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APRIL 13, 2011

Yeah, that was when I changed for me…” “…there was so much positive feedback on demystifying this one element of venture capital. Deal evaluations the Foundry way, which continues into a great discussion about VC decision-making processes. “So Brad’s start in Venture Capital. was starting. Protocol Digital Life.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Mythical Games said the funding was led by Javelin Venture Partners, and also included new investors Avon Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Hashed, along with its current investor Galaxy Digital (via Galaxy EOS VC Fund and Struck Capital). The new funding brings its total raised to $35M. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

The funding included NBA player Chris Paul, as well as Verance Capital, Higher Ground Labs, DD Venture Capital, SW19 Ventures, LinkinFirm and Allievo Capital plus previous investors Go4it Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Alpha Edison and Iconica Partners. in a strategic growth round.

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JUNE 20, 2017

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JULY 29, 2021

Playa Del Rey-based gaming studio That's No Moon Entertainment--created by game designers from Sony, Naughty Dog, and Activision--has raised $100M in an investment round, the company said this week. The funding came from Smilegate, a South Korean gaming company knokwn for the title "CROSSFIRE".

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JUNE 8, 2017

Howard Marks was previously founder and CEO of Acclaim Games (now part of Walt Disney), and was co-founder of Activision; he created StartEngine with co-founder Ron Miller in 2011, initialy as a startup accelerator, and later transitioned the incubator into the online equity crowdfunding area.

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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).

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JUNE 10, 2021

The startup--which says its founders are from Activision, Oculus, EA and Zynga, plus Stubhub and Charles Schwab--said the funding was led by WestCap. The round also included 01 Advisors and Gary Vaynerchuk's VaynerFund, along with Galaxy Digital, Javelin Venture Partners, Alumni Ventures, and Struck Capital.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

The panel is comprised of Southern California’s Top VC’s, Angels, and Startup Accelerator founders. Howard Marks , Co-Founder at Activision / StartEngine. A 20-year industry veteran, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. There will be plenty of FREE Pizza and drinks!

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MARCH 21, 2012

We're also looking at gaming, which has a long history in LA, and because we have a huge presence from EA, Activision, and going down south to lots of companies in the south bay, like EverQuest and Sony Online.

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

Prior to joining DWA Chris worked at Activision Blizzard for 13 years, during which time he held a number of role including Executive Producer and Lead Game Designer. Robin Kaminsky - CEO 1 st Street Partners | Former EVP of Publishing, Executive Lead Global Gaming Activision / Blizzard.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

We are fortunate to have great new institutional LPs and investors, including foundations and endowments who are well known in the venture capital industry and have backed some great, high quality funds. We feel this is a great validation for the LA and SoCal venture market place, and for the startups and founders in LA.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

He recently produced the Silicon Beach Fest along with Kevin Winston of Digital LA , and his mobile ad optimization and re-engagement company PageWoo came out of the 1st graduating class for the new Los Angeles accelerator Start Engine (developed by serial entrepreneur of Activision fame, Howard Marks).

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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.;

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JUNE 6, 2016

ACTIVISION ‘s Overwatch is a Huge Hit in First Week ( link ). ARENA VC Leads $1.5 IMPERSON Powers AI Chatbot for Zootopia ( link ). TIGERTEXT Works with Honeywell on Patient Info Product ( link ). IMMORTALS Acquires Competing eSports Team ( link ). USC VITERBI Brings STEM to Underprivileged Students ( link ).

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Howard Marks is a 30-year industry entrepreneur, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. Gold Sponsor. .

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Created by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and Paul Kessler, one of the most prolific investors in Los Angeles, Start Engine will provide local startups with the essential resources and counsel they need to become successful, self-directed businesses.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

Howard Marks is a 30-year industry entrepreneur, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. Gold Sponsor. .

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Scott was one of the first employees at Activision and was VP of their Studio Business. He also was an executive talent at Activision having designed & managed two products (Mechwarrior 2 and ? &# And normally the rest of the team are young & inexperienced because that’s all the startup could afford to bring on.

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AUGUST 16, 2010

80, the co-founder of Shea Homes and a former venture capital investor at Hambrecht & Quist , died August 13th at his San Marino home, according to J.F. Shea was a former venture capital investor and investment banker at Hambrecht & Quist in San Francisco in the 1960's. Shea, Jr. , Shea & Co. Shea & Co.,

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JANUARY 20, 2012

Howard Marks , Co-Founder at Activision / StartEngine. A 20-year industry veteran, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies.

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