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JANUARY 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based OpenDrives, a developer of network attached storage (NAS) products for the enterprise, said on Thursday that it has raised $20M in a Series B funding round. The funding was led by IAG Capital Partners. According to the company, the new funding will go to grow the company and accelerate product development.

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JUNE 12, 2015

The City of Los Angeles is hoping to kick off an effort to provide free, wireless access across the city, and has issued an RFP asking wireless providers to come up with a plan to provide one gigabit broadband service to residences and businesses, plus offer up free basic wireless service to the entire city. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , the developer of in-flight wireless and entertainment systems for airlines, said today that it has linked up with satellite operator SES , to bring Ku-band satellite bandwith to the company''s systems. Financial details of the link were not announced by the companies.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , which provides in-flight, satellite-based Internet services for airlines, has named a new CEO, after the loss of both its CEO and CFO on Monday. According to the company, its board has appointed Jeff Leddy as its new CEO and interim CFO. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 15, 2019

locations — Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC. 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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APRIL 20, 2016

Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , which provides in-flight wireless, entertainment systems, and related services to the airline industry, says it has inked an expanded deal with satellite network operator SES , to add satellite capacity over India, Central Asia, the Middle East and North America.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Los Angeles-based Cinedigm and The WHAM Network said on Wednesday that the two are launching a brand new, streaming network specifically focused on eSports and gaming.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

Does the entertainment industry need its own social networking site? Los Angeles-based Stage 32 thinks so--and so far, has 325,000 members for its online social networking site, which it says ties together film, television, and theater creatives. Stage 32 is led by Richard Botto. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. We’re thrilled to help lead the way for the broader tech community in Los Angeles.”

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JULY 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based media brand Pocket.watch , which creates content for kids, has raised $15M in a Series B funding round, led by Viacom, the company said today. As part of the funding, Viacom Media Networks COO Sarah Levy joins the company's board of directors.

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MAY 22, 2012

Van Nuys-based Audiolife , the startup which provided product fulfillment for the music industry and artists, has been acquired by Florida firm Alliance Entertainment. According to Alliance Entertainment, Audiolife's founders will remain in Los Angeles, but the company will be moving its fulfillment operations to Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

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JANUARY 26, 2016

Doppels , a startup which develops a mobile app to connect people with the same birthday with each other, said it has set up shop in Los Angeles. The startup--founded in London--said it decided to locate in Los Angeles, after touring New York, Austin, and Silicon Valley, looking for the right place to launch the startup.

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APRIL 5, 2013

Culver City-based Fullscreen , which operates a multi-channel youTube network, and is led by George Strompolos (formerly of YouTube/Google), has raised $30M in a new round of funding, according to reports today. fullscreen entertainment youtube network venture capital content studio hollywood' READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

JULY 18, 2016

It’s no secret that Los Angeles is home to a bevy of celebrities. startups wanting to get recognized, Tech.Co’s Startup Showcase in Los Angeles on July 26th is the perfect opportunity. Sign up today for the Los Angeles event and bring your team. And for those L.A. And for those L.A. Cost : $10.

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AUGUST 17, 2015

A fun, entertaining and informative look at what’s happening in LA and the role young adults can play in shaping the future of technology and digital media. Join us for an evening of fun, learning, networking and momentum building. Digital and Beyond in LA.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 -- AngelLaunch Networking Reception. We produce business networking events for startups, media and tech, digital media, entertainment,investors, ad agencies, brands, and small business owners. iHollywood Forum.

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

Of course, I immediately gave him the whole spiel on Visible Networking and Steve was totally game to make our networking visible. I personally think that your background with entertainment would mean that you could do something interesting around product management for hybrid online and entertainment plays.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Los Angeles-based mobile games developer Scopely said on Monday that it is paying approximately $1 billion for GSN Games, the division of Game Show Network owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle charging network operator EVgo says that car manufacturer BMW has tied into its network, and launched a new program called BMW Charging Powered by EVgo.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Los Angeles-based Wave --which was until recently known as TheWaveVR--has connected its virtual reality technology into the world of live concerts, the company said on Thursday. The company said the new offering provides "immersive, virtual concerts" across a number of platform, allowing those artists to reach fans wherever possible.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Los Angeles-based TYT Network , the online news empire run by Cenk Uygur, said this morning that it has raised $20M in a round of funding, to expand the company's management, creative talent, subscription offerings, marketing, and content and community.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 16, 2020

