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LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M

TechCrunch LA

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. Signal Sciences secures $35 million investment to protect web apps. Morgan Stanley & Co. Morgan Stanley & Co.

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SpotOn raises $300M at a $3.15B valuation and acquires Appetize

TechCrunch LA

Existing investors DST Global, 01 Advisors, Dragoneer Investment Group, Franklin Templeton and Mubadala Investment Company too doubled down on their investments in SpotOn, joining new backers Wellington Management and Coatue Management. 4 key areas SaaS startups must address to scale infrastructure for the enterprise.

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Clubspeed Acquired By Private Equity Investor Nadavon

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Corona, California-based Clubspeed , which develops software used to manage go karting tracks, race tracks, trampoline parks, and family entertainment centers, has been acquired by private equity investor Nadavon Capital Partners , the two said over the weekend. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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How to Use Generative AI and LLMs to Improve Search

TechEmpower

This nuanced approach can cater to the most specific of viewer moods and preferences, ensuring a seamless entertainment experience. It gives stakeholders an opportunity to assess the benefits and challenges before making additional investment on iterative improvements. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas

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A Great Discussion with @skupor @davemcclure @msuster on Changes in the VC Industry

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We both agree that the later-stage valuations are being driven up to a point that feels irrationally priced [he uses b-round SaaS valuations as an example and I am willing to be even more broad based]. He said that a16z prefers to invest earlier stage in these types of businesses. I don’t totally agree with that view.

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Reflections on 2018: Jim Andelman, Bonfire Ventures

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On the one hand they can provide meaningful validation, and investment can support a deeper business relationship that significantly helps the startup. We had great news in 2018 from the companies weve invested in and supportive over the years. It was entertaining to be at the (geographical) epicenter of that phenomenon.

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TechZulu Presents: The Annual Startup Forecast

Tech Zulu Event

Topics of discussion will be Wearables Technology, Bitcoin, SaaS, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2014, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building a sensible businesses. We will also have some of the top companies present that each of the panelist has invested in.

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