Berkonomics

APRIL 11, 2024

There were no outside board members with industry experience, no members the CEO trusted with governance backgrounds, no scientists to evaluate the technology that is the core asset of the corporation. A recipe for failure. What about multiple investor rounds?

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , the developer of email and desktop search software, said Thursday that it has rolled out a new, mobile version of its product. X1's search software provides deep indexing of desktop documents, emails, and attachments. X1 is one of firms that is part of Idealab. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 27, 2016

The $2 billion acquisition of Irvine-based Vizio on Monday has most likely resulted in the creation of another, technology billionaire in Southern California--Vizio founder William Wang. According to regulatory documents filed by Vizio last year in preparation for an IPO, Wang owned 54.4 percent of Vizio--or, $1.088 billion.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

San Diego-based AbacusNext , a provider of technology solutions for the legal and accounting market, has acquired UK-based HotDocs , a provider of document automation technology. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. HotDocs is based in Edinburgh, UK. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Irvine-based Kofax , which develops document imaging software and systems, has acquired the Document Imaging division of Nuance. Nuance said the sale of the division will help it focus on its conversational AI and cloud-related technologies; Kofax said the deal will help it bolster its "Intelligent Automation" technologies.

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APRIL 16, 2015

The software handles access to all project documents, including contracts, RFIs, schedules, and drawings. equity growth courtemanch tooey software management project construction capital venture technologies procore' READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Broadcom said the memo--which it says has confirmed with Department of Defense officials is a forged document--had claimed that there is a need of review of Broadcom's acquisition of CA Technologies by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). READ MORE>>.

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JULY 8, 2021

Adlib's software is used to automate the discovery, classification, extraction, and structure of data from unstructured documents. Diversis invests in software and technology companies, investing in lower middle-market companies. The company says its customers include B2B brands and Fortune 1000 customers.

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L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 1, 2016

Docupace Technologies, which develops financial document management software, has raised a $16.5 million round of capital from Palisades Growth Capital and TVC Capital.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Los Angeles-based Docupace Technologies , a provider of electronic processing technology aimed at the financial institutional and wealth management industry, said today that it has raised a round of funding from RCS Capital Corporation. The new investment gives RCS Capital a majority stake in Docupace. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 19, 2020

Carpinteria-based Procore Technologies , which develops construction management software, says it has launched a number of new features, aimed at greater collaboration and communications. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business that builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

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APRIL 27, 2009

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , the document indexing and search software firm backed by Idealab, disclosed this morning that it has released two upgrades to its software. Tags: technologies search indexing corporate enterprise software. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 24, 2020

The company, which employed about 160 people, laid off 57 workers, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department. Divergent 3D made Blade — which was on the auto show circuit in 2016 — to demonstrate the technology platform. Founder and CEO Kevin Czinger didn’t provide specific numbers.

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JUNE 20, 2019

The fund is targeted at an overall capitalization of $100M, per those regulatory documents. Kairos focuses its venture investment opportunities on research on its way to commercialization, particularly technology coming out of local universities and research. in the first close of a new fund, Kairos Venture Opportunities I, L.P.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Some entrepreneurs forget that they can’t use people the same way they use technology to build a startup. Inventors, for example, are skilled in manipulating technology, but may have little interest or experience engaging people to make an effective team. Focusing on the technology doesn’t do it. Committing to action.

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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. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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MAY 15, 2013

Irvine-based Kofax , which develops document capture and process automation software, said today that it has been selected by mortgage loan processing company CashCall. kofax mortgage document processing mobile capture' Kofax said that CashCall is using its mobile app to streamline and automate mortgage loan processing. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies announced Monday that it has appointed a new Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. According to X1, Maxwell joins the company from MTI Technology, where he also served at VP of Marketing. X1 is a maker of enterprise search software for finding documents. READ MORE>>

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 6, 2016

Los Angeles-based Acuant , a developer of identity management and identity verification technology, said this morning that it has acquired AssureTec Technologies , a provider of identity, document authentication, and data capture products. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

Entrepreneurs need to document a process of responding to a market need, sizing opportunity, assigning a specific business model, and planning for marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction. Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. Solution development and delivery.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

Culver City-based NantHealth , the provider of personalized medicine technology led by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, said today that it has received a three-year contract extension with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). BCBSNE has been a client of NantHealth since 2010, and is using its NaviNet Open Document Exchange product.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

So, I was surprised and excited when one of these verbal fishing expeditions during a lunch brought up a technology the company had patented years before and forgotten. One such company dropped 2,600 pages of documents on the desk of the patent examiner in its attempt to invalidate the Company’s patent.

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MAY 26, 2009

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , a developer of desktop search software, announced today that the firm has raised new funding from backer Idealab, plus made a few executive changes. X1 develops enterprise search software designed to search desktops and company networks for documents. Venture Partner re-upped in the new funding round.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Carlsbad-based Medsphere Systems Corporation , which develops healthcare information technology software and services, announced this morning that it has acquired Wellsoft Corporation , a developer of emergency room information systems which is based in Somerset, New Jersey. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2013

Some entrepreneurs forget that they can’t use people the same way they use technology to build a startup. Inventors, for example, are skilled in manipulating technology, but may have little interest or experience engaging people to make an effective team. Focusing on the technology doesn’t do it. Committing to action.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Los Angeles-based transportation technology developer Hyperloop One is looking to raise up to $250M in funding, according to a report published on Wednesday. The report, from Fortune, cites a leaked document which has been circulating among potential investors and real estate investors. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. Some startups do nothing to prepare for the due diligence process, assuming the people and business plan documents will speak for themselves. Personnel situation is stable.

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JUNE 24, 2015

Los Angeles-based fintech venture capital investor Core Innovation Capital has launched an effort to raise a second fund, Core Innovation Capital II, according to regulatory documents filed by the investor. Core Innovation--led by Arjan Schutte--focuses on financial technology startups. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 6, 2011

Irvine-based Kofax , which develops business process and document automation systems, reported today that it has inked a technology and marketing alliance with Pegasystems , a provider of CRM applications in the document and information capture market. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , the developer of a cloud-based platform for secure, enterprise document sharing for financing and other deal management, has raised $3.5M CapLinked also said it has received venture debt funding from Western Technology Investment (WTI) as part of the round.

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AUGUST 14, 2015

Burbank-based Enntertainment Partners , a provider of payroll an dproduction management services for the entertainment industry, and Ease Enertainment Services , a provider of technology to the industry, said Thursday that Entertainment Partners will acquire Ease. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

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AUGUST 8, 2011

Santa Monica-based Docstoc , the online business documents site headed by Jason Nazar, has quietly been ramping a video content effort at the site. In a new section on Docstoc's web site, the firm has been sharing dozens of video segments featureing business tips and advice from entrepreneurs from Southern California's technology community.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone. Make sure all business processes are documented and integrated. If everyone has a different view of reality, you have no reality. Take time to review and resolve any personnel distractions.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The XPRIZE Foundation , the group which has been organizing prize-based competitions to help advance critical areas of technology to benefit mankind, announced on Thursday that it has 32 teams from 22 countries who are competing for its $7M Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE. READ MORE>>.

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