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I added a Paid Conflict of Interest template on the article. I’ve been requested by my employer, FlexTeam, on behalf of Upfront Ventures to modify the existing page.
In the introductory section, the first line says "Upfront Ventures, formerly known as GRP Partners, is a Santa Monica-based venture capital company."
Please, modify it to say "Upfront Ventures is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies."
The second sentence says
"Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds."
Please, modify it to say "According to the Los Angeles Times and Recode, Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds."
Please, remove the final sentence in that paragraph completely and replace it with
"Since its founding in 1996, Upfront Ventures has invested in more than 200 companies, with notable exits including Ulta (ULTA), Overture, BillMeLater, TrueCar (TRUE), Maker Studios (acquired by Disney, now Disney Digital Network), Kyriba and Ring, among others. "
I've attached the Wikipedia code below, so that the references, footnotes and internal Wikipedia article links will be added too.
If you have any questions for me, please, feel free to contact me at my user talk page.
Here's the code:
Upfront Ventures is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. According to the Los Angeles Times and Recode, Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds. [1] [2] [3] Since its founding in 1996, Upfront Ventures has invested in more than 200 companies, with notable exits including Ulta (ULTA), [4] Overture, [5] BillMeLater, [6] TrueCar (TRUE), Maker Studios (acquired by Disney, now Disney Digital Network), Kyriba [7] and Ring, among others.
Spncrinc ( talk) 04:10, 7 June 2019 (UTC)
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Edit request partially implemented
I've completed your requested edits, for the most part. There are a couple things asserted in your request that didn't match the source material.
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@ Orville1974: Thanks for making edits. I've talked to the client and have some answers to your questions.
"Notable exits" - I'm an engineer and I wasn't sure what "exits" meant either. I'm told that in the investment world, it's common lingo for "the company was sold." So from a venture point of view, the investment worked out.
To see more about that lingo, you can go to: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/upfront-ventures#section-overview
and there's a section that says "Number of Exits" with the number 47 after it. If you click on "47" it will show you the 47 companies that sold. So, I've added this CrunchBase link as a citation in the proposed source code that I've included below.
I'm told that "notable" in investment lingo means "well-known and/or high valuation" - greater than $1 Billion.
Here's the same new citation (different section) as above that shows that Upfront Ventures has made 278 investments: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/upfront-ventures#section-investments
The client would like the layout of the Upfront Ventures Wikipedia article to look like those of other venture capital firms' Wikipedia articles. Others list their investments in prose and/or in a separate investments section. Here are some examples:
Here's the source code that I propose.
Upfront Ventures, formerly known as GRP Partners, is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. According to the Los Angeles Times and Recode, Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds. [1] [2] [3] Since its founding in 1996, Upfront Ventures has invested in more than 200 companies, [4] with notable exits including Ulta (ULTA), [5] Overture, [6] BillMeLater, [7] TrueCar (TRUE), Maker Studios (acquired by Disney, now Disney Digital Network), Kyriba [8] and Ring, among others.
Thanks,
Spncrinc (
talk) 00:25, 15 June 2019 (UTC)
References
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Please, make edits to the History section, and let me know if you have questions.
The client would like to add Yves Sisteron's name because he founded GRP Partners. They'd like to remove a few investments like P.F. Chang's and Starbucks because that is outdated information. They'd like to add newer information like Envestnet and Qualys. They'd like to clarify Mark Suster's role.
The client would like to list the years of their funds and I've proposed a bulleted list, because other venture capital firms on Wikipedia have funds listed that way.
The third fund, for 2017, has the same reference/citation as the line "In July 2017, Upfront created a $400 million fund, specifically established for investing in startups over the next several years." I was not sure if we should use the citation twice, or if there was no need to put a footnote after "* 2017 - Upfront created..." I'll leave that up to your discretion.
