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The RealReal Launches First Bricks And Mortar Store, In West Hollywood

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Online luxury consignment store The RealReal is making its foray into the retail market, with its first ever bricks-and-mortar, physical store, in Los Angeles. TheRealReal said it will open up a "concept store" in Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, where it will both offer up its luxury goods and also accept consignments.

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Backstage Capital Launches New Startup Accelerator In LA

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West Hollywood-based Backstage Capital , a venture capital investor which focuses on minorities--including women, People of Color, and LGBT founders, said recently that it has launched the Backstage Accelerator , a three month, startup accelerator which will provide in-person resources and support to its portfolio of companies.

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Capsule Launches Digital Pharmacy In LA

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Capsule--a well funded, venture funded startup with more than $270M in funding and backing from TCV, Thrive Capital, and Glade Brook Capital, as well as local investors M13 and Ashton Kutcher's Sound Ventures--has expanded into Los Angeles, part of a big expansion push by the company.

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Modern Animal Snags $75.5M For Veterinary Care

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Los Angeles-based Modern Animal, a new startup which offers up veterinary care, has raised $75.5M The company currently has one pet clinic, in West Hollywood, in addition to "virtual" service. in funding. The company is developing what it calls a "modern" veterinary clinic. The funding included both a $35.5M

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Tech Scenes Episode 1: A Look At SoCal's Startup Ecosystem

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In this episode we explore Los Angeles from Santa Monica, West Hollywood, to Compton and meet up with Royce Disini of Mobcrush, Greg Bettinelli of Upfront Ventures, Leura Fine of Laurel and Wolf, John Tomich of One Stop Internet, and Expree Devora of WeAreLATech.

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LaughStub Takes On Comedy Ticket Sales, With Angel Backing

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In a long tradition of local companies tying the business of ticketing for various events into the online world, a new startup, LaughStub has quietly been establishing its place providing tickets for comedy clubs locally and nationwide. No details on the angel funding for LaughStub have been announced. READ MORE>>.

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Report: Backstage Capital Shifting To Accelerator Model After Fundraising Issues

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West Hollywood-based venture investment firm Backstage Capital is shifting entirely to an accelerator model, according to reports today, after failing to raise a new, $36M venture capital fund. The firm announced its new startup accelerator, Backstage Accelerator, earlier this month. Backstage Capital is led by Arlan Hamilton.