socalTECH

MARCH 27, 2012

A startup, Sparefoot , headed by two former UCLA students who founded the company out of their experiences at the school, said today that it is offering up a $5,000 scholarship to students who use its service. Sparefoot is venture backed by Silverton Partners, FLOODGATE, and Capital Factory, and is located in Austin, Texas.

UCLA 147

UCLA Startup Study Ideas 147

L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 17, 2017

Kite Pharma names UCLA researcher to board of directors, Embark Ventures looks to raise $50 million venture capital fund.

UCLA 100

UCLA Research Venture Capital Report 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Verge Genomics , a biopharmaceuticals startup founded by scientists out of UCLA, said Tuesday that it has raised $4M in a seed financing round. The company's founders are Alice Zhang, a current 5th year MD/PhD candidate at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, and Jason Chen, also a 5th year MD/PhD candidate at UCLA Geffen.

UCLA 100

UCLA Seed Funding Draper Funding 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Today, we have Aaron Fyke , Founder and Managing Partner of Thin Line Capital (www.thinlinecapital.com). Thin Line Capital successfully reached the final close of its first fund. Caltech and UCLA are now equidistant from CU Boulder and MIT, and that has been a surprising benefit. Contact our editors for details. READ MORE>>.

Capital 113

Capital Technical Review Southern California CalTech 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2019

As we close out our contributions for the end of 2018, we have a contribution from investor and investment banker Peter Cowen of Sutton Capital Partners. Peter has also been on the Faculty of UCLA Anderson for the past 10 years. He has a BA from University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from UCLA Anderson. READ MORE>>.

Capital 113

Capital Southern California Technical Review SaaS 113

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2017

This morning, we have a contribution from investor and investment banker Peter Cowen of Sutton Capital Partners. Sutton Capital Partners is a technology investment banking firm and we are, investors in local SaaS/subscription companies and is well known as the host of the annual Recurring Revenue Conference. READ MORE>>.

Capital 124

Capital Southern California SaaS SoCal 124

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Our interview this morning is with Kelly Perdew of Moonshots Capital , a Los Angeles based investment firm that makes seed stage investments in early stage companies�and in particular, for this Veterans Day, in companies founded by military veterans. Great catching up with you, tell us a little bit about your new investment fund?

Capital 223

Capital Startup Invest Training 223

socalTECH

JANUARY 24, 2013

The firm--co-founded and headed by UCLA Visiting Scholar Jon Friedman--has created an online site which lets hardware designers tap into the data sheets, symbols, components, and footprints of electronic components, for free, either by downloading or by connecting a Dropbox account.

UCLA 164

UCLA Design USC Google 164

socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2010

Gevo is using both technology from UCLA to produce next-generation biofuels through genetically modified Escherichia coli (E. Gevo is venture backed backed by Khosla Ventures, Virgin Green Fund, Total Energy Ventures, Burrill Life Sciences Capital Fund, and the Malaysian Life Sciences Capital Fund. and Piper Jaffray.

CalTech 210

CalTech UCLA Technical Review SoCalTech 210

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2020

Today, we share the thoughts of Peter Cowen , Managing Director of Sutton Capital Partners (www.suttoncapitalpartners.com). Socaltech has partnered with Sutton Capital Partners with their Recurring Revenue Conference for several yars. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? READ MORE>>.

Capital 100

Capital SoCal Southern California SaaS 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This morning's reflections are from Kelly Perdew , managing general partner of at Moonshots Capital (www.moonshotscapital.com). Kelly Perdew is the managing general partner of at Moonshots Capital , a $20M committed fund, and has previously invested over $12.5M He later earned his JD/MBA degrees from UCLA.

Capital 113

Capital Venture Capital News Invest 113

socalTECH

MARCH 23, 2017

Los Angeles-based Water Planet , which develops water treatment membrane technology originally developed at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), revealed today that its seed investor is none other than actor Kevin Costner. Water Planet's CEO and founder is Erik Hoek, who was a Professor of Engineering at UCLA.

