From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 16, 2013

A willingness to accept equity as part of your agency or law firm’s fees can bring in more work that stimulates your team and exposes you to disruptive opportunities that are potentially very lucrative. However, there are a number of considerations to explore before agreeing to accepting equity as a portion of your firm’s payment.

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From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 16, 2013

A willingness to accept equity as part of your agency or law firm’s fees can bring in more work that stimulates your team and exposes you to disruptive opportunities that are potentially very lucrative. However, there are a number of considerations to explore before agreeing to accepting equity as a portion of your firm’s payment.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 26, 2021

ServiceNow, the digital workflow and service management software developer which has operations in San Diego, said today that it has launched a new $100M investment fund, part of which will look at investments in San Diego.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Domio , a startup that designs and then rents out apart-hotels with kitchens and other full-home experiences, has raised $100 million ($50 million in equity and $50 million in debt) to expand its business in the U.S. You can even order the same wallpaper that’s been designed to decorate Domio apartments.

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socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2019

San Diego-based BVAccel , a provider of e-commerce website design and development, optimization, marketing services, and other services, said today that it has acquired the internal commerce agency of WebLinc Corp. BVAccel is majority owned by private equity investor August Spark.

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socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2014

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Gores Group said Thursday that it has invested in Tweddle , a major provider of publishing and technology for the automotive OEM and supplier market. Tweddle provides owner''s anse service manuals to OEMs using its technology. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 10, 2018

Thursday, August 16, 2018 -- Global LAVA: "Exit Options in Today's Environment" Whether you are just starting a business or exploring exit options, this Global LAVA event is designed to educate entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers about the current market dynamics and opportunities to position a company for a successful exit.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 8, 2020

Nearly eight years ago, Hamet Watt and Stacy Spikes launched MoviePass , the subscription-based movie ticketing service that captured the minds and dollars of investors and brought thousands of cinephiles a too-good-to-be-true deal for all-you-can watch movie passes. “I love solving problems with design and entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 4, 2020

Under new guidance issued by the Small Business Administration it seems non-profits and faith-based groups can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program loans designed to keep small business afloat during the COVID-19 epidemic, but most venture-backed companies are still not covered. — Mark Suster (@msuster) April 4, 2020.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2014

San Diego-based OneRoof Energy Group , the provider of solar installation services and technology, said Friday that it has raised $1,000,000 in a loan funding. OneRoof Energy provides solar lease financing, design, and installation services to the residential market. Hanwha Holdings is a prior equity investor in OneRoof Energy.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2012

a medical device design, development, and manufacturing company. MedVenture was owned by private equity firm Ampersand Capital Partners. Helix said the buy will enhance its ability to offer product design, development, and engineering services for medical devices. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

MAY 1, 2013

The service says it has more than 30,000 profiles of famous people, with quick facts about them. The startup--the brainchild of Evan Britton--has been ramping up its efforts recently, having just launched a brand new responsive web design which optimizes the site for mobile phones and tablets, in addition to desktop web browsers.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 25, 2019

Founder Alix Peabody designed a line of female-focused canned rosé. Modsy scores $37M to virtually design your home. Our premium subscription service had another great week of interesting deep dives. If you enjoy this newsletter, be sure to check out TechCrunch’s venture-focused podcast, Equity. Extra Crunch.

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socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2013

The reason why, is the firm has been running ads since January to help get the word out about its service and products. Convertro said it has been working with Media Design Group , a direct response TV advertising agency, to help measure the efficacy of broadcast marketing. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

If one of your core values is exceeding your customer expectations for quality and service, and your potential partner ascribes to the low cost, high profit mantra, a successful partnership is highly unlikely over the long-term. Is your project seen by both as an end in itself, or a means to another end? Similar values and goals.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Tagging along for the ride are a motley assortment of millionaires and billionaires, movie stars and media moguls that are providing the money the rocket launch services provider and manufacturer of large-scale, 3-D printers needs to achieve its goals. Relativity Space signs the satellite transportation company Momentus as a new customer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2021

Those at the other extreme don’t look up from the grindstone long enough to notice whether all their work is producing sweat equity or just sweat. Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 25, 2022

By ensuring their value isn't bloated, the company will net its employees better equity over time. Instacart also launched a new set of digital tools yesterday, “Instacart Platform,” which is designed to help retailers and grocers offer faster fulfilment, get better analytics, and potentially get started with advertising.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. This is the confirmation that your product or service fills a real need in the marketplace.

