Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Based on the best evidence I can find, the genesis of this trend and the advantages come from several evolutionary changes in the startup investment industry, and some innovations driven by the recession several years ago and the recent pandemic: Venture capital funds are regaining momentum.

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Guide Venture Capital Funding Class 136

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Prorata investments rights given investors the right to invest in your future fund-raising rounds and maintain their ownership % in your company as your company grows and raises more capital. Because companies are raising way more capital in private markets than they ever did in the past. Thus begins the dance.

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Guide Venture Capital Startup Writing 336

SoCal CTO

MARCH 20, 2007

Kevin Federline Search Engine Realistic Entrprenuer's Guide to Venture Capital Time Rich, Time Poor and Apple F2F Still Matters 8 Ways the Internet has Changed Software Marketing.

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Venture Capital Guide CTO Coach Southern California 150

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Raising capital for a female-led startup can be very diffiult--which is what Justine Lassoff and Melinda Moore found out when they started their own company, LovingEco, in Los Angeles. Melinda Moore: One of the things required to create, build, and scale a company is capital. What is TuesdayNights? The third thing, is know your number.

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Help Entrepreneur Capital Startup 224

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Stay tuned for the rest of our guide throughout the season. We’ll be covering holiday guides for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, the DIYer, cannabis, entrepreneur, STEM, and various others. They produced a functioning toy version of the astromech droid, which sold out in 24 hours. Will it make you look like a nerd? Definitely.

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Guide LAMP Pricing Entrepreneur 75

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

The book is a layman’s guide to understanding how we as humans make decisions and is underpinned by data-oriented studies to prove his claims. Social proof is defined as “looking for others to guide our decision&# and it can be both explicit and implicit. Tags: Raising Venture Capital Startup Advice.

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Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 293

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Find enough venturesome capital. The objective must be to get sufficient capital, with experienced and motivated counsel, to make the venture succeed. Transformative entrepreneurs pay attention and capitalize on these cues, rather than ignore or fight them. True business titans deliver both invention and innovation.

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Guide Startup Ideas Entrepreneur 95

socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Los Angeles-based Vyu , which is developing a personalized, mobile entertainment guide service, said this morning that it has raised $825,000 in a seed funding round. maktoob dubai media mobile guide social television personalized capital venture' The funding came from Jabbar Internet Group and other investors. READ MORE>>.

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Guide Yahoo Seed Funding Mobile 171

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2018

Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even nonprofits, have to practice the basic principles of capitalism (build a business model to make money) to cover their costs to do good things another day. You can find dozens more on the Conscious Capitalism web site. Marty Zwilling.

Capital 57

Capital Entrepreneur Guide Course 57

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Los Angeles-based Pluto TV , an online video streaming and channel guide, said Thursday that it has raised $13M in a Series A funding round. Venture Partners, United Talent Agency, Sky plc, Chicago Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Luminari Capital, along with Ross Levinsohn, Ken Parks (Spotify), and Stephane Kurgan (King Digital).

Guide 124

Guide Hollywood Venture Capital Content 124

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2020

Match Group , the parent company of Los Angeles-based online dating app developer Tinder , said on Monday that it has named Jim Lanzone--former President and CEO of CBS Interactive, and also Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Benchmark Capital--as CEO of Tinder.

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Southern California High Tech Guide Los Angeles 113

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Sound Ventures , the Los Angeles-based venture capital investment firm of Ashton Kutcher, is one of the lead investors in a funding round for LearnLux , a startup which develops software that helps employees of companies with financial wellness. LearnLux is based in Boston. READ MORE>>.

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Seed Funding Venture Capital Funding Guide 124

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

According to Digital Map Products, it has appointed Dave Cozzens to its board, to help guide the company around strategic growth and positioning. Digital Map Products is backed by private equity investor Silversmith Capital Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Product Guide Equity Acquisition 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 15, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 -- LAVA's 2010 Investment Capital Conference. We believe the theme, "A Practical Guide to Financing in 2010 - Current Market Sources and Pricing", reflects what's needed most by corporate executives because the financing landscape has changed dramatically.

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LAVA Conference Invest Capital 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

According to the company, its new product, Guided Selling, uses data learned from billions of sales interactions to prioritize the next best actions--whether that is whom to contact, when and how to contact them, and what to say. READ MORE>>.

Sales 113

Sales Artificial Inteligence Software Guide 113

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 8, 2009

Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice startup technology vc venture capital.

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Venture Capital Startup Guide Capital 316

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even non-profits, have to practice the basic principals of capitalism (build a business model to make money) to cover their costs to do good things another day. You can find a dozen more on the Conscious Capitalism web site.

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Capital Entrepreneur Guide Startup 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2023

Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even nonprofits, have to practice the basic principles of capitalism (build a business model to make money) to cover their costs to do good things another day. You can find dozens more on the Conscious Capitalism web site. Marty Zwilling

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Startup Capital Guide Entrepreneur 92

socalTECH

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The funding came from Vicente Capital Partners, OCA Venture Partners, and Origin Ventures. Klaus Koch led the investment for Vicente Capital. CampusExplorer helps prospective college students find potential colleges, based on their interests, and also provides other college guides and information for prospective students.

