SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 -- Sweat Equity. Sweat Equity is a great way to build your team and great way to join a promising company. Everyone goes into a deal with the thought of the upside. Sometimes things don't always work out.

Equity 100

Equity Company Companies 100

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2019

Rock Solid is owned by private equity investor Strattam Capital. CitySourced was founded in 2009, and is led by CEO Jason Kiesel. The company's app lets residents of citizens report issues, including things like potholes, graffiti, broken street lights, and more. Financial terms of the merger were not announced.

Technology 160

Technology Equity Los Angeles Mobile 160

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 -- TechAmerica Senior Financial Executive Roundtable Breakfast Series. Company Valuations: What methods are VC'S, investment bankers, the IRS and others using to value companies in today's environment and what are the current trends in values? Don't miss our final financial roundtable series for 2009!

Company 100

Company Companies Venture Capital Equity 100

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

But what IS the right amount of burn for a company? Burn rate in case you don’t know is the amount of money a company is either spending (gross) or losing (net) per month. (it Conversely if you’re burning $600,000 per month (yes, some companies do) then you only have 5 months of cash left. Gross Burn vs. Net Burn.

Startup 383

Startup Company Companies .Net 383

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 6, 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 -- TSX Equity Financing Opportunities. The session will cover the benefits of securing capital through the TSX Venture Exchange, what CEOs need to know about the process, and how companies are evaluated for possible Canadian funding.

Equity 100

Equity Networking Capital Funding 100

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I started my first company in 1999 and was admittedly swept up in all of this: Magazine covers, fancy conferences, artificial valuations and easy money. Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out.

Venture Capital 466

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Pricing 466

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 20, 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 -- The Return of the Public Equity Markets. Are the public equity markets back? Join our panel of financial, industry and legal experts to learn about current transactions, investors' expectations for future deals and how new SEC hot buttons can affect your company. See [link] (more).

Equity 100

Equity Marketing Invest Company 100

socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2019

A local, private equity investor-- Dr. David L. Paul Getty Trust board since 2009. Clarity Partners, based in Beverly Hills, invests in communications, media, and related technology companies. The company's investments have included such companies as CaseStack, Oxygen Media, MetroPCS, ImpreMedia, and many others.

Beverly Hills 124

Beverly Hills Southern California CalTech Equity 124

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2017

San Diego-based Miva , the developer of e-commerce shopping cart software, has received a growth capital funding from private equity investor Bison Capital Partners, the companies said this week. Miva will be led by new CEO Rick Wilson, who took over from former CEO Russ Carroll in April; Wilson had been President and COO sine 2009.

Capital 113

Capital San Diego Commerce Equity 113

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. But we have a great city for building technology companies.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

Tech.Co

JUNE 14, 2024

With 42% of US companies currently owned by females, the business landscape has become a lot more equitable in recent decades. Women-owned businesses still face disproportionate challenges when it comes to obtaining equity financing, government funding , and private loans. of venture capital funding in 2023.

Newsletter 77

Newsletter Entrepreneur News Design 77

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2010

Advertising Age reported that The Search Agency's 2009 revenues were $20.4M, and Covario's 2009 revenues were $8.8M. The Search Agency is backed by private equity firm JMI Equity; Covario is venture backed by Dubilier & Company, FTV Capital, and Voyager Capital.

Marketing 174

Marketing Southern California Santa Monica Advertising 174

socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2010

Santa Monica-based The Search Agency joins a number of privately held, Southern California firms this week reporting strong growth in 2009. The Search Agency is backed by private equity firm JMI Equity. The firm said the growth came as a result of increasing demand for the firm's online marketing services. READ MORE>>.

Search Engine Optimization 185

Search Engine Optimization SEM Southern California SEO 185

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APRIL 15, 2015

Semtech said it sold its business to Jariet Technologies , in exchange for a minority equity interest in the new company. Semtech had originally planned to divest and shut down its defense and microwave communications business, which it had acquired as part of its buy of Sierra Monolithics in 2009. READ MORE>>.

Equity 100

Equity Acquisition Technology Develop 100

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2014

In case you didn’t know, many VCs target a 3-year investment horizon for a fund and after that the fund mostly does only follow-on investments in companies in that portfolio. Insurance Companies. That’s why the best firms tend to raise every three years. University Endowments. Foundations. Corporate Investors.

Venture Capital 396

Venture Capital Funding Technical Review Startup 396

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

In one of the largest rounds for a Central Coast company in recent years--and the largest venture investment in San Luis Obispo ever--cloud software maker MindBody has raised $50M in a funding round. The company, led by Rick Stollmeyer, says it now has over 33,000 businesses using its service.

Tech Coast Angels 147

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Venture Capital 147

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

San Diego-based International Technidyne Corporation (ITC), a provider of blood testing and other services, has been acquired by private equity firm Warburg Pincus , and also merged with venture backed San Diego firm Nexus Dx. The companies said that Nexus Dx was advised by Inverness Advisors in the latest transaction.

San Diego 140

San Diego Equity Acquisition Capital 140

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JULY 30, 2013

In what might be one of the first successful examples of an energy startup company making effective use of taxpayer guarantees, San Diego-based Sapphire Energy , which is developing algae-based crude oil technology, said it has completely paid of a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

San Diego 157

San Diego Equity Examples Funding 157

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2016

The report, from Ernst & Young, said that companies are likely exploring other options or waiting for confidence to return for their IPOs. billion in Q1 of 2016--the weakest first quarter of the year since 2009. The report noted concerns about a "global economic slowdown, falling oil prices and turbulent equity markets."

