L.A. Startups Received $369 Million in Seed Funding in 2016
L.A. Business Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Seed-stage companies in Los Angeles received a total of $369 million in funding in 2016, according to report from Venice tech accelerator Amplify.LA.
Insights: Five Customer-Focused Trends for Companies in 2016
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
In fact, eighty-nine percent of companies expect customer experience to be the most important factor as they compete for business in 2016, according to research firm Gartner. Most importantly, however, they want the overall experience to be as simple and intuitive as current technology will allow. Or, they�ll buy from someone else.
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Reflections on 2016: Grant Hosford, codeSpark
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. Today's contribution is from Grant Hosford , the CEO and co-founder of codeSpark (www.codespark.com), the company behind the game The Foos (www.thefoos.com), which teaches kids to learn how to code just by playing the game.
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LA Tech Summit 2016
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 -- LA Tech Summit 2016. Meet the hottest companies in Los Angeles and learn what makes LA Tech the most innovative technology ecosystem in the nation. See [link].
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Splash LA October 2016
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016 -- Vator Splash LA. Brian Lee, CEO and Founder of The Honest Company, which has raised $222 million in VC funding. What's behind LA's booming tech ecosystem? Speakers include Marc Cuban; Nick Green, CEO and Founder of Thrive Market, which has raised $149 million in financing.
Reflections on 2016: Greg Cohn, Burner
socalTECH
DECEMBER 26, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. Greg Cohn: In 2016 it became clear to me that self-driving cars are something that's going to happen and that's going to be massively disruptive. You can see all of our holiday reflections here.
Reflections on 2016: Jaspar Weir, TaskUs
socalTECH
DECEMBER 29, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. You can see all of our holiday reflections here. They want to text or in-app message the brand they are communicating with. Brands need to meet their customers where they want to be met, on their terms.
L Squared Sells Portfolio Company, Learners Edge
socalTECH
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Newport Beach-based private equity investor L Squared Capital Partners says it has successfully sold one of its portfolio companies, Learners Edge , to another private equity investor, Quad-C Management. Financial details of the sale were not announced. Learners Edge provides professional education products to teachers. since that time.
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Reflections on 2016: Rob Freelen, Silicon Valley Bank
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
All this holiday season, we have been sharing the reflections on 2016 from the movers and shakers in Southern California's technology ecosystem. In 2016, our Santa Monica office more than doubled market share of early-stage companies. Though we bank companies large and small around the globe, here in L.A.
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Reflections on 2016: Josh Yguado, Jam City
socalTECH
DECEMBER 22, 2016
This holiday season, we are sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology community. You'll be able to see all the many 2016 reflections here as they are posted, up through the end of the year. Josh Yguado: 2016 was a big year for us. What's was biggest news from you or your firm this year?
Reflections on 2016: Kevin Winston, Digital LA
socalTECH
DECEMBER 23, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. You'll be able to see all the many 2016 reflections here as they are posted. You'll be able to see all the many 2016 reflections here as they are posted. Some companies run out of money and fold, like Vrideo.
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Reflections on 2016: Michael Root, DogVacay
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. In my role, I oversee all technical departments at DogVacay and have been working to further build the company's engineering teams. DogVacay helps connect pet owners with pet sitters and dog walkers.
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Reflections on 2016: Jeb Spencer, TVC Capital
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
All this holiday season, we have been sharing the reflections on 2016 from the movers and shakers in Southern California's technology ecosystem. But before you think of moving out of SoCal, our 19th deal also closed in 2016, and this was a growth equity investment in Brentwood based Docupace Technologies. Optimism yields risk taking.
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Silicon Dragon LA 2016
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -- HOLLYWOOD MEETS CHINA MEETS TECH.
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Grindr's Chinese Owner Pressured To Sell Company
socalTECH
MARCH 27, 2019
The current, Chinese owners of gay and bisexual dating app developer Grindr is being pushed to divest the company, on concerns over national security, according to a report from Reuters. which acquired Grindr in 2016. Grindr is owned by Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd.,
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Reflections on 2016: Michael Terpin, Transform Group
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
All this holiday season, we have been sharing the reflections on 2016 from the Southern California's technology ecosystem. He founded in Los Angeles and sold Marketwire, the first Internet-based press distibution company, which earlier this year was sold again to NASDAQ for a reported $200 million.
