Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2011

tl;dr version: If you’re an entrepreneur or VC or will be working in this industry - buy this. When I first started as a startup CEO in 1999 there were no guides on raising venture capital. 3) VCs are anal about things like voting thresholds, seniority of their stock, protective provisions, etc.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The startup has also collected information to construct a research-backed guide to holistic health, something the team believes has been missing from the natural health sector. million in seed funding from Crosscut, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, and Female Founders Fund. Berlincourt and Kensh?

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socalTECH

JULY 7, 2011

Santa Monica-based Broke Girl's Guide , a startup focusing in on daily deals and information for women, has scored a small debt funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm this week. Broke Girl's Guide runs a daily deal newsletter with offers, online promos, and sales information. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Sound Ventures , the Los Angeles-based venture capital investment firm of Ashton Kutcher, is one of the lead investors in a funding round for LearnLux , a startup which develops software that helps employees of companies with financial wellness. LearnLux is based in Boston. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 30, 2012

Thursday, April 5, 2012 -- Insider's Guide: How to Raise Startup Capital. Comprehensive 2 1/2 hour workshop on everything you need to know about how to raise capital for your startup, taught by Jon Funk, one of LA's most experienced and successful vc's. See [link] (more)

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I recently filmed a show for This Week in Venture Capital in which I talked about how to prepare for a VC meeting: whom you’ll meet, who should attend from your side, what materials you should bring and how you should run the meeting. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. But take prompts from the VC.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

“Yes&# was given to me by one of my favorite angel investor / seed VC’s to work with – John Greathouse of Rincon Venture Partners and author of the blog InfoChachkie that you should check out because it is filled with great info from a guy who has been a very successful operator. You should, too. (no,

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series “ Pitching a VC.&#. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. A large part of my series has been outlining what the typical VC PowerPoint presentation should look like. You want to build a dialogue where you get to know the VC with whom you’re meeting. Let them guide you.

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Xconomy

JANUARY 28, 2019

Venture capital firms invest in potentially disruptive technologies with the hope of profit, then keep watch for further advances that could overtake their existing portfolio companies. All this is done while they guide startups through other external challenges such as fundraising droughts and overall market downturns.

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Venture Capital Marketing Guide Invest 67

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2021

Of the first four investments I made as a VC in 2009, two have exited and two (Invoca & GumGum) still are independent and likely to produce $billion++ outcomes . The abundance of late-stage capital is good for us all. My first ever investment as a VC was Invoca. Entrada Ventures? —?that Maker Studios?—?sold

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socalTECH

AUGUST 9, 2010

The new funding was led by Intuitive Venture Partners, and also included prior investors Okapi Venture Capital and Sunshine Wireless Company. Tags: mydamnchannel damn channel venture capital content video online professional hollywood. The firm also has operations in New York. READ MORE>>.

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Venture Capital Hollywood Guide Content 171

SoCal CTO

MAY 17, 2011

LA Tech Survival Guide A Tale of Two Tech Cities – Silicon Valley vs. Los Angeles Guide to the LA Startup Community Why You Should Start a Company in. Venture Capital As long as I'm pulling this together, here are some venture capital firms in Los Angeles that can help get you wired in.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 1, 2010

In today’s post I want to talk about the concept of a VC flightpath. This is my description of a VC process, not one I’ve heard from other VCs so don’t expect it to be accepted nomenclature. Even when you’re getting the VC love this reality I imagined couldn’t be further from the truth.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. Kevin Federline Search Engine Realistic Entrprenuer's Guide to Venture Capital Time Rich, Time Poor and Apple F2F Still Matters 8 Ways the Internet has Changed Software Marketing.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

She worked for 5 years as a VC at Battery Ventures and co-headed M&A at IAC working with Barry Diller. Venture capital is about backing the leaders of tomorrow who imagine the world as it should be and aren’t constrained by what it is today. I promise you, he really said this out loud.)

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SoCal CTO

MAY 17, 2011

LA Tech Survival Guide A Tale of Two Tech Cities – Silicon Valley vs. Los Angeles Guide to the LA Startup Community Why You Should Start a Company in. Venture Capital As long as I'm pulling this together, here are some venture capital firms in Los Angeles that can help get you wired in.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Los Angeles-based Pluto TV , an online video streaming and channel guide, said Thursday that it has raised $13M in a Series A funding round. Venture Partners, United Talent Agency, Sky plc, Chicago Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Luminari Capital, along with Ross Levinsohn, Ken Parks (Spotify), and Stephane Kurgan (King Digital).

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Guide Hollywood Venture Capital Content 124

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

But VC is like congress. “I don’t know the exact math, but I hear it again and again: the top 2% of firms generate 98% of the returns in venture capital.” As you can see from the chart their data suggests there are about $25 billion of VC distributions per year in the US. Their data looks at tech VCs.

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socalTECH

APRIL 16, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker.com , the online video programming guide firm headed by former Ask.com CEO Jim Lanzone, has raised an additional $2.0M Clicker had announced in February that it had received $11M from JAFCO Ventures, Benchmark Capital and Redpoint Ventures. Source of the additional funds was not disclosed.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 29, 2017

Wouldn’t it be easier if you had your own team of guides to help you along your way? Our team of VCs, financial consultants, bankers, and lawyers has collectively helped walk thousands of companies down the fundraising path — from identifying the best funding source to negotiating the best terms. Team startup to the rescue!