Santa Monica 230

Santa Monica Guide Resource Capital 230

socalTECH

APRIL 16, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker.com , the online video programming guide firm headed by former Ask.com CEO Jim Lanzone, has raised an additional $2.0M Clicker had announced in February that it had received $11M from JAFCO Ventures, Benchmark Capital and Redpoint Ventures. Source of the additional funds was not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Guide Redpoint Venture Capital Los Angeles 174

socalTECH

JANUARY 26, 2011

Los Angeles-based growth equity investor Vicente Capital Partners officially announced today that it has led a SEries C investment in Santa Monica-based Campus Explorer , the fifth investment from its Growth Equity Fund. Klaus Koch, Managing Partner of Vicente Capital Partners, is joining Campus Explorer's board as part of the funding.

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Capital Santa Monica Equity Los Angeles 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2016

Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even non-profits, have to practice the basic principles of capitalism (build a business model to make money) to cover their costs to do good things another day. You can find a dozen more on the Conscious Capitalism web site. Marty Zwilling.

Capital 55

Capital Entrepreneur Guide Course 55

socalTECH

JANUARY 21, 2013

Irvine-based Local Corporation , the operator and publisher of online local business guides, announced this morning that it has appointed Frederick G. Thiel was previously Managing Partner of the Software IT Group of Triton Pacific Capital Partners, a private equity firm. Thiel to its board.

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Guide Equity Software Custom 147

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Build more determination by capitalizing on values. They generally have strong values, around a higher purpose, and these need to be supported and honed to improve emotional stamina and guide business decisions. Determination is the character quality needed to fuel resoluteness and resiliency as millennials face business realities.

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Mentor Coach Guide Startup 134

socalTECH

MAY 8, 2014

Fred Thiel has been on Local''s board since 2013, having previously been an investor at private equity firm Triton Pacific Capital Partners, in addition to time at Graham Partners, TechStarter Ventures, GameSpy Industries, and Lantronix. local corporation krillion shopping guide software board executive triton' READ MORE>>.

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Guide Equity Software Capital 147

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Pasadena-based 55Haitao.com , a Chinese shopping site which acts as a forum and shopping guide for Chinese consumers, has raised $15M in a Series A financing, the company said today. The funding was led by JJ Capital, a Chinese venture capital firm.

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Pasadena Guide Venture Capital Commerce 100

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 8, 2009

Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice startup technology vc venture capital.

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Venture Capital Guide Startup Technical Review 309

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

I like the ten steps he outlines, which I characterize here as follows: Seek major capital infusion. But to scale the business, they need the complementary expertise, experience, connections, oversight, and new capital connections of a formal board of directors. Recruiting, compensating, and engaging the board is a critical priority.

Sales 147

Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

socalTECH

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. Tags: clicker video content guide iphone. READ MORE>>.

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Guide Redpoint Content Web 154

socalTECH

JULY 2, 2013

Los Angeles-based Bestofmedia Group , the publisher behind the Tom''s Hardware, Tom''s Guide, and Tom''s IT Pro online publications, has been acquired by Tech Media Network. Tech Media Network is venture backed by ABS Capital Partners, Highway 12 Ventures, and Village Ventures. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Media 170

Media Networking Guide Acquisition 170

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Authority – the guiding light. Perceived authorities guide decision making, by investing time, resources, and activity in earning a position of influence, leading to a community of loyalists who follow their recommendations. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence. Reciprocity – pay it forward.

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Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 122

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2015

Purch , the online publishing company with offices in Culver City that owns Tom's Guide, TopTenReviews, Laptop, and other online publications, has raised $135M in a Series C funding round. Tech Media Network acquired LA's Bestofmedia Group, the publisher of Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide and Tom's IT Pro online, back in 2013.

Culver City 100

Culver City Guide Equity Media 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2021

The Abundance of Late-Stage Capital Benefits All A lot has been said about the negatives of the late-stage capital that has entered the VC world but the reality is that it also is incredibly important at funding “the long game” and letting many of these companies remain independent and ultimately IPO.

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Venture Capital Capital Funding .Net 363

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , a provider of an online programming guide to Internet television, said today that it is publicly launching its site, Clicker.com today. Tags: clicker television streaming internet content guide. READ MORE>>.

Guide 145

Guide Artificial Inteligence Redpoint Netflix 145

SoCal CTO

MAY 17, 2011

LA Tech Survival Guide A Tale of Two Tech Cities – Silicon Valley vs. Los Angeles Guide to the LA Startup Community Why You Should Start a Company in. Venture Capital As long as I'm pulling this together, here are some venture capital firms in Los Angeles that can help get you wired in.

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Los Angeles Southern California Startup Angel 196

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Sometimes people need to be guided into better outcomes. After a conversation for commitment has occurred and the expectations are clear, being accountable for engaging others in what you want to do is a sign of respect. Conversation for conflict resolution. Others feel fear when the smell of conflict arises.

Capital 101

Capital Startup Tips Guide 101

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2012

Santa Monica-based Docstoc has a new iPhone app for you, focused entirely on how to raise venture capital and get a business started. The new app features videos, culled from Docstoc's website, of experts giving hints and tips on the process.

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Santa Monica Venture Capital Tips Guide 183