socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2010

I left a great firm, Redpoint Ventures (after 11 years), to start a new firm, Archer Venture Capital. Using the social web to fill excess capacity that exists in nearly every business was one of the best uses of the web that I've seen. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year? Great things will emerge there.

Venture Capital 234

Venture Capital Capital Rustic Canyon Southern California 234

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , the online video guide service funded by Benchmark Capital and Redpoint Ventures, said that it has linked with the University of California, Los Angeles, with a branded version of the service specifically for UCLA students.

UCLA 140

UCLA Guide Redpoint Hulu 140

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2011

Last week, we talked with Fouad ElNaggar of Redpoint Ventures about some of the interesting companies in Southern California. Hark is backed by Redpoint, and happens to be co-founded by Fouad. Was Fouad with Redpoint at the time? David Aronchick: He was being courted very heavily be Redpoint at the time.

Redpoint 201

Redpoint Startup Content .Net 201

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Los Angeles-based Buzznet , the venture-backed operator of a network of entertainment-focused social media sites, is making the rounds with a new feature on its Celebuzz celebrity web site this week. The firm rolled out a "zoom" feature that allows users on the site to magnify celebrity photos on the site. READ MORE>>.

Buzznet 100

Buzznet Anthem Redpoint Social Media 100

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

-The Scott Sanfilippo Interview Media Optimization Firms Are Red Hot In Southern California in 2009 Proliferate - Aggregate - Integrate Startups Uncensored #4 - “Finding and Working with Partners” SoCal VC’s absent from Forbes Midas List Top Five Best Uses of an Entrepreneur's Legal Dollars What Data Crunchers Did for Obama An Evaluation of Web Strategy (..)

Layoffs 159

Layoffs Woodland Hills Southern California Orange County 159

socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). tech, new media, entertainment and consumer industries. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. They include: Sponsors.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Ian Rogers is the CEO of Topspin Media (www.topspinmedia.com), a venture backed, Santa Monica-based startup developing web applications for the music industry. Topspin is backed by Redpoint Ventures and The Foundry Group. What's the idea behind Topspin Media?

Media 100

Media Yahoo Startup Tool 100

socalTECH

MAY 22, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). BASSETT Executive Search Solutions (www.BassettSearch.com) The confidential source for executive talent -- serving emerging growth company clients in the high tech, new media, entertainment and consumer industries. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). BASSETT Executive Search Solutions (www.BassettSearch.com) The confidential source for executive talent -- serving emerging growth company clients in the high tech, new media, entertainment and consumer industries. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

socalTECH was a media sponsor of the conference). The "best of show" prize went to Magnify360, which develops software for optimizing content and web sites for specific users. Magnify360 was voted the best investment opportunity by both venture capitalist audience members and panelists.

Southern California 100

Southern California Conference SoCal Startup 100

socalTECH

MARCH 27, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). tech, new media, entertainment and consumer industries. Dealmaker Media www.undertheradarblo g.com is presenting their 13th Under the Radar conference in Mountain View, CA on. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. innovation.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Los Angeles-based Aggregage (www.aggregage.com) is looking to help aggregate the content across multiple blog publishing sites, and curate that information into specific, B2B niche vertical web sites. Roberty Flynn: We are building what we see as the next generation of business to business media. What is Aggregage?

Startup 162

Startup Content Advertising Sites 162

socalTECH

AUGUST 1, 2012

Last week, Los Angeles-based Chill (www.chill.com) made a stab at that, debuting a new front page meant to guide user to the most interesting videos on the web, through an easy-to-use interface. How do you crack the code and make online video easier to find and use? What's the whole new front page all about?

Startup 254

Startup Guide Redpoint Content 254

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Gilt Group is currently the largest private sale web site in US. Configurable from desktop-based web-based UI. Greycroft is an early-stage VC. Time will tell.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Jason Nazar

MARCH 22, 2011

He just pounded out design and code for a few weeks and got Plancast up on the web and users adopting his product right away. In Los Angeles we are at a disadvantage because the founder(s) often have no experience in building consumer web applications. In the bay area there are dozens of firms that are actively making investments.

Companies 111

Companies Company Startup Twiistup 111