Reflections on 2016: Brad Brooks, TigerText
socalTECH
DECEMBER 27, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. Brad Brooks is an accomplished entrepreneur with a successful track record of investing in, building and scaling companies in the technology and media spaces. You can see all of our holiday reflections here.
What Do Industry Insiders Think Will Happen in VC in 2016?
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Of course sentiment can swing wildly with new information but I set out to take the pulse of the market as we enter 2016. My conversations with LPs tell me that 2016 is one of their business calendars in years and unless we see an unexpected, sudden downturn expect the market size in 2016 to remain at current levels or increase.
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150 Reflections on 2016: Michael Jones, Science, Inc.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 23, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. www.science-inc.com), the startup studio which has been behind such companies as Dollar Shave Club, Famebit, HelloSociety, and many others. This reflection comes from Michael Jones of Science, Inc. READ MORE>>.
Reflections on 2016: Richard Wolpert, HelloTech
socalTECH
DECEMBER 28, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. As an angel it was seeing some amazing progress from some of my portfolio companies such as Scopely, Jukin Media, and MobCrush. For Amplify it was the raising of our third fund.
Reflections on 2016: Louise Wannier, True Roses
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
All this holiday season, we have been sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. Wannier has chaired Boards of Directors and as CEO built companies in four different industries: Education Technology, Consumer Electronics, Information Management Software and Fashion/eCommerce.
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Oculus Rift To Ship In Q1 2016
socalTECH
MAY 6, 2015
Irvine-based Oculus VR said this morning that it has set the shipping date for the Oculus Rift virtual reality systems, in Q1 of 2016. According to Oculus, it will begin taking pre-orders later this year. READ MORE>>.
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100 The Full Dataset on What VCs are Thinking About Funding in 2016
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Of course we fund companies in good markets and bad. In venture our goal is to fund companies over a 10-year+ time horizon, which is the time it takes to build truly transformational companies. VC survey data 2016 from Mark Suster. We use this try to draw some context that informs our funding decisions.
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150 Big tech companies are looking at Hollywood as the next stage in their play for the cloud
TechCrunch LA
JUNE 28, 2018
Keeping the focus squarely on tools for artists and designers the company talked up its tools like Zync Render, which Google acquired back in 2014 , and Anvato, a video streaming and monetization platform it acquired in 2016. in Los Angeles. “That worldwide reach is very important,” Grignon said.
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Reflections on 2016: Lawrence Ng, OnRamp Fund
socalTECH
DECEMBER 28, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. Two good examples are children's entertainment company (Spin Master) which launched an AR drone-racing game for the holiday season. The company won numerous awards during his tenure as CEO.
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TECHSPO LA 2016 Technology Expo [ SANTA MONICA ]
Tech.Co
MAY 13, 2016
TECHSPO LA is a four day technology expo taking place June 13 – 16, 2016 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, California in the heart of Silicon Beach. Or just a plain old tech enthusiast? Then YOU and thousands like you attend TECHSPO LA! The Best Part?
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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 1, 2016
It’s a new year – 2016. That’s why it’s important to revisit your company’s mission from time-to-time. We try to hire deeply analytical associates to can help companies problem solve and who make us better investors. The reality of most startups is about survival.
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150 So You Want to Start a Cybersecurity Company?
Xconomy
MARCH 28, 2019
According to data released in January by Strategic Cyber Ventures, a cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm, global funding for security companies nearly doubled between 2016 and last year, to $5.3 As the threat keeps rising, the cybersecurity industry keeps growing.
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111 j2 Global Buys Six More Companies
socalTECH
JANUARY 17, 2017
Los Angeles-based j2 Global , which is by far Southern California's most active acquirer of technology companies, announced this morning that it has acquired six more companies. j2 Global said it acquired Fonebox , Everyday Health , CudaMail , Unified eMail , Abaxio , and GreenFax , all during Q4 of 2016. READ MORE>>.
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100 Reflections on 2016: Alon Goren, Crowd Invest Summit and 805 Startups
socalTECH
DECEMBER 29, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. With his previous companies, Alon developed technology that powers websites and financial transactions for Fortune 500 companies and well-known foundations such as Coca-Cola, ATB Financial and Global Philanthropy Group.
