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MARCH 28, 2012

Pasadena-based Punchcard , the startup headed by Andy Steuer which is developing mobile applications to enable local businesses to run punchcard-based loyalty programs, said today that it has linked with the Pasadena CHamber of COmmerce to enable local Pasadena businesses to use its service. READ MORE>>.

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L.A. Business Journal

MAY 17, 2021

Pasadena-based Embodied Inc. released a product last year called Moxie, an artificial-intelligence-enabled robotic companion for young children.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Pasadena has a long history as a center of the technology and innovation world�all the way back to first American experiments with rocket launches in 1936�Southern California's first foray into the rocket business (sorry, SpaceX)--through the Internet boom with Idealab, to today. What else do you think Pasadena needs in the ecosystem?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

In this solo episode we meet up with Harrison Tang and talk about Spokeo, the work life experience in Los Angeles, the history of tech and the unique opportunity in Pasadena, finding your why, diversity and Innovate Pasadena. Empowered by: Collective Genius - Executive Search for Emerging Companies. www.collective-genius.com.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2016

Pasadena-based electronic hardware design and manufacturing information service Supplyframe says it is launching a new design lab in Pasadena today, where it will look to bring together investors and entrepreneurs to bring hardware projects to market.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The Pasadena Angels investment group released its investment totals for 2015 this week, saying that it has invested $4.9M across 27 deals in 2015, bringing its total invested since the group was started to over $65M in over 175 companies.

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socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2014

For Friday''s interview, we spoke with Terry Kay ithe new Chairman of the Pasadena Angels (www.pasadenaangels.com) on the group, and its relevance in the technology funding world today. First off, for those not familiar with the Pasadena Angels, talk about the group? He started the group because he wanted to help companies succeed.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Human resources outsourcing provider ADP is launching a new location in Pasadena, looking to tap into the wealth of technical talent with a new Innovation Center on Lake Avenue. According to ADP, the new Innovation Center will bring 350 employees to the new center, which will give it a West Coast location for its international business.

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L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 21, 2021

Pasadena-based energy technology company Heliogen Inc. has raised a total of $108 million in two funding rounds to help develop its industrial solar energy technology, the company announced June 15.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

The Pasadena Angels , one of the most active organized angel investment groups in the Los Angeles area, released some details on the groups'' 2014 performance over the holidays, saying that it saw a total of four exits--including a $100M exit over at Bluebeam --and closed 17 deals during the year. in new funding for its portfolio companies.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory , in Pasadena, as well as dozens of technology companies--at least one managed service provider (MSP)--have been hacked by Chinese spies, according to an indictment by the Justice Department filed on Thursday.

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L.A. Business Journal

JULY 12, 2021

Pasadena-based energy technology company Heliogen Inc. will go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, in a deal that values the combined company at $2 billion.

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socalTECH

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. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scanlon, Ph.D., to its board of advisors. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 8, 2020

.” With $10 million in financing from a slew of investors including Upfront Ventures, Alpha Edison, the general partners and founders of True Ventures, and a Korean family office, Share Ventures will look to launch between two and four companies per year. “We have aggregated tools into a company building stack,” says Watt.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Southern California had a healthy showing in the latest ranking of the fastest growing companies from Deloitte''s Technology Fast 500 , which was announced last night. Of those 500, there were at least 60 Southern California companies in the rankings. rankings awards companies technology growth fast deloitte california southern'

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Steve Reich

AUGUST 17, 2013

Why are there great tech companies in Pasadena that no one has heard of? Sometimes the answer is that the team is too busy building a great company to worry about generating press outside their own industry. Bluebeam started as a spin-off from a JPL-focused engineering company some eight or nine years ago.

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L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 14, 2021

Pasadena-based data analytics software company Virtualitics Inc. has raised $18 million in a Series B funding round led by North Sound Ventures.

