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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Los Angeles-based Internet Brands , which operates a suite of online, advertising driven websites across a wide range of verticals, said Monday that it would go private in a $640M, private equity deal, bucking the trend of Southern California companies filing to get to the public markets.

Internet Brands 190

Internet Brands Westlake Village Woodland Hills Beverly Hills 190

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

But it’s more atypical for investors located in this market. If we extend a bit North up the coast line we have many affiliate marketing innovators including ValueClick, Commission Junction and FastClick. So it’s always a trade-off. In these last two categories LA has as much of an advantage as any other market.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

So it would be unwise to say that funding outside of Silicon Valley will be easier. If you are talented, of course, you can get funded in any region with enough venture capital and obviously in markets outside of the Valley it is easier to get noticed and get access. There are no $600 million funds in Los Angeles.

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Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313