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15 interesting startups to watch in 2016
Jason Nazar
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
I’ve been asking around and looking at companies, trends, and what else is going on to put together the following list of startups worth watching in 2016. What will be the next big thing that everyone talks about? Read at Venture Beat.
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76 j2 Global Acquires Four More Companies
socalTECH
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Los Angeles-based Internet services and online publishing giant j2 Global says it has acquired four more companies, all completed in the third quarter of 2016. The company said all four acquisition will help it grow its global customer base, provide access to new markets and expand its lineup.
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Reflections on 2016: Scott Alderton, Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles LLP
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
All this holiday season, we have been sharing the reflections on 2016 from the Southern California's technology ecosystem. Here, we have the thoughts of Scott Alderton of Stubbs, Alderton, and Markiles LLP (stubbsalderton.com). What's was biggest news from you or your firm this year?
The Five Major Tech Trends of 2016
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
As we draw closer to the end of 2016, it is important that we take a moment to look back and reflect on all of the ways technology has inspired us, and transformed the way we live and do work. Where security concerns may have previously put companies off cloud, the tide may now be turning.
Online Entrepreneurs: Get Sales Tax Compliant For 2016
InfoChachkie
DECEMBER 28, 2015
Taxes may not be fun, but I am proud to be affiliated with a company that takes much of the pain out of the process. The following sales tax compliance checkup will help you make sure you’ll start 2016 on the right track. The post Online Entrepreneurs: Get Sales Tax Compliant For 2016 appeared first on John Greathouse.
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100 How to Successfully Position Your Company to be Sold
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- "How to Successfully Position Your Company to be Sold" Location: Stubbs Alderton and Markiles - Preccelerator Program space - 1453 3rd Street Promenade, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA Parking 4th Street/Broadway ramp or in the Santa Monica Place Mall Featuring Moderator: Jonathan R.
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LAVA Healthcare Presents: The ins-and-outs of celebrity partnerships and how it can increase your company's value.
SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 -- LAVA Healthcare Presents: The ins-and-outs of celebrity partnerships and how it can increase your company's value. Brand endorsements from celebrities and athletes have been proven to have a powerful economic impact on stock prices (Forbes 2016).
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Will Crowdfunding Be In Your Company?s Future?
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 4, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 -- Will Crowdfunding Be In Your Companys Future? With the SEC approving recent rules for Crowdfunding, more startup companies are now being able to take advantage of this capital formation pathway. OC Tech Alliance.
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100 The Mobile Majority Acquires Brazilian Company
socalTECH
JANUARY 16, 2015
Santa Monica-based The Mobile Majority --which recently zoomed past $50M in revenues--has acquired a Brazilian web development company called Elastic , according to the company. Elastic specializes in high frequency, low latency algorithms used for interpreting data from mobile advertising campaigns, according to the companies.
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100 Green Dot Names New CFO
socalTECH
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Pasadena-based digital banking provider Green Dot says it has named George Gresham as the company's new Chief Finance and Operating Officer, the company said on Tuesday. Gresham has been involved with Green Dot since 2016, having been on the Boards of Directors of both Green Dot Corp. and Green Dot Bank from 2016 to 2019.
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Fintech VC Backing Dipped 13 Percent in 2016, Mirroring Rest of Tech
Xconomy
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
The final numbers on 2016 fintech funding deals are in from New York-based research firm and investment database CB Insights, and venture capitalists seem to be cooling on the industry. According to a report released today, financial technology companies around the world attracted $12.7 Fintech has seen a frothy flood of.
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator Announces 2016 Class
socalTECH
APRIL 5, 2016
The Techstars Healthcare Accelerator at Cedars-Sinai announced its first class on Monday, saying that it has selected 11 companies to participate in the first accelerator to be held at the Cedars-Sinai campus for the next three months. Demo Day for the accelerator class is June 23rd.
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100 Southern California Companies Raise $2.49 Billion In VC In Q2
socalTECH
JULY 15, 2016
Southern California companies raised $2.49 billion in venture capital in Q2 of 2016, according to the latest numbers from the MoneyTree Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, the National Venture Capital Association, and Thomson Reuters.
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