Foundation Backs Female Entrepreneurs
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Los Angeles-based ECMC Foundation , a foundation that provides funding to both nonprofit and for-profit ventures focused on college success and career readiness, has helped backed two female entrepreneurs, along with investment firm Chloe Capital. Live, where women entrepreneurs pitched live for up to $250,000 in funding.
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The Coming Brick Wall in Venture Capital & Why This is Good for US Innovation
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 30, 2011
This is the final part of a 3-part series on the major changes in the structure of the software & the venture capital industries. The result was a massive increase in startups & a whole group of new funding sources: both angels & “micro VCs&#. But … Downsizing Venture Capital.
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DogVacay Gets $25M More
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Los Angeles-based dog sitting marketplace DogVacay has raised $25M more in a Series B1 funding, the company disclosed this morning, as the competition heats up for the "top dog" in the market. The new round was led by Omers Ventures, and also included GSV Capital, Science Inc., READ MORE>>.
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With its third fund, Revolution Ventures stays true to its mission
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Most of the venture capital firms covered in TechCrunch and other tech publications compete for a spot on the cap table of the hottest Bay Area, New York or Los Angeles companies of the moment. Since Revolution launched in 2005, venture capital activity in underrepresented markets has grown significantly.
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Good Eggs raises $100M and plans to launch in Southern California
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
And while the grocery delivery market has become increasingly competitive, Hall argued that Good Eggs stands out thanks to the quality and breadth of its products — 70% of its products are locally sourced, and it often delivers them within 48 hours of harvesting. Image Credits: Good Eggs. ” Good Eggs CEO Bentley Hall.
Inaugural Open Angel Forum Was a Success
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 15, 2010
Last night I attended the inaugural Open Angel Forum event started by Jason Calacanis , a fellow LA resident. Jason started the Open Angel Forum in response to his frustration that entrepreneurs were being charged by some angel organizations to present at their events. The event last night in Los Angeles was great.
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Trust and Will Finds $2M
socalTECH
JANUARY 25, 2019
The funding came from Techstars, Wolfpark Ventures, Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Luma Launch, Halogen Ventures, Walket Capital, Western Technology Investment, plus angels. Thec ompany was also part of the Techstars Anywhere startup accelerator.
Immortals Shuffles Execs As CEO, COO Launch New Venture
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Los Angeles-based esports organization Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) said this morning that it has undergone a "comprehensive corporate reorganization", which will see the promotion of Chief Executive Officer Ari Segal and Chief Operating Officer Tomi Kovanen to Co-Managing Directors of IGC.
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Delane Parnell’s plan to conquer amateur esports
TechCrunch LA
MAY 29, 2019
Los Angeles-based PlayVS (pronounced “play versus”) wants to become the dominant platform for amateur esports, starting at the high school level. Starting at 21, I worked at a venture capital firm called IncWell based in Birmingham, Michigan then joined a startup called Rocket Fiber. Eric P: What then drove you to found PlayVS?
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6 New Venture Funding Realities To Guide Your Efforts
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Venture capitalists (VCs) have long been seen as the top of the pyramid for startup funding sources, but in fact angel investors now fund over twice as many companies, according to a classic Crunchbase article. Individual angel investors and crowdfunding have been adding to the momentum, some say exceeding VCs in total amount invested.
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136 HMBradley raises $18.25 million planting a flag as LA’s entrant into the challenger bank business
TechCrunch LA
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
million in new financing, HMBradley is making moves as the Los Angeles-based entrant into the challenger bank competition. As the company grows its deposits, Bruhnke said there will be several ways it can leverage its capital. With $90 million in deposits and $18.25 “It was a very different kind of fundraise for us.
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237 Enrou Wins $400,000 From Forbes
socalTECH
OCTOBER 27, 2014
Los Angeles-based Enrou , an online marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products which benefit causes such as education, entrepreneurship, the environment, empowerment of women, and youth, has scored a $400,000 prize from Forbes, as part of a competition from the magazine publisher. READ MORE>>.
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174 Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 -- Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch. Our Fast Pitch Competitions are "the" place for Southern California entrepreneurs to present their ideas to investors. Over the years, Tech Coast Angels and several venture capital firms have funded many companies that have been Fast Pitch participants.
