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LA Cleantech Incubator Gets $5M For New Program

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The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) has just received $5M to fund a new initiative, called Energize California , to help boost clean technology startups. READ MORE>>.

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Founder Institute Expands To Los Angeles

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The Founder Institute , the business incubation and mentoring program started by TheFunded's Adeo Ressi , is expanding into the Los Angeles area, and is accepting applications for entrepreneurs for a Spring session, the group said late last week. The Los Angeles effort is being headed by Ken Rutkowski.

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K5Launch Launches Venture Accelerator

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Irvine-based K5Launch , a new venture accelerator started by angel investors Amir Banafatemi, Ray Chan, David Cheng, and Kai Tao, is looking to spawn the growth of startups in Southern California, saying today that it has launched its efforts in the area.

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Interview with Amir Banifatemi and Kai Tao, K5Launch

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Last week, a group of four angel investors here announced their plans to create a new, accelerator program to spur the creation of an entrepreneurial community in the area around new startups. We are in Orange County, but we're also focused more largely on Southern California. All of our mentors are investors as well.

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Karlin Ventures Sets Up Community Office Hours

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Are you an entrepreneur looking for a sympathetic ear from a local venture capitalist on your idea? Karlin's TX Zhuo said that the long term vision is for other LA investors and successful entrepreneurs to participate. READ MORE>>.

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TCA Stresses Mixers, New Website

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The Tech Coast Angels is stressing its mixer program, seed investment efforts, and a new website, as it kicks off a 2010 program, according to the angel investing group. The group also said it is focusing on its SeedTrack program, which is specifically focused on seed stage funding and extensive mentoring. READ MORE>>.

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LaunchSpark Starts YCombinator-style Incubation Program

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A local entrepreneur, Mike Khristo, is launching a new, Y-Combinator style incubation and acceleration effort, LaunchSpark , after becoming frustrated by the lack of a similar incubation effort in SoCal. Y Combinator provides incubation, mentoring, and funding to companies in Silicon Valley. READ MORE>>.

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