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Announcing The Socaltech 50: Southern California's Up-and-Comers

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We''re proud to announce the Socaltech 50 , our list of the 50, up-and-coming people in Southern California''s technology ecosystem. So, without further ado, here''s the list of this year''s 2013 Socaltech 50 : Basil Abifaker , Transaction Wireless (San Diego, digital gift cards). Sophia Amoruso , NastyGal (LA, Downtown, fashion).

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Bevo Media Acquired By Vize Capital

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San Diego-based Bevo Media , an online ad exchange and ad tracking platform developer, has been acquired by private equity investor Vize Capital. Bevo Media was founded in 2010, and plays in the performance marketing area. READ MORE>>.

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Spotter Expands Partnership With Havas Media Group

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Los Angeles-based Spotter, which connects creators with funding to develop content for brands and businesses, and media agency Havas Media Group (HMG) North America said today that the two are in a new partnership. Financial details of the deal--which will fund more investments in YouTube creators--were not announced.

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Casa Verde Capital Raises $45M Investment Fund

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West Hollywood-based Casa Verde Capital said this week that it has raised $45M in its debut, investment fund, which will specifically invest in the "ancillary cannabis" industry.

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MaC Venture Capital Launches $103M Seed Fund

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Los Angeles- and Palo Alto-based MaC Venture Capital has launched a new, $103M seed stage investment fund today, saying it plans to invest in technology startups across the fintech, e-commerce and marketplaces, interactive media, connectivity, enterprise SaaS, space and aerospace, logistics, and other sectors.

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VideoAmp Takes $275M For Media Measurement, Now Worth $1.4 Billion

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Los Angeles-based media measurement and optimization software developer VideoAmp has raised $275M in funding, giving it a $1.4 The funding included The Spruce House Partnership, D1 Capital Partners, Tiger Global, EPIQ Capital Group and Ankona Capital Partners. billion valuation, the company said onn Thursday.

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YP Holdings Acquired By Dex Media

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Los Angeles-based YP.com , the provider online directories and services to help businesses get their companies online which has been remade by a number of technology executives into a provider of local business marketing and automation software, has been acquired by competing directory provider Dex Media. READ MORE>>.

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