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JANUARY 26, 2022

Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan, which develops software-as-a-service products to help home service and contractors manage their business and service calls, is reportedly looking to file for an IPO. According to reports, the company has "kicked off preparations" for an IPO in early 2022. billion earlier this year.

Report 113

Report Acquisition Los Angeles Services 113

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MAY 15, 2014

Los Angeles-based online apparel and shoe company JustFab is eyeing a possible IPO, and also is in the midst of raising between $50 to $100M, according to a report. According to the report, from Re/Code, the company has hired Morgan Stanley as an advisor. JustFab is led by Adam Goldenberg, and is a spinout of Intelligent Beauty.

Invest 147

Invest Venture Capital Report Acquisition 147

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2021

To put that into context; Affirm’s financial report in May projected it would process $8.04 We’ve scaled up so massively in investments in our growth and technology, but running on a loss is very odd for us,” he told TechCrunch. “We in markets such as New York and Los Angeles. In the first quarter, Klarna notched $18.1

Los Angeles 266

Los Angeles Funding CIO Marketing 266

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Los Angeles-based advertising exchange Rubicon Project is reportedly seeking a buyer, and has engaged investment banking firm Morgan Stanley to shop the firm, according to the WSJ on Friday. The report cited "people familiar with the matter".

Report 100

Report Advertising Los Angeles Sales 100

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MAY 12, 2020

Los Angeles-based J2 Global , which operates a large number of Internet related businesses, reported its first quarter results on Monday. The company--which is an avid acquirer of companies--said it deployed $19M for acquisitions in the quarter, and $36M in contingent payments from acquisitions from previous years.

Acquisition 113

Acquisition Los Angeles Report Invest 113

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AUGUST 27, 2019

Mobile games developer Seriously , which has offices in Los Angeles and links to the local technology ecosystem, has been acquired by social gaming company Playtika , according to reports. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced, however, the deal is rumored to be around $275M. READ MORE>>.

Los Angeles 113

Los Angeles Acquisition Mobile Report 113

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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 According to j2 Global, it ended the quarter with approximately $400M in cash and investments, after spending around $100M for acquisition and its regular quarterly dividend.

Southern California 162

Southern California Acquisition Los Angeles Activity 162

Xconomy

JULY 10, 2019

That, plus robust merger and acquisition activity, set a record for venture-backed exit value—$165.2 More than a third of the companies that went public in the first half of this year were backed by venture capital.

Venture Capital 86

Venture Capital Invest Startup Activity 86

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JULY 31, 2012

GoPro , the maker of the popular, wearable, waterproof, sports action cameras for consumers, is planning an IPO, says a report Tuesday afternoon from Reuters. The report-- citing sources near to the company --said that GoPro has hired JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Barclays Plc to manage the offering. READ MORE>>.

Steamboat Ventures 164

Steamboat Ventures Report San Diego Southern California 164

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Ross Levinsohn , the former head of Yahoo and Fox Interactive Media, has just been appointed CEO of Guggenheim Digital Media , the parent firm of The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Adweek, and other entertainment focused properties.

Hollywood 173

Hollywood Report Yahoo Entertainment 173

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2014

MiTú, based out of Los Angeles, was founded in 2012 by three veterans from the Hispanic media world: Beatriz Acevedo ( recently named on the 25 most important digital media players on The Hollywood Reporter !) , Doug Greiff and Roy Burstin. I outlined in this post how I believe YouTube Networks can still build high-margin businesses.

Invest 291

Invest Content Media Networking 291

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A report Friday from Bloomberg says that Los Angeles-based Honest Co. is prepping for an IPO, and has hired a set of investment bankers for the effort. The report says that Honest Co.'s The report is the first that confirms the company's entry into the ranks of technology startup unicorns. The Honest Co.

