Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

He is also an active investor with stakes in companies like Hipmunk, GroupMe, Facebook, Zynga (acquisition stock), and SV Angels. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. Sangster lives in Los Angeles and is actively involved in improving early childhood education.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

So with out further ado I present the Spotlight: LA Tech Fall 2011 Judges! Mike Jones , Investor and Advisor Located In Los Angeles. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. Mike Jones is an Internet executive, investor and advisor located in Los Angeles.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

socalTECH

AUGUST 26, 2010

San Diego-based IntraStage , a developer of quality management software for companies who design and manufacture electronic products, including statistical process control (SPC) and other testing and data analytics tools, has raised a round of angel funding. Other investors were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Angel 140

Angel Tech Coast Angels Funding CIO 140

socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2017

Irvine-based Buy It Installed , which develops an automated system that automatically connects consumers with installers when they purchase products from online retailers, has raised a round of funding, the company disclosed this week. But It Installed's founder is Todd Banhidy.

Tech Coast Angels 113

Tech Coast Angels Funding Angel Product 113

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

The startup is backed by the Tech Coast Angels and Dolby Ventures. Eugene Cho: We had a seed round for less than $3M, and we did a note round with the Tech Coast Angels for $2M after we won their Quick Pitch competition, over about 150 other companies. So we had to raise capital to meet orders.

Tech Coast Angels 124

Tech Coast Angels Startup Sales Slides 124

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Venture capital investments in Southern California in Q3 totaled to $464.18M, according to the latest numbers released by the PricewaterhouseCoopers/NVCA Money Tree Report this evening, based on data from Thomson Reuters. billion invested in 780 venture capital deals for Q3. invested; Los Angeles had $169.7M, and Orange County $63.1M

Southern California 195

Southern California Venture Capital Orange County Rustic Canyon 195

socalTECH

OCTOBER 17, 2013

San Juan Capistrano-based TextPower , a developer of text messaging products aimed at enterprise alerts and the security and authentication market, said today that it has raised $525,000 in a Series A financing round. The financing came from the Tech Coast Angel''s ACE Fund, as well as angel investors from Orange County.

Orange County 153

Orange County Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital Report 153

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The site, which allows users to create their own ranked lists of products, movies, video games, and anything else users want to, said it now has over 6 million items that can be dragged and dropped into its lists. Tags: benson clark ecrush angels coast tech startup lists ranker. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 237

Tech Coast Angels Hollywood Venture Capital Sites 237

socalTECH

JANUARY 30, 2013

YouMail said the expansion comes as it has begun seeing a "big chunk" of its user base actually using the company's service as a business productivity tool; the firm had originally launched geared towards consumers looking for a better voicemail service and features like personalized voicemail greetings. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 170

Tech Coast Angels Services Advertising Email 170

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

San Diego-based security technology developer MicroPower Technologies has rolled out a new product, a new, infrared camera which can wirelessly send its images up to a half mile away.

Tech Coast Angels 190

Tech Coast Angels Technology San Diego Capital 190

socalTECH

JULY 21, 2015

MicroPower said its online certification and training is aimed at helping resellers gain the technical expertise on its products. MicroPower was part of the CommNexus incubator, and is backed by Karmel Capital, the Tech Coast Angels, and others. READ MORE>>.

Training 100

Training Tech Coast Angels San Diego Incubator 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Steve Streit , the founder of Monrovia, California-based Green Dot , which provides prepaid debit cards and other products, has been tapped for a national award recognizing entrepreneurs. Green Dot was backed by Sequoia Capital and the Tech Coast Angels, and has been the best return, ever, for the Tech Coast Angels.

Tech Coast Angels 147

Tech Coast Angels Monrovia Entrepreneur Capital 147

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2013

The funding came from Karmel Capital and others. The company said the new funding will go towards product development, sales, and marketing. The company has previously announced funding from Motorola and the Tech Coast Angels. capital venture wireless cameras surveillance evonexus micropower' READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 164

Tech Coast Angels Technology Funding San Diego 164

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

I recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized I was thinking about the issue more from investor perspective and a very narrow topic of how to price the round. This post is for those who want to raise angel money. Product : You should build a product or a prototype.

