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Canoo to Go Public in $600 Million SPAC Deal

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Torrance-based electric vehicle developer Canoo Inc. has announced plans to go public through a reverse merger in a deal designed to provide $600 million in total capital.

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BQE Software Scores Private Equity Funding

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Torrance-based BQE said on Wednesday that it has received a "significant investment" from private equity investor Serent Capital. Serent Capital is a private equity investor that invests in technology and tech-enabled software companies. Financial details of the investment were not announced.

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Tocagen, Forte Biosciences In Merger

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The newly merged company will operate under the name Forte Biosciences, and trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market as FBRX. The merged company will focus on Forte's late-stage clinical program for treating atopic dermatitis. READ MORE>>.

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Pelican Products Names Consumer Marketing Chief

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Torrance-based Pelican Products said on Monday that it has named Jennifer Lim as its Director of Marketing for its Consumer Division. Pelican, best known for its protective cases, develops a range of products for the huntin and fishing, adventure, personal electronics, photography, and other markets. READ MORE>>.

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Phyn Taps Into $10M More For AI-Powered Plumbing Monitoring Device

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Torrance-based Phyn , the developer of the remarkably advanced water monitoring technology spun out of Belkin, said today that it has raised another $10M in funding, from current investor Uponor. According to Phyn, the new investment will go towards market penetration and to scale the company's operations.

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Active Storage Names Engineering VP

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Torrance-based Active Storage , the developer of RAID storage systems aimed at the Apple and creative industry, said this morning that it has named Venkat Ramakrishnan as its new Vice President of Engineering. Active Storage is backed by Intel Capital, Mission Ventures, and Valhalla Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Pelican Products Buys UK Company

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Torrance-based Pelican Products , which is best known for its protective cases and flashlights and other lighting systems, said late Monday that it has acquired UK-based Cool Logistics , a developer of temperature controlled packaging products. Pelican Products is owned by private equity firm Behrman Capital. READ MORE>>.

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