L.A. Business Journal

JULY 19, 2016

Snapchat confirms Bitstrips acquisition, Hyperloop One hits back at former executives, DreamWorks inks virtual reality deal, and more.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

According to the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, Soon-Shiong is "seriously considering" acquiring the long suffering Los Angeles newspaper, which recently had a very visible fallout between CEO and publisher Austin Beutner and parent company Tribune Publishing Co.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 11, 2017

Snap confirms acquisition of Zeny for $213 million, Google's diversity controversy mocked in street art near its Venice office and Third Point sells all Snap shares.

Acquisition 100

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L.A. Business Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Disney to Gain Control of Hulu after 21st Century Fox asset acquisition, TrueCar settles lawsuit with California New Car Dealers Association and Lily raises $2 million for personal stylist.

Hulu 113

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socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2011

A number of reports Tuesday afternoon says that Santa Monica-based streaming video site Hulu is up for sale. According to the Wall Street Journal, the firm was approached by an unsolicited offer to be acquired. Details on potential buyers has not be disclosed or uncovered. READ MORE>>.

Hulu 140

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L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

OSI Systems completes $269 million acquisition of American Science and Engineering, Lionsgate and Univision team up for Spanish-language streaming service, artificial intelligence startup Oben raises $10 million, and more

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L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

has rejected the acquisition proposal from Microsoft Corp. TikTok’s parent company, Beijing-based ByteDance Ltd., and reportedly accepted a bid from Oracle Corp.

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socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2018

Los Angeles-based Revolve , an online clothing retailer that sells clothing to both women and men, is getting set for an IPO, according to a report from the WSJ. The Wall Street Journal--citing anonymous sources-- said Revolve was interviewing investment bankers to lead the effort, which would value Revolve at more than $1 billion.

Journal 100

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socalTECH

APRIL 25, 2018

Santa Barbara-based Sonos has filed for a confidential IPO, according to a report on Wednesday, which says that Sonos is hoping to go public as soon as June. The report , from the Wall Street Journal, says the IPO will value Sonos at between $2.5 billion and $3.0 and Redpoint Ventures.

Santa Barbara 113

Santa Barbara Redpoint Journal Report 113

L.A. Business Journal

MAY 23, 2018

Reliam Adds G2 Tech Group, Plans Rebrand; Tinder Developing More Specific Location Feature; FreedomPop Launches New Cellphone Service

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Report Services Develop 100

L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 8, 2018

GoPro announced layoffs and cost-cutting as the camera and software company exits the drone business; video doorbell maker Ring has acquired light maker Mr. Beams; and the founder of dating app Grindr is stepping down following the company’s acquisition by a Hong Kong-based mobile gaming company.

Layoffs 170

Layoffs Acquisition Mobile Report 170

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Popular messaging app Kik is, indeed, “here to stay” following an acquisition by the Los Angeles-based multimedia holding company, MediaLab. It echoes the same message from Kik’s chief executive Tim Livingston last week when he rebuffed earlier reports that the company would shut down amid an ongoing battle with the U.S.

Social Network 153

Social Network Los Angeles Social Media Blogging 153

L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2018

J2 Global announces five acquisitions; Snap Inc. ad costs drop; Netflix totals 130 million subscribers

Netflix 113

Netflix Report Acquisition 113

L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Fisker relaunches his electric car brand, Disney rumored to be looking at Netflix acquisition, MTV to make shows for Snapchat, and more.

Netflix 127

Netflix Snapchat Report Acquisition 127

L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Facebook copies another Snapchat feature, Gannet may back away from tronc acquisition after banks walk, and coupon code finder Honey Science Corp. raises $5 million.

Snapchat 100

Snapchat Report Acquisition 100

socalTECH

APRIL 20, 2011

10 of the 44 venture-backed companies currently filed to go public are from Southern California, according to an analysis today from the Wall Street Journal. According to the report, there are 44 U.S., venture-backed companies currently filed for an IPO, with 10 from Southern California and 13 from Silicon Valley.

Southern California 167

Southern California Cornerstone OnDemand NewEgg SoCal 167

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 29, 2016

to go on $100 million acquisition spree, Gatorade running in-app tennis game on Snapchat, and more. Sneaker app GOAT raises $5 million, Engage: BDR Inc.

Snapchat 113

Snapchat Report Acquisition 113

L.A. Business Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Hyperloop One Co-Executive Chairman Shervin Pishevar takes leave of absence, Ziff Davis to close Mashable acquisition for $50 million and lay off 50 people and Relativity Space aims to 3-D print entire launch vehicles.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Report 100

L.A. Business Journal

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Faraday Future’s unpaid bills are piling up and spurring lawsuits, Chinese firm eyes acquisition of Flipagram, GumGum launches TV signage valuation tool, and more.

Flipagram 100

Flipagram Tool Acquisition Report 100

L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2017

tunnel should be 17 miles long in one year, Telesign acquisition price rises to $335 million and SpaceX’s manufacturing model credited for new space age. Elon Musk says Boring Co.

Pricing 100

Pricing Acquisition Report 100

Tech.Co

JANUARY 6, 2020

A few high-profile acquisitions put Spotify into the running against Apple, while buzzy new startups like Luminary jumped into the pool as well. If you want to create the next Serial , we can help you upload it, but you'll need to contribute the ethical journalism practices yourself. How to record a podcast.

RSS 103

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 7, 2016

. —The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), whose drug-value analyses set the pharma industry’s teeth on edge , issued a new report on PD-1 inhibitors , part of the first wave of cancer immunotherapy drugs to be approved. Territorial Acquisitions” by Joaquin Martinez via Creative Commons. CLINICAL NEWS.

Technical Review 77

Technical Review Study Layoffs San Diego 77

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2013

CapLinked’s online platform helps companies manage and close complex business transactions such as asset sales, financings, and mergers & acquisitions. Series A Round. The Los Angeles based firm in November secured Series A financing from FF Angel, Siemer Ventures, 500 Startups, and Peter Thiel among others.

Yammer 72

Yammer Journal Networking Software 72

Xconomy

AUGUST 12, 2016

In other Google-related news, Recode reported that Bill Maris, the founder and president of Google Ventures (now called GV), has left the firm and will be replaced by David Krane. . —The U.S. Alex Lash examined the company’s role, via its biotech subsidiary Verily Life Sciences, in the massive project. —David H. In the U.S.,

Google 40

Google Technical Review News Research 40

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2014

After their recent PR they reported back to my that candidate inflow has gone up dramatically. When you eventually want your home run coverage in the Wall Street Journal or are trying to convince Good Morning America to have you on their show – the first thing the journalist or executive producer will do is Google you.

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MAY 20, 2007

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DECEMBER 22, 2006

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NOVEMBER 16, 2006

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

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AUGUST 29, 2006

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AUGUST 2, 2006

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MARCH 26, 2007

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MARCH 12, 2007

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JUNE 19, 2006

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JANUARY 30, 2007

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MAY 3, 2006

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AUGUST 27, 2007

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