Here's the source code that I propose:
Upfront Ventures was formed in 1996 in Century City, Los Angeles under the name GRP Partners, founded by Yves Sisteron. [1] GRP Partners was best known for retail investments but also invested in tech companies such as Envestnet (now PayPal Credit) and Qualys. [2] Mark joined in 2007 and became a Managing Partner in 2011. [3] [4]
In 2013, the company renamed itself to Upfront Ventures. The name change reflected the transparent and open way the company does business, as well as 80 percent of the company's venture capital going to startups in their early stages and as reference to the entertainment industry's upfronts. The company also moved to Santa Monica, California, which is within close proximity to Los Angeles' tech and startup center, Silicon Beach, though the company makes investments in companies all over the world. [5] In July 2017, Upfront created a $400 million fund, specifically established for investing in startups over the next several years. [6] The company named rap artist Chamillionaire as its "entrepreneur-in-residence" in 2015. [7]
Upfront Ventures also hosts the Upfront Summit tech conference, held in Los Angeles. [8]
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 17:32, 17 June 2019 (UTC)
References
References 3, 5 and 6 are missing from the request. Only original citations should be added here, not duplicate ref tags, which wont display without the original full cite. Spintendo 17:41, 17 June 2019 (UTC)
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I like how you have modified certain phrases.
I like your suggestion for a graph to show the funds. If you are willing to create one, please do so.
To the Infobox, under key people, please, add two more names under the others, since there were 6 key people: Kobie Fuller Kevin Zhang
In the History section, I've added a source here at the botton of this reply.
Please, add a phrase after this part "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager." Please, keep the reference/citation. Please, change it to "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager and became a Managing Partner in 2011."
Add this reference/citation after "...in 2011."
Url: http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2017/apr/07/early-entry-upfront-ventures-investment/ Title: Upfront Ventures’ Mark Suster Quickly Bought in to L.A.’s Future as a Tech Development Hub Author: Caroline Anderson Website Name: Los Angeles Business Journal
Here's the code for the citation, if it is easier: [1]
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 00:40, 20 June 2019 (UTC)
References
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Done
In the History section
1) In this phrase "...as well as retailers like Costco and Ulta, but it also invested in tech companies such as PayPal Credit, Overture, and Disney Digital Network."
please, add the double brackets around the company names for the Wikipedia internal links:
2) Please, add a phrase after this part "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager." Please, keep the reference/citation. Please, change it to "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager and became a managing partner in 2011."
Add this reference/citation data after "...in 2011."
Url:
http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2017/apr/07/early-entry-upfront-ventures-investment/
Title: Upfront Ventures’ Mark Suster Quickly Bought in to L.A.’s Future as a Tech Development Hub
Author: Caroline Anderson
Website Name: Los Angeles Business Journal
Ref: 7 April 2017
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 23:52, 24 June 2019 (UTC)
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Please, create a section called "Investments" and underneath that, add a line that says "The firm’s notable investments include:"
There are many investments. Many have internal Wikipedia links, and many have sources. But it's a long list. I can copy and paste the code with sources here, but please let me know if you know of a more efficient way of checking these, or if you'd like me to submit the edits in sections. For example, I could request that you add investments in alphabetical order and I could request 5 or 10 at a time.
Code:
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 01:27, 28 June 2019 (UTC)
The firm’s notable investments include:
Spncrinc ( talk) 18:41, 8 July 2019 (UTC)
Regards, Spintendo 23:01, 8 July 2019 (UTC)
Notes
References
Wikipedia should not be considered a definitive source in and of itself.
Careful consideration should be given to whether a piece is written by staff or as a part of their blog, as well as whether the piece/writer may have a conflict of interest, and to what extent they rely on public relations material from their subject for their writing.
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I've selected 6 to present in MOS:EMBED format using a simple bulleted list. These 6 have citations that are neither Wikipedia links, nor TechCrunch.
Apeel Sciences, Deliv, Qordoba, Qualys, thredUP, UGO Networks
Here's code, if it helps. Would you also like me to add prose so that it's not just a simple list?
The firm’s notable investments include:
Thanks
Spncrinc (
talk) 06:26, 22 July 2019 (UTC)
References
{{
promotional source}}
inline template.
[a]Regards, Spintendo 08:49, 22 July 2019 (UTC)
Notes
{{
promotional source}}
inline template does not offer directions on its placement. Not wanting to prejudice the article, I've placed the inline template within the ref tags of the source so that it displays in the references section and not in the main article.
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I added a Paid Conflict of Interest template on the article. I’ve been requested by my employer, FlexTeam, on behalf of Upfront Ventures to modify the existing page.
In the introductory section, the first line says "Upfront Ventures, formerly known as GRP Partners, is a Santa Monica-based venture capital company."
Please, modify it to say "Upfront Ventures is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies."
The second sentence says
"Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds."
Please, modify it to say "According to the Los Angeles Times and Recode, Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds."
