TechCrunch LA

MARCH 25, 2021

The partners at MaC Venture Capital , the Los Angeles-based investment firm that has just closed on $103 million for its inaugural fund, have spent the bulk of their careers breaking barriers. MaC Venture Capital co-founders Marlon Nichols, Michael Palank, Charles King, and Adrian Fenty. Image Credit: MaC Venture Capital.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Ideas posted on the site include "Pizza Bot" -- mobile app for pizza delivery; "Trashnado" -- mobile app for garbage removal; "Power Belt" - a wearable belt to charge your cell phone--and others. All of those ideas have a pre-commited amount of capital from investors willing to back those ideas. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Entrepreneurs are supposed to have insights that others don’t have and we’re supposed to be good judges about which entrepreneurs and executives have both the most clever ideas and the right skill sets to do transformational things against all odds. Fundamentally venture capital is about human capital. Nothing fancier.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2020

Savvy entrepreneurs start testing their ideas on potential customers even before the concept is fully cooked. They have enough confidence in their ability to deliver that they don’t worry about someone stealing the idea to get there first, and they don’t forget to listen carefully to critical feedback. Capitalize on yourself early.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For our interview today, we have Noramay Cadena , a Partner at MILA Capital , who spoke to us earlier this year about the venture capital investment firm and what it looks for in entrepreneurs. What is MiLA Capital? The video version of this interview is here. Really things you can touch with your bare hands.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

On the phone … Me: So, you raised venture capital? ’ But do you want to start a relationship with your most important supplier – that of capital to fuel your business – by avoiding talking about his or her expectations in terms of rights or privileges? We raised a seed round. About $1 million. Me: At what price?

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 3, 2012

In this 8-minute video excerpt from his recent talk, Seth describes the practical, hands-on methodology that he uses on a day-to-day basis to identify and vet his entrepreneurial ideas. As I note in Spilling The Beans , the basic ideas upon which startups are founded are worth nothing. " Ten Step Idea Evaluation Worksheet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Thus it is always a question of what you qualify for, and what you are willing to give up, to turn your dream idea into a viable business.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2016

Many first-time founders seek advice when thinking about what ideas would be great for a startup company and receive the wrong advice that you need to focus on a billion-dollar idea. There are very few ideas that are obviously a billion-dollar idea from the start. So what should you do?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Today, we share the thoughts of Kelly Perdew , the founder and Managing Director of Moonshots Capital (www.moonshotscapital.com). We also had our first exit for Moonshots Capital Fund 1 --Threatcare. At the same time, more capital continues to be raised in LA. Kelly Perdew is the managing general partner of at Moonshots Capital.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Earlier this week, Good Growth Capital (www.goodgrowthvc.com) announced it has started looking at investments in Southern California, adding Krisztina Holly as West Coast Venture Partner for the firm. I could name many, many more, but these are the kind of connections that help you spark ideas, and enable people to find you.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 7, 2012

Although it is tempting to overly intellectualize modern-day venture capital, its underlying construct has been part of human society for thousands of years. Ideas are infinite, and in the absence of competent execution, they are worth nothing. Skilled entrepreneurs bring ideas and money together by building a bridge of trust.

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L.A. Business Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Bam Venture Partners has started raising a second $30 million fund which it will use, in part, to invest in and incubate startup ideas thought of by Brian Lee, co-founder of the fund and chief executive of the Honest Co. of Playa Vista.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 30, 2017

Think of a group of people developing a new idea, all doing what they are good at. This image from biology translates perfectly into what many people like to call an innovation ecosystem.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 -- Funding the Big Idea! The event features our premier Speed Dating* program where you can personally meet one on one and present your idea to Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Private and Public Equity Investors.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 25, 2018

Thursday, July 26, 2018 -- Should You Use a Finder to Help You Raise Capital? You've been banging your head against the wall for months - perhaps years - looking for capital, but you can't seem to be getting any traction. Tech Coast Venture Network. If only you can "outsource" this function to a trusted and well-connected advisor.

