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APRIL 29, 2020

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Palisades Growth Capital announced this morning that it has sold off its ownership interest Los Angeles-based L Docupace , a developer of software for the wealth management industry. Palisades said it sold its interests in Docupace to another private equity investor, FTV Capital.

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APRIL 1, 2014

San Diego-based DivX , the developer of digital video encoding and decoding technology has been acquired by private equity firms Parallax Capital Partners and StepStone Group , the companies said yesterday, in a deal worth $75M in cash plus earnout. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

San Diego-based BeyondTrust , a developer of security software used for privilege and vulnerability management, has been acquired by private equity firm Veritas Capital , the companies said this morning. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. BeyondTrust was advised by Evercore in the deal.

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APRIL 26, 2018

San Diego-based Mitchell International , a provider of technology and information products for the property and casualty and collision repair industries, has scored a private equity funding from Stone Point Capital. Size of the investment was not announced.

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APRIL 30, 2019

San Diego-based Quality Built , a provider of third-party, quality-assurance services to the residential and commercial construction industry, has received a private equity investment from Los Angeles-based Gallant Capital Partners. Size of the investment was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

San Diego-based private equity investor HCAP Partners said this week that it has scored an exit at one of its portfolio companies, 8ebar, a provider of patient education for the clinical trial and other areas. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

Equity 113

Equity San Diego Education Acquisition 113

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AUGUST 23, 2013

San Diego-based wireless communications developer Qualcomm is selling off Omnitracs , its North and Latin American transportation and logistics business, to private equity firm Vista Equity. Qualcomm was advised by Barclays Capital in the deal. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 25, 2016

Outerwall , the parent company of San Diego's EcoATM , has agreed to a private equity buyout by Apollo Global Management , about five months after Outerwall launched an effort to find a buyer. EcoATM had laid of 107 people in San Diego, as it responded to those threats and was attempted to cut its costs.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

San Diego-based Bevo Media , an online ad exchange and ad tracking platform developer, has been acquired by private equity investor Vize Capital.

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OCTOBER 7, 2008

San Diego-based American Internet Services, a Internet data center co-location provider, said Tuesday that the firm has been acquired by an investor group lead by private equity firm Seaport Capital. According to AIS, the firm's day to day operations will continue to be run by its current senior management team.

San Diego 100

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JANUARY 14, 2015

San Diego-based TVC Capital , the software-focused, growth equity investment firm founded by Jeb Spencer and Steve Hamerslag has raised a big, $115M software fund, the company said Wednesday. The fund said that TVC Capital III was oversubscribed, and closed in only 90 days. million in revenues. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

San Diego-based private equity firm TVC Capital , which is led by Jeb Spencer and Steven Hamerslag, has closed on a new, $75M growth equity and buyout fund, the firms said today. The new fund, TVC Capital II came from private equity fund of funds, institutional asset managers and family offices.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

San Diego-based Qualcomm and New York investor SSW Partners said this morning that they are acquiring Veoneer, a developer of advanced driving systems that is based in Stockholm. per share in cash for Veoneer, giving the transaction a total equity value of $4.5 The two said they will pay $37.00

San Diego 113

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MAY 14, 2014

San Clemente-based DealerSocket , a developer of software-as-a-service for the automotive industry, said Tuesday that it has entered into a strategic investment partnership with private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. automotive software private capital venture investment partners equity vista dealersocket' READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

Here, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund, and has had some great success in the market. TVC Capital has also been a big supporter and sponsor of socaltech over the years. You can see all of our holiday reflections here.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

San Diego- and Baltimore-based private equity firm JMI Equity said today that it has closed on a $875M fund, JMI Equity Fund VII, L.P. JMI Equity said the new fund brings its to a total of $2.1 billion in committed capital. Tags: equity private funding finance.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

San Diego-based Access Scientific Inc. ASI) said this morning that it has been acquired by private equity firm Endeavor Capital. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. ASI is a developer of devices used for over-wire insertion of sheaths and catheters, used in the healthcare industry.

Equity 147

Equity San Diego Capital Product 147

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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. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 16, 2012

San Diego-based Essential Learning , which develops interactive education and learning software for behavioral and community health, substance abuse, corrections, developmental disability and child welfare organizations, has been acquird by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. CHarles Capital on the transaction.

Equity 140

Equity San Diego Education Organization 140

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JANUARY 12, 2011

San Diego-based private equity firm JMI Equity has backed Internet advertising firm Adknowledge , as lead on a $200M debt and equity financing round for that firm. As part of the investment, JMI Equity General Partner Brad Woloson has joined Adknowledge's board.

Equity 140

Equity San Diego Advertising Acquisition 140

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AUGUST 16, 2021

San Diego-based sales and marketing software developer Seismic has raised $170M in a Series G funding round, the company said this morning, and is now valued at $3 billion. Financial details of that acquisition were not announced. Rowe Price, according to the company. Seismic has now raised $440M in total funding.