UCLA 157

UCLA Los Angeles Funding Invest 157

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The company--led by UCLA Anderson grad Sunil Rajaraman--had originally raised funding from such local LA investors as Jody Mulkey (Shopzilla), Paige Craig, Keith Richman, and actor/director/writer Edward Burns. The company was founded by UCLA Andreson and USC Film School grads who had met as undergrads at Claremont McKenna.

UCLA 124

UCLA Claremont Redpoint USC 124

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Carbonics says its technology is based on research conducted at UCLA and USC. carbonics venture capical material carbon semiconductor capital ucla' Carbonics says it is working on incorporating its carbon nanomaterials into semiconductor radio frequency (RF) components. The company is led by Kos Galatsis. READ MORE>>.

Marina Del Rey 138

Marina Del Rey UCLA USC Research 138

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A new startup accelerator, SCALE Aerospace Ventures, launched in Los Angeles on Tuesday, backed by UCLA and Starburst, the company that had backed the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator. According to Starburst, is has launched the new accelerator in collaboration with UCLA, aimed at building an aerospace innovation hub in Los Angeles.

UCLA 113

UCLA Startup Los Angeles Class 113

socalTECH

APRIL 20, 2021

CarbonCure Technologies has already raised venture funding from Bill Gates' fund Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, BDC Capital and others. CarbonBuilt's technology was originally developed at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.

Competition 113

Competition UCLA Los Angeles Startup 113

socalTECH

AUGUST 31, 2015

Water Planet said the investment came from Air Liquide's ALIAD Corporate Venture fund, Bluestem Capital and UCLA Venture Fund. Water Planet is led by Eric Hoek, the former UCLA and UC Riverside professor who created the membrane technology behind another, water filtering membrane startup, NanoH2O, which is now part of LG.

UCLA 100

UCLA Funding Riverside Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2012

The equity round was led by BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Total Energy Ventures International and Keytone Ventures, and also included Khosla Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, CalPERS Clean Energy & Technology Fund represented by Capital Dynamics and PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund.

El Segundo 237

El Segundo Funding UCLA Equity 237

socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2016

BBI's technology was developed at UCLA, and is based on research from the UCLA Wireless Health Institute, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA School of Nursing, and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. BBI is led by Martin Burns. READ MORE>>.

UCLA 100

UCLA Research Los Angeles Funding 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 22, 2017

This technology preview is geared for Serial Entrepreneurs, Angel Investors, and Venture Capital Investors. Over 40 presentations from our region's most prominent research institutions: Caltech, USC, UCLA, UCSB, UCI, Childrens Hospital LA, University of Hawaii, Arizona State University, LA BioMed, and CalState LA! See [link] (more)

LAVA 100

LAVA UCI CalTech USC 100

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2019

Two people associated with Southern California's high tech investment and startup industry have been named as part of the far reaching investigation into a college admissions scandal , which named Hollywood actresses, CEOs, coaches at USC, UCLA, and UCSD, as well as many others. According to a complaint filed by the U.S.

USC 113

USC Southern California UCLA Invest 113

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 22, 2018

We’ve also seen a substantial inflow of venture capital from all over the world.”. Caltech generates more patents than any other university while UCLA boasts more startups founded by its graduate than any other school in the nation. In fact, as is well-reported, the luster of Silicon Valley is fading.

Southern California 224

Southern California Dollar Shave Club SoCal Develop 224

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2021

The company said its technology was originally developed in the laboratory of Lili Yang, PhD, associate professor at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The funding was led by 8VC, and also included Two Sigma Ventures, Sherpa Healthcare Partners and Freeflow Ventures.

CalTech 113

CalTech UCLA Los Angeles Funding 113

socalTECH

MAY 8, 2017

The company, which has offices in Los Angeles but recently set up a headquarters in Santa Clara, said the funding was led by Intel Capital, and also included Baidu Ventures, Clear Ventures, SV Tech Ventures and Sierra Ventures. READ MORE>>.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence UCLA Los Angeles Funding 113

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

This Spotlight takes place Thursday, October 27, at UCLA. InVenture is next stage microfinance – focusing on providing expansion capital. Where: UCLA Anderson School of Management, 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095. There are still a few tickets left for you to be part of what will surely be an amazing night.

