socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Simi Valley-based Aerovironment said yesterday that it has completed the $405M acquisition of Arcturus UAV, a designer and manufacturer of high performance, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The deal had originally been announced on January 13th.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

He had an idea for a startup that would help consumers better book service jobs and would take on Service Magic, which he believed had a business model that could be disrupted. RedBeacon went on to sell to HomeDepot in what was considered a very successful acquisition on all sides. The company was called Red Beacon. Nice sweep!

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal , the provider of online marketing services for small and medium sized businesses, said today that it has launched a new product called ReachCast. The firm said the product is a result of its acquisition of SMB:Live back in February. Pricing on the new offering was not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The company--led by longtime cloud and hosting services veteran Simon Anderson--offers up managed services and consulting for cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 4, 2013

DreamHost, which is led by Simon Anderson, said the funds will go towards accelerating customer growth worldwide. Dreamhost offers up a wide range of web hosting services, including domain name registration, web hosting, Wordpress hosting, cloud computing, cloud storage, and other services. READ MORE>>.

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Cloud Computing Web Acquisition Los Angeles 250

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2020

They forget that adapting their company and themselves as their customers evolve is the key to long-term survival. Think of Blockbuster and Toys ‘R’ Us , both of whom missed customer changes and the move to online. Create an overt strategy to react to emerging customer trends. Remember when you were a startup?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The sale came as Docstoc had sharpened its focus on premium content for small businesses, rolling out a wide range of services specifically aimed at those customers--the same kinds of customers that are served by Intuit. documents business acquisition merger intuit docstoc' READ MORE>>.

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Rustic Canyon Santa Monica Resource Acquisition 239

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Limeade , a developer of software-as-a-service tools to manage employee wellness programs, said today that it has raised $5M in a funding round from TVC, which it will use for innovation and servicing its customers. Limeade's software-as-a-service is used by employers to run health and wellness programs. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Telesign , the provider of Internet security and authentication services and tools, said today that it has acquired global SMS provider Routo Telecommunications. Los Angeles-based Telesign, which is headed by serial entrepreneur Steve Jillings, said that the acquisition will help it improve its fraud prevention services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Today’s customers are much more in control of their buying decision, as they have more choices and more information than ever before. Bloom’s classic book, “ The New Experts: Win Today's Newly Empowered Customers.” Great startups manage to continually improve the relationship through outstanding follow-on support and service.

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Customer Custom Startup Course 146

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Selz, run by a team of around 50 in Sydney, Australia, bills itself as a one-stop-shop for small businesses to start selling products and services online. Many have seen the acquisition as an attempt to fight back against Shopify's rampant growth during the coronavirus pandemic. The Amazon/Selz Acquisition. Test Score.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

One of my company CEO’s recently described his rule for acquisition success, and it resonated with me as a great goal for planning during acquisition exercises. This CEO states that he has made it work twice when acquiring companies, and that is enough for him to make it his rule for all future acquisitions.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 3, 2022

Upgrade’s e-commerce marketplace has two sides: one that enables consumers to choose a vetted stylist and have their wig colored or customized based on their desired look. However, although they are providing such significant value, a lot of them operate with limited funding and resources, which ultimately affects the customer experience.

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Tool Customer Custom Marketing 179

socalTECH

MARCH 17, 2014

Glendale-based Everbridge , the provider of cloud-based, emergency notification and communications services, said this morning that it has acquired UK-based Vocal , a provider of business continuity and communication services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Glendale Acquisition Services Customer 182

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Today’s customers are much more in control of their buying decision, as they have more choices and more information than ever before. Bloom’s classic book, “ The New Experts: Win Today's Newly Empowered Customers.” Great startups manage to continually improve the relationship through outstanding follow-on support and service.

Customer 124

Customer Custom Startup Course 124

Berkonomics

AUGUST 1, 2013

But businesses that expose their story to tens of millions of potential customers through the Internet need additional tools. CHURN (% customer cancelling each month). CHURN (% customer cancelling each month). LPC (Lifetime Profit per Customer). CACR (Customer Acquisition Cost Ratio).

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Acquisition Statistics Sales Customer 189

socalTECH

APRIL 17, 2019

Financial details of the four acquisition, which all closed in the first quarter of 2019, were not announced. j2 Global said the acquisition will help it grow its global customer base, provide it with access to new markets, and will expand its product lineup. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As I talk to many of you in my role as business advisor, I still often hear the concern for maximum return to the business and stakeholders, more than a passion for sustainably enriching the lives of your customers and team. This applies to your own team, as well as customers. Make every customer experience memorable.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

It’s the biggest podcast industry acquisition ever, and Spotify isn’t done. Here’s what the podcast acquisitions mean for Spotify, for the entire podcast industry, and for all the tiny underdog podcasters out there. That’s because the acquisitions make Spotify a publisher, as well as platform.

