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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Los Angeles private equity investor Vance Street Capital said Monday that it has acquired Lark Engineering , a San Juan Capistrano-based designer and manufacturer of RF filters. Vance Street Capital said that Lark Engineering supplies its RF filters to the commercial, industrial, and military sectors. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

Santa Monica-based H Code, which provides digital advertising services to the Hispanic market, said Monday afternoon that the company has received a new, capital investment. The funding came from private equity investor Falfurrias Capital Partners (FCP), which invests in growth-oriented, middle-market companies.

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JUNE 9, 2010

San Diego-based DR Technologies , a firm which designs, engineers, and manufactures composites for commercial, military, and scientific satellites and other space systems, has raised $4.5M The investment came from Los Angeles private equity firm Nogales Investors. in a follow-on investment.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Domio , a startup that designs and then rents out apart-hotels with kitchens and other full-home experiences, has raised $100 million ($50 million in equity and $50 million in debt) to expand its business in the U.S. You can even order the same wallpaper that’s been designed to decorate Domio apartments.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The mysterious private equity firms in a bidding war for Santa Ana-based MSC Software are Vector Capital and Golden Gate Capital, according to a report from TheDeal, citing sources close to the negotiation efforts. The latest bid on MSC.Software was on Tuesday, when the undisclosed group of private equity firms offered $8.50

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APRIL 2, 2020

Quid claims its model is "designed to provide individuals immediate cash resources while allowing their equity value to continue growing with the company." The company says it is managed by Troy Capital Holdings Group and backed by Oaktree Capital. The company is led by Josh Berman. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 19, 2022

Twenty years ago, if you started a brand, your first hire, outside of a designer, would have been a salesperson,” Murthy told TechCrunch. Ghost itself closed on a Series A equity round of $13 million, along with $7 million in debt, in June. The equity will go toward hiring more talent to join Ghost’s 25-person team.

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JULY 13, 2020

The new accelerator said it will invest $100K in three companies, taking 5 percent equity, and run its accelerator entirely remote. Morris is currently a venture investor at Chapter One Venture Capital. The new accelerator said that applications are due on Sunday, July 19th, for its Summer 2020 class. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Irvine-based Myotek , a manufacturer of automotive OEM vehicle lighting products, has acquired Michigan-based Amptech , a manufacturer of circuit boards and electronic assemblies, according to private equity investor New Water Capital, L.P. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The funding was led by JMI Equity, and also included Bullpen Capital, Galileo Partners, Mithril Capital Management and Salesforce Ventures. According to the company, Brian Hersman, General Partner at JMI Equity, joins the company's board with the funding. Classy is led by Scot Chisolm.

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APRIL 4, 2011

Two Los Angeles area companies focused on membrane switches and other products for the electronics, healthcare, industrial, and aerospace market, have combined and gained private equity funding. Superior Capital announced the investment Monday.

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APRIL 10, 2014

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Gores Group said Thursday that it has invested in Tweddle , a major provider of publishing and technology for the automotive OEM and supplier market. tweddle gores group venture capital private equity automotive auto information systems manual data product service' READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Los Angeles-based District2 , a startup which is developing a business-to-business marketplace for fashion suppliers and designers, has raised a round of equity funding, from Saandaga Capital Corporation. Size of the funding was not announced. The startup wa part of the Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Precellerator program.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

According to the startup, it has been running its software for the last three years, with its algorithms achieving a 58 percent average annual return on capital--consistently outperforming the S&P 500. QuantConnect develops a software platform specifically designed for developing, back testing, and executing trade algorithms.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 10, 2018

Thursday, August 16, 2018 -- Global LAVA: "Exit Options in Today's Environment" Whether you are just starting a business or exploring exit options, this Global LAVA event is designed to educate entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers about the current market dynamics and opportunities to position a company for a successful exit.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 25, 2019

Last week, I wrote about an alternative to venture capital called revenue-based financing and before that, I jotted down some notes on one of VCs’ favorite spaces: cannabis tech. Founder Alix Peabody designed a line of female-focused canned rosé. Startup capital. Modsy scores $37M to virtually design your home.