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San Diego Coach Sales Training 113

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APRIL 11, 2019

San Diego-based Kyriba , which develops cloud-based software used for treasury and finance management by international companies, has completed the $160M majority funding round it first announced in March, giving private equity investor Bridgepoint a majority stake in the company. The funding values the company at $1.2

San Diego 113

San Diego Equity Capital Software 113

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JANUARY 22, 2018

San Diego-based Pulse Electronics , a supplier of electronic components to the communications, power, military, and other industries, said over the weekend that it has acquired Austrian company Egston Holdings , a provider of magnetic and cable assembly products to the electric vehicles (EV), automotive, industrial, and power magnetics markets.

San Diego 100

San Diego Equity Acquisition Capital 100

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JANUARY 2, 2015

Today, we have some thoughts from Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital , a private equity investment company in San Diego. 2014 was the most active year in TVC history as measured by the number of investments/acquisitions/follow-ons/exits we completed. spencer capital 2014 reflections venture' READ MORE>>.

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Capital Cloud Computing Southern California Equity 100

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JULY 29, 2014

The company is backed by Ignition Ventures, Ignition Growth Capital and the Blue Haven Initiative. According to PaxVax, the new equity funding brings its total to $80M in equity raised by the company. The new funding goes towards the acquisition of an FDA-approved oral typhoid vaccine, plus further clinical development efforts.

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San Diego Equity Venture Capital Research 147

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JULY 30, 2014

San Diego-based XIFIN , a developer of cloud-based software for the healthcare diagnostics market, has been acquired by private equity investor GTCR. billion GTCR Fund XI, with additional funding provided by GE Capital and CapitalSource. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Windward SaaS Enterprise Partners San Diego 138

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MAY 20, 2014

San Diego-based EDF Renewable Energy , the developer of solar power projects, said Monday that TIAA-CREF has made an investment in the firm. EDF explained that its Catalina Solar project generates enough electricity to power approximately 35,000 homes, and is supplying power to customers of San Diego Gas & Electric.

Invest 138

Invest San Diego Venture Capital Equity 138

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APRIL 14, 2015

San Diego-based Pulse Electronics , which develops electronic components in the wireless communication, power management, military and aerospace, and other industries, has been acquired by private equity investor Oaktree Capital Management. The deal had originally been annoucned on March 2nd. READ MORE>>.

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San Diego Equity Acquisition Capital 100

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JANUARY 6, 2016

San Diego-based medical device maker NuVasive said late Monday that it is acquiring Aliso Viejo-based skeletal deformity treatment provider Ellipse Technologies , in a deal worth $380M in cash plus up to $30M in earn out. Ellipse was venture backed by BioStar Private Equity, HBM Partners AG, MedFocus Fund, and Wexford Capital.

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AUGUST 16, 2017

Private equity investors have more capital at their disposal than at any time in more than a decade, which could boost prices for companies seeking acquisitions. 1, private equity firms in North America and Europe had secured $212.6 As of Aug.

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Equity Pricing Acquisition Report 69

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MARCH 14, 2012

San Diego-based ID Analytics , the developer of risk and identification management services, which is venture backed by Canaan Partners, Investor Growth Capital, Mission Ventures, and Trinity Ventures, has been acquired by LifeLock , the firms said today. ID Analytics had raised around $35.15M in funding. READ MORE>>.

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Mission Ventures San Diego Acquisition Equity 174

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

San Diego-based Concerro , the developer of workforce management and scheduling software-as-a-service, has been acquired by private equity firm Francisco Partners. According to Francisco Partners, the acquisition came via its portfolio firm API Healthcare. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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San Diego Equity Acquisition Software 145

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JUNE 29, 2012

San Diego-based ServiceNow has proven that the market for initial public offerings is still strong this morning, opening up at $23.08 JMI Equity is based in San Diego. in its first day of trading on the NYSE. The firm priced its IPO above estimates, at $18.00 per share, Thursday evening. READ MORE>>.

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San Diego Equity Pricing Invest 176

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

San Diego-based DriveCam , a provider of video-based products used for monitoring driver safety, announced today that it has raised $85M in a funding from a private equity firm, and also acquired a company, RAIR Technologies. DriveCam said it was advised by Barclays Capital on the acquisition. READ MORE>>.

Carson 140

Carson San Diego Acquisition Equity 140

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

San Diego-based Resource Nation , an online business-to-business marketing provider, has acquired the brand name, domain, and assets of Business.com , the firm announced today. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed, however, the firm said that private equity firm JMI Equity has provided it funding in support of the transaction.

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Resource Southern California Santa Monica Equity 178

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

San Diego-based International Technidyne Corporation (ITC), a provider of blood testing and other services, has been acquired by private equity firm Warburg Pincus , and also merged with venture backed San Diego firm Nexus Dx. Financial details of the merger portion with Nexus Dx was not disclosed.

San Diego 140

San Diego Equity Acquisition Capital 140

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Over the last four years, I watched numerous entrepreneurs raise equity. In 2018, many of them sold their companies or raised massive equity rounds. If you measure success by exits, the Ring acquisition by Amazon and Cylance acquisition by Blackberry, each for $1 billion, were among the biggest stories of 2018.

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