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MAY 20, 2021

Los Angeles-based cloud-based operations and document management software developer Docupace, which serves the wealth management industry, says it has acquired jaccomo, which develops a compliance, data integration, financial reporting, and advisor compensation accounting system. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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JANUARY 12, 2017

Newport Beach-based CAD/CAM software maker MSC Software is reportedly in play, with current private equity owners Elliott Associates and Symphony Technology Group potentially selling the company to CVC Capital Partners, according to a report. MSC Software went private back in 2008.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Santa Monica-based private equity investor Clearlake Capital says that it has sold one of its portfolio companies, Provation, which provides software to the healthcare industry. Clearlake said it investedin Provation in March of 2018, after a carve-out acquisition from Wolters Kluwer. Financial details of the sale were not announced.

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MARCH 17, 2015

Former San Diego-based security software developer Websense > --one of a number of companies acquired by private equity investor Vista Equity Partners and moved out of San Diego--is now in talks to be acquired by Raytheon , according to a report. software cybersecurity security raytheon acquisition merger websense'

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2022

As a business consultant and angel investor, I often ask for your own assessment of marketing ROI , or customer acquisition cost (CAC). Leaders and investors need to know if you have and are tapping into your key sources of relevant data, including web analytics, sales management data, and customer relationship management (CRM) software.

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MAY 25, 2012

Aliso Viejo-based Quest Software is in discussions with Dell about an acquisition, according to reports today. No details on the discussions have been released, however, BusinessWeek said that Dell is mulling an acquisition of Quest, which is already in the midst of a $2 billion, going-private deal with Insight venture Partners.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Goleta-based Procore , the develops of mobile-enabled, construction management software led by Tooey Courtemanche, appears to be headed for an IPO, and reportedly has hired Goldman Sachs to lead its IPO, according to a report.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan, which develops software-as-a-service products to help home service and contractors manage their business and service calls, is reportedly looking to file for an IPO. According to reports, the company has "kicked off preparations" for an IPO in early 2022. billion earlier this year.

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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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APRIL 15, 2019

Santa Monica-based private equity investor Clearlake Capital is hoping to sell one of its portfolio companies, Perforce Software , for around $2 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg over the weekend. Perforce has been owned by Clearlake Capital since January of 2018. Bloomberg did not name possible buyers for Perforce.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Los Angeles-based Snap has acquired New York City-based StreetCred, a developer of location data and mapping software, according to reports. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. According to reports, four of StreetCred's employees, including its two founders, are joining Snap as part of the acquisition.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 6, 2020

Reuters reports that the Chinese company sold its 98% stake in Grindr to a U.S.-based based company, San Vicente Acquisition Partners. Last year, it was reported that while under Chinese ownership, Grindr allowed engineers in Beijing access to the personal data of millions of U.S. That ownership was later scrutinized by a U.S.

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Los Angeles Acquisition Software Review Report 321

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Venice-based Snap , the parent firm of Snapchat, has acquired San Francisco-based ad technology developer Flite , according to reports this morning. According to recode, the acquisition is an "acquihire", and Snap is using the buy to help bring in new ad technology talent, rather than any software developed by Flite.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

San Diego-based BakBone Software , a developer of backup software, reported today that the firm has received both shareholder and court approval for its acquisition by Quest Software. Bakbone said 88 percent of the votes cast by shareholders were in favor of the acquisition. READ MORE>>.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. What does a business leader do in this situation? Are you ready?

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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.

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JUNE 8, 2010

Manhattan Beach-based TSi Auto Solutions , a provider of web-based auto dealership management software, said today that it has acquired AutoSoft , a Seattle firm which develops financial reporting and analytics products for the automotive OEM market. TSi Auto Solutions said the acquisition increases its customer base by 30 percent.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Santa Ana-based MSC.Software , a developer of simulation software, reported today that it has received a new offer to acquire the company from another private equity firm. Tags: software merger acquisition simulation private equity. According to MSC, the new offer is priced at $8.00 per share in cash by Maximus Inc.

