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MARCH 31, 2017

San Diego-based Echo , a startup which is developing a new "hybrid" microscope aimed at replacing both upright and inverted microscopes, has raised $7.5M The funding was co-led by Dolby Family Ventures and Tech Coast Angels (TCA). in a Series A funding.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

San Diego-based Portfolium , a startup developing tools to allow students to showcase their achievements, projects, and other portfolio of academic work to potential employers, has been acquired by educational software provider Instructure , the two announced late Tuesday. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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AUGUST 12, 2019

San Diego-based GroundMetrics , a startup that develops electromagnetic oil and gas surveying technology, has raised nearly $7.5M Groundmetrics has previously raised funding from such investors as the Cowboy Technology Angels, Tech Coast Angels, Crescent Ridge Partners, ACE Fund, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels, along with angels.

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MAY 20, 2019

Kairos Ventures , a Los Angeles-based venture capital investor, as well as Southern California's Tech Coast Angels , have backed a clinical stage biopharmaceuticals company in a Series B funding. Actuate, which is based in Texas, is developing treatments for cancer and inflammatory disease. in a Series B funding.

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MAY 30, 2013

Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. SignNow was venture backed by Khosla Ventures and the Tech Coast Angels. barracuda networks signnow merger acquisition electronic signature tech coast angels'

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

The panel is comprised of Southern California’s Top VC’s, Angels, and Startup Accelerator founders. Scott Sangster , President at Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. There will be plenty of FREE Pizza and drinks! Our Panelist Include. Mike Jones , Founder at Science Inc.

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MAY 13, 2014

La Jolla-based Dermtech , a developer of non-invasive, gene expression tests for helping to diagnose skin cancer, has filed for an IPO. The company is backed by angel investors, including Gary Jacobs and his firm, Jacobs Investment Company, as well as angels from the Tech Coast Angels. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

So with out further ado I present the Spotlight: LA Tech Fall 2011 Judges! Mike Jones , Investor and Advisor Located In Los Angeles. Dinesh’s passion is developing VoIP-driven startups and creating unique online growth strategies. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup.

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JUNE 17, 2011

He also designed the Farmville iPhone application (top iPhone app), and worked on corporate development deals including Microsoft, Yahoo, Zynga Japan, and Zynga corporate strategy. He is also an active investor with stakes in companies like Hipmunk, GroupMe, Facebook, Zynga (acquisition stock), and SV Angels. He received a B.S.

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APRIL 16, 2015

The Angel Capital Association , a national association for angel investors, said Wednesday that it has awarded the Luis Villalobos Award to a company, for being the most innovative angel backed company from its members. The ACA''s award is named after Tech Coast Angels founder Luis Villalobos, who passed away in 2009.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

La Jolla-based DermTech , a developer of diagnostic, gene-based testing for skin diseases, has withdrawn its IPO, saying in a filing with the SEC that it has determined not to proceed with an offering at this time. dermtech tech coast angel merger acquisition exit biotech lifescience skin disease gene molecular diagnostics'

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AUGUST 17, 2011

The Tech Coast Angels , Southern California's biggest and most active angel investing group, appears to be backing a developer of prescription drug validation systems, based in Lebanon, N.H. According to a regulatory filing from PharmaSecure , it has raised $2.5M out of a $6M funding round, currently in progress.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

San Diego-based wireless video surveillance developer MicroPower Technologies --which was part of the EvoNexus business incubator--said this week that it has started up a financing program, to spur demand for its surveillance systems. MicroPower is backed by Karmel Capital, Motorola, and the Tech Coast Angels.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Irvine-based laser marketing technology developer TherMark Holdings has been acquired by Cleveland-based Ferro Corporation , in a deal worth $5.5M, the two said late Wednesday afternoon. TherMark develops laser marking technology used to permanently fuse marking materials to metals, ceramics, glass, and other surfaces. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Los Angeles-based Health In Reach , a new startup founded by Scott Sangster, has launched its new service today at the DEMO Fall conference. Sangster is well known in Los Angeles for his work with the Tech Coast Angels, and previously was in strategic planning and corporate development at Walt Disney Internet Group.

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MARCH 5, 2015

San Diego-based MicroPower Technologies , which develops wireless, solar-powered surveillance cameras, said this week that it has named a new VP of Engineering. MicroPower has previously raised funding from Karmel Capital, Motorola, and the Tech Coast Angels. MicroPower also was part of the EvoNexus startup incubator.

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JULY 25, 2019

Valencia-based H2Scan , which develops hydrogen sensors for the utility and industrial market, has named a new Chief Growth Officer, the company said this morning. H2Scan has previously raised funding from the Tech Coast Angels. The company said it has appointed Bharat Vats to the position. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Woodland Hills-based Yowza , the developer of a mobile coupon application for both the iPhone and Android, disclosed today that it has closed on a Series A funding round. The round came from the Tech Coast Angels and the Pasadena Angels. The firm did not detail exact timing or size of the round.

