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How I Got the Monkey Off My Back – Today Was a Good Day

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As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. That company was Invoca, which just announced a $20 million fund raise led by Accel. Working with early-stage teams : coaching, mentoring, setting strategy, rolling up sleeves: 9/10. None have exited.

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Two Amazing Women Setting Out on Their Startup Journey

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She was leaving IAC to start a company. Heck, I even had Robert Downey, Jr. Somehow she was always on a flight up to Seattle or San Francisco. Getting involved with political events and fund raisers. Didn’t I make myself clear about celebrities & startups ? Kara called me on a Tuesday. ” Kara came.

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Pocketwatch Picks Up $6M For Kids Media Brand

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Culver City-based Pocketwatch , a startup media brand focused on creating and acquiring content for kids, has raised $6M in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Third Wave Digital, and also included Les Moonves (CBS ), Jon Landau (Avatar & Titanic), United Talent Agency (UTA), Robert Downey Jr.

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Airware Gets $10.7M From Google, Andreessen For Unmanned Drone Technology

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A new, Newport Beach-based startup, Airware , has raised $10.7M to develop all of the infrastructure for buildling your own, commercial drone, from Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures. Airware is led by Jonathan Downey. airware venture capital unmanned aerial vehicle drone hardware electronics' READ MORE>>.

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Loot Crate Raises $18.5M, Tops $100M In Sales

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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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