Angel 291

Angel Funding Venture Capital Startup 291

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2012

San Diego-based MicroPower Technologies , the developer of wireless video products used for the video surveillance market, has scored a strategic investment from Motorola Solutions Venture Capital. MicroPower is led by Jonathan Siann, and previously had raised angel funding from the Tech Coast Angels.

Tech Coast Angels 162

Tech Coast Angels Funding San Diego Venture Capital 162

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2015

The companies said WiSpry will continue to develop its RF MEMS products as a subsidiary of AAC Technologies. WiSpry was venture backed by Acadia Woods Partners, American River Ventures, Arkian, Blueprint Ventures, Chart Venture Partners, DoCoMo Capital, Hotung Venture Capital, In-Q-Tel, L Capital Partners, MuRata Manufacturing Co.,

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Company Companies Venture Capital 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The company's products now include a tool to track information relevant to municipal bond investors; high yield bonds, investment grade bonds; direct lending and syndicated debt, private placements, and more. READ MORE>>.

Artificial Inteligence 170

Artificial Inteligence Tech Coast Angels Funding IBM 170

socalTECH

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This morning, Moonshots Capital (www.moonshotscapital.com), led by Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings , announced its first formal fund, a $19M seed stage fund. Kelly Perdew: I think you know that, since 2004, I have been an angel in LA. I'm in Los Angeles, and Craig is in Austin. That was the umbrella.

Capital 164

Capital Funding Startup Venture Capital 164

Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

Last year, venture capitalists and angels who co-invested with them placed $7 billion into seed and early-stage deals, an 11 percent increase from 2009, according to the most recent PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree report. Meet angels via the entrepreneurs they’ve funded. Be coachable.

Tips 100

Tips Capital Tech Coast Angels Screening 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2010

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , a developer of software-as-a-service for the yoga, pilates, wellness, and spa market, said today that wellness businesses are signing up for its MINDBODY Finder product, technology which allows consumers to book and pay for fitness classes and wellness appointments online. READ MORE>>.

Customer 223

Customer Custom Tech Coast Angels Technology 223

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2010

San Diego-based Allylix , which is developing chemical products for the flavor and fragrance industry, said yesterday that it has closed out its Series C funding round at $9M. The firm said the funding will go towards commercializing its initial three products, and also to advance other products in its pipeline. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 150

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels San Diego Pasadena 150

socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2012

Los Angeles-based Gridtest Systems , a developer of measurement tools for the electric vehicle (EV) market, said this morning that it has raised a seed round of funding from the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. Financial terms of the investment were not announced.

Tech Coast Angels 174

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Tool 174

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

The startup is backed by the Tech Coast Angels and Dolby Ventures. Eugene Cho: We had a seed round for less than $3M, and we did a note round with the Tech Coast Angels for $2M after we won their Quick Pitch competition, over about 150 other companies. So we had to raise capital to meet orders.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Startup Sales Slides 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Los Angeles-based MyShape , the online personalized fashion and women's clothing firm, has shut down. According to a message on the firm's site, it is "temporarily suspending its retail operations" and is no longer offering products.

MyShape 217

MyShape Tech Coast Angels Draper Pasadena Angels 217

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2010

Source of the funding was not announced, however, the firm has previously raised funding from Catalyst Investors, Frontera Capital, the Pasadena Angels, and the Tech Coast Angels. Tags: capital venture saas classes appointment fitness health salon yoga software mindbody. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 145

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels SaaS Class 145

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Taking notice of the gap between the amount and depth of research and technology at local universities, and new company formation, a new group has quietly formed in Los Angeles to tackle the issue. The founders of the group, Richard Koffler and John Morris , are two well known investors in the Los Angeles area.