Please, remove the final sentence in that paragraph completely and replace it with
"Since its founding in 1996, Upfront Ventures has invested in more than 200 companies, with notable exits including Ulta (ULTA), Overture, BillMeLater, TrueCar (TRUE), Maker Studios (acquired by Disney, now Disney Digital Network), Kyriba and Ring, among others. "
I've attached the Wikipedia code below, so that the references, footnotes and internal Wikipedia article links will be added too.
If you have any questions for me, please, feel free to contact me at my user talk page.
Here's the code:
Upfront Ventures is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. According to the Los Angeles Times and Recode, Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds. [1] [2] [3] Since its founding in 1996, Upfront Ventures has invested in more than 200 companies, with notable exits including Ulta (ULTA), [4] Overture, [5] BillMeLater, [6] TrueCar (TRUE), Maker Studios (acquired by Disney, now Disney Digital Network), Kyriba [7] and Ring, among others.
Spncrinc ( talk) 04:10, 7 June 2019 (UTC)
References
{{
request edit}}
template's answer parameter to read from |ans=yes
to |ans=no
. Thank you!Regards, Spintendo 11:44, 7 June 2019 (UTC)
Edit request partially implemented
I've completed your requested edits, for the most part. There are a couple things asserted in your request that didn't match the source material.
Done
![]() | This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered. |
@ Orville1974: Thanks for making edits. I've talked to the client and have some answers to your questions.
"Notable exits" - I'm an engineer and I wasn't sure what "exits" meant either. I'm told that in the investment world, it's common lingo for "the company was sold." So from a venture point of view, the investment worked out.
To see more about that lingo, you can go to: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/upfront-ventures#section-overview
and there's a section that says "Number of Exits" with the number 47 after it. If you click on "47" it will show you the 47 companies that sold. So, I've added this CrunchBase link as a citation in the proposed source code that I've included below.
I'm told that "notable" in investment lingo means "well-known and/or high valuation" - greater than $1 Billion.
Here's the same new citation (different section) as above that shows that Upfront Ventures has made 278 investments: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/upfront-ventures#section-investments
The client would like the layout of the Upfront Ventures Wikipedia article to look like those of other venture capital firms' Wikipedia articles. Others list their investments in prose and/or in a separate investments section. Here are some examples:
Here's the source code that I propose.
Upfront Ventures, formerly known as GRP Partners, is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. According to the Los Angeles Times and Recode, Upfront Ventures is the largest venture capital company in Los Angeles, with $2 billion in total raised funds. [1] [2] [3] Since its founding in 1996, Upfront Ventures has invested in more than 200 companies, [4] with notable exits including Ulta (ULTA), [5] Overture, [6] BillMeLater, [7] TrueCar (TRUE), Maker Studios (acquired by Disney, now Disney Digital Network), Kyriba [8] and Ring, among others.
Thanks,
Spncrinc (
talk) 00:25, 15 June 2019 (UTC)
References
![]() | This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered. |
Please, make edits to the History section, and let me know if you have questions.
The client would like to add Yves Sisteron's name because he founded GRP Partners. They'd like to remove a few investments like P.F. Chang's and Starbucks because that is outdated information. They'd like to add newer information like Envestnet and Qualys. They'd like to clarify Mark Suster's role.
The client would like to list the years of their funds and I've proposed a bulleted list, because other venture capital firms on Wikipedia have funds listed that way.
The third fund, for 2017, has the same reference/citation as the line "In July 2017, Upfront created a $400 million fund, specifically established for investing in startups over the next several years." I was not sure if we should use the citation twice, or if there was no need to put a footnote after "* 2017 - Upfront created..." I'll leave that up to your discretion.