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JUNE 13, 2019

San Diego-based Atlazo , a startup developing systems-on-a-chip (SoC) semiconductors aimed at used in healthcare and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications, has raised $3.4M The funding round was led by the Tech Coast Angels, and the TCA's San Diego chapter. According to the TCA, its angel network members invested $2.5M

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

El Segundo-based Aggregage , which develops software driven B2B websites and newsletters which aggregate blog and news postings for specific industries, has raised $1M in a convertible note, the company said today. Aggregage''s B2B websites are published in conjunction with trade and professional associations. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 21, 2012

Makucell , a life sciences company developing anti-aging skin products, said this morning that it has appointed Kevin J. Scanlon is Chairman of the Pasadena Angels and also an active member of the Tech Coast Angels. Scanlon, Ph.D., to its board of advisors.

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MAY 3, 2011

The Tech Coast Angels , the largest and most active angel investment group in Southern California, is backing a firm developing testing for cervical cancer. According to fellow investor the Sand Hill Angels , OncoHealth Corporation has raised $1.6M in an oversubscribed, Series A funding round.

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AUGUST 4, 2017

Irvine-based Buy It Installed , which develops an automated system that automatically connects consumers with installers when they purchase products from online retailers, has raised a round of funding, the company disclosed this week.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

San Diego-based IntraStage , a developer of quality management software for companies who design and manufacture electronic products, including statistical process control (SPC) and other testing and data analytics tools, has raised a round of angel funding. Other investors were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 7, 2010

The first, national Luis Villalobos Award , named after deceased Tech Coast Angels founder Luis Villalobos, was given yesterday by the Angel Capital Association , to a startup based in Seattle. Richard Sudek, current Chairman of the Tech Coast Angels, is chair of the Luis Villalobos Award committee.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Pasadena-based software developer Bluebeam Software has been acquired by German software company Nemetschek AG , the two said late Friday. According to the two, Nemetschek will pay $100M for BlueBeam, which is a developer of PDF software used for architecture, engineering, and construction. Bluebeam Software was led by Richard Lee.

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JULY 6, 2017

Los Angeles-based Kangarootime , a startup developing cloud-based software for childcare centers, has raised a seed funding round, the company said this week. The funding came from Skyview Ventures LLC, Mucker Capital, and the Tech Coast Angels.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Three active angel investment groups--The Tech Coast Angels , the largest and most active angel investment group in Southern California; Maverick Angels , and Keiretsu Forum , have backed a developer of transcription services, TranscribeMe. operations in Emeryville.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Los Angeles-based Velocify , the developer of sales lead management software, has been acquired by Ellie Mae , in a deal worth $128M in cash, Ellie Mae said last week. Ellie Mae said the buy will help its lenders originate more loans, reduce costs, and complete the entire mortgage process faster. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Los Angeles-based Atlas Powered , a developer of software for managing calendar, task, and contact data on iOS and Android, has raised $700,000 in a funding round, the firm said today. According to Atlas Powered, the funding will go towards development and commercialization of its app for iOS and Android.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Santa Monica-based Vokle , the developer of an online service to show live, streamed events, has now raised $767,000 in its latest seed round of funding, according to a regulatory filing by the firm yesterday. The funds include capital from the Tech Coast Angels, the Sierra Angels, and others. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 6, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -- Power of Angel Investing Seminar. Tech Coast Angels. This full-day definitive seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals.

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MAY 16, 2013

Santa Barbara-based Active Life Scientific , a developer of life sciences research and diagnostics tools, said this morning that it has raised $500K in a Series A follow on investment. The funding came from members of the Tech Coast Angels. The Tech Coast Angel''s Central Coast Network, led by Mike Panesis, led the deal.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Los Angeles-based Somabar , which is developing a robotic bartender which automatically mixes cocktails for you, has raised $1.5M in a bridge funding round, according to lead investor the Tech Coast Angels.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

New Hampshire- and India-based PharmaSecure , a developer of pharmaceuticals authentication technology backed by the Tech Coast Angels, has raised $3.9M The additional capital came from Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors, Gray Ghost Ventures, Healthtech Capital and the TEEC Angel Fund.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Irvine-based Integrien , a developer of enterprise IT monitoring software, has been acquired by VMware , according to VMware this morning. The acquisition was a big win for Southern California's investors, particularly from Clearstone Venture Partners and the Tech Coast Angels. Clearstone owned about half of the firm.

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AUGUST 13, 2012

YouMail , the developer of personalized voicemail applications and services, said today that it has added complete, Spanish-language support to its platform, including supporting automatic Spanish-language voicemail greetings and transcriptions. The service also says it now supports transcription of Spanish-speaking voice messages.

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