TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 18, 2019

With an inaugural investment into the Los Angeles-based entertainment startup Culture Genesis , Clifford Harris Jr., ”, has launched a new syndicated investment vehicle called Tech Cypha. And that’s by coming together to pool our resources so we can invest more.” who’s better known as “T.I.”,

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally generated funds. Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 10, 2022

The company--which is traded on the NYSE as ZIP--said it intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include capital expenditures, investments and working capital.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Local angel groups have hit the jackpot again with an investment, this time with the October acquisition of Pasadena-based Bluebeam in a $100M deal by German software company Nemetschek AG. pasadena angels exits venture capital angel investment bluebeam tech coast investors greendot gdot' READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Amazon said it is looking to be net zero carbon by 2040. Amazon made a large investment in Rivian in order to develop those delivery vans; according to Amazon, it partnered with Rivian in order to accelerate its path to an electric delivery vehicle that would fit its needs.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 27, 2021

That’s how much Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan , a startup founded just eight years ago is worth now, thanks to some massive tailwinds around homebuilding and energy efficiency that are serving to boost the company’s bottom line and netting it an unprecedented valuation for a vertical software company, according to bankers.

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socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2021

Private equity investment company Yucaipa, led by Ron Burkle, is taking a German online bike retailer SIGNA Sports United public via an Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) acquisition, the two said last week. The company will have net revenues of approximately $1.6 billion.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Gross Burn vs. Net Burn. Burn rate in case you don’t know is the amount of money a company is either spending (gross) or losing (net) per month. (it Net burn is the amount of money you are losing per month. I often see companies burning $100,000 per month (net) looking to raise $6-8 million.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2021

The company reported net income of 86.0M A direct listing--unlike an IPO--does not use underwriters or investment bankers. The company, led by founder and CEO Ian Siegel, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ZIP. on revenues of 418.14M for the year ended December 31, 2020.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

But that is a number in a vacuum without at least two other measures: return on investment (ROI) and percentage of net profit to revenue. Microsoft, Google, Amazon and other great firms generate billions of revenues and profits and even have a high ROI and high net profit percentage. Comparing ourselves to the giants.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 -- Angel Investing - Demystified. In the current economic and venture capital climate, angel investment is an increasingly important component of the start-up capital structure. Angel networks, where high-net-worth individuals come together to screen and vet deals, are the source of much of this funding.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. And we were able to secure that investment along with a partner from that firm joining our board.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2021

EVgo said that it expects to receive $575M in net proceeds, which it will use to fund and accelerate its growth strategy and network buildout.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The company said the exclusive placement agent on the offering is H.C. Wainwright & Co.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2021

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). Rose, according to his classic book, “ Angel Investing.” All startups always need more money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2014

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). Thus investing in startups should always be approached as a low odds game.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

And I found from experience – after investing in many other entrepreneurial businesses over the years – that this stage typically occurs first at about twenty employees or $3 million in net revenues (or gross profit) for most any kind of company. In future weeks, we will dissect this $3 million-dollar phenomenon separately.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2018

Saudi Arabian Price Al-Waleed Talal said on Tuesday that he has invested $250M in Snap, taking a 2.3 The investment injection comes as Snap announced its Q2 results, where the company reported a net loss of $353.3M percent stake in the company. in the three months ended June 30, 2018, on revenues of $262M.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The IPO is being underwritten by BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Canaccord Genuity, JMP Securities, Needham & Company, and Raymond James. in net income on $164M in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2019. The company is led by CEO Tim Vanderhook. The company reported $9.9M

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socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2018

billion after accounting for Microsemi's cash and investments, net of debt. According to the two, Microchip will pay $68.78 per share in cash for Microsemi, in a deal which will have a total enterprise value of about $10.15 The two did not say how the acquisition will affect Microsemi's large workforce in Orange County. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2019

