socalTECH

JANUARY 25, 2011

Los Angeles-based Playcast Media Systems said this morning that it has raised $10M in a new, Series B funding round, for the firm's cloud based video game streaming service. Playcast said the new round was led by MK Capital, and also included Israeli venture capital firm JVP, Xenia Venture Capital, and C.Mer Industries.

THQ 157

THQ Activision Venture Capital Los Angeles 157

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

In an unprecedented surge in startup support activity in Los Angeles this morning, another venture startup accelerator, Start Engine , formally launched this morning, applying the accelerator model to startup in the Los Angeles area. READ MORE>>.

Startup 219

Startup Southern California Activision Mentor 219

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2017

Los Angeles-based StartEngine , the equity crowdfunding service run by serial entrepeneur Howard Marks, has chalked up 25 companies raising money on its platform since the start of 2017, according to the company.

Startup 124

Startup Activision Company Companies 124

socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Los Angeles-based Arktos Entertaiment Group , a firm which says it provides investment, creative and production management support, and other services to interactive and online entertainment firms, said today that it has led a $5M investment round in firm Online Warmongers.

Entertainment 170

Entertainment Activision Funding Venture Capital 170

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Los Angeles-based Start Engine , the business accelerator being spearheaded by Activision co-founder Howard Marks, said today that it has created a new, $15M investment fund for its portfolio of startups, and added former Governor Gray Davis as an advisor. McPeak; and Greg Suess of ROAR to its advisory board.

Funding 214

Funding Southern California Activision Class 214

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Los Angeles-based venture investment firm CrossCut Ventures (www.crosscut.vc) announced this morning that it has raised its fourth fund, CrossCut 4 , a brand new, $125M early stage investment fund. We feel this is a great validation for the LA and SoCal venture market place, and for the startups and founders in LA.

Funding 100

Funding Southern California Riot Games Activision 100

LATechDigest

JUNE 6, 2016

LACI, Los Angeles. DTLA General Assembly, Los Angeles. CTRL Collective, Los Angeles. HauteLook/Nordstrom HQ, Los Angeles. Busby’s, Los Angeles. LMU, Los Angeles. **. ACTIVISION ‘s Overwatch is a Huge Hit in First Week ( link ). ARENA VC Leads $1.5

Snapchat 40

Snapchat Pasadena Santa Monica LMU 40

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Prior to founding MuckerLab, Erik was most recently at Harrison Metal Capital where he helped lead one of the most successful seed-stage venture capital firms in Silicon Valley. Marks was the founder and CEO of Acclaim Games (now owned by Disney), and the co-Founder of Activision and Chairman of Activision Studios (1991-1997).

Startup 110

Startup Activision Santa Monica SaaS 110

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2012

If you're looking get your startup off the ground in Los Angeles, it always helps to have help from folks with connections to the venture and angel community. The amount of capital varies by accelerator. whereas in Los Angeles, there's sort of a paucity of those kinds of resources.

Startup 254

Startup Los Angeles Entrepreneur Media 254

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

The panel is comprised of Southern California’s Top VC’s, Angels, and Startup Accelerator founders. Scott Sangster , President at Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. Howard Marks , Co-Founder at Activision / StartEngine. There will be plenty of FREE Pizza and drinks!

Tech Coast Angels 105

Tech Coast Angels Startup Angel Southern California 105

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 2, 2012

the rising tech movement sweeping through the burgeoning Los Angeles startup scene ­— he wants to put L.A. A vision of the future of the Los Angeles tech community he hopes will rival ­­— if not surpass Silicon Valley in 10 years as a the leader of groundbreaking innovation. Jason is a passionate advocate for.

News 95

News Los Angeles Ideas Startup 95

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Chris Dumler , Co-Founder of Los Angeles Startup Foundation. Chris Dumler is an advocate of the Los Angeles startup community and the culture that holds it together. Howard Marks , Co-Founder at Activision / StartEngine. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup.

Idealab 84

Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2015

To get some insight into the growing world and business of e-sports, we caught up with Clinton Foy , a local venture capital investor at Crosscut Ventures in Los Angeles. Foy�along with a number of partners, including, Brian Lee of Honost Co.;

Riot Games 100

Riot Games Southern California Invest Mobile 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Howard Marks is a 30-year industry entrepreneur, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. upStart.LA is a startup accelerator based in Los Angeles that helps tech entrepreneurs get their business up and going. Treatsa hand delivers fresh baked cookies, brownies, and more throughout Los Angeles.

Idealab 77

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Howard Marks is a 30-year industry entrepreneur, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. upStart.LA is a startup accelerator based in Los Angeles that helps tech entrepreneurs get their business up and going. Treatsa hand delivers fresh baked cookies, brownies, and more throughout Los Angeles.

Idealab 49

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

Start Engine is a rapid accelerator focused on helping Los Angeles-based technology startups build a solid foundation for success in 90 days. We leverage our network in the Los Angeles community to provide members with access to potential employees, mentors and investors. Gold Sponsor. . Community Sponsors.

CalTech 91

CalTech Company Companies Idealab 91

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Last year I was on Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley meeting with one of the most prominent venture capital firms in the country. The VC partner, somebody I greatly respect said, “Yeah, we like Gil and what they’re doing. Los Angeles. There are no $600 million funds in Los Angeles.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313