Report 100

Report Research Los Angeles Startup 100

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Los Angeles-based venture investment firm Moonshots Capital , which is led by Kelly Perdew, has seen a big exit via the acquisition of San Diego's Harvest.ai Moonshots and fellow investors, including Trinity Ventures, had invested only $2.3M by Amazon Web Services. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 100

San Diego Web Acquisition Los Angeles 100

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 30, 2022

Personal protective equipment (PPE) was in short supply over the past two years, and it was widely reported that some had to reuse what is typically a single-use item, like surgical gowns. In addition, the company has doubled in size and is working with hospitals in New York and Los Angeles. by the end of the year.

Develop 257

Develop Development Venture Capital Startup 257

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AUGUST 23, 2011

Los Angeles-based matchmaking site eHarmony is approaching a redemption deadline from its last venture funding round, according to a report today from Reuters. However, it is apparently a rare event in the venture capital business to run into a redemption rights deadline, according to the report. READ MORE>>.

eHarmony 181

eHarmony Report Venture Capital Los Angeles 181

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JULY 1, 2011

A report Friday from the Los Angeles Times says that Google is in preliminary talks to buy Los Angeles-based Hulu. Hulu has reportedly retained investment banks Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim Partners to shop the firm. and Yahoo Inc.

Hulu 162

Hulu Google Report Yahoo 162

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APRIL 10, 2014

The parent company of Culver City-based hosting service Media Temple -- GoDaddy --is getting closer to an IPO, based on reports Wednesday that the company has hired on several investment bankers for its public offering. mediatemple godaddy merger acquisition exit banker investment hosting domain' READ MORE>>.

Culver City 174

Culver City Media Invest Acquisition 174

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Maker Studios has agreed to buy Blip , according to reports today. Financial details of the acquisition have not been announced. Blip was venture backed by Ambient Sound Investment, Bain Capital, and Lauder Partners. bliptv blip acquisition merger content network youtube studios maker'

News 168

News Acquisition Content Los Angeles 168

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JUNE 2, 2010

A report last night from the San Diego Union Tribune says that San Diego News Network (SDNN), the local news effort run by entrepreneurs Neil Senturia and Barbara Bry, is looking for a buyer. Senturia and Bry are well known San Diego angel investors, and also head up investment firm Blackbird Ventures. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 145

San Diego News Networking Report 145

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

A new report released today tallies up $7.7 The report--compiled by Ocean Road Partners--included both venture-backed and self-financed information technology companies. Green Dot's backers included Sequoia Capital, Total Technology Ventures, and the Tech Coast Angels. billion in liquidity was generated in the sector.

Southern California 187

Southern California Cornerstone OnDemand Report Riot Games 187

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JUNE 23, 2011

Further details on the potential sale of Los Angeles-based video streaming site Hulu continue to emerge, with the firm reportedly retaining investment bankers Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim Partners to represent it in a sale. The names of the bankers was uncovered by the Los Angeles Times, citing "people familiar with the matter".

Hulu 140

Hulu Sales Report Los Angeles 140

Xconomy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Venture capital activity is gradually easing from last year’s peak, according to a new quarterly report put together by Seattle-based PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. VC firms invested $14.99 It was the fifth straight quarterly decline in the number of companies getting VC funding, according to the report.

Venture Capital 86

Venture Capital Activity Report Funding 86

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In a move to shore up institutional support in what’s likely to be it’s last fundraising as a private company, the Los Angeles-based mobile gaming behemoth Scopely has raised $340 million in its latest eye-popping round of funding. “We were excited to crossover and invest in Scopely.” valuation. .

Los Angeles 252

Los Angeles Mobile Platform Entertainment 252

TechCrunch LA

JULY 3, 2018

Postie , a new Los Angeles-based startup, has a vision for the future of advertising and marketing — and it’s direct mail. Unilever buys Dollar Shave Club for reported $1B value. The company was founded by Dave Fink and Jonathan Neddenriep, two former principals at the startup studio and early stage investor, Science.