Over their longtime personal and professional relationship, the two Los Angeles-based serial entrepreneurs have invested in each other’s companies and investment firms, but never worked together until now. Derek Norton and Jeremy Milken have known each other for twenty years. “I see two things happen.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

March Capital Partners , the Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, has raised $300 million for its latest fund. “We have two major areas and a couple of minor areas,” said Sumant Mandal, a managing director with the firm. “We like data-driven business and two-thirds of our portfolio are AI driven.

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APRIL 12, 2018

Los Angeles-based KEYPR , the venture-backed startup developing hospitality technology, says that it has added the former CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Andrew House, to its Advisory Board. House worked on the Sony PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation Network.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Created by founder Toby Daniels , Social Media Week Los Angeles will focus this series of discussions around the theme of “Empowering Change Through Collaboration.” They have broken events down by two hubs: Social Tech , and Entertainment. Monday: Los Angeles – The Social City. ENTERTAINMENT HUB.

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MAY 4, 2020

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Fortune LP says it has acquired one o the UK's largest video game developers and publishers, Jagex , in a deal worth $530M. Jagex is best known for its franchise, RuneScape. Platinum Fortune said that Jagex will continue to be run by its existing management team. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu said this week that it has added two new "add-ons" for its Live TV subscribers, including both a new set of Spanish channels, as well as new Entertainment content. Hulu also said it will be launching Discovery Networks on Hulu with Live TV later this year.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

Propelled by new technologies, new businessmen have been landing in Los Angeles since the invention of the nickelodeon to create a studio that would dominate popular entertainment. In fact, AmazeVR has already partnered with LG U+, the telecommunications network arm of LG to produce virtual reality content.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Los Angeles-based venture investor Wavemaker Partners has seen one of its portfolio companies hit the public markets, albeit via an unusual, reverse merger arrangement. Stellar is a so-called "blank check acquisition company" specifically designed to for reverse mergers. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 11, 2021

Los Angeles-based C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), the virtual kitchen startup founded by Sam Nazarian, says it has inked a partnership with consumer goods giant Unilever, and a new "virtual store" called The Ice Cream Shop. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

LinkedIn is by far the world’s largest professional network with more than 380 million members in over 200 countries and territories. But it isn’t meeting the needs of everyone, leading to the creation of several sites positioning themselves as the go-to professional network for niche industries.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Machinima said Monday that it has named Chad Gutstein as its new CEO, replacing outgoing CEO and co-founder Allen DeBevoise. According to Machiima, Gutstein is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Ovation television network. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A new, Los Angeles startup, Latin21 , said this morning that it has launched a new, online community dedicated to "celebrating and sharing the Latinx experience". According to the company, it will launch this weekend, and is hoping to become "the premiere network where bilingual, bicultural Latinx can engage online."

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MAY 3, 2017

Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu has officially launched its new, live TV streaming service into beta, saying it will offer up more than 50 sports, news, entertainment, and kids' channels for $39.99 READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 12, 2019

Los Angeles-based Triton Digital , a provider of advertising services and technology for the online radio streaming, digital audio and podcasting markets, has acquired Omny Studio , a developer of a podcast and on-demand audio publishing platform. Financial terms of the acquisition were not annoucned. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 17, 2013

Los Angeles-based online entertainment site HitFix , which is headed by Jen Sargent, is in a new deal today which will bring the company''s entertainment news to theaters. HitFix and NCM Media Networks, which provides integrated media to consumers in U.S. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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JUNE 6, 2017

Los Angeles-based FoxNext , the virtual and augmented reality, mobile, console/pc games and location-based entertainment unit of Twentieth Century Fox Film and Fox Networks Group, announced today that it has acquired Aftershock , a developer of mobile games. Aftershock has locations in both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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