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JULY 20, 2020

Perforce , a developer of tools used for source code control and product development management, which is backed by Santa Monica-based Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners, has acquired Methodics , a developer of product lifecycle management software for the semiconductor industry. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 13, 2021

San Diego-based Qualcomm announced on Wednesday that it has acquired NUVIA, a company that develops next general CPU designs. billion before working capital and other adjustments. Qualcomm said it will use the acquisition of NUVIA to help bolster its Snapdragon technology. Qualcomm said it will pay approximately $1.4

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

According to Phunware , a developer of mobile application lifecycle management software, it has been acquired by Stellar Acquisition II , which is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stellar is a so-called "blank check acquisition company" specifically designed to for reverse mergers. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Online job and career sites still seem to be in another decade, when it comes to both design--and user friendliness. Can a startup gain a foothold in the competitive market by designing the right UX and user experience to make a job and career site for everyone? Starting on the employer side first, we put a big emphasis on design.

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Design Sites Cornerstone OnDemand Startup 174

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Los Angeles based private investment firm OpenGate Capital said this morning that it has acquired the Laboratory Workstations business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Thermo Fisher Scientific unit is a designer, manufacturer and installer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods and epoxy resin tops.

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socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based AppOnboard , which develops mobile app design and development software, has acquired Buildbox , a developer of mobile game development software. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle designer Fisker Inc. As a result of the deal, Fisker said that Magna will be issued warrants to purchase up to 6% of the capital stock of Fisker folowing Fisker's proposed SPAC effort with Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp. The deal values Fisker Automotive at approximately $3 billion.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

I was on This Week in Venture Capital (TWiVC) again this week with Jason Calacanis. mm in Series A; IdealLab ( Bill Gross ), Index Ventures ( Danny Rimer ), Revolution LLC ( Steve Case ), First Round Capital , BetaWorks , Jason Calcanis. I think everybody heard about this acquisition. M&A Discussion. OTHER STUFF.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Irvine-based Myotek , a manufacturer of automotive OEM vehicle lighting products, has acquired Michigan-based Amptech , a manufacturer of circuit boards and electronic assemblies, according to private equity investor New Water Capital, L.P. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

JULY 7, 2014

The company tsaid the acquisitions included Atlanta-based global software services company Xpanxion, and Milwaukee-based engineering solutions company Kanchi Technologies. Financial details of those acquisitions were not announced. ustglobal global venture capital strategic investment merger acquisition outsourcing'

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Fastly said that the acquisition of Signal Sciences’ business will boost its ability to provide better security for applications and APIs — the connective fabric between different services that knit different technologies together behind the scenes. The image has been taken from a helicopter flying over LA.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2021

Previous backers include Sequoia Capital, SilverLake, Dragoneer and Ant Group, among others. and plans to use its new capital in part to continue to grow there and globally. While the company was profitable for its first 14 years of life, it has not been profitable the last two, according to Siemiatkowski, and that’s been by design.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2014

Irvine-based nuclear and hazardous waste remediation technology developer Kurion , which is venture backed by Lux Capital, Firelake Capital Management and Acadia Woods Partners, said this morning that it has acquired Vista Engineering Technologies , an engineering, design and technology firm. READ MORE>>.

Patents 147

Patents Acquisition Design Capital 147

SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2010

Startup Killer: the Cost of Customer Acquisition | For Entrepreneurs , February 2, 2010 Looks at the critical equation around customer acquisition cost vs. customer lifetime value similar to what I discussed in Startup Metrics but in more depth. Great stuff. How Unique Is A Unique Visitor? -

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socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2014

in an IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The IPO offering is being underwritten by MDB Capital Group. The company said it is in its first commercial design with Skyworks Solutions. The company says is it looking to trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "RESN". Santa Barbara-based Resonant, Inc. , READ MORE>>.

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Santa Barbara Mobile Acquisition Design 157

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

San Diego-based e-commerce agency CPC Strategy has been acquired by digital marketing agency Elite SEM , according to private equity backer Mountaingate Capital. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. The acquisition is the third for Elite SEM since Mountaingate Capital acquired the comapny in 2017.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Thousand Oaks-based SunBrite TV , a manufacturer of large screen, HDTV screens specifically designed to be installed outdoors, next to pools, on patios, and elsewhere, has been acquired by SnapAV , which is owned by private equity investor General Atlantic. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 25, 2019

Last week, I wrote about an alternative to venture capital called revenue-based financing and before that, I jotted down some notes on one of VCs’ favorite spaces: cannabis tech. Founder Alix Peabody designed a line of female-focused canned rosé. As Amex scoops up Resy, a look at its acquisition history . Startup capital.

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Startup Venture Capital Newsletter Tips 223

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Scopely said it would use the capital to continue its strategy of developing and acquiring new games as it looks to continue its run of six consecutive mobile games that will gross $100 million or more in lifetime revenue. “The barrier to entry from independent studios is to find product-market fit,” says Driver.

