Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2023

So, the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90% of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so I see no equity value in the idea alone. Amount of venture funding provided.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Let’s take a few minutes to examine the kind of equity financing available to small or early stage businesses. In most cases, these applicants for equity funding must be rooted in technology to apply to this limited discussion. We’ll call these “inside angels.” Angel investment groups or funds.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. As an accredited angel investor, I claim to be one of those professionals, and I’ve talked to many more.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 1, 2016

Moorpark, California-based ERP Power , which develops LED lighting power supplies and drivers, has been acquired by private equity firm Angeles Equity Partners , Angeles said Wednesday afternoon. Angeles Equity is based in Los Angeles. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2023

The first thing to remember is that banks only do loans – they generally don’t do equity investments like angels and venture capitalists (and vice versa). Bankers do not contribute equity. A question I get from time to time is “Can I ever expect any backing from my bank for a great opportunity?” Money from other sources.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2020

We’ve created the HBCUvc Donor Circle as an opportunity for supporters and individuals to engage in our work and join a long-term strategy toward racial equity in venture capital and technology,” she wrote in the post. We cannot make significant progress in advancing racial equity without long-term financial commitment,” Mujhid wrote.

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JULY 14, 2020

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners (RLH) has made an investment in Denver-based systems integrator MCA Connect, LLC , the two announced t morning. Size of the investment was not announced.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Los Angeles-based StartEngine , the equity crowdfunding site led by serial entrepreneur Howard Marks, told its supporters on Friday that it is planning to launch a new, equity crowdfunding effort: for itself. StartEngine did not say how much it is looking to raise in its own, equity crowdfunding. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity has acquired San Jose-based Propelics , a developer of mobile apps for enterprise customers, Marlin Equity said on Thursday. Marlin Equity said it merged Propelics with Anexinet to accelerate Anexinet's modernization and digital business strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Santa Monica-based fintech startup Grow Credit, which helps consumers build their credit score through payments for subscription services, said on Tuesday that it raised $106M in a combination of equity and debt. in equity, and $100M in debt. The funding included $6.3M

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners (RLH Equity), the private equity investor founded by former LA mayor Richard Riordan and former USC Athletic Director Pat Haden, along with J. Christopher Lewis, have made a private equity investment in Utegration , a provider of SAP consulting and implementation services.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

Los Angeles-based Bel Air Internet , an Internet Services Provider (ISP) which serves over 800 buildings with multi-family and commercial services in Los Angeles, has been acquired by Boston-based private equity investor M/C Partners. AeroConnect serves the greater Los Angeles area. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Los Angeles-based programmatic advertising software developer MediaAlpha announced Monday afternoon that it has raised a new, strategic investment, from private equity investor Insignia Capital Group. Current investor White Mountain Insurance Group, Ltd. Current investor White Mountain Insurance Group, Ltd. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 17, 2018

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity announced this morning that it has added Michael Fabiano, to head up a new credit investing division. Fabiano had been at GSO Capital Partners for more than a decade, according to Platinum Equity. Platinum Equity manages more than $13 billion in assets.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

Los Angeles-based TPx Communications , a provider of unified communications services, including call center, contact center, managed WAN, managed Office 365, and other similar services, has been acquired by private equity investor Siris. Financial terms of the acquisition, which was announced on Monday, were not announced.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Los Angeles- and Boston-based Shift Media Holdings , a developer of software tools used for collaboration by entertainment enterprises, brands and agencies, has been acquired by Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm Marlin Equity Partners.

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JULY 31, 2017

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity said last week that it is buying Singapore-based Fischer Tech Ltd. , The two said that Platinum Equity would pay S$3.02 Platinum Equity is merging Fischer Tech with Chinese company Ying Sing Enterprises Limited , which it acquired in 2015. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity Partners has acquired business intelligence and analytics software developer Logi Analytics , the two said Thursday morning. Marlin Equity has more than $6.7 Financiald details on the transaction were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Los Angeles-based Acuant , a developer of identity verification software, has been acquired by private equity investor Audax Private Equity. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Acuant was owned by Insight Venture Partners, Lightview Capital and Egis Capital Partners.

