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ecoATM Hits One Million Recycled Electronic Devices

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San Diego-based ecoATM , the startup led by Tom Tullie which develops kiosks for recycling used mobile phones, MP3 players, and tablets, reported yesterday that it has now recycled more than one million electronic devices. EcoATM develops self serve kiosks which pay users cash when they trade in their electronic devices. READ MORE>>.

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EcoATM Acquired For $350M By Coinstar

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San Diego-based startup EcoATM , the developer of automated kiosks used for recycling cell phones and other electronics, has been acquired by newly renamed Coinstar (now known as Outerwall). Tao Venture Capital Partners is the investment firm led by Tom Clancy, who had formerly been at Enterprise Venture Partners. in funding to date.

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ecoATM Raises $14.4M

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San Diego-based ecoATM , a startup which develops automated kiosks for evaluating and buying back consumer electronics, announced today that it has raised $14.4M The funding came from Coinstar and Claremont Creek, along with venture debt from Silicon Valley Bank. in funding in a combination of its Series A funding and venture debt.

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ecoATM Expands Recycling Kiosk Network

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San Diego-based ecoATM , the startup which develops interactive kiosks which buy back used mobile phones and other electronics, said today that it has expanded its network of kiosks into Texas. EcoATM's kiosks allow people to trade in their unwanted electronics for cash or in-store credit. READ MORE>>.

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First Ever Startup Weekend Orange County Live!

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As you all know TechZulu is a huge supporter of Startup Weekend, and when we had the chance to be part of the very first Orange County (my home town) Startup Weekend we jumped on board. Tonights Startup Weekend presentations are being judged by the following: Maneesh Goyal. in venture capital and publicly launched in May 2011.

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How TenOneTen Ventures Is Investing In LA's Technology Future

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Despite a growing technology industry here in Southern California, local investors and entrepreneurs tell us there''s still a shortage of local, venture capital. Healthcare is a really obvious vertical, where there is data inefficiency and a tremendous amount of opportunity, but there''s also education, human capital and talent.

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A Chat With Jamie Montgomery On How LA's Tech Ecosystem Has Grown

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The conference is run by Jamie Montgomery , one of the local industry's pioneers in venture capital and investment. Jamie is currently also co-founder of March Capital Partners, in addition to running the summit. First of all, what's new with your conference this year? On Tuesday, we have a program regarding female entrepreneurs.