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

Includes content mobile guides, ie. Current round: $7.0mm Series-B led by MK Capital, withClearstone Venture Partners and Shasta Ventures. -Investing much of new cash to build presence in Android platform. Tags: This Week in Venture Capital. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Total raised: $17mm. See: paidContent.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

As the authors make clear in the book’s preface, their goal is to create a “definitive guide to venture capital deals” and “demystify the venture capital financing process.” They are both former entrepreneurs and current Partners at Foundry Group , a highly successful, early stage venture firm.

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Venture Capital Entrepreneur Writing Guide 205

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. years at Upfront has been both a pleasure and also has taught me a lot about venture capital. I mentioned at the start that Kevin has taught me something about Venture Capital.

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Venture Capital Startup Invest Course 150

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2012

Santa Monica-based Docstoc has a new iPhone app for you, focused entirely on how to raise venture capital and get a business started. The new app features videos, culled from Docstoc's website, of experts giving hints and tips on the process.

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Santa Monica Venture Capital Tips Guide 183

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Pasadena-based 55Haitao.com , a Chinese shopping site which acts as a forum and shopping guide for Chinese consumers, has raised $15M in a Series A financing, the company said today. The funding was led by JJ Capital, a Chinese venture capital firm.

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Berkonomics

JULY 23, 2020

Especially when outside investors, venture capitalists, or angels, have put in substantial money and the sales price is less than the value of their investment. This raises the bar for venture capitalists in a marginal sale of a business. Investor notes vs. stock late in the game. A Delaware court decision may protect you.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

SaleMove provides tools for live video, audio, and text-based chat, all aimed at guiding consumers through the online car buying process in real-time. autobytel salemove venture capital auto automotive information leads sales strategic' SaleMove is based in New York. READ MORE>>.

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Invest Guide Venture Capital Sales 138

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series, “ Pitching a VC.&# Getting a meeting with a prominent angel or VC is difficult enough. Some advice on how to do that was covered in this link – Getting Access to a VC. If you haven’t read how to build VC relationships and demonstrate traction make sure to read it.

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Venture Capital Startup Email News 277

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2012

Rathman helped secure Amgen's venture capital funding and guide Amgen to its IPO, as well as growing the company to one of the largest biotech firms in the world. George Rathmann , the founding CEO of Thousand Oaks biotech giant Amgen , has died, the company announced late Monday evening. Rathmann was 84. READ MORE>>.

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Thousand Oaks Guide Venture Capital Capital 150

socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2012

venture capital exits in. 2011, showing a reduced number of exits--but more IPOs--in venture backed companies. (or The Complete Guide To Southern California Accelerators and. Incubators, Part I - In February, we put together a guide to the list of (then. Style video from Korean K-pop star Psy. As 2012 turned.

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Southern California Thousand Oaks Incubator SpaceX 211

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

” Stay lean and only raise a big round if you DO find product / market fit and which point you want to loosen the belt quickly and raise the capital to do so. .” ” Stay lean and only raise a big round if you DO find product / market fit and which point you want to loosen the belt quickly and raise the capital to do so.

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Startup Company Companies .Net 383

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Guide to Evaluating Startup Ideas - Tony Wright dot com , May 27, 2010 A great developer I once worked with was kvetching at lunch one day. Draw Your Ideas - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , May 16, 2010 I saw Jack Dorsey give this talk at The 99% Conference last month. SlideShare: VC signaling in seed rounds.

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Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Vista-based Opthonix , a developer of wavefront guided, high definition vision eyeglasses, has raised $5.39M as part of an ongoing, $12.1M Opthonix is venture backed by Cross Creek Capital, DAG Ventures, Enterprise Partners, Gund Investment Corp., Details on the funding have not been announced by the company.

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Enterprise Partners Guide Venture Capital Capital 145

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2015

Purch , the online publishing company with offices in Culver City that owns Tom's Guide, TopTenReviews, Laptop, and other online publications, has raised $135M in a Series C funding round. Tech Media Network acquired LA's Bestofmedia Group, the publisher of Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide and Tom's IT Pro online, back in 2013.

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Culver City Guide Equity Media 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Nonetheless, I expect that in 2019 the VC market will shift toward demanding profit. Storytelling will be important, and if youre raising capital in 2019, your story had better include some convincing scenes with dazzling unit economics and the conclusion that your company could, at least some day, be wildly profitable.

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Xconomy

JUNE 10, 2016

Startup Week San Diego, like a lot of other places that host similar events, has been billed as a weeklong celebration of entrepreneurship. Seattle’s UP Global, now part of Techstars, oversees the operation of Startup Week and other programs for tech entrepreneurs across the U.S. and abroad.

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San Diego Guide Tech Coast Angels Startup 74

SoCal CTO

MARCH 11, 2013

What The Heck Does “Traction” Really Mean To A VC? Great analysis from John Greathouse: Do You Speak VC? A Beginner's Guide to Investors How to Speak the Language of Venture Capital

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