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DECEMBER 11, 2014

San Diego-based RapidEngage , a developer of online survey software and tools used to collect customer feedback and to engage users, has been acquired by fellow online survey company QuestionPro. rapidengage questionpro merger acquisition survey surveys slimsurveys tweetphoto plixi software' READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

Financial details of the acquisition were not announced by the companies. UAG was founded in 2011, and develops protective cases which it says meets military specifications--but which it markets to the outdoor market.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

NameLayer--which was founded by Julian Shapiro and Edward Zeiden--had develops an algorithm to selectively purchase and commercialize domain names in an automated way, and was founded in 2011. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. techstars namelayer merger acquisition domain domainer name' READ MORE>>.

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Mentor Acquisition Los Angeles Startup 174

socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Los Angeles-based mobile games developer Scopely has raised a $200M, Series D funding, which it says it will use for acquisitions, the company announed early this morning. The company was founded in 2011, and has now raised over $487M in total funding since founding. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Epicor Software , the developer of supply chain management software which has its roots and still has significant operations in Orange County, is off the block, after its private equity investors did not see enough interest--or high enough prices--for the business. Apax bought Epicor back in 2011. The news on that move came in May.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 16, 2013

Through two strategic acquisitions, one made in late 2011, and one made in early March of 2012. Green Dot--which launched its mobile banking app and service, GoBank , this week--apparently was positioning itself for the move in 2011, when it acquired a small community bank in Utah, with a mere $35.7M

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Mobile Monrovia Acquisition Startup 153

socalTECH

JULY 2, 2012

Calabasas-based Ixia , the developer of network testing equipment and software, announced this morning that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire BreakingPoint Systems , a developer of security testing tools. Ixia has been in an acquisitive mood lately, most recently acquiring network monitoring equipment firm Anue Systems in May.

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Calabasas Networking Acquisition Tool 215

socalTECH

JULY 2, 2013

AddToAny , the developer of WordPress and Drupal social sharing plug-ins which got its start at UC San Diego, is back as an independent firm, according to the company''s founder, Pat Diven II. Diven said that he has acquired AddToAny back from Lockerz, which had acquired the company back in July of 2011. READ MORE>>.

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UCSD San Diego Blogging Acquisition 147

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DECEMBER 9, 2013

San Diego-based life sciences software maker Accelrys said Monday that it has acquired QUMAS , an Irish developer of cloud-based and on-premise enterprise compliance software for the life sciences industry. in 2011 and $19.3M accelrys qumas merger acquisition enterprise compliance software lifescience health healthcare'

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San Diego Software Acquisition Develop 147

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JULY 8, 2013

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies announced this morning that it has acquired the remainder of Nova Sensors , a Buellton-based developer of integrated camera electronics, image processing algorithms, and compact mid-wave and short-wave infrared camera systems. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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Thousand Oaks Acquisition Product Services 138

Xconomy

JANUARY 7, 2020

When a group of scientists from Amira Pharmaceuticals wanted to start a new biotech after the company’s 2011 acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb , Celgene provided seed funding. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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socalTECH

APRIL 6, 2012

Epicor Software , the developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software which has major operations in Irvine, said Thursday that it has acquired Internet AutoParts (IAP), a developer of business-to-business e-commerce software for the automotive replacements parts distribution market. READ MORE>>.

Orange County 187

Orange County Software Commerce Activity 187

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AUGUST 23, 2013

San Diego-based wireless communications developer Qualcomm is selling off Omnitracs , its North and Latin American transportation and logistics business, to private equity firm Vista Equity. qualcomm omnitracs merger acquisition vista equity partners private spinout' Qualcomm was advised by Barclays Capital in the deal. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2014

Google’s acquisition of Nest gives the the co-founders an early exit and resources to up their hardware game. Nest is not Google’s first hardware acquisition. Another media report says Google has been trying to develop its own energy monitoring space with an app dubbed Google EnergySense to monitor thermostats remotely.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2011

Irvine-based Newport Corporation said Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of High Q Technologies GmbH , a developer and manufacturer of lasers. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Newport said it expects High Q to have revenues in 2011 of approximately $20M. READ MORE>>.

Technology 133

Technology Acquisition Develop Development 133

socalTECH

MAY 19, 2014

San Diego-based Qualcomm Ventures , the venture capital arm of Qualcomm, has scored an exit this morning, at bring-your-own-device (BYOD) software developer Divide. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. seed investment in Divide back in 2011. READ MORE>>.

Software 147

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socalTECH

JANUARY 16, 2013

Lockerz' San Diego team came from the January, 2011 acquisition of Plixi, which was formerly known as TweetPhoto, which developed software and services which allowed Twitter users to share photos.

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San Diego Commerce Acquisition Sites 164

socalTECH

JANUARY 20, 2012

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however, the acquisition comes only four months after Mertado raised $2.3M Rustic Canyon had led the September 2011 investment in Mertado. Mertado develops a social shopping service for Facebook.

