Los Angeles-based Invested.in , the online crowdfunding service headed by Alon Goren, is shifting its focus towards helping companies raise money from accredited investors. The firm is launching BoostFunder , an online startup marketplace, with Adam Draper, which will allow startups to raise up to a million dollars from accredited investors. MORE >>

The new funding brings the company’s aggregate amount of capital raised to over $3 million. Pleased to be an investor in the company, investor Lee Essner  said he was particularly drawn to CapLinked’s team, technology and vision. million. Speaking of the new investment, CapLinked CEO Eric M. Over $3M Raised. Easy To Set Up. MORE >>

This week on The Valley Girl Show , host Jesse Draper interviews Sir Martin Sorrell, the CEO of The WPP Group. The WPP Group is one of the world’s leading advertising companies and communication services, employing 140,000 people in 2,400 offices, in 107 countries. For instance, Tata Motors post a 40.5% link]. Featured News Top MORE >>

Thomas Foley and Adam Draper, co-founders of Xpert Financial , appear on “The Valley Girl Show” this week and discuss some of the challenges and advantages of being young, first-time entrepreneurs.  “It’s a ride,” Draper says.  They lick them.  That’s commitment. Articles News Top MORE >>

Both companies are well funded by venture capital firms — Tesla’s backers also include Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Fisker Automotive is backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byer. The New York Times has the details. Kuo, publisher of socalTECH.com. All Rights Reserved MORE >>