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NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Pasadena-based FastSoft, which develops Internet acceleration appliances, announced Monday morning that the firm's hardware has been deployed by Limelight Networks. According to FastSoft, the firm's products are being used to help speed the upload of content objects to Limelight's servers. READ MORE>>

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MAY 18, 2017

election; Cylance, a cybersecurity software developer led by former McAfee CTO George Kurtz; Venice-based Signal Sciences, a developer of web appplication security tools; Pasadena's Guidance Sofware, a developer of computer forensics software; Veracity Industrial Networks, which is working on Internet-of-Things security software; and many others.

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MARCH 8, 2013

UberMedia , the Pasadena-based startup developing third party, Twitter clients and other mobile apps, said yesterday that it has launched a new mobile ad campaign product called Appvertise. UberMedia said the online ads will run across its network of iOS apps, which it says now reaches over 2 billion monthly unique impressions.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Pasadena-based mobile payments company DoubleBeam has signed up Fountain Valley-based mobile marketing firm MEDL Mobile as a customer, the two announced Monday. According to the companies, MEDL Mobile will add DoubleBeam''s mobile payments software development kit to its mobile app development platform. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

In my new role as the first executive director for the Alliance for Southern California Innovation, I spent a lot of time outside of my home turf of Pasadena -- visiting innovation nodes such as San Diego, Irvine, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Venice, Santa Monica, and others. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 28, 2014

Pasadena-based image sensor and mixed signal IC developer Forza Silicon announced this morning that it has rolled out a new, reconfigurable image sensor design aimed at the Internet of Things (IoT) market. power, and many other factors. READ MORE>>. forza silicon image sensor chip reconfigurable'

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MARCH 19, 2013

Rexter , a brand new, Pasadena startup looking to put business contact management on steroids, said today that it has raised $1.5M in a seed funding round, which included local high profile technology executives Ted Meisel, Gil Elbaz, Sean Moriarty, Jarl Mohn, along with Siemer Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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eHarmony CalTech Seed Funding Pasadena 193

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MARCH 10, 2014

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , the developer of travel booking software for the vacation rental market, has been acquired by VacationRoost , which operates an online vacation rental marketplace. Financial terms of the buy were not announced. The company was led by Tom Lamb. READ MORE>>.

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Clearstone Software Engineering Mission Ventures Pasadena 147

socalTECH

APRIL 2, 2012

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the developer of web acceleration appliances, said today that it has added support for IPv6 traffic with its products. The company, whose products are based on research originally developed at Caltech, said its E Series acceleration appliance now support the IPv6 protocol. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2011

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the developer of Internet acceleration devices based on technology out of the California Insitute of Technology (Caltech), said today that it has been selected by Los Angeles content delivery network (CDN) NetDNA. Financial details of the win were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Pasadena-based Bluebeam Software , which develops document management software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, is planning an expansion into Japan via a distribution deal with Panasonic. Bluebeam is led by Richard Lee. READ MORE>>. bluebeam software japan international expansion asia distribution'

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Software Pasadena Networking Technology 138

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Everbridge , a developer of emergency notification tools which was founded and still has major operations in both Glendale and Pasadena, has had an IPO, raising $90M for the company and marking another major, SoCal linked technology startup exit in what has been a busy year for deals. per share, after pricing at $12.00 and $13.00

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Glendale Marketing SoCal Southern California 100

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Everbridge , the developer of mass notification, incident management, and other related software tools, which has offices in Pasadena and Glendale, has set the estimated trading range for its IPO, saying it expects to sell 7,500,000 shares of its common stock at between $11.00 and $13.00 READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Pasadena-based Central Desktop , the provider of cloud-based project and collaboration software, announced today that it has named Kristy McKnight as its Vice President of Products. the firm which acquired Networks in Motion, and also has served at Match.com, Intuit, and Arthur Andersen. The firm is headed by Isaac Garcia.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Pasadena-based UberMedia , the developer of Twitter client applications, said Thursday that it has partnered with the publisher of The Economist to power a new desktop application and curated channel Idea People Media , The Economist Group's vertical ad network business.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout which develops web acceleration software, said today that it has released a version of its products aimed at Internet retailers and web properties. FastSoft develops software which optimized the TCP/IP protocol to accelerate page downloads.

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Web Miramar CalTech IP 150

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Pasadena-based OpenX Technologies , the developer of Internet ad serving technology, announced this morning that it has acquired LiftDNA , a provider of yield optimization software for online publishers. LIftDNA's software works with ad servers to optimize the ads displayed from ad networks. READ MORE>>.

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OpenX Pasadena Course Acquisition 140

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Google and air pollution sensor network developer Aclima said Monday that the two are planning to use Google's ubiquitous Street View cars, to help monitor air pollution in Los Angeles, as well as a number of other California cities. Image of a Google Street View car in Pasadena courtesy Karl Franks via Flickr. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Pasadena-based Idealab has led a round into LA-spawned Mingly , a developer of software which connects Gmail with a user's social networks. Mingly said it raised $500,000 in a seed round of financing from Idealab, Allen Morgan, Alex Karelin, and other angels Wednesday. and Startup Nights here in LOs Angeles.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Investors are pouring millions into the creation of a network of shared kitchens, storage facilities, and pickup counters that established chains and new food entrepreneurs can access to cut down on overhead and quickly spin up new concepts in fast food and casual dining. The Battle Is For The Customer Interface. They just have to enable it.