Activity 100

Activity Report Southern California Pricing 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2013

Convetro , the online advertising targeting and optimization technology developer headed by serial entrepreneur Jeff Zwelling, has raised $5M in a Series B funding round, the company said this morning. Convertro raised $5M in a Series A in 2009. The firm is based in Santa Monica. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 147

Santa Monica Advertising Equity Entrepreneur 147

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Morgan, Jefferies & Company, Needham & Company, LLC, and Oppenheimer & Co. Peregrine Semiconductor is venture backed by Morgenthaler Partners, Ridgewood Peregrine, Palisades Ventures, TVP, Advanced Equities, and others. According to the firm's S-1, the company had a net loss of $7.4M on revenues of $70.5M

.Net 140

.Net San Diego Equity Acquisition 140

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JANUARY 19, 2010

San Juan Capistrano-based OptionEase , the stock options tracking and accounting software firm headed by Kimberly Kovacs, reports today that it had what it calls "significant growth" in 2009. Actual financials were not disclosed by the company. The firm said it had 60 percent growth in revenues and new clients in the year.

Miramar 145

Miramar SaaS Demand Equity 145

Eric Greenspan

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

I looked online at Countrywide’s website and I realized I had added a ton of negatively amortized equity back into my loan over the past few years. I have a great company that I hope to sell some day and cash out, so I had to take the chance. I didn’t make a mortgage payment for 11 months.

Company 135

Company Companies Entrepreneur Equity 135

socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2010

in a new equity funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm Tuesday afternoon. Source and details on the funding have not yet been announced by the company. Zag said in March that it had sold 100,000 cars, and has been profitable since August of 2009. READ MORE>>.

Zag 154

Zag GRP Partners Anthem Santa Monica 154

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JANUARY 21, 2010

The University of Southern California is reporting today that spinouts out of the school have raised $148m in the last two calendar years (2008-2009), and that there are now at least 24 USC spinouts currently in business. USC also reported that it owns equity in 32 startups, though none of those startups were identified.

USC 178

USC Southern California Activity Venture Capital 178

socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2012

We caught up with Sam Altman, the firm's founder, to hear more about the company, and how we went from working in private equity to heading up a company all about finding nightlife. Sam Altman: PartyEarth is a global media and entertainment company. Sam Altman: We launched in November of 2009. What is PartyEarth?

Content 196

Content Equity Startup Platform 196

socalTECH

JULY 21, 2009

The firm said today that it closed its fiscal year on June 30, 2009, with more than $28M in recurring revenue, and 280 customers. The company--which is backed by private equity firm JMI Equity--said it had a 105 percent increase in revenues from 2008, and has been cash flow positive for more than two years. READ MORE>>.

Services 100

Services Report Equity San Diego 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project , the online ad optimization firm headed by Frank Addante , announced this morning that it has hired investment banker Allen & Company. Rubicon also said in its announcement that it had year-over-year growth of 270%, and that during 2009 it made its first acquisition, of technology firm Others Online.

Invest 133

Invest Clearstone Acquisition Advertising 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009 -- Alternative Financing. This workshop will show you the various options available and provide you all the alternatives you can explore to finance your company. You will learn what to consider if looking at equity equivalent financing (grants, strategic partners, etc.) See [link] (more).

Equity 100

Equity Capital Funding Help 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Thursday, December 3, 2009 -- Alternative Financing. This workshop will show you the various options available and provide you all the alternatives you can explore to finance your company. You will learn what to consider if looking at equity equivalent financing (grants, strategic partners, etc.) See [link] (more).

Equity 100

Equity Capital Funding Help 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 -- Financing in 2010: Yes, there is Money for Technology Companies. Now that the US economy appears to be emerging from a recession that featured a severe credit crunch, is financing more readily available for early to growth stage technology companies in Southern California?

Technology Council 100

Technology Council TCOSC Southern California Technical Review 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2010

Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank, Allen & Company LLC, Jefferies & Company, Stifel Nicolaus Weisel, RBC Capital Markets, Pacific Crest Securities, Raine Securities, and JMP Securities. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the firm had a net loss of $21.9M in the first six months of 2010. on revenues of $198.45M.

Demand 184

Demand Media .Net Santa Monica 184

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

There''s just simply no way that the founder or the management or anyone with equity in the company, besides the investor with a six-x liq pref (liquidation preference), could make any money. So we started out with an objective of helping launch a thousand meaningful and enduring technology companies a year. In Adeo''s words, ".

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Technical Review 232

Eric Greenspan

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

I looked online at Countrywide’s website and I realized I had added a ton of negatively amortized equity back into my loan over the past few years. I have a great company that I hope to sell some day and cash out, so I had to take the chance. I didn’t make a mortgage payment for 11 months.

Company 128

Company Companies Entrepreneur Equity 128

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

He did note that in the four markets where the company has gone live since launching its business in January 2019 — San Diego, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire , and Sacramento — has yielded an annualized revenue run rate of over $400 million in gross merchandise value (the total value of home sales transacted on its platform).

Sales 282

Sales Demand San Diego Funding 282

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

In the first post in this three part series I described why I believe the VC market froze between September 2008 – April 2009. It affects even B2B companies because ultimately most must sell to companies who sell to consumers and if they suffer they cut back on suppliers. Consumer spending is where I’m dubious.

Venture Capital 269

Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Closing a VC fund in 2009/10 is a major achievement in and of itself. DEAL OF THE WEEK: Gilt Groupe – We both admired this company. Greycroft is an early-stage VC.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240