socalTECH

MAY 20, 2014

Venice, California-basd Epoxy --which was built by former executive from Team Downey--has launched a brand new set of tools aimed at helping online video creators use social media, and also disclosed a funding round. The startup is led by Juan Bruce, and was co-founded by fellow Team Downey executive Jason Ahmad. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 24, 2014

in a Series A funding round, for the company''s social-focused, video tools. According to the company, the investment came from Upfront Ventures and Time Warner Investments, along with prior investors, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Advancit Capital, Greycroft Partners and Robert Downey Jr.''s

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socalTECH

MAY 21, 2014

We spoke with co-founders Juan Bruce and Jason Ahmad about Epoxy''s mission, its roots from projects at Team Downey, the production firm of Robert Downey Jr., One of our small clients there was Team Downey, the production firm of Robert Downey Jr., Why get some funding and make this into a separate company?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Culver City-based Maker Studios , which develops YouTube channels and content, said today that it has raised $36M in a funding round. The investment was led by Time Warner Investments, and also included Greycroft Partners, Downey Ventures (Robert Downey, Jr.) and Jon Landau (Avatar).

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Culver City-based Maker Studios confirmed today that it has raised $26M in additional funding in its Series C funding. According to the company, the new round was led by Time Warner Investments, along with Canal+, Astor, Singtel Innov8, Upfront Ventures, Greycroft Partners, and Downey Ventures.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2016

Loot Crate offers up a subscription box service which delivers boxes full of items of interest to what the company calls "geeks and gamers"; the company recently raised a round of funding from Upfront Ventures, Breakwater Investment Management, Time Inc., Downey Ventures, M13, and SterlingVC. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 2, 2016

in a Series A funding round, for the company's subscription, "fan boxes"--which feature custom, tailored mystery boxes delivered to fans from their favorite entertainment and pop culture brands, every month. The funding was led by Upfront Ventures, and also included Breakwater Investment Management, Time Inc., READ MORE>>.

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