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March Capital Partners Backs E8 Security

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in a Series A funding, for its cyber security analytics software, used to help detect cyber attacks. March Capital Partners led the investment, which also included Allegis Capital and The Hive. E8 Security said Tuesday that it had raised $9.8M March''s investment was led by Sumant Mandal. E8 Security is based in Redwood City.

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eBay Sells Rent.com

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The firms said the move would help PRIMEDIA bolster its apartment and rental home resources, which also include ApartmentGuide.com, Rentals.com and RentalHouses.com. The sale to eBay had been a big win for Allegis Capital, Bank of America Venture Partners, Insignia Financial, Kline Hawkes, Rosewood Capital, and Thomas Weisel Partners.

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Autobytel Links With DriverSide.com

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The companies said that DriverSide will power the new Autobytel MyGarage feature, providing such features as scheduling of auto maintenance and service, help and advice on solving maintenance issues, and updates on warranties and vehicle recalls. Financial details of the arrangement between the firms was not disclosed.

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5 Questions To Consider When Contemplating Advisors

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As an alternative, every CEO needs an Advisory Board to help them grow, which they can ignore or fire at their pleasure. Most founders and CEOs will not voluntarily establish a formal Board of Directors, unless they are trying to attract a major investor, preparing for an IPO, or planning for an acquisition.

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Southern California Investments On Uptick, Totals $686.5M For Q1

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Averitt explained that a combination of less money in early stage finance; more people starting companies; a good reputation in Southern California; and more mature tech transfer offices and processes within SoCal universities and institutes has helped in the investment uptick.

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5 Key Drivers For Creating A Board For Your Startup

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As an alternative, every CEO needs an Advisory Board to help them grow, which they can ignore or fire at their pleasure. Most founders and CEOs will not voluntarily establish a formal Board of Directors, unless they are trying to attract a major investor, preparing for an IPO, or planning for an acquisition.

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OK, So Maybe Not ALL MBA Entrepreneurs Are Oxymorons

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Nothing they learned (at Business School) will help them succeed at innovation.” The close allegiance between Wall Street and top business schools facilitates MBA entrepreneurs’ fundraising efforts, especially for consumer-oriented companies which can require outlandish amounts of capital to reach critical mass.