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socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2019

The summit is now associated with March Capital Partners (www.marchcp.com). What's your role at March Capital? Meredith Finn: I joined March Capital at the beginning of the year. How did you end up joining March Capital? I think there are still barriers to women raising the same amount of capital that men to.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Northridge-based Gamma Medica-Ideas , a developer of digital molecular imaging systems, said Tuesday that it has raised $24M in financing. The equity funding came from Psilos Group, along with Capital Resource Partners, which also provided mezzanine debt to the firm. The revolving line of credit came from Bridge Bank.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2019

This morning's interview is with Kevin O'Connor , a longtime investor and serial entrepreneur, who is now running venture capital investment firm ScOp Venture Capital. Congrats on the new name for your venture capital firm. It's always hard with venture capital. Tell us a little bit about the firm? I was blown away.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A longtime friend of the Kardashians, Sammons apparently approached Kardashian and her mom-ager, Kris Jenner, with the idea to start the business. Kardashian told the Journal that the firm is aiming to make its first investment before the end of 2022 and plans to go out to institutional investors to raise capital shortly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2015

Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA). If you are approaching a recognized venture capital group, or even an accredited angel investor, a non-disclosure agreement is counter-productive.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 8, 2018

As Mr. Johnson points out, big ideas generally result from the collision of many small hunches. In isolation, a particular hunch may be worthless, but when combined with other ideas, at the right time, the result can be a game-changing innovation. Seth notes that, “Ideas are a lot like exercising. The Idea – brief description.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Such ideas require little-to-no capital, usually last for a relatively short duration and are of nominal size. Note that I am not purporting that these are particularly amazing or unique ideas. Investors invest in people, not ideas. If you just ask yourself, “then why bother?” – read on friend, read on.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 -- Raising Angel Capital. In the current economic and venture capital climate, angel investment is one of the most critical sources of start-up capital. Along with capital, angel networks bring additional added value. Angel networks are the source of the majority of this funding.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

The idea was right but the timing was early and required a pivot into being a software company. He was introduced through mutual friends to Highland Capital. At the time consumer internet venture capital was still suffering from the collapse of the Tech Bubble. Tell us more about Highland Capital (14:30 – 16:30).

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socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2009

West Hollywood-based Citysearch , the local reviews and directory service of IAC, has taken an unusual approach to finding its next business idea: it's running a contest which asks its users to submit a "brilliant" idea for web and mobile applications. Tags: citysearch business contest idea venture capital equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In this context, I definitely agree with the need for new ideas and principles, as was expressed in a new book, “ Wild Thinking: 25 Unconventional Ideas to Grow Your Brand and Your Business ,” by branding though leaders Nick Liddell and Richard Buchanan. It’s time for new strategies for growth and survival.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA). If you are approaching a recognized venture capital group, or even an accredited angel investor, a non-disclosure agreement is counter-productive.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

Investors: Foundation Capital (lead), with existing investors: Morgenthaler Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Canaan Partners. Investors: FirstMark Capital (Amish Jani)(lead), with existing investors: Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Reid Hoffman. Online peer-to-peer lending. 14.7mm in Series D.

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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.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

I was on This Week in Venture Capital (TWiVC) again this week with Jason Calacanis. Because GoTo.com was his idea. But bill is a BIG idea guy. mm in Series A; IdealLab ( Bill Gross ), Index Ventures ( Danny Rimer ), Revolution LLC ( Steve Case ), First Round Capital , BetaWorks , Jason Calcanis. OTHER STUFF.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2012

A startup begins with a great idea, but all too often, that’s where it ends. Ideas have to be implemented well to get the desired results. That’s why investors invest in entrepreneurs, rather than ideas. Good implementation requires a plan, and a good plan and good operational decisions come from good people. during that period.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 8, 2010

I was on This Week in Venture Capital today with Jason Calacanis talking about the big VC deals at the moment and talking about the VC industry. Gdgt (l ed by Spark, True Ventures ) – Love the idea. Also in the video: - Is it a good idea for VC’s to pay stratospheric prices? - sites still dominate. and much more.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

how on Earth could the venture capital market stand still? One of the most common questions I’m asked by people intrigued by but also scared by venture capital and technology markets is some variant of, “Aren’t technology markets way overvalued? With the enormous changes to our economies and financial markets?—?how Of course we can’t.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Is your original idea enough to sustain growth or will you need to seek out expansion opportunities? Is it a good time for this idea? While your idea might have been a winner last year or next, if the time isn’t right right now, you’re out of luck. VCs want to know that your idea has wings. Timing is essential.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. But unfortunately, most of these ideas fail at the execution level, or are not truly innovative. Ideas have to be implemented well to change a market, or the world. Find enough venturesome capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

It’s true that the carrier then gets their huge slice for being the billing and payment engine but the idea is that you as a website more than make up for this in terms of customer conversion. ShoeDazzle was already profitable and growing and had already taken capital from Polaris Ventures and Crosscut Ventures. 7mm in Series B.

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