L.A. gets more moolah, thanks to Calibrate Ventures and its new, $80 million fund – TechCrunch

Two years ago, a couple of VCs from Shea Ventures, a 50-year-old, L.A. -based investment firm, banded together to create a Pasadena, Ca.-based early stage venture firm called Calibrate Ventures. Investors clearly like what they’re building, too. Firm founders Kevin Dunlap and Jason Schoettler are today announcing that they have closed their debut effort with…

With $15M, The Riveter plans to open 100 new female-focused co-working spaces – TechCrunch

In a disappointing year for female-founded startups — at least those looking to raise venture capital — The Riveter not only closed its first institutional funding round, but it’s today announcing a $15 million Series A funding, bringing its total backing to $20.5 million. The Seattle-based co-working startup, led by co-founder and chief executive Amy Nelson…