Here's the source code that I propose:
Upfront Ventures was formed in 1996 in Century City, Los Angeles under the name GRP Partners, founded by Yves Sisteron. [1] GRP Partners was best known for retail investments but also invested in tech companies such as Envestnet (now PayPal Credit) and Qualys. [2] Mark joined in 2007 and became a Managing Partner in 2011. [3] [4]
In 2013, the company renamed itself to Upfront Ventures. The name change reflected the transparent and open way the company does business, as well as 80 percent of the company's venture capital going to startups in their early stages and as reference to the entertainment industry's upfronts. The company also moved to Santa Monica, California, which is within close proximity to Los Angeles' tech and startup center, Silicon Beach, though the company makes investments in companies all over the world. [5] In July 2017, Upfront created a $400 million fund, specifically established for investing in startups over the next several years. [6] The company named rap artist Chamillionaire as its "entrepreneur-in-residence" in 2015. [7]
Upfront Ventures also hosts the Upfront Summit tech conference, held in Los Angeles. [8]
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 17:32, 17 June 2019 (UTC)
References
References 3, 5 and 6 are missing from the request. Only original citations should be added here, not duplicate ref tags, which wont display without the original full cite. Spintendo 17:41, 17 June 2019 (UTC)
Below you will see where proposals from your request have been quoted with reviewer decisions and feedback inserted underneath, either accepting, declining or otherwise commenting upon your proposal(s). Please read the enclosed notes within the proposal review section below for information on each request. Please note that feedback applies only to the text in the proposal, and does not apply to text already in the article. Also, fund information which deals with years and amounts would be better shown using a graph as displayed below:
Extended content
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Regards,
Spintendo 17:00, 18 June 2019 (UTC)
Proposal review 18-JUN-2019
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I like how you have modified certain phrases.
I like your suggestion for a graph to show the funds. If you are willing to create one, please do so.
To the Infobox, under key people, please, add two more names under the others, since there were 6 key people: Kobie Fuller Kevin Zhang
In the History section, I've added a source here at the botton of this reply.
Please, add a phrase after this part "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager." Please, keep the reference/citation. Please, change it to "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager and became a Managing Partner in 2011."
Add this reference/citation after "...in 2011."
Url: http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2017/apr/07/early-entry-upfront-ventures-investment/ Title: Upfront Ventures’ Mark Suster Quickly Bought in to L.A.’s Future as a Tech Development Hub Author: Caroline Anderson Website Name: Los Angeles Business Journal
Here's the code for the citation, if it is easier: [1]
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 00:40, 20 June 2019 (UTC)
References
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Done
In the History section
1) In this phrase "...as well as retailers like Costco and Ulta, but it also invested in tech companies such as PayPal Credit, Overture, and Disney Digital Network."
please, add the double brackets around the company names for the Wikipedia internal links:
2) Please, add a phrase after this part "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager." Please, keep the reference/citation. Please, change it to "Mark Suster joined GRP Partners in 2007 as general manager and became a managing partner in 2011."
Add this reference/citation data after "...in 2011."
Url:
http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2017/apr/07/early-entry-upfront-ventures-investment/
Title: Upfront Ventures’ Mark Suster Quickly Bought in to L.A.’s Future as a Tech Development Hub
Author: Caroline Anderson
Website Name: Los Angeles Business Journal
Ref: 7 April 2017
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 23:52, 24 June 2019 (UTC)
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Please, create a section called "Investments" and underneath that, add a line that says "The firm’s notable investments include:"
There are many investments. Many have internal Wikipedia links, and many have sources. But it's a long list. I can copy and paste the code with sources here, but please let me know if you know of a more efficient way of checking these, or if you'd like me to submit the edits in sections. For example, I could request that you add investments in alphabetical order and I could request 5 or 10 at a time.
Code:
Thanks Spncrinc ( talk) 01:27, 28 June 2019 (UTC)
The firm’s notable investments include:
Spncrinc ( talk) 18:41, 8 July 2019 (UTC)
Regards, Spintendo 23:01, 8 July 2019 (UTC)
Notes
References
Wikipedia should not be considered a definitive source in and of itself.
Careful consideration should be given to whether a piece is written by staff or as a part of their blog, as well as whether the piece/writer may have a conflict of interest, and to what extent they rely on public relations material from their subject for their writing.
![]() | This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered. |
I've selected 6 to present in MOS:EMBED format using a simple bulleted list. These 6 have citations that are neither Wikipedia links, nor TechCrunch.
Apeel Sciences, Deliv, Qordoba, Qualys, thredUP, UGO Networks
Here's code, if it helps. Would you also like me to add prose so that it's not just a simple list?
The firm’s notable investments include:
Thanks
Spncrinc (
talk) 06:26, 22 July 2019 (UTC)
References
{{
promotional source}}
inline template.
[a]Regards, Spintendo 08:49, 22 July 2019 (UTC)
Notes
{{
promotional source}}
inline template does not offer directions on its placement. Not wanting to prejudice the article, I've placed the inline template within the ref tags of the source so that it displays in the references section and not in the main article.