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| Oct 15, 2015 | See how Vator Splash LA played out on Twitter | Thank you to all of those who attended Vator Splash LA and made it great!
Vator held its annual Splash LA event on Thursday, and it couldn't have gone better. Not only were the panelists, and all of our presenting companies great, but so we... |
| Oct 15, 2015 | Presenting the 8 finalists for Vator Splash LA! | 8 startups will be pitching their ideas to some of the top tech VCs!
Today, Vator will be holding its annual Splash LA event, where speakers such as Adam Goldenberg, Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of The Hones... |
| Oct 7, 2015 | What Entrepreneur360 'Controllers' Know: Watch Markets and Keep the Customer Happy | October 7, 2015 3 min read
Through surveys and available data, we've examined hundreds of small businesses and come away with six archetypal sets of practices and characteristics that we believe are representative of most growth companies o... |
| Oct 2, 2015 | Here are the most active LA-based investors in 2015 | Upfront Ventures leads with 18 investments, followed by Wavemaker Partners and Tech Coast Angels
(Vator Splash LA will be taking place on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder ... |
| Sep 29, 2015 | Marco Zappacosta: being a unicorn will not change our vision | The local services marketplace has raised a $125M funding round, valuing it at $1.3B
We here at Vator are pretty proud of Thumbtack. The company was the winner of our very first Vator startup competition and event, all the way back in Octob... |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Thumbtack raises $125M, becomes the latest unicorn | Thumbtack now generates $1 billion in revenue for independent small businesses a year
The local services marketplace is filled with players, including companies like TaskRabbit, Angie's List and Yelp. Even companies like eBay, Amazon and Go... |
| Sep 23, 2015 | We've spotted some unicorns in Los Angeles | Companies like Snapchat, Honest, JustFab and SpaceX have all reached $1B valuations
(Vator Splash LA will be taking place on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of ... |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Apple reportedly looking to have first car done by 2019 | The car won't be driverless, but it will beat companies like Google and Uber getting on the road
(Vator Splash LA will be taking place on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder ... |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Snoop Dog debuts his own pot-focused lifestyle brand | Merry Jane will include content from people like Seth Rogan, and business tools for the industry
(Vator Splash LA will be taking place on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder ... |
| Sep 4, 2015 | LA venture investments up 5X in five years | LA has been closing in on New York, and is seeing more dealflow and dollars than Austin and Seattle
(Vator Splash LA will be taking place on October 15. Speakers include LA's most active investors and successful founders, including Adam Gol... |
| Sep 3, 2015 | Thumbtack makes first acquisition, hires team from HeartThis | HeartThis will remain live for now, while its engineers go over to ThumbTack
Local services marketplace Thumbtack may have raised a hefty $100 million round a year ago, marking it as one of the top companies in its space, but it still has p... |
| Aug 20, 2015 | Google has to stop reminding people you want to be forgotten | The search engine ordered to take down articles that include information about removals
(Vator Splash LA will be taking place on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO... |
| Aug 20, 2015 | Corporate catering service EAT Club expands to Los Angeles | The company has hired Larry Sales, former VP at Cooking.com, as general manager of L.A.
(Vator Splash LA is happening on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of The ... |
| Aug 19, 2015 | Leaked Snapchat docs show company bleeding money in 2014 | Snapchat lost $128 million in the 10 months before it started monetizing last year
(Come see Vator Splash LA on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of The Honest Co... |
| Aug 19, 2015 | Good news, cheaters: no cards stolen from Ashley Madison | Your marriage may be over, but at least your financial information is secure!
(Vator Splash LA is happening on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of The Honest Com... |
| Aug 19, 2015 | Kik raises $50 million from Tencent, becomes latest unicorn | The mobile messaging app is looking to expand beyond messaging to other functions, like commerce
(Come see Vator Splash LA on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of... |
| Aug 19, 2015 | Uber takes new funding to boost its presence in India | India is Uber's second biggest market, but it is still far behind homegrown service Ola
(Come see Vator Splash LA on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of The Hone... |
| Aug 18, 2015 | FCC fines Smart City $750K for blocking personal Wi-Fi | The telecommunications provider says it didn't know the rules, and only 1% of devices were blocked
(Come see Vator Splash LA on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO ... |
| Aug 18, 2015 | The U.S. is on pace for $70B in VC investing this year | There has already been nearly $60 billion invested in 3,668 deals around the globe this year
(Come see Vator Splash LA on October 15. Speakers will include Adam Goldenberg Founder & CEO of JustFab; Brian Lee. Co-Founder & CEO of The... |
| Aug 14, 2015 | The Honest Company raises $100M, is an IPO coming? | Jessica Alba's eco-friendly products company is now said to be valued at $1.7B
The Honest Company, the subscription service that offers eco-friendly baby and family products, has long been seen as a potential IPO candidate. Now comes a bit ... |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Healthcare API platform and marketplace PokitDok raises $34M | The Vator Splash winner serves health services from over 40,000 providers in 44 markets in the U.S.
PokitDok, winner of Splash 2013, is a company that once described itself as a healthcare marketplace, and a way for consumers to shop direct... |
| Jul 2, 2015 | ZOZI Raises $30M in Series C Financing | ZOZI, a San Francisco, CA-based SaaS reservation system for businesses and marketplace for consumers for the tours, activities and events market, raised $30m in Series C financing.
