LegalZoom Partners With USC Marshall On Social Entrepreneurship
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AUGUST 18, 2021
Glendale-based LegalZoom has partnered with the University of Southern California (USC), to fund a scholarship and a new lab, the company said this week.
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Oversee.Net's Lawrence Ng Sets Up Startup Incubation Fund
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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Lawrence Ng , the co-founder of Oversee.net, said this morning that it has launched a new, startup fund called the OnRamp Fund , a $10M, international incubation fund that invests in early stage startups. The company said one of its first investments is bridal retailer SimplyBridal.
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Jaanuu Finds New Funding
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
El Segundo-based medical apparel company Jaanuu , the venture-backed startup led by Shaan Sethi, said it has received a new, strategic investment round today. Jaanuu said the new funding will go towards expansion into new apparel categories and senior level staffing hires. Size of the investment was not announced.
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Dogdrop Picks Up $2.9M For Dog Care
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Los Angeles-based dog care startup Dogdrop has raised $2.9M in a funding round, to expand the company's locations and markets. The funding was led by Fuel Capital and also included Mars PetCare, Muse Capital, Animal Capital, Gaingels, The Helm and CEO dog care startup, Wag. startup incubator and studio.
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MyTime Snags Funding For Appointment Service
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
MyTime , which operates an online service focused on online deals for appointment-focused businesses like chiropractors, personal trainers, housekeeping, and more, has raised a round of funding to expand its service beyond Los Angeles. GRP's Mark Suster said the round was worth $3M, with GRP putting up most of the funds.
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Dubb Launches Marketplace For Creatives, Finds Funding
socalTECH
APRIL 13, 2015
Los Angeles-based Dubb , a new, angel-backed startup, has launched a new, mobile marketplace to help you find customers. The startup says it is backed by angels, including Kris Gutta, Rashesh Patel, Venkat Ketineni and Brian Liu, Chairman and Cofounder of LegalZoom. READ MORE>>.
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EAT Club Finds Funding From Siemer Ventures, Brian Lee
socalTECH
APRIL 3, 2013
Two, Southern California investors are part of a new funding round today for EAT Club , a startup which automatically delivers lunch to professionals' desks every day based on their preferences. EAT Club is based in the Bay Area, where it currently offers its services. READ MORE>>.
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Kobe Bryant, Jeff Stibel Team On New $100M Venture Capital Fund In LA
socalTECH
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. READ MORE>>.
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FairClaims Finds $1.8M For Online Dispute Resolution
socalTECH
JULY 26, 2017
in a funding round, to go towards the startup's online dispute resolution services. According to the company, the funding came from Fika Ventures, Crosslink Capital and Greycroft. Los Angeles-based FairClaims has raised $1.8M
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The Silent Killer – The Company Your Community Never Created
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 15, 2014
Of course this can be done and of course I am a big proponent of the rise of startup centers across the country as the Internet has moved from the “infrastructure phase” to the “application phase” dominated by the three C’s: content, communications and commerce. ” But I think this misses the point.
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Small Business Grants You Can Apply For in September 2024
Tech.Co
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
What’s more, in 2024 lots of grant programs are focused on improving equity throughout the business landscape, resulting in even more opportunities being open to minitory owned enterprises that have been faced with disproportionate barriers to funding. You can unsubscribe at any time. 🌎 Or appear as if you're in another country?
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Jessica Alba's The Honest Company Scores $27M
socalTECH
MARCH 26, 2012
Online, eco-family products company The Honest Company , started by celebrity Jessica Alba and Los Angeles e-commerce master Brian Lee, said late Friday that it has raised $27M in funding. The funding was led by General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). READ MORE>>.
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210 Andreessen Horowitz: ShoeDazzle Reinvents 1920's Startup
socalTECH
MAY 17, 2011
Last week's $40M funding by Andreessen Horowitz of Los Angeles-based ShoeDazzle , the monthly fashion, shoe and pursue startup headed by LegalZoom founder Brian Lee, was driven by parallels to a 1920's startup--the Book of the Month Club.
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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate.
