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Aug 24, 2016

Meet the 5 new startups participating in the L.A. Dodgers sports tech accelerator

The second cohort of startups participating in a sports and entertainment accelerator hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and R/GA, a New York-based advertising agency, began their three-month journey this week. The program accepted applications earlier this year from startups using technology to build sports and entertainment-related products and services. The five participating companies get workspace in R/GA’s Los Angeles offices, access to mentors and support from the Dodgers and R/GA, and $120,000 in funding in exchange for 6 percent equity. The 3-month program ends with a Demo Day in November at Dodger Stadium. Mentors include people like Dodgers owner and NBA legend Magic Johnson, MLB Advanced… Read More

Aug 22, 2016

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant reinvents himself as venture capital investor with new $100M fund

On the court, Kobe Bryant was relentless in his preparation and laser-focused on the smallest details that would give him and his team an edge over his opponents. Now Bryant, who retired from the NBA this season, is channeling his legendary intensity into the venture capital world. Bryant and his partner, entrepreneur Jeff Stible, announced a new $100 million fund for investing in technology, media and data startups in an interview with the Wall Street Journal Monday. The Los Angeles-based firm is called Bryant Stibel, and the co-founders are putting up their own money. They aren’t looking for outside investors right now. Announced @BryantStibel investment platform to… Read More

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