TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
The Los Angeles-based commerce and content platform StackCommerce has been acquired by the Integrated Media Company, a holding company set up by the massive private equity fund, TPG, to acquire new media businesses. We feel fortunate to partner with a team that has such deep expertise in commerce and technology.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Join a startup incubator. In the early days (25 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 4, 2022
The most effective new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. The positives are that you give up no equity, and these apply to the early startup stages, but they do take time and much effort to win. Join a startup incubator.
socalTECH
MAY 2, 2012
The company, which helps hook up musicians with instruments, home recording gear, studio time, and other products and services, said it is seeing major growth via its social commerce efforts, particularly via Facebook and its Facebook page. Elevator itself is backed by private equity firm KGC Capital. Hello Music is led by Rick Camino.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Join a startup incubator. In the early days (25 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
He saw the potential of e-commerce, and drove Amazon to success. This place is often called an incubator or accelerator, or just a group of peers. One of the most successful incubators is Y Combinator in Silicon Valley. Maybe you are more comfortable going slow, with limited resources, or aiming high and giving up equity.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 12, 2021
Of course, it helps to pick a business model that minimizes these costs, such as e-commerce to minimize initial staff and facilities, or professional services, where you are the initial product. Join a startup accelerator or structured peer group. Negotiate bartering deals versus cash contracts.
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