socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service Wag has bought back its stake from Softbank, according to CNBC. The sale comes less than two years after SoftBank invested $300M in Wag , via the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Heyward was an early star of the budding Los Angeles startup community with the launch of the anonymous messaging service, Whisper nearly 8 years ago. In 2017, TechCrunch reported that Whisper underwent significant layoffs to stave off collapse and put the company on a path to profitability.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Irvine-based Autobytel said Friday morning that the firm has cut 75 positions, or approximately 35% of its workforce, and hired an investment bank to "review strategic alternatives" for the firm. Autobytel provides marketing services for automotive dealers. READ MORE>>

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socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

San Diego-based residential solar installer OneRoof Energy has cut its staff, and says it is in a major realignment of its business operations to tap into consumer services providers and partners, rather than invest in its own direct sales. OneRoof Energy is backed by Black Coral Capital. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Spot Runner provides online services that help place television advertising, and is venture backed by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), Grupo Televisa, Legg Mason Capital Management, and Groupe Arnault/LVMH, along with Allen & Company, Battery Ventures, Capital Research and Management, CBS, Index Ventures, The Interpublic Group, Tudor Investment (..)

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

San Diego-based wireless broadband technology firm NextWave Wireless said today that it has scored a new, $100M debt financing for the firm's business, and made cuts in its staff, along with hiring an investment banker. The debt comes from Avenue Capital Management II, L.P.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

If your US-based business is adversely affected by Covid-19 such that you would need to lay off employees imminently and having access to capital would enable you to keep more employees on the payroll then you might be eligible. The NVCA (National Venture Capital Association) Guidelines are below. Am I eligible for the PPP Loan?

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2012

In your own startup, you might experience lean times, but you never will be crushed in a stampede, like a middle-manager in a corporate layoff. In a 2010 TechCrunch article , Ron Conway discusses the success and failure rates of the ~ 500 companies he had invested in during the prior 12-years. How will your product/service look like?

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 6, 2013

One of our biggest challenges, in a marketing perspective is, is telling people we sell tickets below retail price, no service fees, free delivery, and it’s all guaranteed without a catch. Like I have said earlier, many people don’t know about the services we offer. We have great access to capital. This is my fourth startup.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 6, 2013

Like I have said earlier, many people don’t know about the services we offer – affordable seats, no service fees, free delivery, and guarantees that no other service out there does right now. We have great access to capital. I had to close the doors of businesses and layoff people.

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