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Star-studded digital avatar startup Genies launches NFT fashion marketplace

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.” Genies last earned a $1 billion valuation from heavy-hitting tech investors including Silver Lake and Mary Meeker’s Bond Capital during its most recent raise, a $150 million Series C round announced in April. An image of the Genies platform showcasing a fashion collection designed by creator Ian Charms.

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The Sugar Lab Acquired By 3D Systems

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Los Angeles-based startup The Sugar Lab , which was developing technology to print edible, 3D designs with sugar, has been acquired by 3D Systems. According to 3D Systems, it will integrate The Sugar Lab''s 3D printing tecnhique into its platforms. The Sugar Lab was founded by Kyle and Liz von Hasseln, and was based in Silver Lake.

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A Chat With Jamie Montgomery On How LA's Tech Ecosystem Has Grown

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The LIDAR, the sensors, the software, what's been developed for and by the aerospace industry, JPL, and local universities. In terms of that, they are people like Vista Equity, particularly, but also Summit, TPG, KKR, and Silver Lake. Are you looking to build a big platform, or build something for a $100M exit?