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Reflections On 2019: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation

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Today, we share the thoughts of Andy Wilson , Managing Director of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation (www.alliancesocal.org). While 2018 was all about better understanding the SoCal opportunity, 2019 was about honing our focus and defining our core programs. We'll be featuring contributions all through the holiday season.

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Reali Finds $20M For Expansion To Southern California

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Reali , a Silicon Valley startup which offers up a high-tech, and artificial intelligence-enabled real estate service, said this week that it has raised $20M in a Series B funding round, which it specifically will use to launch in Southern California.

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Rivian Seeking New Funding At $25 Billion Valuation

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Electric truck maker Rivian--which has operations in Southern California, despite being based in Michigan--is apparently in the midst of yet another funding, and is raising a round valuing the company at $25 billion, according to Bloomberg. The company just raised $2.5M Rivian has an office in Irvine.

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Amazon Alexa Fund Backs USC Viterbi Startup Garage

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The USC Viterbi Startup Garage , the startup accelerator that is part of the University of Southern California, has scored backing from the Amazon Alexa Fund , the venture investment arm of Amazon that invests in startups using Amazon Alexa. Financial details of the investment by the Amazon Alexa Fund were not announced.

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Reflections On 2019: Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners

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Are there any technology innovations, gadgets/devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2019? I love the Whisper Synch feature on Audible so I can read books and then seamlessly listen where I left off. I predict SoCal will continue to grow, but in 2020 more companies nationwideand herewill not get the funding they need.

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Reflections on 2019: Aaron Fyke, Thin Line Capital

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Thin Line Capital launched its first fund, closed its first three investments, and brought a dedicated energy/sustainability venture capital firm to southern California. Entrepreneurs (and I view Thin Line Capital as my 7th startup) have to understand the time required for fund raising.

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Los Angeles VC Panel and LAVA Annual Membership Meeting

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Los Angeles VC Panel and LAVA Annual Membership Meeting. Come meet three of the most active Venture Capital funds in Los Angeles. Meet the top VCs who are investing in Southern California. Find out what they are looking to invest in.