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Good Eggs raises $100M and plans to launch in Southern California

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Grocery delivery startup Good Eggs is announcing that it has raised $100 million in new funding, and that it’s planning to launch in Southern California in either the summer or fall of this year. “I think of [Southern California] not as one big region, but as several small sub-regions,” Hall said.

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Reflections on 2018: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Our first is with Andy Wilson of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation. Happy Holidays!

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Dow Jones VentureSource: Southern California Gets $2.96 Billion In VC In Q4

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Southern California raised $2.96 billion in venture capital in Q4 of 2018, according to data from Dow Jones VentureSource , released on Friday. According to the report, Los Angeles garnered the lion's share of the local funding, with $1.77 billion in deals, followed by $0.77 billion in San Diego and $0.42

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BizBash Live: Los Angeles 2018

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JULY 12, 2018

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 -- BizBash Live Los Angeles. BizBash Live: Los Angeles returns to the California Market Center with the most important experience for event and meeting professionals.

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Southern California's Woolsey Fire, As Seen From Space

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Here are some images of Southern California's Woolsey Fire, as seen from space and aerial sensors. Below: Satellite image of the Woolsey Fire (visual spectrum), via the EU's Sentinel-2 satellite on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Click for larger image. Click for larger image.

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Tech Coast Angels Backed 53 Companies In 2018, $10.8M Invested

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MAY 7, 2019

The Tech Coast Angels , the largest organized angel investment group both in Southern California as well as across the venture ecosystem, says it backed a total of 53 companies in all of 2018, putting in a total of $10.8M across those companies. million in Tourmaline Labs. READ MORE>>.

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Reflections on 2018: Rob Freelen, Silicon Valley Bank

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Here, we have the thoughts of Rob Freelen , Los Angeles Market Manager for Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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Reflections on 2018: Mike Panesis, Center for Entrepreneurship at CLU

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Here's Mike Panesis , Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at California Lutheran University (CLU). READ MORE>>.

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Reflections on 2018: Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners

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JANUARY 2, 2019

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's technology industry. As we close out our contributions for the end of 2018, we have a contribution from investor and investment banker Peter Cowen of Sutton Capital Partners.

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j2 Global Eyes $1.2 Billion To $1.25 Billion In Revenues In 2018

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AUGUST 10, 2018

Los Angeles-based j2 Global said on Thursday that it continues to estimate revenues of between $1.20 billion for its fiscal 2018, as it continues to grow its stable of businesses. percent increase in its revenues between Q2 of 2017 and Q2 of 2018 in its quarterly results on Thursday afternoon. billion and $1.25

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Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA

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JANUARY 7, 2019

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions for 2019 from Southern California's technology industry. My biggest takeaway this year was truly understanding the strength and cohesion of the Los Angeles startup community.

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Angeles Equity Partners Buys APCT

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JUNE 4, 2019

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Angeles Equity Partners announced this morning that it has acquired printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer APCT, Inc. The two Southern California locations came via the 2018 acquisition of Cartel Electronics, and the acquisition of Cirtech. READ MORE>>.

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The IT Summit Los Angeles

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MAY 17, 2018

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 -- The IT Summit Los Angeles. The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to Los Angeles for our twelfth annual event on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in Southern California.

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Reflections on 2018: Alon Goren, 805 Startups and Crypto Invest Summit

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? We're proud to hold it twice a year in Los Angeles. READ MORE>>.

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Reflections on 2018: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your organization in 2018? You'll be able to browse all of those contributions here.

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Display Week 2018

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MAY 14, 2018

Sunday, May 20, 2018 -- Display Week 2018. The 54th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, or Display Week 2018, will take place May 20-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Reflections on 2018: Richard Wolpert, The Soul Of A Deal

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. This morning's reflections are from Richard Wolpert , a longtime Southern California investor, and now author of The Soul Of A Deal ([link].

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Reflections on 2018: Michael Jones, Science Inc.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? He is Los Angeles's most active angel investor with more than $2.5B

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Reflections on 2018: Kelly Perdew, Moonshots Capital

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your firm in 2018? in 50+ companies through his angel and syndicate deals. READ MORE>>.

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Flying With Unicorns LAVA Awards Celebration 2018

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JULY 5, 2018

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 -- "Flying With Unicorns" LAVA Awards Celebration 2018. Why You Should Attend: Connect with Startup CEOs, Venture Funded Companies, Venture Investors and thought leaders shaping the future of Los Angeles's technology ecosystem. Hemi Zucker is a Managing Principal of OCV Partners. See [link] (more)

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FundingPost Los Angeles VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event

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OCTOBER 3, 2018

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 -- FundingPost Los Angeles VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event. billion dollars in 2018 alone according to ICOdata.com. billion dollars in 2018 alone according to ICOdata.com. ICOs raised a global record 6.7 ICOs raised a global record 6.7 That's HUGE, but what exactly does that mean?

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TechDay Los Angeles

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018 -- TechDay Los Angeles. TechDay, the largest startup event series in the United States, is returning to Los Angeles for the fourth annual TechDay LA. TechDay LA will showcase the latest products and services available from hundreds of the most exciting startups and scale ups in the market.

