socalTECH

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Netflix , the online streaming movie service operator, is planning to boost its content acquisition and production, via a $2.0 billion offering of Senior Notes, specifically for content acquisitions, production and development, capital expenditures, investments, working capital and potential acquisitions and strategic transactions.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 8, 2013

San Diego-based sports and activity registration provider ACTIVE Network said this morning that private equity firm Vista Equity Partners has launched its tender offer for all of its outstanding shares, offering up $14.50 ACTIVE Network''s board has already approved the deal. per share in cash to take the company private.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Many have seen the acquisition as an attempt to fight back against Shopify's rampant growth during the coronavirus pandemic. The Amazon/Selz Acquisition. Amazon was only able to garner several hundred active users at the time — significantly less than its competitors. Selz currently has a user base of more than 125,000.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network said today that it has expanded into the faith market, with the acquisition of church management software firm Fellowship Technologies. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

San Diego-based Active Network said this week that it has signed the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, the two largest parks and recreation organizations in Minnesota, as a customer. According to Active, the two organizations are using its software to manage and automate their daily operations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2022

As a business consultant and angel investor, I often ask for your own assessment of marketing ROI , or customer acquisition cost (CAC). The current term for all these activities and results online is “ content marketing.” Are you making the proper investment, and is it paying off?

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socalTECH

JULY 6, 2010

IPO activity nearly tripled in the second quarter. Tags: merger acquisition market. A new report released this morning from PricewaterhouseCoopers says that U.S. According to PwC, IPO deals nearly tripled in the second quarter, compared to last year, with 39 IPOs raising $5.1 billion in Q2 of 2009. billion in 2009. billion dollars.

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socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2016

A new report, issued Monday, says that IPO activity has slowed significantly in Q1, with a 39 percent drop in volume and 70 percent decline in total capital raised versus Q1 of last year. The report, from Ernst & Young, said that companies are likely exploring other options or waiting for confidence to return for their IPOs.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network has filed for an IPO, saying in its S-1 that it is looking to raise up to $150M. Active Network operates a network of online sports registration, community activity and group sites, and other related Internet services. The firm said it had a net loss of 37.8M on revenues of $242.8M

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Irvine-based Autobytel , which provides automotive marketing and information services, appears to be in the midst of some acquisition-related activity, according to regulatory filings filed by the firm today. Tags: autobytel acquisition merger automotive marketing. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 20, 2012

The venture investors in San Diego-based sports website firm Active Network are looking to take some dollars off the table, via an offering from Active, according to an S-1 filed by the company Friday. In the filing, Active said it is planning to sell 1.5 The sales come around 9 months after Active Networks May 2011 IPO.

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MAY 25, 2011

San Diego-based The Active Network , the operator of sports and community event registration services and websites, priced its IPO Wednesday evening, saying it will sell 11,000,000 shares of its common stock at $15.00 Active priced below its expected initial offering range, which was $16.00 READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 23, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network , the operator of online sports and event registration web sites, is expected to IPO this week on Wednesday, according to the NASDAQ's IPO calendar. Active Network has indicated it will sell 11,000,000 shares of its common stock in its IPO, at between $16.00 and $18.00 READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Los Angeles-based property technology investor Fifth Wall has raised $300M in a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) last week, Fifth Wall Acquisition I. Fifth Wall Acquisition I said it had not yet selected any business combination target for the SPAC.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network , the operator of online software for sports groups, events, community activities registration, and other organizations, said Thursday afternoon that it has acquired RTP , a provider of technology for managing ski resorts and ticketing. Financial terms of the buy were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 10, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network , the operator of online sports registration, team website, and related sports businesses, has set the trading range for its IPO. Active Network's IPO is being underwritten by BofA Merrill Lynch, Citi, Allen & Company LLC, Stifel Nicolaus Weisel, RBC Capital Markets, ThinkEquity LLC, and WR Hambrecht+Co.

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Activity Networking San Diego Pricing 159

socalTECH

MAY 25, 2011

San Diego-based The Active Network , which debuted on the NYSE as ACTV this morning, was slightly up in morning trading, at around $15.83 Active provides online sports registration and community sites. The firm had priced at $15.00 per share last night. The firm had traded as high as $16.25

Activity 150

Activity Networking San Diego Pricing 150

socalTECH

APRIL 18, 2011

Apax, which is buying Epicor for $976M, along with Activant Solutions. Apax had announced the acquisition on April 4th. Private equity firm Apax Partners said this morning that it has scored early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust waiting period on its buy of Irvine-based Epicor Software. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Thursday, September 27, 2012 -- Mergers and Acquisitions: A CEO Perspective. Please join us to hear firsthand from Mr. Goldfield as he shares his insight and personal reflection on TriNet's successful acquisitions. See [link] (more)

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socalTECH

JANUARY 23, 2009

San Diego-based Active Network, which operates a network of online sites focused on community and sports organizations, has acquired ReserveAmerica, a provider of campground reservations, owned by IAC. According to IAC and Active, IAC will sell 100% of its capital stock in ReserveAmerica Holdings, Ltd. READ MORE>>. READ MORE>>.

