James Cutchin
Reporter (Finance)
Banking and finance reporter James B. Cutchin can be reached at jcutchin@labusinessjournal.com.
Phone: 323-549-5225 Extension: 232
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PayPal Invests in Local Black, Latino VCs
Payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc. has invested $10 million in two Black- and Latino-led venture capital funds based in Los Angeles.
Upfront Names New Co-Managing Partner
Santa Monica-based Upfront Ventures has named Kara Nortman as co-managing partner.
Retooled Zest Finance Raises $15 Million
ZestFinance Inc., a Burbank-based credit technology company doing business as Zest AI, has raised $15 million in new capital from software-focused venture firm Insight Venture Management.
LA Banks Show Some Gains in Q3 Earnings
While the earnings picture improved for Los Angeles-area banks during the third quarter, most did not match the performance levels of the largest U.S. banks.
Cannabis Ecommerce Company Amuse Raises $12 Million
Culver City-based cannabis ecommerce company Amuse Holdings Inc. has raised $12 million in Series A capital. The round was funded by Santa Monica-based cannabis industry private equity firm Gotham Green Partners.
Ares Backs $2.4 Billion Deal for Front Yard Residential
Century City-based asset manager Ares Management Corp. has partnered with New York-based Pretium Partners to purchase single-family housing rental company Front Yard Residential Corp.
Colony Capital’s Databank Makes $30 Million Investment
Colony Capital-backed Databank Ltd. has invested $30 million in edge data center business EdgePresence.
Cannabis Businesses Back Ballot Initiatives
Cannabis is on the ballot in six Los Angeles-area cities this November.
Gender Parity Remains a Work in Progress for LA Businesses
Gender diversity is one of the most intractable issues in the global economy.
Tiltify Raises $6.5 Million For Fundraising Platform
Charity fundraising platform Tiltify Inc. has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding.