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socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2013

At least, that''s the word from investors, executives, and service providers in the hallways at the event, on the panels, and at many of the event''s late evening parties. However, the word out of this week''s Silicon Beach Fest --which kicked off Wednesday and runs through Saturday--is it''s actually much down here than it is Silicon Valley.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Manage customer service. Software and hardware development architects and designers. Member of the Advisory Board. Marketing and sales to Gen-Y customers.

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Berkonomics

MAY 13, 2021

There is a fine line between loading the company with too much debt and diluting the shareholders too early with additional equity investments. A great product at the wrong time or a poor product or service unable to address the needs of the industry will fail in the marketplace. Getting to product release: process insights.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 12, 2020

Wabisabi Design : an augmented reality game studio focused on bit-sized titles. Stipop : a rich cross-platform chat sticker API. TRASH : an app for quickly editing social video cuts using machine learning. Veam : a social network built around AirDrop. Yesterday, I got the opportunity to chat with Mike Su, who leads the Yellow program at Snap.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2020

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. This is the confirmation that your product or service fills a real need in the marketplace.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Before that, I was at a multimedia design academy in high school. I've always been a mobile enthusiast, in technology and design and user experience. Eli Aizenstat: I entered into the Design Accelerator, which is an accelerator run in conjunction with the Art Center College of Design and Caltech, in the summer of 2014.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Of course, I provide part-time CTO services. If we were to engage in paid services with you, then issues about disclosure, confidentiality, work product, etc. I'm looking for free (equity only) development, should I contact you? See Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers for more on this.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Of course, I provide part-time CTO services. If we were to engage in paid services with you, then issues about disclosure, confidentiality, work product, etc. I'm looking for free (equity only) development, should I contact you? See Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers for more on this.

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Tech.Co

OCTOBER 26, 2017

billion private equity round led by SoftBank , in addition to three other investors. billion private equity round led by SoftBank as well. Outside the top two, Meituan-Dianping, China’s largest on-demand services provider, closed a $4 billion round led by Trustbridge Partners. Anyone notice anything significant in those numbers?

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 6, 2020

Via gets the “deal of the week” designation not just because its post-funding valuation is now $2.25 A city might dedicate its shuttle service to transporting goods or essential personnel. Via isn’t the only company shifting its attention to emergency services. Other deals: Qcraft.ai The company said T.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2021

While the company was profitable for its first 14 years of life, it has not been profitable the last two, according to Siemiatkowski, and that’s been by design. According to Crunchbase , the company has made nine known acquisitions over time — most recently picking up Los Gatos-based content creation services provider Toplooks.ai.

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socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2013

Instead of equity, the company is aimed at profiting profitable small businesses with business debt funding from investors, to help those businesses grow and get to the next level. Why did you decide to focus on debt, not equity? Ethan Senturia: There are a number of things, including my background.

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socalTECH

JUNE 3, 2013

Instead, we provide a service, instead of a product. But, more and more, technology is allowing homeowners to get on their computer, and design a solar system on their rooftop and get a quote for it. To date, we''ve raise money on a tax equity fund from U.S. That''s what you read about. But what we do, is different.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Manage customer service. Software and hardware development architects and designers. Member of the Advisory Board. Marketing and sales to Gen-Y customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Many entrepreneurs are so focused on finalizing their innovative product or service that they procrastinate on the formalities of forming the requisite new company until later. Co-founder and equity negotiations work best if you own all the equity. startups, sole proprietorships and simple partnerships are never recommended.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

JumpStartFund has been built ground up with an interactive social network where members can easily find, follow and network with investors and other startups to fundraise using rewards- or equity-based crowdfunding. Get feedback, collaborate and get funded. Those with market potential are selected and moved into a “work in progress” state.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Nanxi had no idea what to expect, going from Biotech to David’s world of digital signage : “We were able to provide an innovative service by focusing on helping businesses increase value to their customers. We asked if he was willing to take a pay cut for more equity. All inclusive. Face Forward. He said no.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Hank: I am the CEO and founder of Seco Sys , which is a platform that allows water agencies, customers, and water related services to concurrently engage in water conservation at all water use endpoints. Hank: Seco Sys has developed a range of web services that are dedicated to managing all types of water.

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