Video-Sharing App Triller Acquires Halogen Networks
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 15, 2020
Video-sharing platform Triller, which is owned by Century City-based Proxima Media, has completed the acquisition of Halogen Networks.
SignNow Acquired By Barracuda Networks
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MAY 30, 2013
Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Barracuda Networks said the acquisition will help it strengthen its offerings in the cloud data storage market. READ MORE>>.
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ACTIVE Network In $1.05 Billion Acquisition Deal With Vista Equity Partners
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
San Diego-based sports and activity registration service Active Network announced this morning that it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners , in a deal valued at approximately $1.05 Active Network said that Vista Equity Partners will pay $14.50 READ MORE>>.
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Twitter’s Acquisition, Chirp & Managing Developer Relationships
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 10, 2010
would be “multi-stream&# ad network (e.g. I think Twitter made a minor gaffe by announcing their Blackberry app and their acquisition of Atebits (Tweetie) before the Chirp conference. And I saw a lot of this first hand in Salesforce’s acquisition of my company, Koral, which was a content management company.
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Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.
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Triller Makes Two Acquisitions, Appoints New CEO
L.A. Business Journal
APRIL 19, 2021
Triller Network, the owner of the Triller social media app and several streaming businesses, announced April 14 that it had acquired live event and pay-per-view platform Fite and had reached an agreement to purchase software developer Truverse Inc., doing business as Amplify.ai.
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QAD Completes Allocation Network GmbH Acquisition
socalTECH
JANUARY 6, 2021
Santa Barbara-based QAD, which develops software for the manufacturing sector, said Tuesday afternoon that it has completed its acquisition of Allocation Network GmbH. Allocation Network GmbH was based in Munich, Germany. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.
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Archer Aviation aims to launch network of urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Archer Aviation, the electric aircraft startup that recently announced a deal to go public via a merger with a blank-check company, plans to launch a network of its urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024. Archer Aviation reached an agreement in early February to merge with special purpose acquisition company Atlas Crest Investment Corp.,
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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 5, 2010
I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking. The Past (1985-2002).
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Former Maker Execs Sue To Stop Disney Acquisition
socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2014
Former Maker Studios CEO and co-founder Danny Zappin--along with three other former executives of the company--have filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order seeking to stop the acquisition of Maker Studios by Disney. maker studios disney merger acquisition youtube network hollywood content lawsuit legal danny zappin upfront'
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168 With its Greenlots acquisition, Shell is moving from gas stations to charging stations
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 30, 2019
Shell, which is making the acquisition through its Shell New Energies US subsidiary, snatched the company from Energy Impact Partners, a cleantech-focused investment firm. “As Across the board energy companies are spending more time and money backing and deploying electric charging technology companies.
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IntelliMedia Networks Acquires GlobalMLX
socalTECH
JULY 31, 2020
Los Angeles-based streaming media distribution and immersive training technology provider IntelliMedia Networks has acquired Canadian company GlobalMLX , the companies said this week. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. IntelliMedia Networks said the acquisition will help it extend its cloud-based training platform.
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Awesomeness TV Acquired By DreamWorks For As Much As $117M
socalTECH
MAY 1, 2013
In what looks to be a stunning quick exit for one of Southern California''s new YouTube networks, Awesomeness TV has been acquired by DreamWorks , in a deal worth as much as $117M. The acquisition is one of the fastest exits ever for a local, content-meets-online company--AwesomenessTV had only just raised $3.5M READ MORE>>.
Adconion Media Buys Smartclip
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NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Adconion Media Group , the European advertising network firm which as significant operations in Los Angeles, said today that it has acquired smartclip , a European digital video advertising firm. Adconion said that the acquisition will "significantly strengthen" its position in online video. READ MORE>>.
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224 Zenlayer Buys C3 Networks
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DECEMBER 21, 2017
Los Angeles-based Zenlayer said this week that it acquired the majority of the assets of C3 Networks , a provider of network services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Zenlayer is a provider of software defined networks and services, and is venture backed by F&G Venture and NSFOCUS.