Dollar Shave Club 232

Dollar Shave Club Chief Technology Officer Advertising Los Angeles 232

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APRIL 26, 2012

A report today from Bloomberg says that Providence Equity Partners , the private equity firm which owns part of Los Angeles-based Hulu , is selling its stake to the firm's other owners in a deal valuing the firm at about $2 billion.

Hulu 157

Hulu Equity Report News 157

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the portfolio firms of Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Rustic Canyon , Trion World Network , is reportedly prepping for an IPO, according to reports over the weekend. Rustic Canyon's investment in Trion World Network is managed by Nate Redmond; the firm also has part of its game studio in San Diego.

Rustic Canyon 140

Rustic Canyon Report San Diego Venture Capital 140

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JANUARY 6, 2014

Los Angeles-based Oversee.net has acquired Pasadena-based Crashworks , the developer of the photo-based city guides. The company was founded by Erick Laubach, and was backed by Idealab, which had invested in the company back in February of last year. The LABJ reports the acquisition price was "below $1 million".

Oversee.net 124

Oversee.net Guide Idealab Pasadena 124

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

San Diego-based Email Copilot , which develops visualization, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of email deliverability data, has been acquired by Return Path , a New York-based developer of email data software. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Al Bsharah, was co-founder and CEO of Email Copilot. READ MORE>>.

Email 100

Email Anthem San Diego Acquisition 100

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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. Grindr was founded in Los Angeles, and still has substantial operations here. Grindr is owned by Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd.,

Company 124

Company Companies Report Los Angeles 124

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MAY 11, 2015

Los Angeles-based gay dating app and website developer Grindr is looking for a buyer, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg said that Grindr has hired investment banker Raine Group to advise the company on a sale. Grindr was founded by Joel Simkhai. READ MORE>>.

Sales 100

Sales Web Development Report Los Angeles 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Los Angeles-based ManiaTV , which produces and distributes online content, is reportedly looking for a buyer, and has hired investment bank Updata Advisors. According to a report in TVWeek , the firm is hoping to find a buyer by the end of the month. Tags: merger video acquisition content maniatv. READ MORE>>.

Report 100

Report SoCalTech Press Content 100

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MARCH 28, 2013

Los Angeles-based online advertising technology provider OpenX announced this morning that it has named Matthew Reid as its new Vice President of Marketing. OpenX said that Reid will oversee branding, customer acquisition and product marketing. OpenX said that Reid will oversee branding, customer acquisition and product marketing.

OpenX 180

OpenX Marketing Advertising Los Angeles 180

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MARCH 25, 2013

Sky Dayton , the founder of Boingo Wireless , has just scored an exit at one of his angel investments-- WiFiSlam , which was just acquired by Apple on Friday. Apple confirmed the acquisition of WiFiSlam, a developer of indoor, geo-location technology for smartphones, this morning. READ MORE>>.

Southern California 138

Southern California Seed Funding Acquisition Google 138

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In addition, current investors want to see every startup go public or be acquired, as an exit event, so they can get their due return for that investment which has been tied up for the last few years. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment.

Startup 99

Startup Entrepreneur Metrics Acquisition 99

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APRIL 26, 2021

Los Angeles-based ZipRecruiter, a provider of recruiting tools for companies, has filed for a direct listing on the NYSE, saying it is looking to raise as much as $100M in a public offering. The company reported net income of 86.0M The company reported net income of 86.0M

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.Net Los Angeles Tool Report 100

Berkonomics

APRIL 4, 2019

On the other side, entrepreneurs and CEO’s usually have a natural fear of giving too much information to us investors after the initial investment is received. Shareholders may vote on other issues during the year by written consent, including acquisitions, stock issuance, changes to the articles of incorporation and bylaws, and more.

Class 120

Class Course Report Competition 120

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JUNE 4, 2012

Los Angeles-based The Gores Group , the private equity investment firm, reported this morning that it has completed its acquisition of touch screen technology provider TE Connectivity. The deal was worth $380M in cash. Elo Touch was based in Menlo Park, California. Gores had originally announced the buy in April.

Screening 140

Screening Company Companies Equity 140