socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The new version of Evolution's hard floor cleaning product robot includes longer run times, faster charging, better wet cleaning features, and larger coverage area, according to an email from the company. Evolution Robotics is backed by Idealab. The new Mint Plus is available at Best Buy. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Elementary Robotics was co-founded by Bill Gross, the brains behind an increasingly resurgent Idealab incubator, and Arye Barnehama, a former head of design at the augmented reality startup DAQRI. That was around 2017, when the two first began brainstorming how they would build their company. .

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Vista-based Aptera Motors , the three wheeled electric vehicle firm backed by Idealab and Google, told its supporters today that it is still looking to score funding from the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

The firm is backed by Idealab, and is headed by Internet veteran Andy Steuer. The best form of this right now is email, and even then, that's through a one-size-fits-all email. Is this part of Idealab's new ventures group, or how did you connect with them? Andy Steuer: It's actually out of Idealab proper.

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socalTECH

JULY 8, 2010

eSolar, the solar thermal utility plant developer started by Idealab's Bill Gross, has a sizeable chunk of capital and notable support of Google and others, not to mention a number of contracts with utilities. Backers: ACME Group, Google, Idealab, NRG, Oak Investment Partners, The Quercus Trust of California. BrightSource Energy.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Rapportive is a direct competitor to Mingly, the Gmail contacts management software firm headed by Tyler Koblasa and backed by Idealab. Jason Calacanis was an investor in Rapportive, along with Charles River Ventures, Dave McClure, Paul Buchheit, Gary Vaynerchuk, Shervin Pishevar and Venture Hacks. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Several funds and firms are participating in this investment including Rincon Ventures , Idealab ( Bill Gross built the original incubator and there will be active support from Allen Morgan ), Baroda Ventures , GRP Partners , David Cohen (founder of TechStars ), David Tisch (founder of TechStars NY ), DLA Piper and Stubbs Alderton.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

The patent names Idealab's Bill Gross and Steven Lee Colwell as inventors, and was originally filed by the firm in September of 2003. X1 Technologies develops enterprise search software for finding documents, emails, and other related information. According to the firm, it received U.S READ MORE>>

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socalTECH

MARCH 26, 2012

How did you end up working with Idealab? Aigerim Duiseneyeva: We met with Idealab through a USC Marshall competition. We verify email addresses, college and work email addresses, and required a referral from someone in the community. That was actually how we were introduced to Bill Gross, who really liked our idea.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Or emailed a video clip to a sibling or friend across the country just to put a smile on their face? It happens every day.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

All it takes is an email address to start receiving our exclusive deals for sports tickets to your favorite teams in your city. Bill Gross founded Idealab in March 1996 and serves as the company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. The Coloft is a space for entrepreneurs, independents, startups, programmers, designers, professionals, and awesome people in general.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

After an initial round of seed funding of $500k led by Pasadena’s Idealab, Mingly saw great success as they built up their Gmail user base. The app does: Alerts users before they fall out of touch with important contacts, across email, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. Maybe we just have too many tools at our disposal.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Or emailed a video clip to a sibling or friend across the country just to put a smile on their face? mt) Media Temple, Inc. It happens every day.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

Critique^It is peer-review without barriers—feedback without managing emails, commentary and document versions. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. It’s that simple.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Or emailed a video clip to a sibling or friend across the country just to put a smile on their face? It happens every day.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

If u see an article or write a blog post, email us or leave a comment below with a link to your story and we’ll add it in. Investors attending included: Benchmark, New World Ventures, True Ventures, Anthem Venture Partners, Rustic Canyon Partners, IdeaLab, GRP Partners, Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, and Maverick Angels.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 5, 2012

Startup Weekend LA wouldn’t be possible without our amazing sponsors and supporters that include: Hulu, Spire.io, EdgeCast, Idealab, Originate, Factual, Cybercoders, Start Engine, Flow Tab, The Honest Co, Docstoc, Launchpad.la, Trinet, Fortis and Dan Wu along with the Kauffman Foundation and Coloft.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Friday evening, August 19th, rolled around and Startup Weekend LA was underway with attendees showing up at Coloft in Santa Monica around 6:00 pm and the classic Idealab keg there to quench everyone’s thirst. Feel free to email or drop a tweet with any questions about the journey, no matter what stage you’re in.

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