socalTECH

AUGUST 9, 2011

Platinum did not disclose financial details of the buy, however, said that it is looking to expand Quark's product breadth and depth, plus create an acquisition strategy. Quark's software is used by publishers to help lay out the design of their pages; publish data in XML; automating publishing of page layout, and more.

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Equity Acquisition Los Angeles Software 145

socalTECH

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. READ MORE>>.

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Software Santa Monica IP Acquisition 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

has acquired the remaining portion of Ocean Design that the firm did not own. to acquire the remaining 11 percent of Ocean Design. Ocean Design is a Florida-based manufacturer of undersea, electrical and fiber-optic interconnect systems used in oil and gas production, oceanographic research, and military applications.

Design 140

Design Thousand Oaks Research Acquisition 140

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

APRIL 7, 2021

Los Angeles-based Cast & Crew, which develops payroll and human resources, accounting and financial, and workflow and productivity software for the entertainment industry, said yesterday that it has acquired LeBog Software, a developer of digital purchase order software. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

Software 100

Software Entertainment Resource Acquisition 100

TechCrunch LA

MAY 24, 2022

This summer, parent company Niantic is unveiling Campfire, a social app designed to help mobile augmented reality (AR) gamers connect. At launch, Niantic’s head of product for mapping Tory Smith said that San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, London and Tokyo are the most densely mapped. ” Image Credits: Niantic.

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Snapchat Platform Los Angeles Mobile 177

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

After operating in stealth mode for about two years, First Resonance , a company founded by former SpaceX engineers, is finally showing the world their software toolkit designed to let manufacturers make things using the processes employed by their former boss.

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SpaceX Tool Los Angeles Design 248

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. READ MORE>>.

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Equity Design Acquisition Product 113

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

and international cities like London, Mexico City, Seoul and Vilnius are building professional social networks for black professionals and blue collar workers, fashion labels, educational tools in augmented reality, kids entertainment, and an interactive entertainment production company. Wabisabi Design, Inc.

Artificial Inteligence 331

Artificial Inteligence Social Network Los Angeles Snapchat 331

socalTECH

JULY 18, 2017

San Diego-based Cubic Corporation said this morning that it has acquired Deltenna Limited , a Chippenham, United Kingdom-based wireless infrastructure company, which designs and delivers radio and antenna communications solutions. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 124

San Diego Training Acquisition Design 124

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

Santa Barbara-based Novacoast , a provider of IT professional services and product development, said Monday that it has acquired Network Design & Integration. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Both firms work extensively with Novell.

Design 100

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socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2019

Financial details of the two acquisition were not announced, although the company said the financial impact of those acquisition is not expected to be material to the publicly held company.

Company 133

Company Companies Southern California Acquisition 133

socalTECH

MARCH 26, 2018

According to the report, Snap acquired PlayCanvas, a developer of 3D game design software, last May. No details on the acquisition have been announced by either of the companies. Venice, California-based Snap , the parent firm of Snapchat , has quietly acquired a 3D gaming engine developer based in the UK, according to a report.

Snapchat 138

Snapchat Venice Startup Report 138

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Los Angeles-based startup The Sugar Lab , which was developing technology to print edible, 3D designs with sugar, has been acquired by 3D Systems. Financial terms of the acquisition wer enot disclosed. The Sugar Lab has been using 3D Systems'' products to print edible, food-safe 3D designs. READ MORE>>.

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Silver Lake Acquisition Design Los Angeles 159

socalTECH

MAY 4, 2017

RCS is a designer and manufacturer of energy management and control products. Santa Ana-based Universal Electronics announced this morning that it has acquired Rancho Cordova-based Residential Control Systems, Inc. RCS Technology). Universal Electronics will pay approximately $9M in cash plus earnout over the next five years.

Technology 124

Technology Acquisition Design Product 124

socalTECH

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Pasadena-based Optical Research Associates , a developer of optical design software and optical engineering services, has been acquired by semiconductor design software firm Synopsys , Synopsys said late yesterday. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. ORA was founded in 1963, and was founded by Thomas Harris.

Research 165

Research Design Pasadena Acquisition 165

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Bourns said the portfolio of products from Transtek includes custom transformers, inductors and coils, used for electrical isolation and voltage conversion in power electronics circuitry. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

Riverside 138

Riverside Acquisition Design Sales 138

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

There has always been tension between CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies and the retailers who sell their products to consumers. If a consumer will pay a fixed price for a product or service then the battle over who gets the margin in any sale is between the person who merchandises a product and the person who manufactures it.

Product 296

Product Course Customer Custom 296

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. As part of the funding, Livefyre said it will be opening up a new San Diego office, and all of Realtidbits'' team will join the company as part of its product, engineering, and design teams. realtidbits livefyre merger acquisition social commenting software'

Dollar Shave Club 153

Dollar Shave Club San Diego Acquisition Software 153

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2009

Irvine-based Microsemi has made another acquisition, saying Monday that it has acquired Nexsem, another Orange County-based semiconductor manufacturing firm. Nexsem makes high voltace, DC-to-DC conversion devices used for set top boxes, LCD TVs, notebooks, and other electronics products. Microsemi did not disclose terms of the deal.