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Activity Networking San Diego Acquisition 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to RealDefense, STOPzilla has over two million active customers, and was founded in 2001. The company said the acquisition was backed by Corbel Capital Partners. STOPzilla is a developer of cybersecurity software. RealDefense is led by CEO Gary Guseinov.

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socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network , the recently public provider of online registration services for the sports, community activity, outdoors, and other markets, announced today that it has been added to the Russell 2000 Index. The firm said it will become part of the index after market close on June 24th. The firm had an IPO in May.

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Activity Networking San Diego Marketing 124

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. According to OpenGate Capital, as part of the deal, Aurotech will "actively seek" add-on acquisitions. According to OpenGate Capital, as part of the deal, Aurotech will "actively seek" add-on acquisitions. Aurotech is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Capital Acquisition Equity Los Angeles 124

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

San Diego-based The Active Network, which operates a network of sports- and other online registration services and marketing web sites, said today that it has acquired three companies which provide hunting and fishing licensing technology. Financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2013

This strategy is called “organic growth,” yet it alone may yield only a fraction of the potential you could achieve, unless you add the additional strategies of partnerships and M&A (mergers and acquisitions). Actively pursue mergers and acquisitions. Partial acquisition. M&A is “buying” resources for growth.

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socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

San Diego-based The Active Network , an operator of a network of services for community, sports, and other organizations, said today that it has released a new product focused on event management. Tags: active network event management activeevents ondemand saas software. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In one of the biggest acquisitions out of Southern California's technology startup industry in recent years, Los Angeles-based Honey Science Corporation , which develops a savings discovery and price tracking tool, has been acquired by PayPal , in a deal worth approximately $4 billion. Honey was founded in 2012 by George Ruan and Ryan Hudson.

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socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2020

Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Insightful Science has been active recently with other acquisitions--in May, it acquired another software company, Cytapex. Insightful Science has been active recently with other acquisitions--in May, it acquired another software company, Cytapex.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

The company said the new funds will go towards clinical, regulatory, manufacturing and, if and when approved, potential commercial activities of its product candidates; clinical development; research and development activities; potential acquisitions and in-licensing; and other general corporate purposes.

San Diego 113

San Diego Activity Research Pricing 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2021

This strategy is called “organic growth,” yet it alone may yield only a fraction of the potential you could achieve, unless you add the additional strategies of partnerships and M&A (mergers and acquisitions). Actively pursue mergers and acquisitions. Partial acquisition. M&A is “buying” resources for growth.

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Organization CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 132

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

YouMail CEO Alex Quilici said in a statement that the acquisition might not be the last, saying "We are actively exploring similar acquisitions where our platform can support and run communication services more efficiently and provide users with a better, more secure communication experience."

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socalTECH

MAY 5, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network , the operator of sports registration and online community sites, said in a filing today that it had a net loss of $10.9M on revenues of $72.71M for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The firm--which is currently in IPO registration--also set its trading symbol as ACTV. on revenues of $63.2M.

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Activity Networking .Net San Diego 145

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Financial terms of those acquisition were not announced. J2 Global said that the financial impact of the acquisition to the company is "not expected to be material". J2 Global is an extremely active acquirer of companies--perhaps, the most acquisitive company in both the Internet services and Internet content.

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socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2019

A new report, issued this week by EY, says that the number of IPOs have dropped across both international markets and the US. The report--which examined IPOs in Q1--said that ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and trade issues continue to dampen investor enthusiasm for the public offerings.

Southern California 113

Southern California Activity SoCal San Diego 113

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. ITG was led by Kevin Barker and Doug Martin, who the companies said will remain active in the business. InterVision is owned by private equity investor Huron Capital. READ MORE>>.

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Westlake Village Technology Equity Acquisition 178

socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2020

The company--which is likely the most active acquirer of companies in Southern California's high tech economy--says it acquired FES IQ , a company in the digital media space, and Buffered VPN , a provider of cloud services based in Gibraltar. READ MORE>>.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Venture capital activity is gradually easing from last year’s peak, according to a new quarterly report put together by Seattle-based PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. Strategic acquisitions and buyouts accounted for 91 percent of all venture-backed exits last quarter, according to Venture Monitor.

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