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Southern California Accelerator Report Card: Q1 2013

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Although it might still be on the early side for an analysis, we''ve run our numbers again to figure out who''s having the biggest success so far in the market, where entrepreneurs are most likely to find capital providers hanging out, and where (if anywhere) are exits happening? We''ve analyzed our database of angel and. Our analysis.

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LA tech industry mourns Kobe Bryant

TechCrunch LA

. “Kobe was loved in Los Angeles,” wrote Mark Suster , managing partner of the Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Upfront Ventures , in a private message to TechCrunch. Bryant launched his venture career with partner and serial entrepreneur Jeff Stibel back in 2013, according to Crunchbase. .

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Praying to the God of Valuation

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Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. How might our next phase of the journey seem brighter, even with more uncertain days for startups and capital markets? They were a way to gather cheap capital.

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LaunchpadLA Opens Spring Applications, Bumps Investment Dollars

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Santa Monica-based startup accelerator LaunchpadLA has just opened up its spring 2013 class applications, and bumped the amount it invests in startups. As part of the new class, the group said it is now offering up $100,000 in investments along with free office space for four months, as well as connections to mentors, investors, and advisors.

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New Disney Accelerator Shines A Spotlight on LA Tech

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Accepted participants will receive $120,000 in investment capital to develop their ideas, along with mentor support from top Disney executives, including Chairman and CEO Robert A. Recall, in 2013, Los Angeles collectively saw $1.1 Recall, in 2013, Los Angeles collectively saw $1.1

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As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb

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“I don’t know the exact math, but I hear it again and again: the top 2% of firms generate 98% of the returns in venture capital.” According to FLAG Capital there are 100 active VCs (as defined by making at least $1 million in VC per quarter for 4 consecutive quarters). In 2013 it is expected to be around $35 billion.

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Startup Glory Awaits: Become the Startup of the Year Champion

Tech.Co

Being one small company amongst the sea of thousands of startups vying for customers, capital, and talent, the way to get noticed above the crowd, connect with that next big partner, and raise some capital is to throw your hat in the ring to compete at Startup of the Year.

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