socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Despite the Q1 correction in valuation, and subsequent drop in VC funding, we saw numerous LA companies not only survive, but thrive - despite the macroeconomic trends. Traditional venture capitalists will focus on leading larger rounds of equity in fewer companies. This is a trend from 2016 that should gain momentum in 2017.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 28, 2015

Entertainment, Rick Stollmeyer of MINDBODY, Mahi de Silva of Opera Mediaworks, and Andy Cohen of Citrix Systems. This time, the event is being held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, rather than Santa Monica, where the event had been held in prior years. The firm also said that other speakers will include Thomas Gewecke of Warner Bros.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The startup has already secured a seed investment from Maveron and CRV, TechCrunch has learned, and will receive another $150,000 in exchange for 7% equity upon entering YC next year. While angel investors like Rebecca Minkoff might be savvy to the business proposition of influencers, many investors have remained skeptical.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 21, 2010

The school said that the 24 spinouts of the school employ approximately 500 full time employees, with at least 267 of those jobs in Los Angeles. USC also reported that it owns equity in 32 startups, though none of those startups were identified. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Los Angeles-based The Chernin Group , the media holding company and investor led by Peter Chernin, said Thursday afternoon that it has received a "significant" equity investment from Qatar Holding LLC. Size of that investment was not disclosed. TCG said it was advised by Allen & Co.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Los Angeles-based point-of-sale technology developer Appetize said Tuesday that it has raised $20M in a new funding round, led by private equity investor Shamrock Capital Advisors. Appetize develops tablet-based point-of-sale systems, which are being used to replace legacy systems in the sports, entertainment, and other areas.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 18, 2019

With an inaugural investment into the Los Angeles-based entertainment startup Culture Genesis , Clifford Harris Jr., billion in 2018, a record for the region, according to data from Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association. who’s better known as “T.I.”,

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socalTECH

APRIL 6, 2009

Los Angeles-based Planetwide Games , a publisher of entertainment software and web sites, has raised $3.6M funding round, including equity, debt, and warrants, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. Tags: planetwide media games venture capital entertainment content software.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

We spoke with Chance Barnett , the CEO and founder of Los Angeles-based Crowdfunder (www.crowdfunder.com), to learn more about how to make an equity crowdfunding successful, the importance of celebrity in crowdfunding deals, and more. Chance Barnett: Crowdfunder is an equity crowdfunding platform. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Los Angeles-based Next 10 Ventures , a $50 million fund focused on the creator economy, is launching an incubator program to support YouTubers. Looking ahead over the next 10 years, this is going to be the way consumers are [being entertained], accessing insights and knowledge, and connecting.”

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The firm, which has operations in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, said the funding came from Sierra Ventures. Mark Fernandes of Sierra Ventures joins the company's board as part of the funding. The funding is the firm's first institutional round.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Los Angeles-based Maple Media , a new startup led by startup veteran Clark Landry, along with Jam City veteran Michael Ritter, has raised $30M in a funding round from Shamrock Capital, the company announced this morning. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

We have been based in LA for around 45 years and we have deep roots in entertainment and media. When you had an explosion of content developers that wanted to be in LA with all the resource that the entertainment industry has available here, all the creative people want to be here. I mean we had our share. Bottom-line, it’s here.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mike Jones , Investor and Advisor Located In Los Angeles. Mike has over 18 years of business development, marketing and management experience in businesses ranging from early stage start-ups to private equity and from mid-stage business to large turn-around operations. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

Los Angeles. Funding is different – In Silicon Valley you have mega venture capital funds and many of them. Side note: LA seems to have had some success in mega deals led by private equity firms as evidenced by DemandMedia and Chris DeWolf’s latest company backed by more than $20 million in private equity.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

In what looks to be a challenging funding climate for entrepreneurs, we thought it would be interesting to talk to one fund which is still making investments--Saban Ventures (www.saban.com)--a new, digital media focused venture capital fund located in Los Angeles. where he is Chairman. How big of a fund is this?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

In what looks to be a challenging funding climate for entrepreneurs, we thought it would be interesting to talk to one fund which is still making investments--Saban Ventures (www.saban.com)--a new, digital media focused venture capital fund located in Los Angeles. where he is Chairman. How big of a fund is this?

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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 standard model for an accelerator is, they provide a tranche of equity, along with a suite of services that varies by different accelerator.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When to get a lawyer - If you plan to be a venture or angel backed technology company (what I mostly write about) the best time to start meeting and getting to know lawyers is long before you ever start your company. You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Entrepreneurism / Monetization Funding, psychology , vc. . Entrepreneurism / Monetization Pitch Session, Startups / Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital (VC) / Angels / Investors. . Genre communities particularly the horror-themed ones are increasing seen by the entertainment indus. Funding / VC.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Mike Jones is an Internet executive, investor and advisor located in Los Angeles. This included stabilizing a historically negative traffic and user trend, reducing the operational cost of the business by nearly 90 percent and pivoting the product from its legacy as a social network to a social entertainment destination.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

Founder and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, the visionary multimedia venture spanning movies, TV, sports, and new media, Peter Guber is among the most successful executives in the entertainment and communications industries. Quilici is also a member of the board of directors of NeoEdge Networks and a member of Tech Coast Angels.

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