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MAY 7, 2018

Friday, May 11, 2018 -- Tech Coast Angeles Los Angeles Screening. Must be a member or invited. See [link] (more)

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j2 Global Revenues Increase To $280.6M For Q1

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MAY 8, 2018

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , the online services and publishing giant, reported on Monday that its Q1 2018 quarterly revenues grew to $280.6 J2 Global has a very long list of acquisitions, and is the most active company in Southern California in buying small startups. million, a 10.2 READ MORE>>.

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j2 Global Buys Five More Companies

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , which owns a large portfolio of Internet services, including such services as eFax, eVoice, Campaigner, Livedrive, as well as online media outlets like IGN, Mashable, PCMag, Everyday Health, and others, has acquired five more companies. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced by j2.

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j2 Global's Q1 Revenues Rise To $299.9M

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MAY 8, 2019

Los Angeles-based J2 Global , the owner of such Internet publishing brands as IGN, Mashable, PCMag, Everyday Health, and also cloud services such as eFax, eVoice, KeepItSafe, and Livedrive, reported its quarterly results on Tuesday evening, saying that its quarterly revenues rose to a record of $299.9M.

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Honey Acquired By PayPal For $4 Billion

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In one of the biggest acquisitions out of Southern California's technology startup industry in recent years, Los Angeles-based Honey Science Corporation , which develops a savings discovery and price tracking tool, has been acquired by PayPal , in a deal worth approximately $4 billion.

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Reflections On 2017: Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners

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DECEMBER 28, 2017

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's "movers and shakers" in the technology industry. What are you looking forwardtomost in 2018? Overall I am optimistic for 2018. It also means going to bed earlier!

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An LA-led, public-private partnership pitches a $150B green infrastructure package to Congress

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APRIL 23, 2020

Representatives from the government and the utility managing the power of Los Angeles are proposing a sweeping infrastructure package worth roughly $150 billion centered on the broad electrification of transportation and industry.

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APRIL 5, 2018

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -- Los Angeles Digital Summit. The Definitive Digital Marketing Gathering. See [link] (more)

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APRIL 4, 2018

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 -- Los Angeles Digital Summit. The Definitive Digital Marketing Gathering. See [link] (more)

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Reflections On 2017: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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DECEMBER 27, 2017

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's "movers and shakers" in the technology industry. What are you looking forward to most in 2018? Applications for Techstars LA 2018 open on January 8.

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Fifth Wall Ventures Gets More Funding in Fund II Aims To Raise $500M

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APRIL 8, 2019

raised out of a $500M targeted fund size, up from an earlier $100M in raised for the fund in June of 2018. Southern California--and in particular, the Los Angeles area--has been seeing a huge surge in venture capital firms raising funds to invest in startups. According to the filing, the company now has $468.0M

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FundingPost Los Angeles VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event

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MARCH 29, 2018

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 -- FundingPost Los Angeles VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event. At our next event the panel of investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing and a fireside chat about ICO basics: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! Should everyone?

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Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching

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APRIL 23, 2018

Sunday, April 29, 2018 -- Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching. Perfect your 60-second pitch with valuable coaching from Tech Coast Angels investors and startup experts. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County.

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Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching

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APRIL 23, 2018

Saturday, April 28, 2018 -- Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching. Perfect your 60-second pitch with valuable coaching from Tech Coast Angels investors and startup experts. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County.

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FundingPost Orange County VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

Thursday, October 11, 2018 -- FundingPost Orange County VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event. billion dollars in 2018 alone according to ICOdata.com. ICOs raised a global record 6.7 That's HUGE, but what exactly does that mean? Can anyone do an ICO? Should everyone? and what exactly is an ICO anyway?

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WeWork Files For Confidential IPO

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APRIL 29, 2019

The company--which runs a significant number of co-working spaces in Southern California, and in particular, the Los Angeles area--said it submitted its initial Form S-1 in December of 2018. The company has not released any other details of the IPO.

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Los Angeles Ad Pros Mix Mingle Network

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MARCH 27, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 2018 -- Los Angeles Ad Pros Mix Mingle Network. With technology, the advertising industry is going under massive disruptions right now. Mix, mingle, and network with other advertising professionals. Find partners with advertisers, ad agencies, publishers, and ad tech companies. See [link] (more)

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Reflections on 2017: Michael Terpin, Transform Group International

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DECEMBER 28, 2017

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's "movers and shakers" in the technology industry. What are you looking forward to most in 2018? Aside from $50,000 bitcoin?

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Orange County VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event

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MARCH 28, 2018

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 -- Orange County VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event. At our next event the panel of investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing and a fireside chat about ICO basics: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! ICOs raised a global record 1.1

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Reflections On 2017: Michael Jones, Science Inc.

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DECEMBER 26, 2017

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's "movers and shakers" in the technology industry. So far, we have launched a handful of blockchain companies and are looking forward to more partnerships in 2018.

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