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Acquisition Media News Platform 124

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

LA saw its first big enterprise exit in recent memory with the recent acquisition of Signal Sciences for $775 million, and less than a month later a hometown startup, Britive has raised $5.4 The company already has over a dozen customers using its technology after launching merely two years ago.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 27, 2021

Clio has more than 150,000 customers across 100 countries. Newton said his vertical SaaS company helps legal professionals be more productive, grow their firms and “make legal services more accessible.” In 2018, Clio made its first acquisition with its buy of Lexicata, a Los Angeles-based legal tech startup.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

DataDirect Networks , which develops high performance data storage for the enterprise and high-performance-computing (HPC) market, has completed its acquisition of Tintri , the bankrupt flash data storage developer. According to DDN, the acquisition came after an "extensive" bidding process, where DDN was declared the auction winner.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 23, 2014

Muckerlab said it previous, 18 portfolio companies have now raised over $40M to date from venture investors. READ MORE>>. demoday demo incubator capital venture software accelerator startup muckerlab'

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. - First Principles.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Today, one of the companies that is supplying produce and other items both to consumers and other services that are in turn selling food and groceries to them, is announcing a new round of funding as it gears up to take its next step, an IPO. Its opportunity comes in the form of disruption and a gap in the market.

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Technical Review Startup Marketing San Diego 343

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 5, 2020

The Scoot Moped — an electric moped born out of Bird’s acquisition of Scoot — will launch in Austin five months after unveiling the shared micromobility vehicle. The new moped is the latest effort by Bird to diversify its product offerings to capture more customers. But then scooters came en masse.

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Technical Review Framework Los Angeles Mobile 237

socalTECH

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , the diversified Internet and online services firm led by Hemi Zucker, has gobbled up yet another Internet services company, saying it has acquired cloud email security and archiving provider Excel Micro. j2 Global said the acquisition will help expand its U.S. Excel Micro was based in Philadelphia.

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Email Acquisition Los Angeles Services 138

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Pasadena-based Foodme (www.foodme.com) is one of the first, external startups funded out of Idealab's New Venture Group, and is looking to help connect restaurants with customers using a CPA model. What do people find is the most useful part of your service? We don't cannibalize their existing customers base.

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Idealab Pasadena Pasadena Angels Demand 217

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2013

We spent a year (2012-2013) building a merchant acquisition machine and all of the systems to support bookings, calendar integrations, location services, etc. We’re betting that MyTime can bring you the advantages of OpenTable to every other type of service business. ” Ah, but that’s exactly the point.

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Development Team Review Course Mobile Writing 324

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Pasadena-based Metacloud , the provider of Openstack-based, private cloud services, has been acquired by Cisco , Cisco announced Wednesday morning, to help bolster Cisco''s cloud infrastructure efforts. According to Cisco, Metacloud''s employees will join its Cloud Infrastructure and Managed Services organization. READ MORE>>.

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Pasadena Acquisition Organization Services 168

socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2013

If you're FreedomPop , the Encino-based startup, you start by offering up free 4G wireless data access, and then expand to offer free, voice-over-IP services, along with home-based wireless Internet services. First, for people who haven't yet heard about FreedomPop, talk about what the service is all about?

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

Last week, Pasadena-based Punchcard (www.punchcard.com) launched its mobile apps, which help local retailers provide rewards to loyal customers. It provides consumer rewards, and on the merchant side, it allows them to identify local customers and reacquire them by pushing them offers and incentives to come back. What is Punchcard?

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Southern California Idealab Startup Customer 245

Berkonomics

JUNE 25, 2020

But businesses that expose their story to tens of millions of potential customers through the Internet need additional tools. CHURN (% customer cancelling each month). This is calculated by dividing the number of cancellations by the total number of customers before cancellations and multiplying by 100. The lower, the better.

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Acquisition Statistics Sales Customer 156

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Pasadena-based Metacloud is now officially part of Cisco , the companies said Monday, with Metacloud joining Cisco''s Cloud Infrastructure and Managed Services organization. MetaCloud provides implementation and management of OpenStack-based clouds for enterprise customers. READ MORE>>.

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Pasadena Acquisition Organization Software 147

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Of course it’s a competitive market so MCNs competing for top talent not only compete on rev share to talent but also to services that they provide talent. Building direct customer relationships with viewers (who want to tune into your channels). Selling at smaller retailers will net you fewer customers and higher margins.

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Networking Media Content Customer 366

Berkonomics

JULY 31, 2014

Marketing is a science devised to help drive customers to your door. And finally: C=Customers, and more customers. Marketing should provide a pool of ready to listen customers, no matter what the price or complexity of the product. Existing customers have low acquisition costs, addressing the “D” in the equation.

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Marketing Demand Pricing Customer 201

TechCrunch LA

JULY 3, 2018

Founded by some of the men responsible for the biggest hits in online marketing (like the Dollar Shave Club commercial that launched what became a billion dollar acquisition ) think that its time to take technology where it’s never gone before — into targeted, direct mail campaigns using the best ad-targeting that money can buy.

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Dollar Shave Club Chief Technology Officer Advertising Los Angeles 232