socalTECH

MAY 21, 2014

We spoke with co-founders Juan Bruce and Jason Ahmad about Epoxy''s mission, its roots from projects at Team Downey, the production firm of Robert Downey Jr., As part of that, I started working for entertainment studios and networks, and saw the shift in consumer behavior to online entertainment.

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socalTECH

MARCH 24, 2014

Culver City-based YouTube network Maker Studios has been acquired by Burbank-based Walt Disney Company , in a deal worth $500M, plus up to $450M in performance earn out. Maker operates a network of YouTube content channels--over 55,000--which gets 5.5 Maker operates a network of YouTube content channels--over 55,000--which gets 5.5

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Culver City-based Maker Studios confirmed today that it has raised $26M in additional funding in its Series C funding. According to the company, the new round was led by Time Warner Investments, along with Canal+, Astor, Singtel Innov8, Upfront Ventures, Greycroft Partners, and Downey Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2013

To that end, Venice-based Epoxy announced this morning that it has raised $2M in a funding round, to help build out its product suite to help grow, engage, and monetize online video channels. According to Epoxy, the new funding will go to expand its engineering team and build out its products. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2014

Los Angeles-based Sidevision (www.sidevision.com) has developed a set of tools--aimed at content creators, multi-channel networks (MCNs), and others--to help connect online videos with e-commerce. This year, after working with Team Downey, and several other accelerators, our idea became more developed. Where is your product today?

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Tech.Co

JUNE 2, 2016

million Series A fund. Downey Ventures, M13, and Sterling.VC. With an extended runway, Loot Crate plans to use the latest round to rapidly accelerate growth, enhance the quality and production of their product offerings, and expand their global partnership network.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

Heck, I even had Robert Downey, Jr. Getting involved with political events and fund raisers. And still able to make it out to LA networking events. When I told them I really wanted to work with them and lead their funding round they each had their, “but can you please save some space for …” moment.

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