SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 29, 2012

ANGEL INVESTOR JUDGES: Emil Babadjov, Viovoda Labs; Brad Feldman, Pasadena Angels; Mark Landay, Harvard Business Angels; Jeff Lapin, Tech Coast Angels; Brock Pierce, Clearstone Global Gaming Fund; Joe Platnick, Pasadena Angels, Pan Pacific Capital; Scott Sangster, Tech Coast Angels; Mark Schwartz, Harvard Business Angels.

Tech Coast Angels 113

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Clearstone Pasadena 113

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , a provider of distribution services for specialty lodging and vacation rentals, announced today that it has raised $9M in a Series C funding round. The round came from current investors, including Clearstone Venture Partners, Mission Ventures, and Wyndham Exchange & Rentals.

Clearstone 160

Clearstone Mission Ventures Pasadena Platform 160

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JUNE 1, 2012

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , the venture-backed provider of a vacation rental marketing system and operator of online booking travel site ABetterStay.com , has made a trio of new hires this week. LeisureLink is venture backed by Clearstone Venture Partners and Mission Ventures. READ MORE>>.

Clearstone 150

Clearstone Internet Brands Mission Ventures Pasadena 150

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , the travel distribution firm focused on specialty lodging suppliers backed by. Clearstone Venture Partners, Mission Ventures, and Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, said today that it is targeting Caribbean resorts.

Clearstone 160

Clearstone Mission Ventures Pasadena Funding 160

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JANUARY 29, 2013

Rubicon is venture backed by News Corporation, Clearstone Venture Partners, IDG Ventures Asia, Mayfield Fund, NBC Universal's Peacock Equity Fund and Jarl Mohn.

Southern California 180

Southern California Chief Technology Officer Legalzoom OpenX 180

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

In terms of venture capital, the most active investors in Southern California companies were the Pasadena Angels with 8 deals, Siemer Ventures (7 deals); Versant Ventures (5 deals); and GRP Partners (5 deals).

Southern California 210

Southern California GRP Partners Funding Orange County 210

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JUNE 28, 2010

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , which operates an online vacation lodging site and related tools for vacation rental and other alternative vacation lodging providers, said over the weekend that it will be launching a new "Vacation Pricing Snapshot" list. LeisureLink is venture backed by Clearstone Ventures, Group RCI, and Mission Ventures.

Pricing 150

Pricing Clearstone Mission Ventures Report 150

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

In terms of venture capital, the most active investors in Southern California companies were the Pasadena Angels with 8 deals, Siemer Ventures (7 deals); Versant Ventures (5 deals); and GRP Partners (5 deals).

Southern California 180

Southern California GRP Partners Funding Orange County 180

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MAY 6, 2009

Pasadena-based SupplyFrame , which operates a service for searching for information on electronic components, has raised $1.5M The firm has previously raised funding from such companies as Clearstone Venture Partners, US Venture Partners; CommerceNet is also now listed as an investor. in an initial funding of a $4.0M

Clearstone 100

Clearstone Pasadena Venture Capital Funding 100

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MARCH 25, 2009

Pasadena-based LeisureLink has closed on $6.2M LeisureLink, which provides a distribution and booking service for specialty lodging, said the round was led by Mission Ventures and Clearstone Venture Partners, and also included participation from its other insiders.

Clearstone 124

Clearstone Mission Ventures Pasadena Capital 124

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Pasadena-based LeisureLink has signed on a loyalty and incentive company, Destination Rewards, as part of its travel services, the firm said earlier this week. The company is venture backed by Clearstone Venture Partners, Mission Ventures, the Pasadena Angels, the Tech Coast Angels, and others. READ MORE>>

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Clearstone Pasadena Angels Mission Ventures 100

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MAY 14, 2009

Pasadena-based LeisureLInk , which operates an online platform for vacation rental and specialty lodging providers, said Wednesday that it has signed on a Florida luxury resort, Silver Lake Resort. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. According to LeisureLink, the resort has implemented its booking engine on its web site.

Silver Lake 100

Silver Lake Clearstone Mission Ventures Pasadena 100

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , the venture-backed startup which is developing photo-realistic avatar technology, has exited its beta and officially launched its site. READ MORE>>

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Clearstone Southern California Mission Ventures 100

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DECEMBER 3, 2008

Pasadena-based BigStage (www.bigstage.com) is one of those rare companies that has taken technology developed from university research, and is now bringing that technology to the commercial market. We spoke with Phil Ressler--a former venture capitalist from Clearstone Ventures--who is now CEO of BigStage.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Clearstone Venture Capital Media 100

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MARCH 26, 2009

Yesterday, Pasadena-based LeisureLink (www.leisurelink.com) announced a $6.2M The board asked me to jump in, and I did, working with Ted Alexander and Jim Armstrong, of Mission Ventures and Clearstone Ventures, respectively. funding round for the firm's travel booking service. That was about three years ago.

Startup 113

Startup Platform Clearstone Content 113

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MARCH 22, 2011

In LA there has typically been a small handful of firms actively making investments in tech, they include: Rustic Canyon , GRP Parners , Clearstone Venture Partners , Redpoint Ventures , Mission Ventures , Anthem Venture Partners , Greycroft , Crosscut , Palomar Ventures , and Rincon Ventures.

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Company Companies Rustic Canyon Startup 111