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Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA

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There was no monetary reward for those who participated (and Startup Boost does not take fees or equity from the companies that we help). What was the biggest news for your organization in 2018? Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018?

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Fika Ventures raises $76M to fund the growing LA tech ecosystem

TechCrunch LA

The Los Angeles ecosystem is $76 million stronger today as Fika Ventures , a seed-stage venture capital firm, announces its sophomore investment fund. Fika invests roughly half of its capital exclusively in startups headquartered in LA, with a particular fondness for B2B, enterprise and fintech companies.

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The Changing Venture Landscape

Both Sides of the Table

how on Earth could the venture capital market stand still? One of the most common questions I’m asked by people intrigued by but also scared by venture capital and technology markets is some variant of, “Aren’t technology markets way overvalued? It’s just now that we’re Seed Investors. Capital is a lot less patient at scale.

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Next 10 Ventures is launching an incubator for YouTube personalities

TechCrunch LA

Los Angeles-based Next 10 Ventures , a $50 million fund focused on the creator economy, is launching an incubator program to support YouTubers. ” Applications to the incubator opened today and close November 17, 2018. The only requirement is that they focus on educational video content targeting children and young adults.

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Venture capitalists ‘like and subscribe’ to influencers

TechCrunch LA

Bain Capital Ventures' Jamison Hill. We are in phase three of the influencer economy,” Bain Capital Ventures senior principal Jamison Hill, who led the firm’s investment in the influencer shoutout marketplace Cameo , tells TechCrunch. million in funding to date, including a recent $3.6 focused fund.

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Boost Your New Venture By Teaming With An Incubator

Startup Professionals Musings

Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. As well, these companies usually bring real new venture funding opportunities to the startups they sponsor. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Health, life, and other insurance at group rates.