UCLA 102

UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2013

The funding was led by Tata Industries, and also included MRM Capital and the Cycad Group. Sofie Biosciences--which is a spinout of UCLA and Caltech--said the funding will go towards further development of its technology. sofie biosciences venture capital lifescience molecular diagnostics positron' READ MORE>>.

Culver City 147

Culver City CalTech UCLA Venture Capital 147

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TechCrunch is heading to UCLA on October 18 and we’ve assembled some of the AR/VR industry’s most prescient founders, investors and executives to chat about the startups and trends driving virtual and augmented reality in 2018. UCLA, Los Angeles // October 18. See full agenda here. Kickstarting an Industry. Reality Checks.

UCLA 185

UCLA Startup Snapchat Los Angeles 185

socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2011

El Segundo-based NanoH2O , the UCLA spinout which is developing reverse osmosis membranes for water desalination, has raised $14.87M as part of an ongoing, $30.6M NanoH2O is venture backed by Khosla Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, Rusheen Capital Partners, and PCG Energy and Technology Fund. READ MORE>>.

El Segundo 153

El Segundo UCLA Invest Funding 153

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 22, 2017

This technology preview is geared for Serial Entrepreneurs, Angel Investors, and Venture Capital Investors. Join us at Cal State Los Angeles for a full day of innovations and technologies presented by the region's finest researchers and inventors!

LAVA 100

LAVA UCI CalTech UCLA 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The company was founded by Dr. Michael Jung and Dr. Richard Pietras, both of whom are professors at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Enlibrium said the technology has been exclusively licensed from UCLA. Enlibrium is being led by David Campbell, Ph.D. READ MORE>>.

UCLA 100

UCLA Avalon San Diego Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

NanoH2O is commercializing technology developed at UCLA for reverse osmosis. The company is backed by BASF Venture Capital GmbH, CalPERS Clean Energy & Technology Fund, Keytone Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund, Rusheen Capital Partners, and Total Energy Ventures International.

El Segundo 138

El Segundo UCLA Venture Capital Capital 138

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Comcast Ventures , the venture capital arm of Comcast Corporation , announced this morning that it has opened up an office in Santa Monica, and hired on Dinesh Moorjani as Managing Director in the new office. Moorjani was previously Executive-in-Residence at Warburg Pincus, and also was founder and CEO of Hatch Labs.

Santa Monica 100

Santa Monica Southern California USC UCLA 100

socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2018

The funding was co-led by Valor Equity Partners and Index Ventures, and also included Craft Ventures, Goldcrest Capital, plus Tusk Ventures and Upfront Ventures. Bird currently offers up its services in Santa Monica, Venice, UCLA, Westwood, and San Diego, and is looking at a nationwide expansion with the new funding. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 113

Santa Monica UCLA Venice San Diego 113

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The startup--formerly known as Hyphos--also disclosed that it has scored venture backing from Clearstone Venture Partners, Canyon Creek Capital, along with others. At The Pool's founders are all out of UCLA. At The Pool said it now has members in every major U.S. city, and in more than 50 countries outside the US. READ MORE>>.

Clearstone 166

Clearstone UCLA Startup Capital 166

socalTECH

MAY 29, 2013

A local, clean energy business plan competition started by the California Insitute of Technology (Caltech), the University of Southern California (USC), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has awarded $160,000 in prizes in its latest competition. READ MORE>>.

Draper 191

Draper CalTech Southern California Education 191

socalTECH

JUNE 10, 2010

The company, which is based on technology developed by UCLA professor Frank Chang, includes the notable involvement of billionaire and Abraxis founder Patrick Soon-Shiong. The firm recently inked a deal for space in UCLA's on-campus California NanoSystems Institute. Deyhimy serves as CEO of the company.

Westlake Village 168

Westlake Village UCLA Venture Capital Startup 168

socalTECH

JUNE 16, 2015

The startup--which is utilizing laser technology from UCLA--said it has created a process which uses 1/50 to 1/100 less silicon to manufacture solar panels, which uses laser beams to deposit silicon on those panels, dramatically reducing the cost of those panels to manufacture. READ MORE>>.

UCLA 100

UCLA Santa Monica Seed Funding Startup 100