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JULY 11, 2018

AdvancedMD , a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity , said this week that it has completed the acquisition of Marietta, Georgia-based Nuesoft Technologies. Marlin Equity acquired AdvancedMD in September of 2015. Financial details of the buy were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity has acquired San Francisco-based Inkling Systems , a developer of enterprise software for field workforce operations management. Financial details of the buy were not announced.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Silicon Valley Bank and nonprofit the National Equity Fund said this week that SVB will commit $110M for affordable housing in both Los Angeles and the Bay Area, to go towards creating affordable housing in high rent California districts. Photo: National Equity Fund's Boyle Hotel Apartments in Los Angeles)

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity is acquiring online ratings and reviews software provider Bazaarvoice , in a deal worth $521M in cash, the two said this mroning. The company said Marlin Equity will take Bazaarvoice private, by paying $5.50 per share for all of Bazaarvoice's outstanding shares.

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JUNE 16, 2017

Los Angeles-based private equity and investment firm Marlin Equity said on Friday that it has completed its take-private acquisition of Tangoe, Inc. , Malin Equity had said earlier it would pay $6.50 and combined it with existing asset Asentinel. Marlin has appointed Robert Irwin as CEO of the newly combined company.

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MAY 29, 2018

Los Angeles-based GoGuardian , a startup which develops Chromebook management software for schools, disclosed last week that it has raised a majority round of private equity from Sumeru Equity Partners. Size of the investment were not announced. GoGuardian is led by founder and CEO Advait Shinde. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 3, 2018

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Caltius Equity Partners said late Wednesday that it has made a "significant" investment in Health Payment Systems , a developer of healthcare technology and services. Size of that investment was not announed.

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MARCH 27, 2018

AppRiver , a provider of cloud-based cybersecurity software and services which is owned by Los Angeles private equity investor Marlin Equity , has acquired Ottawa, Canada-based Roaring Penguin , the companies said this week. AppRiver, which is based in Florida, was acquired by Marlin Equity in October of 2017.

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JULY 9, 2021

Los Angeles-based online postage provider Stamps.com is going private, in a private equity acquisition by Thoma Bravo, the two said on Friday. According to the two, Thoma Bravo will pay $330 per share in cash for Stamps.com, which currently trades on the Nasdaq as STMP.

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AUGUST 3, 2017

Los Angeles-based upscale, luxury confections brand Sugarfina announced on Thursday morning that it has raised $35M in a growth equity funding, from private equity investor Great Hill Partners. Sugarfina has now raised more than $50M in funding.

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APRIL 18, 2017

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity has acquired American Traffic Solutions , a provider of road safety, red light, and traffic violation cameras, according to the two companies. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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DECEMBER 14, 2016

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity Partners unveiled a new company, Elenion Technologies , focused on silicon photonics. According to Marlin Equity Partners, Elenion has been in existence since 2014, and has been operating in stealth mode.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity said this morning that it has sold Mactac Americas LLC , a manufacturer and distributor of pressure sensitive labels, to LINTEC Corporation , in a deal worth approximately $375M. Platinum Equity acquired Mactac in November of 2014, from Bemis Company.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Los Angeles-based private equity firm WorkOasis has acquired WorkOasis , a developer of software-as-a-service products for work order, vendor and maintenance management, the company said this morning. Marlin Equity Partners did not disclose financial details of the transactions. WorkOasis was based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Startup Boost Los Angeles has opened up applications for its Fall 2019 class, according to the group. The programs--which does not charge fees or take equity from companies in its program--says it is seeking nine early stage startups to take part in its eight-week program, designed to help early stage startups.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 18, 2012

Todd Gitlin of Safire Partners - a go to resource here in LA for recruiting C-level positions at startups - was nice enough to compile some data again this year (see last year's Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data ). Or they are looking at Hiring a CTO and want to see what salary and equity ranges look like. It has not.

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JUNE 21, 2018

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity says it is selling one of its portfolio companies, Verra Mobility , to The Gores Group , in a deal worth approximately $2.4 According to Platinum, the sale will create a new, publicly listed company, via a plan of merger with Gores Holdings II, Inc.,

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MAY 5, 2017

Los Angeles-based Club Pilates , a franchisor of Pilates studios, has received a private equity investment from TPG Growth Partners, the two said on Thursday. Size of the funding round was not announced.

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