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. Most share expertise as well as money.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

a medical device design, development, and manufacturing company. MedVenture was owned by private equity firm Ampersand Capital Partners. Helix said the buy will enhance its ability to offer product design, development, and engineering services for medical devices. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

Thousand Oaks-based SunBrite TV , a manufacturer of large screen, HDTV screens specifically designed to be installed outdoors, next to pools, on patios, and elsewhere, has been acquired by SnapAV , which is owned by private equity investor General Atlantic. SunBriteTV was backed by Bunker Hill Capital. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

OneRoof Energy provides solar lease financing, design, and installation services to the residential market. Hanwha Holdings is a prior equity investor in OneRoof Energy. oneroof energy solar financing loan hanwha cleantech venture capital' The company said the loan funding will go to funding its continued operations.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Los Angeles-based online underwear, sleepwear, and loungewear brand MeUndies has scored a big, $40M funding round, the company announced on Monday, from private equity investor Provenance.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

The company said the new ServiceNow Racial Equity Fund is worth $100M, and is designed to drive more sustainable wealth creation by funding homeownership, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization within Black communities in 10 regions across the United States.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

According to lynda.com, the round also included investments by existing investors Accel Partners, Spectrum Equity, and Meritech. lynda.com offers up an online education site where users can learn about a huge library of topics, ranging from everything from web and graphic design software to business topics, 3D animation, and more.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Using its proprietary printing technology, Relativity says it can slash the time it takes to develop a rocket from design to launch by up to two years. Relativity has also completed tests of its avionics architecture and hardware and conducted an analysis of the vehicle’s design and coupled loads. space industry.

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MAY 25, 2016

Santa Monica-based March Capital Partners (www.marchcp.com) has just announced a brand new, $240M venture investment fund, led by longtime venture investing veterans Jim Armstrong, Sumant Mandal, Gregory Milken and Jamie Montgomery. One, is this fund is really designed to pile onto its winners. Big ideas rule the day.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2021

Previous backers include Sequoia Capital, SilverLake, Dragoneer and Ant Group, among others. and plans to use its new capital in part to continue to grow there and globally. While the company was profitable for its first 14 years of life, it has not been profitable the last two, according to Siemiatkowski, and that’s been by design.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 4, 2020

Under new guidance issued by the Small Business Administration it seems non-profits and faith-based groups can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program loans designed to keep small business afloat during the COVID-19 epidemic, but most venture-backed companies are still not covered. — Mark Suster (@msuster) April 4, 2020.

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JANUARY 27, 2015

Carpinteria-based lynda.com , the online learning and education company backed by Accel Partners, Spectrum Equity, TPG Capital and Meritech Capital Partners, has bolstered its executive staff in the enterprise area, saying this morning that it has named Erik Nierenberg as General Manager of its Enterprise business. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 29, 2013

Lake Forest-based Revision Optics announced this morning that it has raised $55M in a new equity funding, for the company''s implantable corneal inlay treatment for presbyopia. Revision optics is developing a medical device which is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for reading glasses. READ MORE>>.

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From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 16, 2013

A willingness to accept equity as part of your agency or law firm’s fees can bring in more work that stimulates your team and exposes you to disruptive opportunities that are potentially very lucrative. However, there are a number of considerations to explore before agreeing to accepting equity as a portion of your firm’s payment.

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From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 16, 2013

A willingness to accept equity as part of your agency or law firm’s fees can bring in more work that stimulates your team and exposes you to disruptive opportunities that are potentially very lucrative. However, there are a number of considerations to explore before agreeing to accepting equity as a portion of your firm’s payment.

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MAY 29, 2012

The new devices features the same ability to apply personalized graphics and designs to the cases. Skinit allows users to print everything from photos to license and branded designs onto its protective products. The firm is venture backed by ABS Capital Partners, Norwest Equity Partners, among others. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 2, 2014

lynda.com is venture backed by Accel Partners, Spectrum Equity and Meritech Capital Partners. Lynda.com offers a wide range of video-based courses to help users learn about everything from application software to hardware, graphic design, business, and more. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

San Diego-based e-commerce agency CPC Strategy has been acquired by digital marketing agency Elite SEM , according to private equity backer Mountaingate Capital. Mountaingate Capital said that CPC Strategy with over 125 employees, is known for its expertise in retail, ecommerce, and specifically the Amazon channel.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

The TCA said that the round also included members of the Harvard Business School Angels and the Duke University Angel Network, as well as local private equity fund rainforest.LA. Somabar currently is in pre-ordering for its Wi-Fi connected, smartphone-enabled appliance designed for home kitchens. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

The firm said the new investment came from Earlybird Venture Capital, and private investors Christian Wenger and Brian Long. Long is at private equity firm Atlantic Bridge, and will join the firm's board as Chairman. BridgeCo develops a multi-core network media processor and supporting components, used for consumer electronics designs.

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Xconomy

APRIL 24, 2019

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY ) is paying Avidity $20 million upfront—plus $15 million in equity—for the rights to use the La Jolla, CA, startup’s technology to try and develop new medicines.

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