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JUNE 28, 2011

In this three-part series I will explore the ways that the Venture Capital industry has changed over the past 5 years that I would argue are a direct result of changes in the software industry, not the other way around. I will argue that LPs who invest in VC funds will also need to adjust a bit as well. Enter Amazon.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Here, we have Greg Martin, Founder and Managing Partner of Archer Venture Capital (www.archervc.com). No longer will you need to be situated in Silicon Valley, or Boston, NY or LA to get venture funding. Greg Martin is Founder and Manging Director of Archer Venture Capital (www.archervc.com).

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APRIL 23, 2021

Hawke Ventures, a new, venture capital fund that is part of marketing company Hawke Media, said Friday that it has raised $5.6M for its first, venture capital fund. The company said it plans to write checks of between $100,000 and $250,000 in digital marketing startups.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Most of the venture capital firms covered in TechCrunch and other tech publications compete for a spot on the cap table of the hottest Bay Area, New York or Los Angeles companies of the moment. Today, Washington, DC-based Revolution is announcing its latest fund. Revolution Ventures managing partner David Golden.

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

I became a VC 12 years ago in 2007 when the pace of deals was much slower. As I was trying to figure out the role I wanted to play in the VC world I decided I wanted to focus on businesses that were building deeply technical products to solve problems for business users. We not only have our Series A funds that can write $500k?—?$15

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MARCH 14, 2018

West Hollywood-based Casa Verde Capital said this week that it has raised $45M in its debut, investment fund, which will specifically invest in the "ancillary cannabis" industry.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. Of these 19 have received funding (10 have received significant amounts of VC funding) and 5 have been acquired (2 for more than $30 million).

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

A new, Burbank-based startup, Loop Media , said on Thursday afternoon that it has launched a new "short-form" streaming media service, which it says will feature music videos, film trailers, game trailers and TV clips. The startup--which says it has been in "stealth" mode for over two years--says it is backed by $10M in seed funding.

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AUGUST 22, 2016

In an interesting intersection of LA's world of technology, investing, and sports, Kobe Bryant , the LA Laker star, and technology startup veteran Jeff Stibel have teamed up to create a new, $100M venture capital fund, to invest in technology, media, and data companies.

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

Aliso Viejo-based Adroid Worldwide Media , which goes by the name AWM Smart Shelf , has raised $11M in its Series A funding round, for its retail shopping application and cashierless checkout system. The company said the new funding will go towards accelerating growth of its technology, among other efforts. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 29, 2019

Los Angeles-based FanAI , a venture-backed developer of artificial intelligence software used for sponsorship engagement and analytics, has acquired Waypoint Media , the two announced this morning. Financial details of the buy were not announced.

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APRIL 15, 2010

I was on This Week in Venture Capital (TWiVC) again this week with Jason Calacanis. Especially when he’s surrounded by Danny Rimer (who funded Skype, MySQL, Last.FM PLUS RELATED FUNDING …. There is a lot of interest in radio these days and another high profile deal in this sector is TargetSpot funded by USV.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

San Diego-based Soci , a developer of a social content discovery engine and social media marketing software product, has raised $1.5M in a Series A funding. The company said the round was led by angel Peter Fischer (Shepherd Ventures) and Silicon Valley Growth Syndicate. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kardashian is launching private equity firm SKKY Partners in conjunction with ex-Carlyle consumer head Jay Sammons to invest in business across consumer products, hospitality, luxury, digital commerce and media, the Wall Street Journal first reported. Serena Williams’ next act in venture capital is essential in this moment.

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APRIL 30, 2020

West Hollywood-based Dear Media , which is developing a podcasting network focused on female voices, said on Thursday that it has raised $8M in a funding round. The funding came from private equity investor Magnet Companies. Dear Media is led by CEO Michael Bosstick, and the company was co-founded with Raina Penchansky.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Irvine-based Adaptive Medias , the provider of programmatic advertising technology, said this morning that it has raised $5.2M The publicly held company did not say where the new funding came from. Adative Medias said it will use the funding for sales and marketing, as well as general corporate purposes. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

Santa Monica-based VY Esports , a new startup focused on connecting esports, brands, and media companies, said on Thursday that it has raised a seed funding round. Size of the funding was not announced. Blair Ford of Raine Ventures joins the company's board as part of the funding. VY Esports is led by Oleg Butenko.

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

Santa Monica-based Manalto has raised $1M in a seed funding round, for the company''s social media content management software. According to Manalto, the funding came from Europlay Capital Adivsors, Raven Capital, as well as high net worth individuals from Australia. The company is led by Anthony Owen. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 14, 2010

Greycroft Partners , a digital media venture capital fund which is active in both Los Angeles and New York, said this morning that it has closed a $130.7M, second fund, Greycroft II. The firm--which is headed in LA by Dana Settle --said the new fund will focus on businesses in the digital media space.

