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Wavemaker Portfolio Firm, Phunware, Goes Public Via Reverse Merger

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Los Angeles-based venture investor Wavemaker Partners has seen one of its portfolio companies hit the public markets, albeit via an unusual, reverse merger arrangement. Stellar is a so-called "blank check acquisition company" specifically designed to for reverse mergers.

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The Bouqs Company Finds $12M For Flower Delivery

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The Bouqs said the funding came from Quest Venture Partners, Azure Capital Partners and KEC Ventures, along with Enspire Capital and Draper Associates. The startup recently started working with local florists, offering up not just flowers but also custom-designed floral arrangements. according to CEO Tabis. according to CEO Tabis.

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MyShape Raises $5.5M More

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Los Angeles-based MyShape , the online personalized fashion and women's clothing and apparel firm, said today that it has raised $5.5M The funding came from Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Tenaya Capital, and Draper Fisher Jurvetson Growth Fund. more in funding.

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MyShape Runs Out Of Cash, Shuts Down

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Los Angeles-based MyShape , the online personalized fashion and women's clothing firm, has shut down. MyShape had raised north of $36M in funding from such investors Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, Pasadena Angels, Tech Coast Angels, and Tenaya Capital. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Titans Peter Thiel, Matt Jacobson, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Mich Mathews, Elon Musk Buy Homes in Los Angeles

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PERSON Timothy Draper PERSON|Timothy Draper. NAME Timothy Draper. SIGNIFICANCE PASSING-MENTION. --> Tech Titans Hit the Beach As Silicon Valley moguls go on a home-buying spree in Los Angeles, theyre reshaping the real-estate landscape. NAME Mark Zuckerberg. SIGNIFICANCE PASSING-MENTION. TOPICID 408. Stock Quotes.

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Interview with Julie Novack, PartySlate

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She told us about why so many Los Angeles investors are supporting the company and gave us an overview of what PartySlate is all about. How is it you have so many Los Angeles investors? They know that every photo will be linked back to the caterers, planners, design companies, and venues that produced the events.

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2009 Coming To A Close, 2010 Just Around The Corner!

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TechZulu wants to thank not only the Los Angeles tech community but the entire tech community for all the awesome support you have given us throughout this past year. From local Los Angeles tech events to worldwide conferences and expos. is funded by: Y Combinator, Alsop Louie Partners and Draper Associates.