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10 Incentives For Entrepreneurs To Bootstrap Their Startup
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 15, 2014
I’ve always wondered who started the urban myth that the best way to start a company is to come up with a great idea, and then find some professional investors to give you a pot of money to build a company. Eighty percent of new entrepreneurs use this approach, with only six percent using investor funding.
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110 The Honest Co.'s Brian Lee Backs Outdoor Gear, Apparel Startup Cotopaxi
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MARCH 24, 2015
Lee , who has been behind such companies as LegalZoom, H. Bloom, and The Honest Company, is one of the angel investors in a new outdoor gear and apparel startup, Cotopaxi. Los Angeles-based angel investor Brian S. Cotopaxi said today that it has raised $6.5M
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The Honest Company Partners With Zulily
socalTECH
JANUARY 10, 2013
The Honest Company , the online brand offering up natural products for babies and families founded by Jessica Alba, has teamed up with daily deals site Zulily , the two said Wednesday afternoon. Lee also headed up LegalZoom, and also runs ShoeDazzle. Financia link between the companies were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
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LA tech industry mourns Kobe Bryant
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 26, 2020
The Los Angeles startup community is joining the rest of the world in mourning the death of NBA superstar, entrepreneur and investor Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., 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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Bryant Stibel's Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash
socalTECH
JANUARY 27, 2020
The crash site where Bryant and the others crashed is within view of a cluster of business parks, which houses some of the high tech companies along the 101 corridor.
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113 10 Reasons for a Startup to Skip Outside Investors
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 28, 2013
I’ve always wondered who started the urban myth that the best way to start a company is to come up with a great idea, and then find some professional investors to give you a pot of money to build a company. Eighty percent of new entrepreneurs used this approach, with only six percent using investor funding.
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Hollar Picks Up $17.5M For Bargain Gifts Site
socalTECH
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Santa Monica-based Hollar , a startup which offers up a wide range of low cost, bargain priced gifts, has raised $17.5M in a funding round, according to a regulatory filing. The funding came from Index Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and others. and tech veteran Brian Lee (LegalZoom, Honest Co.,
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100 TheBouqs Raises $6M For Direct-From-Farm Flower Delivery
socalTECH
JUNE 26, 2014
The funding was led by Azure Capital Partners, and also included KEC Ventures, Quest Venture Partners, SG-VC, and Siemer Ventures. The startup--led by John Tabis--has its own network of flower farms, which ship directly to consumers. The company lets users order flowers via iOS and Android apps, plus via the its website. READ MORE>>.
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159 LawKick: A Modern Way To Find Legal Help
socalTECH
JANUARY 2, 2014
But, how do you start? The old way was difficult, time consuming, and often expensive; referrals, calling up lawyers, going through initial consultations. We spoke with Michael Chasin, the company''s co-founder, about the startup. You put your project up, and shortly thereafter, you get price quotes from lawyers.
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FamilyFinds Dangles $20 Off $40 Honest Co. Deal
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
It appears the new, subscription based deals and offers program--SuperFinds--from Los Angeles-based FamilyFinds is starting to send out special offers to its customers, with a deal to receive $40 in merchandise for only $20 from the new Jessica Alba online e-commerce venture, Honest Co.
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5 New Venture Mistakes That Can Cost You The Business
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 11, 2021
Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Trouble with the IRS over Founders stock value.
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145 Gumhouse, Linked with Science Inc., Raises $6M
socalTECH
JUNE 7, 2012
What's the latest startup to launch of out Santa Monica-based business "studio" Science Inc. , That would be appear to be Gumhouse , which just raised $6M in a funding round, from such venture firms as Polaris Ventures, Science Inc. Gumhouse lists its Brian Lee (ShoeDazzle, LegalZoom), Mike Jones (Science Inc.), and others.
Local Angels Fund Troopswap.com
socalTECH
MAY 3, 2011
A set of three, well known Los Angeles investors with military connections are funding a new startup, Troopswap.com , focused on providing daily deals to the military community. As part of the funding, Kelly Perdew joins the company's board of directors. READ MORE>>.
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174 10 C-Level Positions That Are Red Flags For Funding
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2014
It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). Chief Brand Officer.