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APRIL 28, 2010

This was the first episode where Jason wasn’t on the show, which gave me the chance to have another VC on the show to discuss deals. Rustic Canyon is an LA-based, but geography-agnostic VC that is currently investing from a $200 million fund. VC Financings: 1. I keep meaning to get him drunk to spill the stories.

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JULY 24, 2020

Los Angeles-based Wave.tv , a sports media company focused on Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok, said this week that it raised $32M in its Series A funding round. The company said the funding will go to expand its portfolio of media brands. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Venture capital investments in Southern California in Q3 totaled to $464.18M, according to the latest numbers released by the PricewaterhouseCoopers/NVCA Money Tree Report this evening, based on data from Thomson Reuters. billion invested in 780 venture capital deals for Q3. in funding. in funding.

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MAY 22, 2014

Los Angeles-based True(X) Media --which was most recently known as SocialVibe--disclosed this week that it has raised $6M in a new funding round. The online advertising technology provider said the funding came from prior backers Jafco Ventures, Pinnacle Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners and Redpoint Ventures.

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

On the third Wednesday of every month I co-chair a meeting called the SoCal VCA (venture capital alliance), which represents participants from all of the top venture capital firms in Southern California as well as prominent members of the Tech Coast Angels (TCA). with only 19% saying they would decrease levels.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Upfront Ventures was created 20 years ago as one of the original VC funds in Los Angeles. 10 years ago we found ourselves trying to persuade LPs and VCs that it was worth spending more time getting to know the LA market and now the most common refrain that I hear from them is “there really is something going on in LA.”

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APRIL 21, 2010

I just cover the companies that were funded that week. Also, some of the deals I write about I have actually seen as part of their fund raising process. Xobni’s main competitor that I know about is Gist, funded by Brad Feld at Foundry Group. Tags: This Week in Venture Capital VC Industry.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Santa Monica-based online publisher Demand Media said Tuesday afternoon that it has entered into a new, $225M credit facility, split between a $125M revolving credit facility and a $100M term loan. According to Demand Media, the new facility replaces an existing, $105M revolving credit facility. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Los Angeles-based Moonshots Capital , the venture capital investment firm led by Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings, has raised its first official fund, a $19M seed stage venture fund. Moonshots said the new fund will focus on seed stage deals, holding reserve capital for follow-on pro rata.

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JUNE 9, 2021

Santa Monica-based Luxury Travel Hackers said today that it has launched a new company, focused on helping the "mobile millennial" book "influencer-curated" trips via social media, with a seed funding. Size of the funding was not announced. According to Luxury Travel Hackers, the funding was led by Thomas B.

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MAY 29, 2013

Los Angeles-based social, celebrity advertising startup Adly confirmed the company''s recent $2M funding round today, officially announcing the funding from GRP Partners and Siemer Ventures. The firm disclosed the funding last week. adly venture capital funding social celebrity advertising'

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JANUARY 26, 2020

“Kobe was loved in Los Angeles,” wrote Mark Suster , managing partner of the Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Upfront Ventures , in a private message to TechCrunch. billion investment vehicle that was launched in partnership with the private equity fund, Permira, according to a report in USA Today.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The company said the funding came from angel investors, including Chang Kim (CEO of Tapas Media), Thor Chan (CEO of AAX), Changsu Lee (CEO of Allganize), Jay Lee (CEO of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce), K2G Tech Fund, and Primer Sazze Venture Capital Partners. in a pre-seed fundraising round.

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JANUARY 26, 2013

Understanding “The Funding Angle” I sit at enough board meetings to hear conflicting advice given to entrepreneurs about how to handle PR and announcements at startups. I think many board members (including VCs) were trained 10+ years ago when life was very different and their advice often comes from an outdated lens.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

Los Angeles-based DigiTour Media , which produces events and concerts centered on YouTubers and other social media celebrities, has reportedly raised around $10M in a funding round, from Viacom, LionTree Entertainment, and Slow Ventures.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

To see the video of This Week in VC click on this link. What a pleasure that I got to spend an hour talking with both Om Malik (whom I’ve always respected his views) and Paul Jozefak , a venture capital partner at Neuhaus Partners in Germany (and formerly the head of Europe for SAP Ventures). 406 Ventures.

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JULY 30, 2013

Bottlenose , a brand new startup in social media analytics, has raised $3.6M in a Series A funding round. The company said the funding round was led by ff Venture Capital, and also included Lerer Ventures, Transmedia, Advancit, as well as other leading funds and angel investors. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

Los Angeles-based Dorian , a startup developing a way for writers and storytellers to create their own games, without coding, has raised $3.25M in a seed funding round, the company disclosed on Monday. As part of the funding, Twitch executive John Howell has joined the company's board.

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