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Biomatrica Gets Investment From In-Q-Tel

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San Diego-based Biomatrica , a developer of technology for storing biological samples at room temperature, announced this morning that it has scored an investment from In-Q-Tel, the investment arm of the U.S. In-Q-Tel is the investment arm of the CIA and other intelligence agencies. intelligence community. READ MORE>>.

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This Week in VC with Farb Nivi, Founder of Grockit

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This was really a fun week at TWiVC because we decided to have an entrepreneur come and talk about raising capital rather than having a VC come on. In particular I tried to do most of the “entrepreneur advice on VC” up front so that if you don’t want to watch our views on the deals you don’t have to. OTHER DEALS: 1.

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DermTech Adds $5.6M For Skin Cancer Detection

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The funding was led by Jacobs Investment COmpany, and also included other, un-named investors. DermTech is commercializing qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) assays for skin samples, to identify gene targets to detect melanoma. dermtech skin cancer detection lifescience assay gene venture capital' READ MORE>>.

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Impossible Foods will debut in SoCal grocery stores on Friday as first step in phased national rollout

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To celebrate the debut, Impossible Foods has tapped Chrissy Teigen’s grandmother for a VIP event on Thursday night and will be handing out samples at a Los Angeles-area Gelsons on Friday. In the company’s last, $300 million round, Jay-Z , Katy Perry, Serena Williams, Jaden Smith, Trevor Noah and Zedd all invested.

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

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Of course you need to discount any investor competitive positioning, but local investment group leaders will quickly tell you the strengths and terms of active investors in your area. A sample of three views is adequate. Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals.

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Pathway Genomics Raises Additional Funding

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Pathway Genomics has previously raised funding from The Founders Fund, Edelson Technology Partners, and Western Technology Investment. Pathway Genomics allows users to submit a DNA sample to the firm's CLIA certified laboratory, which tests that sample for common diseases and potential genetic issues. READ MORE>>.

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Greycroft Raises $130.7M For Digital Media Fund

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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. Greycroft said it will invest between $500,000 and $5M in firms from the new fund.

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