socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2020

The Tech Coast Angels says it has launched a new, annual fund, and is continuing to invest--despite the pandemic. The angel group, the largest in the nation, said it invested over $19M in 2019, in part due to a similar fund created by its San Diego chapter, the TCA-San Diego, last year. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 113

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review Los Angeles Angel 113

socalTECH

JULY 18, 2017

The list of technology startups in Southern California who are "unicorns"--valued at more than $1 billion--surprisingly, might not be who you think, and in the sectors you might expect. and no, there aren't any entertainment-technology companies anywhere in sight). SpaceX (www.spacex.com). Honest Company (www.honest.com).

Southern California 133

Southern California Orange County SpaceX Santa Barbara 133

socalTECH

JANUARY 20, 2011

The biggest investments for the quarter went to Irvine-based Fisker Automotive , which raised $78.0M, followed by Hawthorn-based Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), the commercial rocket firm of Elon Musk, which raised $50.2M. In terms of the region, San Diego led in terms of total investments, with $193.1M

Venture Capital 154

Venture Capital Southern California Invest Capital 154

socalTECH

OCTOBER 20, 2009

In the region, San Diego led in Q3 deals, with $236.3M in 32 deals, followed by Los Angeles with $172.3M The biggest deals in the quarter came for San Diego's Roka Bioscience , with a $37.2M in 25 deals. Orange County had $66.8M in 8 deals.

Southern California 100

Southern California Invest Orange County Palomar 100