Rustic Canyon 140

Rustic Canyon Redpoint Venture Capital Acquisition 140

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Los Angeles-based Recargo , a startup which is developing mobile apps for helping electric vehicle owners find the nearest electric charging stations, said this week that it has acquired PlugInCars.com , an online news and community site focused on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Acquisition News Los Angeles Mobile 154

socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2012

Irvine-based Newport Corporation said Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of ILX Lightwave. in cash for ILX, which had 2011 revenues of approximately $8M. ILX Lightwave is a developer of test and measurement equipment used for laser diodes and other photonic components. The deal had been announced in December.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 18, 2013

Perdue apparently helped to broker the acquisition of EyeWonder by MediaMind in 2011. The Trade Desk develops real-time-bidding (RTB) software used by online publishers and advertisers. The Trade Desk said Perdue will be based in The Trade Desk's New York offices.

Ventura 185

Ventura Advertising Media Acquisition 185

socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2013

The company said the new funds will go towards growth, financing acquisitions, and international expansion. Acording to OpenX, it more than doubled its team in 2012 to 260 employees, and saw greater than 100 percent year-over-year growth in both 2011 and 2012. Global Investment, Inc., and Presidio Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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OpenX Advertising Pasadena Web 178

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2012

Calabasas-based network testing equipment provider Ixia said Monday morning that it has agreed to buy Anue Systems , a developer of network monitoring and test products, in a deal worth $145M in cash. Ixia said that Anue had 2011 revenues of $40.5M, with revenues of $47.6M in the twelve months ended March 31, 2012.

Calabasas 157

Calabasas Acquisition Networking Help 157

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2012

San Diego-based Somaxon , a developer of treatments for insomnia, has been acquired by Pernix Therapeutics Holdings , in a deal worth $25M. The company has been looking for a buyer since December of 2011, when it drastically cut its staff and said it had hired an investment banker. as of September 30th. as of September 30th.

San Diego 147

San Diego .Net Equity Acquisition 147

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MAY 30, 2012

A firm owned by Los Angeles private equity firm Platinum Equity , desktop publishing tools maker Quark , has acquired a UK-based firm developing cloud-based, tablet and mobile publishing software. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Equity 140

Equity Mobile Tool Acquisition 140

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Costa Mesa-based CLRS Technology , a developer of personal care products for treating acne, has been acquired. of debt, plus potential future payments based on revenue and operating income through 2011. CLRS develops a device, CLAR, which uses light and heat to treat acne.

Technology 172

Technology Acquisition Product Develop 172

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Irvine-based Kofax , the developer of business process automation software, said late Monday evening that it has acquired an Irish business process management software firm, Singularity Limited. Kofax said the acquisition "significantly increases" its addressable market. for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2011. via earnout.

Acquisition 140

Acquisition Software Marketing Develop 140

socalTECH

AUGUST 1, 2011

Los Angeles-based RealD , the developer of 3D movie technology, said this morning that it has named Dave Habiger to its board of directors. Habinger was the President and CEO of Sonic Solutions, until its acquisition by Sonic Solutions in February of 2011. He's now the CEO of NDS Group Ltd., READ MORE>>.

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Los Angeles Acquisition Technology Angel 140

socalTECH

MAY 15, 2013

Green Dot''s banking services came via the acquisition of both an FDIC approved community bank back in 2011, and mobile software developer Loopt.

Mobile 173

Mobile Software Development Software Tool 173

socalTECH

JULY 14, 2011

Irvine-based Newport Corporation said Wednesday that it is in a deal to acquire High Q Technologies GmbH , an Austrian developer and manufacturer of lasers. Newport Corporation did not disclose financial details of the deal, however, did say that High Q expects 2011 revenues of approximately $20M, and is profitable. READ MORE>>.

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Acquisition Technology Develop Development 124

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011 -- Funding and Guiding Your Company's Growth. Despite the current economic gloom, companies are growing, expanding and developing strategically. But how do they finance growth and acquisitions? How do you finance growth and transitional stages?

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The deal is worth $6M in upfront payments, plus payments linked to revenue in 2010/2011, and 2011/2012. employs approximately 600, who provide wireless product development, software engineering, and product testing for Kyocera Wireless, and also develops custom handsets for Indian service providers.

Software Engineering 133

Software Engineering San Diego Competition Acquisition 133

socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Carlsbad-based ViaSat , a developer of satellite and wireless communications systems, said Tuesday afternoon that it has completed its acquisition of WildBlue Communications. The firm said it will use the launch of the firm's ViaSat-1 satellite, scheduled to launch in early 2011, to expand WildBlue's broadband service.

Acquisition 124

Acquisition Services Develop Development 124

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

San Diego-based eBioscience , a developer of flow cytometry and immunoassay reagents for immunology and oncology research and diagnostics, is being acquired by Affymetrix , Affymetrix said Wednesday. Affymetrix said it is paying $330M in cash to acquire eBioscience, in a deal that is expected to close late in Q4 of 2011.

San Diego 133

San Diego Research Sales Develop 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 1, 2011

Thursday, April 7, 2011 -- Organic vs. Strategic Growth: Why, When and How? Organic growth - accomplished through growth of sales in existing product lines/services or developing new product lines/services internally. Companies typically look for growth in one of two ways.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Irvine-based nuclear waste remediation technology developer Kurion has been acquired by French company Veolia , in a deal worth $350M, the two companies said today, in a big exit for Kurion's venture backers.

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APRIL 30, 2015

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies said this morning that its subsidiary, Teledyne DALSA has acquired the remaining minority interest of Optech Incorporated , a developer of laser-based survey and digital imaging instruments. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Optech is based in Vaughan, Ontario.

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