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Closing on $103M, MaC VC is changing the face of venture capital

TechCrunch LA

The partners at MaC Venture Capital , the Los Angeles-based investment firm that has just closed on $103 million for its inaugural fund, have spent the bulk of their careers breaking barriers. “Our LPs invested in us… for lots of different reasons but at the top of the list was that we are a diverse team in so many ways.

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Interview with Matt Kozlov, Techstars Space Accelerator

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We invest both capital and an enormous amount of time and mentorship to help companies build the best businesses, as rapidly as possible. There have been a few major changes in the industry, which make space a compelling investment these days. Is this the usual three month format for a Techstars accelerator?

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LA's Innovators Get Spotlight, But Investors Cautious

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For some, it seemed like they--like the investing public--are burnt out on too many bubbles over the past decade, and are determined not to create or participate in another one. Local angel and venture investors seemed determined to avoid a repeat of the past, by being more selective on their investments, and not following the crowd.

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Reflections on 2018: Clinton Foy, CrossCut Ventures

socalTECH

When I first joined Crosscut Ventures five years ago, the firm had $20 million under management and was just starting to invest out of its second fund. We now have $250 million under management, are investing out of our fourth fund and have made more than 80 investments.

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5 Strategies For Business Growth Many People Forget

Startup Professionals Musings

Since these usually require a large investment, and more time, including customer education, they need to be started while your current business is still healthy. He entertains no sense of a static business. Redefine your product to reach a new category.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hyperloop

Tech.Co

On October 12, 2017, Hyperloop One announced that Richard Branson and Virgin Group had invested into Hyperloop One. Former SpaceX rocket designer Brogan BamBrogan was one of the initial cofounders of Hyperloop One. The SpaceX competition succeeded in opening up the Hyperloop market to new and innovative companies.

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Milken’s Global Conference | Inspiring, Surreal and Transformative

Tech Zulu Event

Joining him on the panel was Kimbal Musk, CEO of The Kitchen Community and co-founder of PayPal and SpaceX. According to Adam Nordin, Global Head of Education Services and Technology of Barclays Capital, “More and investments are being raised for education technology, it has now finally become mainstream.” Disruptors and Innovators.