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Mobile Invest Platform Los Angeles 148

socalTECH

JULY 10, 2013

VeloBit, which is headquartered in Lincoln, Mass, develops software specifically designed for optimization of solid state disk drives (SSDs). VeloBit was venture backed by Fairhaven Capital and Longworth Venture Partners. western digital velobit merger acquisition data storage optimization software flash solid state'

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socalTECH

JULY 12, 2011

Corona Del Mar-based Miramar Venture Partners has scored an exit in its portfolio, with semiconductor design firm Azuro. According to EDA software firm Cadence Tuesday, it has acquired Azuro to improve its systems-on-a-chip design software. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Miramar Design Acquisition Software 145

socalTECH

JULY 19, 2011

Intel announced the acquisition this morning, but did not disclose financial terms of the acquisition. Fulcrum Microsystems was venture backed by Granite Ventures, Infinity Capital, New Enterprise Associates, Palomar Ventures, and others; the firm had raised somewhere over $114M in funding. READ MORE>>.

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Palomar Calabasas Acquisition Design 150

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APRIL 2, 2020

Quid claims its model is "designed to provide individuals immediate cash resources while allowing their equity value to continue growing with the company." The company says it is managed by Troy Capital Holdings Group and backed by Oaktree Capital. The company is led by Josh Berman. READ MORE>>.

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Santa Monica Equity Resource Design 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2015

The company said it will use the new funding for accelerating acquisitions, growth, and new content intiatives. lynda.com offers up an online education site where users can learn about a huge library of topics, ranging from everything from web and graphic design software to business topics, 3D animation, and more. in the deal.

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Education Equity Content Web 100

socalTECH

APRIL 15, 2010

North Hills, California-based Munchkin , a designer and manufacturer of infant and toddler products and toys, has raised $45M in a minority investment from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, according to a regulatory filing from the firm today. Tags: munchkin venture capital infant toddler products investment.

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Venture Capital Invest Design Acquisition 150

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

Today the company officially announced its most recent round of capital ?—?having That has allowed the company to launch in many markets, build amazing applications, design future versions of the scooter and monetize while many companies are still just drawing up their go-to-market plans. having raised $300 million?—?less Not really.

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Santa Monica Funding Startup Course 256

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

WD said it will invest approximately $390M USD over the next five years, for a plant acquisition, capital equipment, and more for the center. READ MORE>>.

Research 124

Research Design Organization Acquisition 124

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2012

a medical device design, development, and manufacturing company. MedVenture was owned by private equity firm Ampersand Capital Partners. Helix said the buy will enhance its ability to offer product design, development, and engineering services for medical devices. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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Technology Design Equity Capital 164

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. In reality, crowdfunding has become a major startup funding vehicle, expected to reach $3.62 Marty Zwilling

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The mysterious private equity firms in a bidding war for Santa Ana-based MSC Software are Vector Capital and Golden Gate Capital, according to a report from TheDeal, citing sources close to the negotiation efforts. Tags: msc.software merger acquisition private equity. per share in cash for MSC.Software. per share in cash.

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Equity Acquisition Design Report 140

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 24, 2012

This workshop will teach you the essentials of how to design a successful business model for your technology innovation. As a result, most new technologies fail to realize their commercial potential.

High Tech 100

High Tech Design Acquisition Technology 100

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

This episode of This Week in Venture Capital featured Michael Montgomery, president of Montgomery & Co. You have to be selected to present and it is typically reserved for companies that have already raised early-stage capital and are well into revenue growth. Should you use investment banks to raise venture capital?

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Venture Capital Mission Ventures Capital Help 242

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We seed funded a company a few years ago called Parachute Home that has grown 180% CAGR (compounded annually) and is now doing tens of millions of revenue with very little capital raised. and a differentiated feel in terms of fabric, design, sustainability, etc. companies that have to spend too heavily on customer acquisition).

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Product Course Custom Customer 296

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 6, 2010

For this insight, we will assume a business is perhaps well beyond start-up and growing, but that cash is tight, used for growth and for working capital as earned. It is the same logic larger corporations use when deciding whether to use cash or stock to make an acquisition. Such an analysis is in the service of all shareholders.

Web Design 153

Web Design Pricing Startup Acquisition 153

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2020

As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. You need a polished, tested concept, not just an idea. There are no shortcuts to success. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 151

Startup Equity Funding Demand 151

Xconomy

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Rob Salvagno, who heads Cisco’s mergers and acquisitions and venture investment team, said in prepared remarks that Luxtera’s “technology, design, and manufacturing innovation” improves data processing performance and scale while also lowering costs. David Goeckeler, executive vice president and.

San Diego 49

San Diego CalTech Acquisition Design 49

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 16, 2019

Kindbody, which has raised $22 million to date from Green D Ventures, Trail Mix Ventures, Winklevoss Capital, Chelsea Clinton, Clover Health co-founder Vivek Garipalli and others, also provides women support getting pregnant with in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). . “We are women designing for women.

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Mobile Pricing Social Network Los Angeles 167