TechCrunch LA

JULY 15, 2019

AllBright , the London-based women’s membership club backed by private real estate investment firm Cain International , has raised $18.8 Coupled with the launch of a new networking application called AllBright Connect and the company’s AllBright Magazine, the women’s networking organization is on a full-on media blitz.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2020

We have published 74 different magazine titles over the last 30 years. It was important to us, even though we have a long history of successful companies that have created nice value for our investorsthey resulted in an average of five times investor return on investmentthat we needed to come to the market with more than just a concept.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Los Angeles-based BlackLine Systems , the fast growing developer of financial software for enterprises, looks to be generating between $10M to $30M, based on a recent ranking of the company by an indutsry magazine. The company recently took a majority investment from Silver Lake Sumeru. BlackLine said it took the No.

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JUNE 10, 2019

When he was active as a seed investor, Jackson helped make the seed investment in Wired Magazine, alongside Nicholas Negroponte. According to Silicon Beach Software, its new software is a 2D, vector drawing application for Windows 10, which uses touch, mouse, and voice input.

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JANUARY 23, 2014

a Boston-based software developer which develops self-service, publishing tools aimed at magazine publishers, catalog publishers, and others. The Gores Group said it acquired Zmags through its Small Capitalization Partners investment fund. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. As part of the buy, Gores Group has named Brian T.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Several times in my investing life, as the final board member making the arrangements to dispose of remaining assets, I have literally been the one to turn out the lights, carry out the documents, books and records to my car, and become the only remaining contact between the failed business and the investors, bankruptcy court, or creditors.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The magazine turned its attention this month towards the Los Angeles innovation and technology economy in a section guest edited by StartEngine co-founder Howard Marks , including a reception held Wednesday evening at the Viceroy in Santa Monica.

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MARCH 24, 2016

In what has been a familiar refrain, the annual Midas List ranking by Forbes Magazine of the most influential venture capitalists has completely skipped Southern California's venture capital community, although it did credit the position of at least four of the VCs on the list to their investments in Southern California startups, and highlighted Ashton (..)

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Back when we were all trying to figure out the real value of traffic on the web, investors – and acquiring companies – got a bit crazy with metrics used to value acquisitions and investments.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

I’m very pleased today to announce that I invested, on behalf of GRP Partners, in Burstly alongside Rincon Venture Partners , an early stage VC in Southern California whith whom we love to work (and were our co-investors on RingRevenue ). Naturally I’m excited about this investment or I wouldn’t have done it.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Los Angeles-based GOOD , a media firm which operates Reason Pictures, GOOD Magazine, and GOOD Digital, announced this week that it has raised a Series A funding round. magazine founder Bernie Goldhirsch. Tags: good content media magazine movie venture capital angel nicholas negroponte. Amount of the funding was not disclosed.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The magazine, in its list of startups worth watching , identified Efficient Power Conversion Corp. The three are among the rare set of semiconductor and hardware startups in Southern California to gain venture backing in the past few years, in what has been a very spotty market for VC investments in the sector.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The firm--which is fresh off a $30M funding from Sequoia Capital--said the new software allows users to view "magazine-style" reports and publications on the iPad. MeLLmo just announced the big investment round from Sequoia last week. The app is free, but requires MeLLmo's Roambi Analytics ES. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 8, 2013

The firm said its new Revenue Intelligence service--aimed at online publishers such as newspaper chains and national magazines--helps publishers understand the link between their content, audience, and advertisements. OpenX is venture backed by Accel Partners, Index Ventures, SAP Ventures and Samsung Venture Investment Corporation.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 7, 2012

This event will present a brief case study for branding, grassroots capitalization, and launching of Tenex Health - Forbes® Magazine's Most Promising medical device company of 2011 - through seed, A, and B round investments totaling $19 million. A roundtable discussion will follow.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Several times in my investing life, as the final board member making the arrangements to dispose of remaining assets, I have literally been the one to turn out the lights, carry out the books and records to my car, and become the only remaining contact between the failed business and the investors, bankruptcy court, or creditors.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2018

i am deeply invested in the drama surrounding lil miquela and now you all have to be too. It’s less well-known that the company is backed by some of the biggest names in venture capital investment — firms like Sequoia Capital. Around this time McFedries also began investing in companies, according to AngelList.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

So, aiming a brand-new smartphone full of great features but increased complexity using AARP Magazine as your marketing resource just won’t get the job done. You’ll wonder: ‘’Is this a worthy investment with probable payback in revenues? Of course not. You’ll Think more deeply. Will this campaign reach the audience I intend?”.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 18, 2011

Join OCTANe for this unique conference to get the inside view on cutting edge technologies, hot start-ups, venture investments, and industry leaders. Success Magazine calls Wang "the slayer of Costco, the titan of TV, the visionary of Vizio. This is the conference to connect with the Orange County marketplace.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Santa Monica-based FlipGloss , which develops online photo publishing software for the magazine industry, has been acquired by Forbes. FlipGloss was backed by Forbes, which invested in the firm in March of 2008. Forbes Media announced the deal Thursday afternoon, but did not disclose any financial terms of the deal. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 13, 2015

Shelon’s previous experience spans a variety of industries and roles with a strong background within the Mortgage and Investment Banking Industry at Capitol Estates International as the CEO/President where she demonstrated records of high achievements.

