Last night I attended a DealMaker Media (whom I love because they always host such great discussions) panel on raising angel money moderated by Dan Gould and with panelists Rob Hayes (First Round Capital, more seed or A round than angel), Scot Sangster (with OrganicStartup and the best spokesperson for Tech Coast Angels that I have met to date), Tom McInerney (TGM) and Jarl Mohn (who invests on his own “account” and whose track record is truly humbling). recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized

Pasadena-based MyShape , the venture backed, online clothing retailer focused on matching women to clothing based on body shape and measurements, said today it has launched a new feature focused on providing fashion advice. MyShape is venture backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, the Pasadena Angels, and the Tech Coast Angels. READ MORE>> ...Tags: According to the site, its new section--Style Me--will offer fashion tips, stories, and information on the latest fashion trends. Tags: myshape ecommerce fashion clothing owme

Pasadena-based MyShape , the personalized fashion retailer run by Louise Wannier, has raised $10.5M No details on the funding have yet been announced by the company, which is backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, the Pasadena Angels, and the Tech Coast Angels. MyShape recently relaunched the firm's website with new social shopping features, an enhanced measurement system, and other features. in a new round of equity funding, according to a regulatory filing by the firm Wednesday. The filing says the fundraising is part of a nearly $12.1M

Pasadena-based myShape , a venture-funded e-commerce site focused on personalized fashions for women, said this week that it has promoted Louise Tobia to Senior Vice President, Merchandising. MyShape is venture backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels, and offers an online site and technology where women can personalize and find clothing that matches their body type and shape. The firm said that Tobia previously served at Robinson-May/Meier & Frank, and has over 25 years of experience.

Pasadena-based myShape , an online e-commerce site focused on matching women to clothing, said today that the firm has been selected by dating site eHarmony to be the exclusive fashion e-tailer for a new eHarmony Advice Date Planner. myShape also said that its Chief Creative Officer, Patty Fox--who was the fashion coordinator for the Academy Awards--will provide fashion, trend, and shape tips on the new eHarmony site. The new Date Planner feature on eHarmony allows women to plan their dates, provides fashion tips, and allows women to match their personal style with outfits. Financial

Glendale-based MyShape , which operates an online retailer focused on matching women to clothing based on their body type, confirmed this morning that it has raised a third round of venture funding. The firm said the round was led by DFJ Growth Fund, and also included Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Tenaya Capital, the Pasadena Angels, and the Tech Coast Angels. MyShape's social Amount of the funding round was not disclosed, although a regulatory filing last week placed the round target at $12.1M. The filing indicates that $10.56M of the round had already been funded.

Pasadena-based MyShape has raised $12M in a round of venture capital, the company's CEO, Louise Wannier, confirmed Monday after reports that the firm had closed a round of funding, but said the round was still in progress. The funding came from Lehman Brothers Venture Partners and also included prior lead Draper Fisher Jurvetson, along with local angel groups the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. MyShape runs an online apparel store which is targeted on matching women with clothing that best fits them. Wannier said the round remains open, as the firm

Last night I attended the inaugural Open Angel Forum event started by Jason Calacanis , a fellow LA resident.  Jason started the Open Angel Forum in response to his frustration that entrepreneurs were being charged by some angel organizations to present at their events.  If you want some tips on getting access I wrote a post on how to access VCs but the same logic applies to angels. He wrote an excellent blog post on this topic . As a former entrepreneur, I’m a big supporter of Jason’s goals. 

The Tech Coast Angels said today that the angel group invested in seven new deals, and seventeen follow-on deals in 2009, a total of $4.7M The group said that as part of those deals, its portfolio companies raised an additional $57M in funding from venture capital groups and other angel investors. The group--the largest angel group in Southern California, and one of the largest nationwide--said the number and amount invested in investments. Last year, the TCA said it invested in 15 first-time fundings in firms, and 16 follow-on funding rounds.

With over 20 years and 100 startups, he's an experienced member of the Tech Coast Angels , but he's taking his time renewing this year. And should angels do less due diligence? Mentions: John Morris, Entretech's Nitro, MyShape CEO Louise Wannier Today he shares his reasons why. Where's the fine line between being a devil's advocate and offering a deal critique, maybe over doing it thereby killing a deal?