Research 164

Research Tech Coast Angels Company Companies 164

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2012

Carlsbad-based Verdezyne , which is developing biotechnology used for biofuels production and chemicals manufacturing, has raised $10.6M the Life Science Angels , Seraphim Fund , and the Tech Coast Angels. in a new, debt funding round, according to a filing from the firm last week. and DSM Venturing B.V.

Tech Coast Angels 157

Tech Coast Angels Funding Angel Product 157

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 18, 2011

Tech Coast Angels. Jackson as we delve into the endlessly fascinating topic of raising capital in tough times. Jackson, a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, advises startups and nonprofits on their product and business strategies. Monday, July 18, 2011 -- How to Raise Money in a Tough Economy.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Los Angeles Entrepreneur Capital 100

socalTECH

JUNE 22, 2010

Irvine-based Integrien , the IT management firm backed by Clearstone, Acartha Group, Mariner Capital Ventures, and the Tech Coast Angels, said today that it has rolled out a new automated capacity management software product called AliveRCM.

Software 150

Software Tech Coast Angels Clearstone Pricing 150

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2010

Integrien said the patent is being used in its Integrien Alive product. The company is venture backed by Acartha Group, Clearstone Venture Partners, Mariner Capital Ventures, and the Tech Coast Angels. The firm had filed for the patent in September of 2006. READ MORE>>.

Patents 145

Patents Tech Coast Angels Clearstone Software 145

socalTECH

OCTOBER 4, 2010

billion in investments, according to the Q3 analysis of venture capital deals by socalTECH.com. According to an analysis of socalTECH's proprietary database of venture capital deals, venture investors invested slightly more than the $966M in Q3 of 2009, but less than the $1.6 Southern California venture totals for Q3 totaled around $1.0

Southern California 196

Southern California Invest Westlake Village SoCal 196

Xconomy

MARCH 30, 2017

million in a Series A round led by San Francisco-based Dolby Family Ventures and Southern California’s Tech Coast Angels. In a phone interview this afternoon, founder Eugene Cho (the E.Cho in Echo) tells me the three-year-old startup will use the funding to significantly increase production of its Revolve hybrid microscope.

Tech Coast Angels 40

Tech Coast Angels Slides San Diego Sample 40

socalTECH

OCTOBER 21, 2008

Irvine-based WiSpry, a developer of programmable radio frequency semiconductors, said Monday that the firm has sampled its first products to what the firm described as one of the largest cellular handset manufacturers in the world. Bass Associates, the Tech Coast Angels, and Western Technology Investment. READ MORE>>

Tech Coast Angels 124

Tech Coast Angels Sample Venture Capital Capital 124

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Vision To Reality Program for Emerging Tech Companies. Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Yarnell Design (www.masonyarnell.com/tech). Dedicated to our Clients.

Southern California 113

Southern California Tech Coast Angels IP Orange County 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2009

WiSpry, which develops RF semiconductors used for mobile phones, laptops, and other wirelss products, said that Boore joins the firm from Newmerix SA in Switzerland. WiSpry is venture backed by American River Ventures, Arkian, Blueprint Ventures, DoCoMo Capital, Hotung Venture Capital, In-Q-Tel, L Capital Partners, Shepherd Ventures, Sid R.

Sales 100

Sales Tech Coast Angels Marketing Venture Capital 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Meet the Graduates: · Connectifier, which connects recruiters to potential job candidates, consists of 4 ex-Google employees and local angel investor, Terrence Yang, has dubbed Connectifier one of the best startups of 2012. The product integrates with Salesforce, Twitter, Zendesk and many other popular SaaS products.

GRP Partners 96

GRP Partners Startup Tech Coast Angels Bertelsmann 96

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

According to Integrien, the patent -- United State Patent 7,467,067 -- covers its IT performance management system, and is part of its flagship product Alive. Integrien is venture backed by Acartha Group, Clearstone Venture Partners, and the Tech Coast Angels. The patent is the firm's first. READ MORE>>.

Patents 100

Patents Tech Coast Angels Clearstone Software 100