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MAY 16, 2012

A report today says that "IPO fever" is lifting valuations of technology companies, while slowing the pace of mergers and acquisitions. The report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, says that technology businesses are continuing to lead other sectors in terms of U.S Technology sectors transactions totaled $28.9

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JANUARY 9, 2017

San Diego-based Harvest.ai , a developer of software that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to prevent data loss from enterprises, has reportedly has been acquired by Amazon.com. The company was reportedly acquired for around $20M. Harvest.ai had raised only $2.3M in funding from Trinity Ventures back in March of 2015.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

San Diego-based TriTech Software Systems , a developer of public safety and other software for law enforcement, fire and emergency management services agencies, said Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ortivus North America , from Ortivus AB, including both its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Angel investor Jason Calacanis looks to have scored an exit in his portfolio, according to reports today from AllThingsD. According to those reports, San Francisco-based Rapportive , a developer of plug-ins which overlay social networking information on your Gmail account, has been acquired by LinkedIn. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

The long, drawn out bidding war for Santa Ana-based MSC.Software appears to be at a close today, as MSC reported that a majority of its shares have been voted to adopt the firm's latest merger offer from Maximus Holdings Inc. That bidding war boosted the firm's initial acquisition price from $7.63 and Maximus Inc., worth $8.40

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MARCH 1, 2013

Irvine-based document capture software firm Kofax announced this morning that it has acquired business intelligence and analytics software developer Altosoft. Altosoft is a developer real time reporting and dash board applications, and had 43 employees and contractors working for the firm. Kofax said it paid $13.5M

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Los Angeles-based Leads360 reported today that it has linked its sales lead management software with offerings from web-based mortgage software firm Optimal Blue. Leads360 is backed by Rustic Canyon Partners, and is headed by Dan Morefield, who was CIO of Overture Services before its acquisition by Yahoo. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Calabasas-based network testing equipment and software developer Ixia is nearing a deal to be acquired by competitor Keysight Technologies , according to Reuters this week, citing "people familiar with the matter." Terms of the potential bid were not announced, and the report says that Keysight Technologies is not the only bidder on Ixia.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Redland-based GIS software giant Esri announced on Friday morning that it has acquired ClearTerra , a developer of data extraction technology, from ClearShark, LLC. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to Esri, it will use the technology acquisition to add those same features to its ArcGIS platform.

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MARCH 26, 2018

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. 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.

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JANUARY 25, 2017

San Diego-based Ad-Juster , a developer of automated reconciliation and reporting software for the digital ad market, was recently acquired by Chinese investor Innotech Capitals. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. The acquisition was announced last week. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

A report on Monday says that Calabasas-based Blackline Systems has filed for a confidential IPO, with an IPO coming as soon as next month. Blackline develops accounting software, used by companies for reconciling account statements for their financial close. Blackline is led by Therese Tucker. Blackline is led by Therese Tucker.

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JUNE 25, 2012

The bidding war for Aliso Viejo-based Quest Software , the developer of IT management software, continued this morning, as the firm reported that an un-named, strategic bidder has upped its proposal to acquire the company to $27.50 per share in cash. The bidder--believed to be Dell Computer--trumps the last offer, $25.75

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JUNE 15, 2012

The newest bidder for Aliso Viejo-based Quest Software is likely Dell Computer , according to multiple reports Friday. The report came via Reuters. Quest said on Thursday that it had received a $2.15 billion offer from an undisclosed bidder to acquire the company.

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JULY 20, 2017

Santa Barbara-based GraphIQ , the visualization software developer led by technology veteran Kevin O'Connor, has quietly been acquired by Amazon.com , it emerged today. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. A report from the LA Times estimates the acquisition was worth around $50M.

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Santa Barbara Acquisition Software Development Report 124

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JANUARY 3, 2012

Irvine-based HID Global , which provides identification and access systems, said this morning that it has acquired EasyLobby , a developer of software used to manage facility visitors. EasyLobby's products are used for visitor registration, tracking, reporting and badge printing. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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Software Report Product Develop 140

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APRIL 23, 2021

Los Angeles-based videogame commerce technology developer Xsolla says it has acquired Slemma, a developer of data analytics and visualization and reporting software. The company said Slemma's web-based tools allow users to create simple, easy-to-use and dynamic data reports with customizable dashboards.

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JULY 7, 2009

Aliso Viejo-based Quest Software said today that it has released new software aimed at the storage resource management market. According to Quest, the firm's new product, Storage Horizon, measures storage usage, helps with provisioning, and provides automated storage analysis and reporting. READ MORE>>.

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Software Resource Acquisition Report 100

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MARCH 25, 2016

Los Angeles-based Snapchat has acquired emoji software developer Bitstrips , in a deal worth around $100M in cash and stock, according to a report this morning. Fortune citing multiple sources, says the companies refused to comment on the deal.

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