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

TechCrunch LA

The latest investment is being used to finance the acquisition of another company in the space — Appetize, a digital and mobile commerce payments platform for enterprises such as sports and entertainment venues, theme parks and zoos. So they see a responsibility to install the necessary technology to properly run their business.”.

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HelloOffice Sets Up Shop In LA

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The company pointed to LA's growth in the technology and entertainment area for the entry into the market. Los Angeles is served by a significant number of commercial real estate brokerages, many of whom specialize in technology, entertainment, or both. READ MORE>>.

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8 Strides For Balanced Business Thinking And Delivery

Startup Professionals Musings

Here is my list of key principles for creating and capitalizing on a balanced focus as a business professional or an entrepreneur: Start by marketing your vision and purpose. Too many entrepreneurs I know start by highlighting their new technology , and assume that it will sell itself. Every balanced leader does marketing early.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

Andrew was SVP of Mobile at Fox Digital Entertainment which launched the very successful Simpsons online game (curse you for wasting tons of my kids free time!) and Petri was co-founder and head of creative at Remedy Entertainment that launched the hit PC games Max Payne and Alan Wake. Tech Market Analysis Upfront Ventures'

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Wearable Smart Devices | Ushering in the Future of Smart Technology

Tech Zulu Event

Today, there are many companies competing for innovation in the field of wearable tech. Not only can wearable technology make our lives easier, but it can also help to make the lives of many with illnesses or disabilities more comfortable and productive. Google Glass is one of the most famous examples of wearable Tech.

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FabFitFun surpasses $200 million in revenue as it hits million-subscriber milestone

TechCrunch LA

At least one million people will be receiving the next FabFitFun box as the Los Angeles company surpasses $200 million in revenue and continues its run as one of the startups to watch in the Los Angeles tech community. . Then those members go to the brand partners and can continue on those relationships.”

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VUBIQUITY Partners With Rotten Tomatoes

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Los Angeles-based VUBIQUITY , a provider of content monetization technology and services for the entertainment and media industry, has teamed up with movie and TV service Rotten Tomatoes , the two said yesterday. Rotten Tomatoes provides ratings and reviews of movies and television shows. READ MORE>>.