Sunstone did not say how much it invested in the round, which was announced last week by Denver-based Boom Supersonic. John Shen is founding partner of Sunstone Management, which says it provides wealth management to high net worth clients worldwide, in particular U.S. Boom said its plane, the "Overture", will travel at Mach 2.2,

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

And now that “crowd sourcing” has been enabled using the Internet – seeking many investors at a small amount per investment. The problem in taking such money rests in the legality of taking money from non-accredited investors, people who do not meet the SEC standard for making non-public company investments. The legality issues.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2022

Venture capitalists (VCs) are paid to invest other people’s money, and measured on the rate of return they get. Angels are typically high net worth individuals who are investing their own money, for a wide range of motives. They tend to work locally, so they can “touch and feel” their investments. Use personal networking.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Research is paramount, and sources are everywhere, especially for public companies and large investment firms. When taking their money, you made a promise to “make them liquid” someday, not to build a lifestyle business where they would be trapped forever, unable to see a return on their investment. The net result of this exercise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2023

But many have no insight or connections to the ethereal angel investment community, which In the U.S. A better approach is to first understand who these people are, why and how they invest, and then focus on the ones who are the best match for your particular startup stage, location and industry. Most share expertise as well as money.

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socalTECH

JULY 17, 2019

According to GumGum Sports, its analysis found that the stadium wall below the stands--which was unsold, with no sponsor logo present--could have netted a sponsor $1M per match in value, and given a World Cup partner the greatest return on investment of any sponsorship placement. Women's National Team matches.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The company says it expects to net $725M after underwtigin discounts, commissions, and other expenses. The company begins trading this morning on the NASDAQ Global Select Market as GDRX. The IPO is being underwritten by Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs & Co.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2021

In short: Access to great deals, ability to be invited to invest in these deals, ability to see where value in a market will be created and the luck to back the right team with the right market at the right time all matter. So if you truly want to be great at investing you need all the right skills and access AND a diversified portfolio.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 30, 2019

Last year the company crossed $200 million in revenue and managed to net over 1 million subscribers for the service. As a result of the investment, Kleiner Perkins general partners Mood Rowghani and Mary Meeker will join as board members and observers, respectively.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds. Strategic partner” investors: If you can find a strategic partner willing to invest in your enterprise, consider it a blessing.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Then the dotcom bubble burst, and he wound up with a net worth of negative $10,000. But most of Jason's money has been made by angel investing. Calacanis' new book is called, "Angel: How to invest in technology startups —Timeless advice from an Angel Investor who turned $100,000 into $100,000,000." See [link].

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socalTECH

MARCH 13, 2018

Los Angeles-based advertising exchange and technology developer OpenX said on Tuesday that its net revenues rose to $172M in 2017, as it saw 20 percent growth in its revenues for the fourth quarter. The company said it invested over $50M in R&D efforts towards its technology an product in 2017. OpenX is led by CEO Tim Cadogan.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 13, 2012

But that is a number in a vacuum without at least two other measures: return on investment (ROI) and percentage of net profit to revenue. Microsoft generates billions of revenues and profits and even has a high ROI and high net profit percentage.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 2, 2016

Newport Beach- and San Francisco-based investment firm Carrick Capital Partners has named Mike Salvino as Operating Partner at the company, according to the company. Salvino spent 22 years at Accenture.

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socalTECH

APRIL 20, 2015

The two said that Raytheon will invest $1.57 billion in net cash for majority ownership of a new company, to be made of those two parts. billion net of cash acquiired to acquire Websense. Vista Equity will also invest another $335M in the companies for a 19.7 The deal has an enterprise value of $2.3 READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2023

Every startup dreams of achieving that milestone, when they can focus more on scaling the business and enjoying their earnings, rather than fighting for another investment infusion. Re-investing profits to grow the business is organic growth. Most are still confused about the right priority.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2020

Every startup dreams of achieving that milestone, when they can focus more on scaling the business and enjoying their earnings, rather than fighting for another investment infusion. Re-investing profits to grow the business is organic growth. Most are still confused about the right priority.

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