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APRIL 6, 2020

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Layoffs Startup Newsletter Santa Monica 136

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APRIL 19, 2013

It all looked good at the time: oil company Exxon needed to develop a more earth-friendly way to produce oil, and San Diego startup Synthetic Genomics needed funding to get its technology off the ground. But then, ExxonMobil cut back its original investment--worth up to $600M--in Synthetic Genomics. What happened?

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Layoffs Outsource Development San Diego Mobile 159

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

San Diego-based audio technology developer Turtle Beach said Monday that it is restructuring its HyperSound business, in a bid to lower the operating costs of that business. As part of that restructuring, the company said that investment banker Piper Jaffray is contiuing "exploration of strategic options"for that business.

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San Diego Platform Invest Technology 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

San Diego-based NextWave Wireless said today that it is discontinuing the operations of the firm's GO Networks unit, which developed wide area Wi-Fi networking equipment. The shutdown closely follows a 20 percent workforce cut, a $100M debt round and hiring of an investment banker at the firm. NextWave paid $13.3M

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Networking San Diego Invest Develop 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

San Diego-based wireless broadband technology firm NextWave Wireless said today that it has scored a new, $100M debt financing for the firm's business, and made cuts in its staff, along with hiring an investment banker. The company said the restructuring included a reduction in workforce by over 20 percent. READ MORE>>

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San Diego Invest Sales Funding 100

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JULY 1, 2016

Layoffs Reflect New Turbulence at High-Flying 3D Robotics. AgTech Accelerator Aims to Sway Agriculture Investment Trends. The Xconversation: Vaccine Developer Meets Energy Innovator. Ben Fidler chronicles the rise of New York’s life sciences scene, from startups and investors to universities and nonprofits.

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Artificial Inteligence Layoffs Report Startup 40