Tech.Co

MAY 6, 2022

Now, it's dramatically expanding capacity in another area, fulfillment, with the acquisition of Deliverr. It's the biggest acquisition in Shopify's history. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox faster than Shopify's fulfilment network. Shopify is paying $2.1 billion in stock and cash to buy the ecommerce shipping company.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? Given SVBs market position, that is great news. But its even better news for the regional SoCal innovation ecosystem. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software that you found most interesting in 2018? The answer is profit.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” patents can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors or M&A exits (merger and acquisition).

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Xconomy

DECEMBER 10, 2018

ASG Technologies, the Florida-based software company backed by activist hedge fund Elliott Management, has upped its offer for San Diego’s Mitek Systems to $11.50 26 letter the Florida-based software company made public Monday. The stock price of Mitek (NASDAQ:MITK) rose nearly 9 percent on the news, closing at $9.75.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 31, 2010

Irvine-based Integrien , a developer of enterprise IT monitoring software, has been acquired by VMware , according to VMware this morning. Although VMware did not announce financial details of the acquisition, sources close to Integrien said the acquisition was worth $102M. Clearstone owned about half of the firm. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending. Software technology changes rapidly.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The grants can be used up to the business owner's discretion, but common uses include land acquisition, renovation, project planning, construction, and more. Read on to find a financing option that suits you, whatever your business's specialism, needs, and financial profile, or jump to a specific funding type below.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2011

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. The bad news is that patent trolls can squeeze the lifeblood out of innocent and unsuspecting entrepreneurs, as exemplified by the current mess around Lodsys patent No.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2020

What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? While it was a good year for our merger and acquisition practice in the SaaS and fintech space, our most exciting news is in our merchant banking sector where we invest in and advise growth companies often for several years.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

According to Active, the two organizations are using its software to manage and automate their daily operations. The news comes as ventureWire reports that Active Network is serious about an IPO. The firm provides online sports and activities registration software to community sports teams, parks districts, and others.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 1, 2013

How did a small, open source software company from Finland capture billions in market share from Oracle? We went back to all the VCs and said, 'We have good news and bad news. The bad news, we've been sued in the US. Marten learned the news late on a Friday, "I was thinking, 'This business is over.'

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2012

In the case of Los Angeles-based Laffster (www.laffster.com), you apply software algorithms, science, and research to figure it all out. We saw that one third of Americans under 40 have started using satirical news sources as replacements for news from someone like Fox News or CNN.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2018

What was the biggest news for your organization in 2018? Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? Though both VR and Amazon Alexa arent new anymore, I was excited to see that both are becoming mainstream - moving beyond novelty to a number of high value applications.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2013

Broadcom Powering New Mac Wireless. Independa ($5M, San Diego, software for senior independence). Acquisition of note: Nexsan Acquired For $120M, by Imation. LaunchpadLA Opens Up Spring Applications. Solarflare ($22M, San Diego, high speed networking). Ignyta ($6M, San Diego, personalized medicine).

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Xconomy

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The Framingham, MA, audio giant has incorporated the Hush technology in a prototype product that Bose is testing in a new product category that might best be described as “health and wellness audio.” Lee did not reveal. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Xconomy

MAY 17, 2018

San Antonio —Cloud computing giant Rackspace has acquired a company that helps other businesses implement and use the Salesforce software. The deal expands Rackspace’s focus on helping companies use software and computing services, including those of previous competitors.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2019

What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? The exit through acquisition by ReliaQuest is the first of what we expect will be many exits for our Fund 1 portfolio. The podcast ecosystem continues to grow and Im excited to see this content medium continue to change the way people receive information and share new ideas.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

I've run a number of other technology companies where software was used to solve a problem, and I felt the time was right to solve this issue and help the world connect better, to help people create meaningful connections, and to help them expand their network and meet people to enrich their lives. Finally, what's next for the company?

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socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

According to the two, Outcast will be responsible for advertising sales and marketing of the network, and AdtekMedia will provide software and systems development, as well as focus on product and technology innovation. Tags: outcast pumptop adtekmedia advertising station network video screen merger acquisition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2010

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yet the software patent process is a mess. Yet the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Los Angeles-based Panache , a provider of online advertising software and services, has been acquired by 24/7 Real Media , 24/7 Real Media said this morning. Panache offers up a variety of video ad formats to marketers and advertisers, and counts Fox News, CBS, and MTV Networks as customers. The firm was founded in 2006.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2012

What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year? I think that the biggest news for StartEngine this year is our productivity. 12 major acquisitions this year putting it over 100 since 05. Definitely Software as a Service (SAAS). We have had a huge year in terms of sheer quantity. Finally, Google. That's huge.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? In 2020, the pandemic radically changed the customer acquisition process for many consumer-facing industries. You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. Are you a founder, CEO, or investor who would like to participate?

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socalTECH

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. What's was biggest news from you or your‏ firm this year? TVC Capital has also been a big supporter and sponsor of socaltech over the years. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 19, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Startups Made Simple.

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Xconomy

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A letter ASG sent to Mitek’s board of directors last week proposing ASG acquire the San Diego-based company asserted Mitek was facing “significant operational uncertainty and risk” following news of the imminent departure of its longtime chief executive and its chief financial officer.

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socalTECH

JUNE 26, 2009

Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. They include: Sponsors. Helping entrepreneurs succeed.

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socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Startups Made Simple.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 23, 2020

The news is significant because this is the first major music licensing deal signed by TikTok as part of its wider efforts in the music industry. One the other hand, the deal is significant also because it underscores how TikTok is increasingly working to legitimise itself in the wider tech and media marketplace.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Without all of you, we wouldn't be able to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

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socalTECH

JULY 24, 2009

Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. They include: Sponsors. Helping entrepreneurs succeed.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund which just raised a new fund, and has had some great success in the market. What was the biggest news for you or your firm this year? TVC Capital has also been a big supporter of socaltech over the years.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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SoCalTech Orange County Southern California IP 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 3, 2019

What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? Jeb Spencer is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of TVC Capital , a growth equity firm focused on the investment in and acquisition of business critical software companies.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Once again, we'd like to thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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socalTECH

MAY 22, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Startups Made Simple.

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SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

Xconomy

JULY 1, 2016

There was plenty more biomedical news this week, from a downsized IPO to downsizing companies, while ugly sexual harassment details emerged in Seattle. If you want a roundup of the week’s biotech’s news, read on. Analysts wondered if the Tesaro news would push Medivation’s acquisition price higher.

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