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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 3

Both Sides of the Table

In writing anything positive about any of the companies I’m not suggesting that it means that I prefer them to any of their competitors. I just cover the companies that were funded that week. The idea is that in a world in which companies need to deal with customer support requests from Twitter, Facebook, email, phone, IM, etc.

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CapLinked Adds $1M, New Investors In Funding Round

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , the developer of business transaction and deal management software-as-a-service, said today that it has raised $1M in an expansion round for the company. The new funding came from Subtraction Capital, FF Angel, 500 Startups, and other investors. The startup--which is led by PayPal veteran Erik M.

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Crowdfunder Gets Broker-Dealer License

socalTECH

The company says it had over 500 companies on its platform in 2016 receive approximately $173M in total reservations for funding. Crowdfunder said the move will help create a "more seamless solution" for its customers.

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Siemer Ventures Backs Ribbon

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Siemer Ventures , the venture capital arm of investment bank Siemer & Associates, has been one of the most active local investors lately--and is continuing that trend, with the investment in Ribbon. In the past few months, the firm has invested in a dozen companies, ranging from Surf Air, to Gradient X.

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Equidate, Re-Named Forge Global, Boosts Series B to $85M

Xconomy

Equidate, one of the trading platforms that help employees sell their shares in pre-IPO unicorn companies, rolled out a new name today and announced a $35 million expansion of its $50 million funding round publicized in July. By creating a secondary market for private shareholders, companies like Forge Global can.

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Behind the Scenes: Troy Carter’s SMASHD LABS with Suzy Ryoo

LATechDigest

Up to seven companies will be selected for this year’s program, which launches right after Labor Day, and wraps in the middle of November. THRONE , the mobile peer-to-peer marketplace for the $85B sneaker and streetwear industry, which prior to joining SMASHD had received $25,000 from DreamIt Ventures.

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500 Startups Presents Bitcoinference

Tech Zulu Event

The transaction is considered the largest public acquisition in Bitcoin history with both companies exhibiting impressive growth numbers since their respective beginnings. What is it Like to Raise Money for Bitcoin Companies? Adam Draper – Of Boost VC, an SF Incubator/Accelerator. ”(Actual words: Bull S**t).

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