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socalTECH

MAY 25, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , a developer of web acceleration technology, said today that it has rolled out a new product targeted at Internet retailers, web companies, and CDNs. FastSoft's technology is based on technology developed for Internet2, based on optimizing the TCP transport protocol. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 30, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout which develops Internet acceleration devices, said today that it has bolstered its algorithms used its product to support dynamic web pages and video. The firm said it is targeting Internet retailers, social networking sites, and content delivery network (CDN) providers with the product.

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Web CalTech Miramar IP 133

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Pasadena-based Graphight launched itself today, saying that it has developed a service which tracks who you know, and how well you know them, to make it easier for professionals to manage their business network. The new venture is the brainchild of Andy Wilson, who was formerly at Momentum Venture Management.

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Services eHarmony Pasadena Conference 133

socalTECH

JULY 14, 2010

Pasadena-based TweetUp , the Twitter advertising firm started by Idealab's Bill Gross, is expanding out its network of sites this morning, saying that it has added four new publishers to its roster. The model for the site is similar to the cost-per-click ads originally developed by Gross for Internet search engines.

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Idealab Advertising Pasadena Sites 189

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , a developer of distribution software for vacation rental, timeshare, and other specialty lodging providers, said today that it has launched a new product targeted at online rate pricing. The firm said its tools bring the same technology as airlines and large hotel chains use to maximize their yields.

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Pricing Tool Pasadena Demand 154

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Pasadena-based Guidance Software has expanded its line of products this morning to include a new security tool. The firm said today that it has rooled out EnCase Cybersecurity, a new product for detecting malware, detecting sensitive information on corporate networks, and more. Pricing on the new software was not released. READ MORE>>.

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Software Pasadena Tool Pricing 150

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , which develops software and services for specialty lodging suppliers, said today that one of its customers, Kees Vacation Rentals, has seen an increase in the firm's bookings by 38%, from using the firm's platform. READ MORE>>.

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Customer Custom Pasadena Sites 133

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Pasadena-based OpenX , which develops open source, ad serving software, said Tuesday that it has launched a new version of its software. Tags: openx open source advertising software network publishing. OpenX is venture backed by DAG Ventures, Accel Partners, Index Ventures, Mangrove Capital, First Round Capital, and others.

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socalTECH

JULY 8, 2011

Pasadena-based OpenX , which develops Internet advertising server software and related services, said this morning that it has made a major, European expansion. According to the firm, it has appointed Vincent Pelillo as Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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OpenX Pasadena Advertising Software 154

socalTECH

MARCH 25, 2009

Pasadena-based FastSoft , which develops network appliances for accelerating Internet transfers, said this week that the firm has upgraded the firm's E Series devices. Tags: fastsoft network appliance acceleration. The company is venture backed by Miramar Venture Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Miramar CalTech IP Pasadena 100

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JANUARY 20, 2009

Pasadena-based FastSoft, which develops network acceleration technology, announced today that it has named J. Snyder has been involved in seed funding and founding such companies as Netboost (acquired by Intel), Jibe Networks, and Proxinet (acquired by Puma Technologies). Edward Synder as the firm's CEO. READ MORE>>.

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Miramar CalTech Seed Funding IP 100

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MAY 22, 2009

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout developing Internet acceleration devices, disclosed earlier this week that it has rolled out a new product. The firm said it is targeting hosting, SaaS, social network, content distribution networks, and cloud computing companies with the hardware. READ MORE>>.

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Product CalTech Cloud Computing Miramar 100

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics , the robotics technology startup backed by Idealab, said today that it has linked up with a number of retail partners on its Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner--the firm's entree into the household robot market.

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Marketing Idealab Startup Pasadena 185

socalTECH

MAY 22, 2012

Stan, who is now splitting his time between Shenzhen, China and Pasadena, California, talks about what he's learned doing business in china. We are a Los Angeles-based online-offline network connecting cleantech innovation with investors and partners. Regions vary wildly in terms of demographics and development.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Bill Gross and Idealab have founded or advanced development of more than 75 companies including Overture Services, eSolar, UberMedia, CitySearch, Picasa and Internet Brands. Pasadena, CA 91103. Bill Gross will be on site to give a special welcome, and executives from Idealab’s companies will pitch their businesses to attendees.

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Idealab CitySearch Social Media Pasadena 95

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DECEMBER 10, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment, which is developing 3D avatar technology, said today that it has opened up its proprietary 3-D facial modeling system to third parties.

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Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures Sample Pasadena 100

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JUNE 25, 2009

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , a developer of 3D avatar creation software, has released new software today which allows users of the popular Skype voice calling application to lip synch spoken words through a photo-realistic avatar. READ MORE>>.

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