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Fika Ventures raises $76M to fund the growing LA tech ecosystem

TechCrunch LA

So far this year, companies headquartered in the area have attracted roughly $25 billion in equity funding, according to data collected by PitchBook. The timing is ripe for a fund like ours to capitalize on the opportunity.” News of Fika’s second effort comes as investment in LA tech continues to reach record highs.

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10 Ways To Get The Capital You Need For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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Next 10 Ventures is launching an incubator for YouTube personalities

TechCrunch LA

The EduCreator Incubator will seed 25 to 40 “emerging video creators” with $25,000 to $75,000 in seed funding, depending on their location, and will enroll them in a 12-month mentorship program. The only requirement is that they focus on educational video content targeting children and young adults.

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10 Alternative Funding Sources For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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10 Ways Entrepreneurs Find Money To Start A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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10 Tried-And-True Strategies For Funding New Ventures

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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Let Me Count The Ways Entrepreneurs Fund Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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