Fintech giant Klarna raises $639M at a $45.6B valuation amid ‘massive momentum’ in the US
TechCrunch LA
JUNE 10, 2021
Previous backers include Sequoia Capital, SilverLake, Dragoneer and Ant Group, among others. and plans to use its new capital in part to continue to grow there and globally. in markets such as New York and Los Angeles. True competition is coming to this space, this decade,” he said. The new valuation represents a 47.3%
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266 Respect Competitors and Capitalize on Your Strengths
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 11, 2015
As an angel investor, I hear many entrepreneurs making negative comments about competitors or asserting they don’t have any competitors. They don’t realize that knocking competitors is assessed as a weakness and denying that you have any competition suggests there is no market for your solution.
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Local Clean Energy Business Plan Contest Awards $160,000
socalTECH
MAY 29, 2013
A local, clean energy business plan competition started by the California Insitute of Technology (Caltech), the University of Southern California (USC), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has awarded $160,000 in prizes in its latest competition. READ MORE>>.
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191 Cleantech Open Receives Grant From Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator
socalTECH
MARCH 5, 2019
The Cleantech Open , the Los Angeles-based effort which is helping clean technology startups with acceleration, support resources, and more--run by the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)--is one of a number of organizations which have received part of a $1 million grant total from the Wells Fargo Foundation. READ MORE>>.
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FACEIT Finds $15M, Sets Up Shop In LA
socalTECH
JANUARY 27, 2016
FACEIT , a online, competitive gaming site founded in London in 2012, says that it has set up shop in Los Angeles, and raised $15M in a Series A funding round. The funding round came from Anthos Capital, Index Ventures, and United Ventures. The company's founder and CEO is Niccolo Maisto. READ MORE>>.
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100 Super Angels Are A Boon To Startups Needing Funding
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 27, 2014
Venture capitalists (VCs) have long been seen as the top of the pyramid for startup funding sources, but in fact angel investors now fund over 60 times as many companies, according the Center for Venture Research. Individual angel investors have been filling the gap, and now match VCs in total amount invested.
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How to reach beyond the prospect’s gatekeeper
Berkonomics
JUNE 2, 2022
Looking for an entrance into a VC, an angel group, a bank, a CxO for a sales opportunity, or any other entity? Few of your contacts will be willing to use their valuable social or political capital helping you with a sales effort, and you will definitely strain your relationship with the intermediary if not a close friend.
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156 Interview with Scott Sangster, Tech Coast Angels
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
We thought today for our interview, that we'd get an update on the angel investment environment here in Southern California from Scott Sangster , the incoming President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the biggest angel investment group in Southern California. I think that's a good sign for startups.
Is Your Startup Ready for Investment Capital?
Tech Zulu Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
You can also do some competitive analysis at this point, researching similar companies to find out their gross margins, profit, and overhead, and use these findings as a guidepost. Just as it’s not always what you know, but who you know, in the world of investment capital, the motto could read: it’s not what you’re doing, but who you are.
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Wheels Enters Last Mile Transportation Fray With $37M
socalTECH
JANUARY 24, 2019
A new, Los Angeles-based startup, Wheels --founded by the founders of dog walking marketplace Wag--has jumped into the crowded "last mile" transportation fray, saying it has raised $37M and launched its services in San Diego. The startup was founded by Jonathan and Joshua Viner, the two brothers who founded Wag. READ MORE>>.
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KPCB has already blown through much of the $600 million it raised last year
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 29, 2020
Kleiner Perkins , one of the most storied franchises in venture capital, has already invested much of the $600 million it raised last year and is now going back out to the market to raise its 19th fund, according to multiple sources. Companies are raising some angel money or Y Combinator money.” We went out to market to LPs.
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164 Local Angels: Still Investing, But More Selective
socalTECH
MAY 26, 2009
Last week's angel investment report by the Angel Capital Association reported that investments by angel investors dropped nine percent in 2008, with a hefty percentage of angel investors--40 percent--expecting this year will be a down year. What isn't appealing to angel investors right now?
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100 SUN Plans New Scooter For Crowded On Demand Scooter Market
socalTECH
AUGUST 8, 2019
Los Angeles-based SUN thinks there is, and said on Wednesday that it is getting set to launch a new, shared scooter model in California. The company says that so far, it is offering up its scooter service in Los Angeles and San Diego. Is there room on your curb for (yet another) on-demand scooter company?
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