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CoreLogic Buys Mercury Network
socalTECH
AUGUST 10, 2017
Irvine-based real estate and property information provider CoreLogic said this morning that it has acquired 100 percent of Mercury Network , a provider of software for valuation and appraisal management. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Mercury Network was owned by private equity investor Serent Capital.
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113 Vertical Networks Acquired By Whistle
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OCTOBER 4, 2019
Santa Monica-based Vertical Networks , a "mobile-first" content studio which was backed by Snap , has been acquired by New York-based entertainment and sports media company Whistle. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Vertical Networks was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch. READ MORE>>.
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Snap accelerator names its latest cohort
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. The new batch of startups coming from across the U.S.
Boingo Wireless Target Of Acquisition Effort
socalTECH
MARCH 3, 2020
Los Angeles-based Boingo Wireless , which provides distributed antenna system (DAS), small cells and Wi-Fi services--including running its own network of Wi-Fi hotspots and small cell networks--says that it has received "multiple inquiries regarding a potential strategic transaction".
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EdgeCast Acquired By Verizon
socalTECH
DECEMBER 9, 2013
Los Angeles-based content delivery network operator EdgeCast has been acquired by Verizon , to help bolster Verizon''s Digital Media Services, Verizon said this morning. edgecast verizon content delivery network merger acquisition' Financial terms of the deal were not announced, but the deal is reported to be worth around $390M.
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Ixia Buys BreakingPoint Systems
socalTECH
JULY 2, 2012
Calabasas-based Ixia , the developer of network testing equipment and software, announced this morning that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire BreakingPoint Systems , a developer of security testing tools. Ixia has been in an acquisitive mood lately, most recently acquiring network monitoring equipment firm Anue Systems in May.
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215 Wana Family Network, Offering Babysitting Swaps, Acquires Komae
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JULY 8, 2019
Los Angeles-based Wana Family Network , which operates a service which lets familys "swap" babysitting services with each other, has acquired Komae , an Ohio-based competitor. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.
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DDN Closing In On Acquisition Of Tintri
socalTECH
AUGUST 30, 2018
DataDirect Networks , the developer of high performance computing (HPC) and enterprise storage products, says it expects to finalize its acquisition of data storage array maker Tintri , in what it says is "the next few days". DDN says it expects the acquisition to close this month. Alex Bouzari is co-founder and CEO of DDN.
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GeoLinks Acquires Network Assets From TPx Communications
socalTECH
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Camarillo-based wireless internet services provider (WISP) GeoLinks said on Friday that it has acquired the network assets, including fixed wireless infrastructure and spectrum licenses, from TPx Communications (TPx). Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. GeoLinks is led by co-founder and CEO Skyler Ditchfield.
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113 Fisker Makes Investment In European Charging Network
socalTECH
JULY 30, 2021
says it will be making a $10M investment in a European electric vehicle charging network operator, Allego B.V., as part of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger between Allego and Spartan Acquisition Corp. Los Angeles-based electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc. According to Fisker, it will invest $10M in the PIPE.
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113 Maker Studios Acquired By Disney For $500M
socalTECH
MARCH 24, 2014
Culver City-based YouTube network Maker Studios has been acquired by Burbank-based Walt Disney Company , in a deal worth $500M, plus up to $450M in performance earn out. Maker operates a network of YouTube content channels--over 55,000--which gets 5.5 Maker operates a network of YouTube content channels--over 55,000--which gets 5.5
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QAD Acquiring German Company, Allocation Network GmbH
socalTECH
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Santa Barbara-based QAD , which develops enterprise software used in the manufacturing sector, says it is in a definitive agreement to acquire a German company, Allocation Network GmbH , which provides strategic sourcing and supplier management. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2020.
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113 5 Bars Acquired By Neutral Connect Networks
socalTECH
JULY 17, 2017
Irvine-based 5 Bars , a distributed antenna systems (DAS) installer and operator, has been acquired by Florida-based Neutral Connect Networks (NCN), the companies announced earlier this month. The acquisition was announced by Neutral Connect Networks, as part of a $30M funding from M/C Partners.
