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Angel Investing - Demystified

SoCal Tech Calendar

Angel networks, where high-net-worth individuals come together to screen and vet deals, are the source of much of this funding. In this session, active TCA investors will not only demystify angel investing, but will also provide a solid understanding of the funding process. See [link] (more).

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Four Companies Where Hollywood Is Intersecting With Technology

socalTECH

If so, you very likely watched in on a RealD-enabled movie screen. Evolver--funded by Rho Ventures--is applying 3D animation software to the avatar creation market, under the leadership of Brian Nilles, who last headed 3D motion capture firm Vicon Motion Capture. . RealD - Los Angeles- Michael Lewis, CEO [ profile ].

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Raising Seed Capital Now: 10 Tips

Tech Coast Venture Network

Meet angels via the entrepreneurs they’ve funded. Referrals carry weight, but for those without a long list of angel contacts, getting access to angels via entrepreneurs they’ve already funded can be equally powerful. When asked questions during a screening, do not respond defensively. million in 2010.

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Find an Angel Investor, Without Going Through Hell

Startup Professionals Musings

You can then begin your application to one or more of these organizations right on the same screen. These groups represent more than 6,500 angels and are funding approximately 800 new companies each year and managing an ongoing portfolio of more than 5,000 companies throughout North America.

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Interview with Alan Horsager, Episona

socalTECH

Our first product is called Seed, which is a screening test for male infertility. We've translated that into a screening test, which started offering out in October of last year. Let's talk about the recent funding round? Alan Horsager: The funding originally started with a convertible note, through the Pasadena Angels.

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Dealing With Generational Change at VC Firms

Both Sides of the Table

And honestly it was the single biggest roadblock at Upfront when we raised out fourth fund in 2011. Many potential investors asked me, “Aren’t you just going to leave and form your own fund?” He led our investment in 6sensor Labs , which has patented techniques for screening food for gluten and peanut allergens.

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Interview with Cliff Rees, XCast Labs

socalTECH

round of funding from the Pasadena Angels and Frontera Capital for a voice-over-IP service, and we thought we'd talk with Cliff Rees, the firm's CEO, to understand how the firm is different from those many providers. Los Angeles-based XCast Labs (www.xcastlabs.com) announced earlier this month that it has raised a $2.7M

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