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AUGUST 2, 2013

Phil Kelly: We''re an interactive, mobile magazine, which I think is probably the best way to describe it. Phil Kelly: Before Yapert, I was angel investing. consolidating magazine mobile yapert interview kelly phil' We caught up with CEO Phil Kelly to better understand what the company is working on. Thanks, and good luck!

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

At the Upfront Summit this past week there was an electric interview of Fred Wilson led by well-researched and artful Dan Primack of Fortune Magazine that ended up making news. Why AI is an important technology and investment area. Plus, neighboring states must compete for workers to pay taxes, corporate jobs and investments.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2009

DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com was founded by Nikki Finke, a former Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, and New York Magazine writer and reporter. The company is backed by Quadrangle Capital Partners, which invested $35M in the firm back in October of last year.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Back when we were all trying to figure out the real value of traffic on the web, we investors – and acquiring companies – got a bit crazy with metrics used to value acquisitions and investments. And the most logical one seemed to be “eyeballs” or number of unique users finding their way to the site or registering for the service.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

They cite sources like Profitable Venture Magazine, “ Why Business Plans are a Waste of Time ” and this Forbes article. A business plan may be a small investment to get a shot at that opportunity. From my perspective, much of this advice is urban legend and just plain wrong. Clemson University professor William B.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2012

For example, if you're selling a travel magazine, you could add a free travel video when someone buys a subscription. You're now targeting people who want the travel magazine and those that want the specific video you are giving away. They may have the finances you need and are ready to invest in a business area they know.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Entertainment is confusing--we didn't make investments in pure content plays. Our largest investment was a partnership with Norman Lear's Act III Communications, we did a series of acquisition in the movie theater space. On the other side, we had about one third of our investments in early stage, technology driven companies.

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socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2012

Right now, we have this incredible power publishing tool, which allows girls to publish their own stylebooks and digital magazines. Who introduced Allison to me because of my background with Crosscut, having invested in ShoeDazzle, and seeing all of the social, commerce, and apparel opportunities here arise.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

I think many recent companies make the mistake of not investing enough in web products, if they invest anything at all. It’s the new magazine. Using the fashion-sharing example, imagine turning your shared fashion photos into beautiful magazine-like collages that can be scrolled through, Pinterest style.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2015

He has written numerous books and articles for entrepreneurs and investors, and was the publisher and editor-in-chief of Venture Magazine. Being one or the other is neither good nor bad, but the needs and investment considerations are very different. They also tend to have invested more of their own money in their businesses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2011

For example, if you're selling a travel magazine, you could add a free travel video when someone buys a subscription. You're now targeting people who want the travel magazine and those that want the specific video you are giving away. They may have the finances you need and are ready to invest in a business area they know.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

Consistent with the statistics cited in Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs , the large majority of John and Kyle''s classmates accepted positions at investment banks and consulting firms upon graduation. Magazine ended up doing a cover story on Kyle and I called, An American Start-Up. February of 2001, Inc.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

3D Robotics has raised over $5 million in round two funding to accelerate its growth and expansion into new markets says Chris Anderson 3DR CEO and former Editor in Chief of Wired Magazine, Entrepreneur and author. And they share our vision of the power of open source, the Maker movement and personal robotics.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 27, 2016

More recently in 2015, Kiel helped launch Machine Shop Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in early-to-growth stage companies with a global scope. Machine Shop Ventures was featured in WIRED Magazine for its groundbreaking new model. Joe Guzel leads investing activity at CrossCut Ventures. Joe received his B.S.

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socalTECH

MARCH 22, 2011

has had a fairly significant connection to the market here, and is among the more prominent investment banks in the area. Our original name when we launched the firm was Digital Coast Partners, and we focused on being a consulting firm, investment bank, and incubator. Why a new investment bank? www.covertandco.com).

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

The Bitcoinference served as day 1 of 2 for 500 Startups’ “Commercism” series, with an official agenda that covered industry happenings, social dynamics, and a look into the investment environment. Pinguino Kolb – Owner of Spelunk.in , an online crypto currency magazine. Getting Things Started.

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