socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Ze Frank Games , the Los Angeles startup led by web video's Ze Frank , has been acquired by BuzzFeed , a social news publisher, the firm said Friday. According to BuzzFeed, Ze Frank has joined the company to build a team of video producers in Los Angeles, setting up a studio to create content native to the social web. READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Buzzfeed takes a deep dive into the story behind Crowdstrike's investigation , and how essentially Crowdstrike has replaced the FBI in investigating the intrusion. Crowdstrike is venture backed by Accel, CapitalG (formerly Google Capital), Warburg Pincus, March Capital Partners, and Telstra. READ MORE>>.
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Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
It was only a year ago that many in the Venture Capital industry were predicting that “winter was coming” and to be fair the author of this post was chief amongst them. billion in venture capital funds with one A-round fund and one late-stage fund. Baidu alone raised $3.2 This chart surprised me the most.
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 27, 2017
Talks and panels on: AI, VR, IoT, Digital Media, Startups, Venture Capital, Machine Learning, Women in Tech, Company Culture Reps from companies like: Cisco System, Intel, Digital Domain, Vizio, Disney Interactive, Buzzfeed, NBC Universal, the Port of LA, Enplug, Kind Traveler, SoGal, Spokeo and more See [link] (more)
socalTECH
JANUARY 12, 2017
Los Angeles-based venture capital investor Crosscut Ventures has reportedly started approaching limited partners (LPs) for investments in a new fund, its fourth. Crosscut's last fund, Crosscut Ventures 3, was worth $75M. Crosscut has not yet filed regulatory details on the new fund. READ MORE>>.
Tech.Co
JULY 12, 2016
Buzzfeed broke the news , offering an explanation of the Hyperloop lawsuit: “In mid-June Bambrogan requested a temporary restraining order against Hyperloop’s chief legal officer Afshin Pishevar, who also happens to be cofounder Shervin Pishevar’s brother. Today, he’s suing a former colleague for harassment.
Tech.Co
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
s other startup advantages include: A long media history: Companies such as Netflix and Buzzfeed are based in L.A. There is startup money in the city — especially early-stage capital — which is a crucial ingredient many other regions lack. These tentpole companies will help startups to prioritize developing their human capital.
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