socalTECH

AUGUST 25, 2016

Nearly all of the most popular automotive research sites have been based in Southern California. Although Amazon.com is not yet offering up pricing information or purchase ability, the move is the first indication that Amazon.com might be considering more offerings in the area of automotive parts and perhaps vehicles themselves.

Southern California 100

Southern California El Segundo Sites Santa Monica 100

socalTECH

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

So if you’re out to create content businesses there is no better time and no better place than here. The community has matured – The LA / Southern California market has many people who are now on their second and third companies. A great team from MySpace has created Gravity. And still much work to be done.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

My fund – at $200 million – is the largest in Southern California. The LA / Southern California market has many people who are now on their second and third companies. Scott Painter , founder of CarsDirect has created TrueCar (backed by GRP Partners). There are no $600 million funds in Los Angeles.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313