The round was led by Pritzker Vlock Ventures with participa... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Funding Daily: Today’s tech funding news, in one place | Here’s a list of today’s tech funding stories, updated as the day unfolds. Tip us here if you have a deal to share. A16Z, HP, and INKEF Capital give $30M to Shapeways
Shapeways, a service and marketplace that lets users upload, download, an... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Tour Booking Startup ZOZI Raises $30 Million From Richard Branson, Others To Expand Its Reservation Platform | ZOZI, a startup that hooks merchants up with those seeking travel experiences using proprietary software, has closed on $30 million in Series C funding.
Pritzker Vlock Ventures led the round, with participation from Sir Richard Branson, Par... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Daily funding roundup - July 1, 2015 | GrabTaxi secured $250M; Zozi nabbed $30M; PubNub raised $20M
PubNub, a provider of cloud-based infrastructure for real-time applications raised $20 million in a Series C round of funding to help scale it. The round was led by Sapphire Ventu... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Funding Daily: Today’s tech funding news, in one place | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Here’s a list of today’s tech funding stories, up... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | ZOZI raises $30M to help you be more active | The funding will go toward building out ZOZI Advance, its SaaS reservations and payment system
(Updated with comment from TJ Sassani, CEO of Zozi)
Ok, I admit it: I'm kind of lazy. Or, to put it more accurately, I'm not exactly what you'd c... |
| Aug 23, 2013 | ZOZI Acquires TripFlavor | ZOZI, a San Francisco, CA-based startup for active lifestyles, recently acquired TripFlavor, a provider of a real-time Software as a Service reservation system for tours and activities.
The amount of the transaction was not disclosed.
Launc... |
| Aug 7, 2013 | ZOZI Acquires Real-Time Reservation System TripFlavor, Launches Booking And CRM Service For Activity Merchants | ZOZI, the online service that focuses on deals for high-end outdoor adventures and activities, today announced that it has acquired the real-time reservation system TripFlavor. ZOZI, which recently closed a $10 million funding round, alread... |
| Aug 7, 2013 | ZOZI picks up SaaS reservation system TripFlavor | TripFlavor's technology will be used to launch real-time booking platform ZOZI Advance
Active lifestyle platform ZOZI has announced its first acquisition: Software as a Service reservation system, TripFlavor.
No financial terms of the deal ... |
| Apr 4, 2013 | Zozi Raises $10M | Zozi, a San Francisco, CA-based brand focused on providing consumers with active lifestyle experiences, raised $10m in a Series B1 funding as well as debt financing.
Backers included:
– Pritzker/Vlock Family Office
– Launch Capital
– 500 St... |
| Apr 4, 2013 | ZOZI Secures $10M in Series B-1 |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Leading brand helping consumers live an active lifestyle, today announced an additional $10 million in Series B-1.
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| Apr 4, 2013 | After Ditching The Groupon Model, Zozi Lands $10M To Build Out Its Marketplace For Celebrity-Guided Adventures | Zozi launched in 2010 to become the go-to destination for those looking for an (affordable) excuse to take break from the daily grind by offering daily deals on a wide range of local adventures — everything from cocktail classes in Atlanta ... |
| Dec 27, 2011 | How to get a programming job at a startup (infographic) | We have only a few days before the new year ball drops and 2012 is upon us. Many will hope for good health, good fortune and good friends, but in this economy, even more may hope for jobs.
If you’re a programmer, here’s an infographic of ti... |
| Nov 30, 2011 | RAVN Helps Travelers – and Locals – Uncover Cities’ Best-Kept Secrets | San Francisco startup RAVN’s goal is to help users discover and book “every possible thing they could be doing in their city” – and they mean everything, from gourmet chocolate tours to jiu jitsu training to a pancakes-and-booze art show.
T... |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Google Offers brings on partners, personalizes deals with new quiz | Google Offers is expanding its selection to include a number of new partners, Google announced today in an official blog post.
There are two ways to run a deals business. You can build a dedicated sales force and seek out willing businesses... |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Google Offers brings on partners, personalizes deals with new quiz | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Google Offers is expanding its selection to inclu... |
| May 26, 2011 | Zozi Raises $7 Million To Let You Swim With Sharks – And More – At A Discount | Exclusive – Zozi has landed $7 million in Series B financing from existing investors, TechCrunch has learned. The startup, which offers deals on unique local things to do, raised capital from LaunchCapital, the Pritzker/Vlock Family Office,... |
| May 26, 2011 | Zozi Packs an Additional $7M | Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email Reprints
Zozi, the San Francisco startup that offers daily deals on unusual travel experiences (such as a deal today on fly fishing classes at Lake Tahoe), said it has raised $7 millio... |
| May 26, 2011 | zozi Raises $7M in Series B Funding | zozi, a San Francisco, CA-based web site that focuses on deals for experiences and local activities, has raised $7m in Series B funding.
The round was led by inside investors, with participation from LaunchCapital, the Pritzker/Vlock Family... |
| May 26, 2011 | Zozi lands $7M more for 100% guaranteed adventure deals | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Zozi, a company that offers discounts to consumer... |
| May 26, 2011 | Zozi lands $7M more for 100% guaranteed adventure deals | Zozi, a company that offers discounts to consumers on unique adventure and travel experiences, today announced it has secured a second round of funding for $7 million. The funding will be used to expand deals into new cities as well as hire... |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Local-Activity Site Zozi Lands $3 Million Series A From 500 Startups And Zig Capital | Last April, adventure travel marketplace EkoVenture, relaunched as Zozi, with a focus on a local activities instead of exotic travel. Shifting the focus to promoting deals on local activities such as kayaking in San Francisco Bay, cocktail ... |