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L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 27, 2020

a Pasadena-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, is seeking to raise a $30 million Series C through crowdfunding on the SeedInvest platform. Miso Robotics Inc.,

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2017

Pasadena-based material science technology developer Materia appears to be facing some legal challenges in court, according to Law360. The report says that a German industrial conglomerate, Evonik Degussa GmbH , says it received a $1.5M

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Steve Reich

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The Pasadena Angels have redesigned our site with a new focus on Entrepreneurs and LA Basin tech resources. We took a lesson from successful companies we have funded–we talked to the market first. You’ll see a long list of companies we’ve funded. Angel Investing Bluebeam Pasadena Angels Raising Captial'

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Steve Reich

MARCH 2, 2013

Pasadena may be the best tech story never told. A number of tech companies, such as Bluebeam and Materia, are quietly building powerful businesses, and many startups are in Old Town. Still, Pasadena never hits anyone’s radar as a hot tech destination. The City of Pasadena has given great support.

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L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Pasadena engineering and data analysis consulting company Tetra Tech Inc. has won a slice of an $800 million federal architectural and engineering services contract.

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Steve Reich

MARCH 9, 2013

The Pasadena Innovation Council organized a great tech executive meeting in Pasadena on Friday. This is another good step toward pulling together the tech community in the greater Pasadena area. Ted Tekippe, CEO of Doublebeam joined us, as did Kevin Scanlon, Chairman of the Pasadena Angels. It was a great crowd.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2014

Pasadena-based cloud-based project management and collaboration software developer Central Desktop has launched a new tool to help companies figure out how well they are collaborating, compared to other users in Central Desktop''s system. READ MORE>>. social klout ranking tool collaboration desktop central'

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 24, 2020

the Pasadena-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, has appointed tech veteran Michael Bell as its new chief executive. Miso Robotics Inc.,

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Steve Reich

DECEMBER 31, 2014

2014 Pasadena Angels Performance. • 4 Exits, including Bluebeam for $100mm. • $4.7mm in new funding for portfolio companies. • I have never seen such energy at the Pasadena Angels in my decade+ as a member. Angels have been attending many outside events, both in Greater Pasadena and further afield in Silicon Beach.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 14, 2020

the Pasadena-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, has appointed tech veteran Michael Bell as its new chief executive. Miso Robotics Inc.,

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Come take a tour of some of the hottest LA Tech companies located in Pasadena! Pasadena, CA). Why not stop by for a quick beer, game, snack or just say hi at one of the many Pasadena tech companies from 7pm to 10:30pm? What: It’s like a bar crawl, but featuring tech companies instead of bars.

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L.A. Business Journal

MAY 11, 2020

a Pasadena-based artificial intelligence and robotics company, has created an animatronic companion that it describes as “a Pixar character coming to life.” Embodied Inc.,

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Parchment , a company which provided records management, transcripts, grades, and other information for the K-12 and other markets--and which has its roots in the LA area--has been acquired by Brentwood Associates. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

MAY 12, 2021

Pasadena-based GuRu Wireless, a developer of wireless power charging technology, is powering a new effort to bring wireless charging to Motorola, the two companies said this morning. According to the two, Motorola and GuRu will work together to bring over-the-air wireless power to Motorola's smartphones.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Pasadena-based artificial intelligence software developer Virtualitics says it is now working with the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), a part of the United States Air Force, to deliver AI-enabled software for the group. Financial details of the win were not announced.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Who are the top tech companies to work for in Los Angeles? Despite a huge number of companies, we found there are a number which. Despite a huge number of companies, we found there are a number which. Demand Media consistently popped up near number one in the list of "companies to work for" from our readers. Demand Media.

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L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 27, 2020

a Pasadena-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, is seeking to raise a $30 million Series C through crowdfunding on the SeedInvest platform. Miso Robotics Inc.,

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L.A. Business Journal

MAY 25, 2020

a Pasadena-based space motion control and robotics company, has developed a modular robotic arm system that can perform on-orbit assembly and satellite servicing tasks. Motiv Space Systems Inc.,

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socalTECH

MAY 14, 2018

Pasadena-based SeqOnce Biosciences , which is developing next generation sequencing technology, has raised $1M in a seed funding round, according to the company. The funding came from Pasadena-based Mount Wilson Ventures (MWV), a new venture capital investment fund led by longtime Pasadena biotechnology veteran Mike Giardello, Ph.D.

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MARCH 11, 2021

A new, Pasadena-based fintech startup, Cheese, said on Wednesday that it has launched a digital banking platform focused on Asian communities. According to the company, it is offering up zero-fee, cashback banking services to customers, serving primarily Asian-Americans and immigrants in the United States. The company has raised $3.6M

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