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JUNE 24, 2011

CalPERS (the California Public Employees' Retirement System), one of the biggest limited partners in venture capital funds, has released its best and worst performing venture capital and private equity funds as of December 31st, showing that two Southern California venture funds were tops in terms of internal rates of return (IRR).

Clearstone 220

Clearstone Avalon Southern California Santa Monica 220

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

in a Series C, equity funding. According to the company, the funding was led by OrbiMed Advisors, and also included Aperture Venture Partners, Osage University Partners, as well as Avalon Ventures, Domain Associates, Novo Ventures, RiverVest Venture Partners and TPG Biotech. READ MORE>>.

Avalon 138

Avalon San Diego Equity Funding 138

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APRIL 14, 2011

The latest venture capital numbers from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), based on data provided by Thomson Reuters, was released tonight, showing that Southern California had $493.2M Nationally, venture capital investment up slightly, at $5.9 Investments were down from $625.4M

Southern California 186

Southern California Invest Orange County Tech Coast Angels 186