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Spark Networks Acquires Zoosk For $255M
socalTECH
MARCH 21, 2019
Spark Networks , the online dating company which was started in West Los Angeles, and now has operations globally, said on Thursday that it has agreed to acquire dating site Zoosk. Spark said it will more than double in size as a result of the acquisition. READ MORE>>.
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ISSQUARED Buys Network Computing Architects
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2019
Los Angeles-base information technology services provider ISSQUARED , which provides security, hybrid cloud infrastructure, networking, and software services, said this morning it has acquired Network Computing Architects (NCA), a provider of IT services to the small and mid-sized business market. ISSQUARED is led by CEO Bala Ramaiah.
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Aurrion Acquired by Juniper Networks
socalTECH
AUGUST 2, 2016
Goleta-based Aurrion , a developer of networking semiconductor technology which was spun out of UC Santa Barbara, has been acquired by Juniper Networks , according to Juniper's blog. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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Advantage Solutions Buys Quantum Networks
socalTECH
JANUARY 9, 2020
Irvine-based Advantage Solutions , which provides technology-enabled sales and marketing services to manufacturers and retailers, has acquired Quantum Networks , a New York City-based e-commerce retailer and agency. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.
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100 How Startups Can Use Metrics to Drive Success
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 4, 2011
He told me in some combinations of device / OS / network they are crashing 4 times per 100. All applications crash and this is especially true in the nascent mobile world where dealing with device types, OS’s & networks adds one hell of a configuration management problem. Customer Acquisition. lowering $1.50 per customer!
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TeleSign Acquires Routo Telecommunications
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
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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DDN Completes Acquisition Of Tintri, Pays $60M For Bankrupt Data Storage Firm
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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100 Content Firm Draws Suitors
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Zealot Networks, co-founded by Danny Zappin, former chief of Maker Studios, may be acquisition target.
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Gimlet Media and Anchor: What Spotify’s Acquisitions Mean for Podcasts
Tech.Co
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
It reportedly paid a hefty $230 million to acquire the podcast publisher and network startup Gimlet Media, and has also acquired the podcast monetization platform Anchor for an undisclosed price. It’s the biggest podcast industry acquisition ever, and Spotify isn’t done. Spotify Acquires Gimlet Media and Anchor.
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LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M
TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 27, 2020
Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. Fastly was founded to meet developers’ need for greater visibility and control.
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Pod Network, STEMconnector Merge
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Manhattan Beach-based Pod Network LLC , which develops a social networking application, announced this morning that it has merged with STEMconnector , which runs a professional services firm focused on creating a STEM-ready workforce. Financial details of the deal were not announced.
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Seed Health Acquires Auggi
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to Seed Health, Auggi has the world's largest stool image database, and has developed algorithms for automated stool image detection and consistency characterization using computer vision and neural networks.
ReachLocal's Zorik Gordon On Daily Deals
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
To get some perspective into ReachLocal's entry into the daily deals space and where it sees the acquisition fitting, we spoke with Zorik Gordon , CEO of the company. So what is the strategy behind the acquisition, and how do you see this fitting into the daily deals area? Zorik Gordon: We're excited about the acquisition.
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Fullscreen In Talks To Sell Itself To Otter Media, Says Report
socalTECH
JULY 24, 2014
Los Angeles-based multichannel content network Fullscreen is in the midst of selling itself to Otter Media , the joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, according to reports. fullscreen otter media chernin group hollywood youtube network video merger acquisition rumor' Fullscreen is led by George Strompolos.
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Shopify Just Bought the Deliverr Shipping Network for $2.1 Billion
Tech.Co
MAY 6, 2022
Now, it's dramatically expanding capacity in another area, fulfillment, with the acquisition of Deliverr. Deliverr ships over one million orders monthly and gaining its network will more than double the size of Shopify’s fulfillment team. It's the biggest acquisition in Shopify's history. Shopify is paying $2.1 newsletter.
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Science Inc. Buys PlayHaven
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
has acquired mobile ad network PlayHaven from current owner Upsight , the two companies aid this morning. PlayHaven Ad Network and its operating team are becoming part of Science''s Growth Labs division. science playhaven merger acquisition advertising network upsight' Los Angeles-based Science Inc. READ MORE>>.
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