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Interview with Carey Ransom, RealPractice
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
We have spoken with the firm in the past, and the company recently raised some new funding and went through some reorganization, including moving the firm to Irvine. We thought it would be worth hearing about where the firm is today, as well as Carey's strategy to create something similar to LegalZoom, but for attorneys.
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SoCal Gets $739M In Venture Capital In Q2
socalTECH
JULY 19, 2011
in funding, and San Diego $198.18M in investments. Quarter to quarter, investments were up from Q1, when $585M was invested in the region. Investments were slightly down from Q2 of 2010, when the region saw $856M in funding. across 966 deals, up 19 percent from the first quarter, when there was $6.3
5 Startup Legal Shortcuts That Can Be Expensive
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 7, 2013
Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. entrepreneur startup legal shortcuts investor founder business'
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Venture Capital Q&A Session
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 29, 2010
Mike Stern (wasn’t sure which one so leave a comment if it’s you): Q: “is it possible to sell your startup without venture investment if the company has big traction and a large user base?&# But most importantly I lectured founders that you can’t avoid the admin of setting up your ESOP. This is minutes 8-11.
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Five Legal Pitfalls That Sink Many Good Startups
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 10, 2012
Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Trouble with the IRS over Founders stock value.
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99 MuckerLab Startup Accelerator Brings TechStars Incubation To Los Angeles
Tech Zulu Event
OCTOBER 21, 2011
Excited to announce MuckerLab , a new startup accelerator and member of the TechStars Network, launched today in L.A. Our goal is to help enable this transformation by bringing the right funding and assistance at the very earliest stages of venture formation,” said Erik Rannala, Co-founder of MuckerLab. Can you feel it folks?
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58 Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
I’ve heard it many founders of VC backed companies in LA who tell me that in their NorCal VC meetings they are told, “we might be interested but we’d want you to relocate to the Bay Area if we funded you.&#. Funding is different outside of Silicon Valley. As a result many funds are OK with big bets.
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Announcing a Deal I’ve Wanted to Talk About for a Year
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
I am taking the lead from GRP and we also invested alongside a number of friends including Dave McClure, Dave Tisch, Ben Smith (Merchant Circle), Brian Lee (ShoeDazzle, LegalZoom), Jason Calacanis, Evan Rifkin, Jennifer Lum, Jay Weintraub and a whole host of other angels. In the same year they won Business Insider’s Startup competition.
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359 Catching Up With Joanne Bradford, Demand Media
socalTECH
AUGUST 6, 2012
Santa Monica-based Demand Media (www.demandmedia.com) has seen its share of ups and downs as one of the highest visibility technology and media companies to come out of Southern California's technology ecosystem in recent years. Joanne Bradford: The first thing we start with everyday, is listening to the signal of what people are doing.
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Interview with Shaan Sethi, Jaanuu
socalTECH
JULY 5, 2017
We caught up with co-founder and CEO Shaan Sethi to hear more about the startup, as well as Shaan's journey from investment banking to running an apparel startup. We caught up with co-founder and CEO Shaan Sethi to hear more about the startup, as well as Shaan's journey from investment banking to running an apparel startup.
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100 What Mattered in 2010: Jim Andelman, Rincon Ventures
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2010
Mobile app downloads went from 300mm in 2009 to 5 billion in 2010, Android ad impressions up over 2,000% as two examples. Facebook now accounts for a staggering 25% of all display impressions (up from 9% last year), and Facebook and its advertisers are finally beginning to understand how to leverage the platform's unique capabilities.
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160 SocialAnnex Backed By Who's Who Of SoCal Angels
socalTECH
APRIL 24, 2012
Los Angeles-based SocialAnnex , a startup helping online retailers to use social media to spur sales, has scored a round of funding from a who's who of Southern California technology angels, the firm said Tuesday. As part of the funding, the firm said that Pourzanjani has joined the company's advisory board. READ MORE>>.
Docstoc's Jason Nazar Talks About DocStore
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MARCH 4, 2010
Jason is also behind the popular "Startups Uncensored" events in Los Angeles, so we also pinged him on how those events have been going. We want to make sure the marketplace is for professional content, so we screen to make sure the seller is a professional or small business owner, or a startup or entrepreneur.
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