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AUGUST 24, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker , the online video viewing guide firm backed by Benchmark Capital, JAFCO American Ventures, and Redpoint Ventures, said Tuesday that its iPhone application is now available on the Apple App Store.

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Guide Redpoint Content Web 154

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

I left a great firm, Redpoint Ventures (after 11 years), to start a new firm, Archer Venture Capital. Using the social web to fill excess capacity that exists in nearly every business was one of the best uses of the web that I've seen. One company I've invested in is called 2tor (with substantial operations here in Los Angeles).

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MAY 19, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker.com , the online video programming guide firm run by former Ask.com CEO Jim Lanzone, debuted a "big screen" version of its site today at the Google I/O conference. The firm said the new site is designed to support using the web on 50-inch displays. READ MORE>>.

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Screening Sites Redpoint Guide 145

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , the firm developing online video programming guides for the Internet, said today that it has raised $11M more in a Series B investment round. The new funding was led by JAFCO Ventures, and also included prior investors Benchmark Capital and Redpoint Ventures.

Redpoint 145

Redpoint Guide Venture Capital Web 145

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Los Angeles-based SVnetwork said today that it now has over 30 million monthly users using its cause-marketing platform SocialVibe, via its partnership with the Causes.com web page and Facebook app. SVnetwork is venture backed by Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Ventures. READ MORE>>.

Redpoint 159

Redpoint Advertising Sites Web 159

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Los Angeles-based SocialVibe , which develops charity-focused, brand web sites and social media applications, said this morning that it has launched a new effort to help charities raise money on Halloween. SocialVibe is backed by Redpoint Ventures and JAFCO Ventures. READ MORE>>.

Social Media 159

Social Media Redpoint Media Web 159

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Los Angeles-based Impact Radius , a firm which is developing a service to link performance advertising to TV, radio, print, and online channels, has raised $1.0M The firm's web site indicates it is launching in January of next year. The firm's web site indicates it is launching in January of next year. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , the online video guide service funded by Benchmark Capital and Redpoint Ventures, said that it has linked with the University of California, Los Angeles, with a branded version of the service specifically for UCLA students.

UCLA 140

UCLA Guide Redpoint Hulu 140

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Last month we Launched Los Angeles Tech and in the announcement we provide the Hot List for the first half of January 2009. This hot list is based on various social signals of what people are writing about, reading, bookmarking, searching, etc. You can go to the Hot List post to see what was hot then. Here's the rest.

Layoffs 159

Layoffs Woodland Hills Southern California Orange County 159

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Brilliant web and iPhone app design. Brilliant web and iPhone app design. Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch - February 24th - UCLA. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Technology.

Southern California 113

Southern California Tech Coast Angels IP Orange County 113

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MARCH 19, 2009

Los Angeles-based Buzznet , which operates a network of web sites focused on celebrities and pop culture, announced this morning that it has raised $12.5M Buzz Media said it now has more than 40 million people visiting its web sites every month. and will rename itself Buzz Media.

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APRIL 20, 2009

Los Angeles-based Buzz Media , the online network of celebrity-focused web sites, announced today that it has inked a deal with OK! Buzz Media--which was formerly known as BuzzNet--is a venture backed operator of a network of pop culture, celebrity, and music-focused web content properties and blogs. READ MORE>>

Media 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Los Angeles-based Buzznet , the venture-backed operator of a network of entertainment-focused social media sites, is making the rounds with a new feature on its Celebuzz celebrity web site this week. The firm rolled out a "zoom" feature that allows users on the site to magnify celebrity photos on the site. READ MORE>>.

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Buzznet Anthem Redpoint Social Media 100

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. Thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors.

Southern California 133

Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 133

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JUNE 19, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies.

SoCalTech 100

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JUNE 26, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on. Southern California's high tech news and companies.

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JUNE 5, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. As we go into Halloween this weekend, we want to thank all of our sponsors, advertisers, and members, who make it possible for us to exist.

Southern California 140

Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 140

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Orange County Southern California IP 100

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. They include: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Startups Made Simple.

Advertising 113

Advertising Southern California IP VentureNet 113

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MAY 22, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Redpoint Ventures is one of the venture capital firms which has straddled both Northern California and Southern California, with offices in both locations. It would be interesting to hear about where your interests are nowdays, there was a rumor Redpoint had backed off activity here lately. People can come in and have a coffee.

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Redpoint Southern California Cornerstone OnDemand Invest 154

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JULY 24, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on. Southern California's high tech news and companies.

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SoCalTech Orange County Southern California Westlake Village 100

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Helping entrepreneurs succeed.

Orange County 113

Orange County Southern California IP Glendale 113

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APRIL 24, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Last week, Los Angeles-based Chill (www.chill.com) made a stab at that, debuting a new front page meant to guide user to the most interesting videos on the web, through an easy-to-use interface. How do you crack the code and make online video easier to find and use? What's the whole new front page all about?

Startup 254

Startup Guide Redpoint Content 254

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MARCH 27, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies.

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Jason Nazar

MARCH 22, 2011

I asked the panelists ( David Travers , Brian Norgard , Fouad ElNaggar , & Demian Sellfors ) about the specific challenges that we face down here in Los Angeles as opposed to Silicon Valley. That’s typically not the case in Los Angeles. It’s a chicken and egg problem.

Company 111

Company Companies Startup Twiistup 111

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Gilt Group is currently the largest private sale web site in US. Configurable from desktop-based web-based UI. Note that I’m not defining who numbers 1,2 are. Time will tell.

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Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Los Angeles-based Aggregage (www.aggregage.com) is looking to help aggregate the content across multiple blog publishing sites, and curate that information into specific, B2B niche vertical web sites. At that time, monetizing by advertising didn't exist, and web developers were having to hand roll those experiences.

Startup 162

Startup Content Advertising Sites 162

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MARCH 3, 2011

Last week, we talked with Fouad ElNaggar of Redpoint Ventures about some of the interesting companies in Southern California. Hark is backed by Redpoint, and happens to be co-founded by Fouad. The firm is based in Los Angeles and Seattle. Was Fouad with Redpoint at the time? However, Redpoint still wanted to go in.

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Redpoint Startup Content .Net 201

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

Ian Rogers is the CEO of Topspin Media (www.topspinmedia.com), a venture backed, Santa Monica-based startup developing web applications for the music industry. Topspin is backed by Redpoint Ventures and The Foundry Group. The majority of our company is engineering, not marketing or services.

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Media Yahoo Startup Tool 100