socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

Tustin, California-based THREAD , a developer of software used for managing decentralized clinical research, has raised $50 more in funding from private equity investors Water Street Healthare Partners and JLL Partners. The company was acquired by Water Street and JLL Partners last year, in 2019.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2010

San Diego-based Althea Technologies , a provider of contract development and manufacturing for the life sciences market, has raised $17M in debt funding, according to financing provider Hercules Technology Growth Capital. HTGC is a provider of both venture debt and equity to VC and private-equity backed firms.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2011

In this three-part series I will explore the ways that the Venture Capital industry has changed over the past 5 years that I would argue are a direct result of changes in the software industry, not the other way around. So it’s unsurprising that typical “A rounds&# of venture capital were $5-10 million.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. A Biden presidency doesn’t need a Green New Deal to make progress on climate change. ” Climate resiliency .

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socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2014

Los Angeles-based Unitas Global (www.unitasglobal.com) recently raised a round of funding from MK Capital and Azure Capital for its vision of helping enterprises make that transition to cloud technology. What we do, is we build them private, cloud infrastructure, and make it available in an easy to consume web portal.

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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. It also doesn’t hurt that the company has developed sophisticated manufacturing technologies that have terrestrial applications, if the rocket business fails to take off.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

In many cases, agreements crafted by BDC lawyers resemble ConTraps rather than mutually beneficial contracts. This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. BDCs often ask to “private label” or “white label” a smaller company’s technology.

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Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 170

socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2009

San Diego-based Kyriba , a developer of software-as-a-service for cash and treasury management, claimed today that it has "strong" results for the third quarter. The privately held firm did not disclose any actual financials. Kyriba is venture backed by GRP Venture Capital and BRED Banque Populaire. READ MORE>>.

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SaaS Outsource Development San Diego Venture Capital 124

InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

In many cases, agreements crafted by BDC lawyers resemble ConTraps rather than mutually beneficial contracts. This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. BDCs often ask to “private label” or “white label” a smaller company’s technology.

Outsource Development 124

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 124

socalTECH

JULY 8, 2010

HauteLook, one of the first firms to capitalize on the sample/private sales market, is already profitable and is growing rapidly. Backers: Charles River Ventures, Kinsey Hills Group, Redpoint Ventures. . HauteLook vs. Gilt Groupe. HauteLook - Profile. The firm is headed by Adam Bernhard , a veteran of the fashion sales industry.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

I am not a government contracting expert. In the parlance of government contracting, this approach is termed a “prime and sub-prime relationship.” The Downside Of Government Contracting. It is downright criminal to lose a hard-fought sale because of crony capitalism.

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Startup Outsource Development Software Review Sales 207

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2013

Instead, they outsource to an expert like Edegcast. What we've managed to do, is to use our background in web hosting--my partners and I have been building web hosting companies for years in the app hosting space--to run EdgeCast, in a way that is capital efficient, profitable, and highly performant.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

The program has been so successful that the startups have leveraged $48M in private capital to further their development. She’s also an advisor and connector to portfolio companies, and consults other angel groups to develop business plans. Joanne Chen, Partner at Foundation Capital.

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Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 9, 2014

Perhaps it’s time to raise a round of Venture Capital funding and want a pitch presentation a bit more composed than the dusty Keynote you put together last year for your friends and family round. What if you could combine the flexibility of outsourcing with the quality level of highly skilled strategists? Investor Decks.

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Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review Outsource 105

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate.

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Startup Venture Capital Press San Diego 378

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Glendale-based Reveleer (www.reveleer.com) is a developer of cloud-based software used for managing medical data, and recently announced a Series C funding round from investors Boston Millenia Partners and Upfront Ventures. We're backed by Upfront Ventures, which is a well known venture capital firm here in SoCal.

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Artificial Inteligence SoCal Southern California Software 113

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 25, 2016

It is no secret that the number of private companies with valuations in excess of one billion dollars has skyrocketed since the start of 2014. Although mega rounds with high valuations can be an effective way for large VC firms to efficiently deploy their capital, this approach can actually decrease a startup’s chances of success.

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Startup Entrepreneur Invest Venture Capital 100

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2011

They offered me a contract job at the intersection of science and graphics, which is satellite imaging, a dream come true. One of those tips, is a half an hour walk, five times a week results in 33 percent less risk of developing Alzheimers. Elizabeth Amini: We're privately funded by the founders. How is the firm funded?

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Study Startup Design Tips 252

Jason Nazar

JULY 1, 2016

Agencies are Used as a Perpetual Crutch – Large companies spend an ungodly amount of money outsourcing everything. Many times this is a great use of capital resources. However, this is a huge mistake when overpriced and underperforming 3rd party agencies supplant core competencies and skills that need to be developed internally.

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Entrepreneur Company Companies Outsource Development 55

socalTECH

JULY 29, 2016

They just need a little help in navigating the opportunities, they're interested in learning more about contract manufacturing, and they want to connect with capital. Z Hollywood: I think it's really valuable to have a liaison, who lives at the intersection between government and the private sector.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” Have easy access to capital by investors who are committed to building businesses at Interent scale. One of them is profitability.

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Startup Venture Capital Sales Technical Review 418

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. My first job after college was as a developer at Andersen Consulting. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not. THE FIVE C’S.

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Startup Venture Capital Study Course 337

socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2009

All of them are a non-issue, because we're either paying for it, or it's through a legacy contract with them through the ABCSearch side. We don't have any outside investors, venture capital, or private equity. How did you get into this business, and what's your background? That's how I was able to fund and start ABCSearch.

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PPC Sherman Oaks Advertising Yahoo 113

Frank Addante

APRIL 16, 2007

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Outsourcing ▼ April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? Zondigo, Inc.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2013

On the flip-side, Assignmint is a tool for editors, which we are in the process of developing right now. The writer’s side is in public beta and editor’s side is in private beta. Design, photography, tech, any sort of media broadcast, any kind of contracted workforce, we expect to be there and help. Digital media?

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Journal Startup Writing Media 90

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? Zondigo, Inc.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Email CTO Hire 40

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

Mike Yavonditte is the founder of the “super hot&# Hashable , a startup out of NYC that has been described as a “ Mint.com for Social Capital ” Mike sold his previous company, Quigo , to Aol for $340 Million. Now, he ‘outsources’ his investments through John Frankel of Frankel Asset Management. How Hashable Got Buzz.

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Google Startup Advertising Acquisition 302

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? We had several emails back and forth where he provided basic details on the concept. This should not deter you.

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Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

Would you want to run the risk that your former employer could have a claim against the intellectual property you’ve created because you broke company policies and developed your ideas on company resources? They have developers or friends help code their software without having legal agreements in place. Not worth it.

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Startup Technical Advisors IP Ideas 365

SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Developments Blog. Gramercy Park Condo Goes Into Contract. In March of last year, Matt Jacobson, head of market development at Facebook, paid $10.9 The arrival of techies has also had a profound effect on the rental market, brokers and real-estate developers say. Loading… Real Estate. » More. Real Estate.

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