Orange County 100

Orange County Design Acquisition Product 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Modern communication tools, including WebEx, Skype and video conferencing are a good start, but virtual teams remain a productivity nightmare for many companies. I find that well-designed teams work very effectively this way, despite the challenges. High morale and a positive attitude drive team productivity.

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Product Startup Tool Paramount 100

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. where Tony Wright suggests charging right now.

Pricing 150

Pricing Acquisition Customer Custom 150

socalTECH

JANUARY 26, 2022

Peregrine Connect develops several software products associated with Microsoft.NET, including Neuron ESB, Design Studio, Management Suite, and NetSuite PSA Add-In for Microsoft Project. Irvine-based Peregrine Connect announced this morning that it has spun off from Neudesic. Financial details of the spinoff were not announced.

Design 113

Design Software Product Develop 113

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

San Diego-based RF Industries , which designs and manufactures interconnect and cable assemblies for the wireless, medical, and industrial market, said today that it has acquired Comnet Telecom Supply. industries comnet telecom supply interconnect cable assembly hardware merger acquisition' READ MORE>>.

San Diego 138

San Diego Acquisition Design Product 138

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 9, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has forced Energica to hit the brakes on production of its battery powered machines that can reach top speeds of 168 mph. From lockdown in her Northern Italy home, Cevolini shared perspective on the future of motorcycling, acquisition offers and plans to recharge her company when the COVID-19 crisis subsides.

Technical Review 277

Technical Review Competition Demand Sales 277

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2014

Google’s acquisition of Nest gives the the co-founders an early exit and resources to up their hardware game. Nest is not Google’s first hardware acquisition. They’re already delivering amazing products you can buy right now–thermostats that save energy and smoke/CO alarms that can help keep your family safe.

Google 86

Google Acquisition Resource Social Media 86

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Santa Barbara-based Be Green Packaging , a designer of sustainable, compostable, and recyclable packaging for the consumer packaged goods market, has been acquired by private equity investor Riverside Company. begreen packaging cleantech recyclable riverside merger acquisition ecofriendly recycle compost' READ MORE>>.

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Riverside Santa Barbara Company Companies 147

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

This is the confirmation that your product or service fills a real need in the marketplace. Similarly, it will be very satisfying to see the productivity increases from your leadership and mentoring. This may also be the moment when you get your first big acquisition offer, rather than a clone appearing.

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Startup Satisfaction Customer Custom 118

socalTECH

MARCH 15, 2021

Longboard Pharmaceuticals was spun out of Arena Pharmaceuticals in January of 2020, focused on advancing a portfolio of centrally acting product candidates designed to be highly selective for specific G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The company is now trading on the Nasdaq Global Market as LBPH.

San Diego 113

San Diego Pricing Design Marketing 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Maury Microwave is backed by private equity investor Artemis Capital Partners.

Capital 113

Capital Equity Research Design 113

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Bose , the privately held maker of headphones, loudspeakers, and other electronics for audiophiles, has acquired Hush, a San Diego startup founded by three undergraduate engineering students to develop “smart” noise-masking earbuds designed to help users sleep.

San Diego 72

San Diego Develop Development Newsletter 72

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.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Invest Design Acquisition 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2020

This is the confirmation that your product or service fills a real need in the marketplace. Similarly, it will be very satisfying to see the productivity increases from your leadership and mentoring. This may also be the moment when you get your first big acquisition offer, rather than a clone appearing.

Satisfaction 174

Satisfaction Customer Custom Outsource 174

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2012

Irvine-based Diverse Solutions , the developer of products to help real estate agents market their businesses and websites, which was acquired by Zillow last November, have gained a fun new employee perk from their acquisition: an annual "Ski Day". READ MORE>>.

SoCal 160

SoCal Southern California Design Acquisition 160

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

According to IHS, the acquisition will complement its existing IHS Product Design and Supply Chain business. According to IHS, the acquisition will complement its existing IHS Product Design and Supply Chain business. Tags: isuppli merger acquisition analyst analysis electronics. READ MORE>>.

El Segundo 133

El Segundo Research Acquisition Design 133

Tech.Co

MARCH 22, 2016

Over two days, you’ll learn to build online products that are more motivating, usable, and persuasive, by harnessing digital psychology. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to: Boost user acquisition, engagement, conversion, and retention. Better justify your design choices when speaking to colleagues or clients.

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Social Media Angel Design 70

socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2013

Proximal Data develops a storage, I/O caching product i calls AutoCache, which it says is designed to remove I/O bottlenecks in virtualized environments. Bolt was most recently at Avamar Technologies, where he was CTO of the firm before its acquisition by EMC in 2006. The firm is led by Rory Bolt.

Software 124

Software Avalon San Diego Design 124