socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Valencia-based Sanguine Biosciences , a startup developing a service around blood sample collection for research and development, said Thursday that it has closed on a seed financing round. Size of the round was not announced. The funding was led by INVENT Ventures and Heliant Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2013

San Diego-based DermTech , a biotechnology company which is developing technology for detecting skin cancer, has raised $5.6M According to DermTech, the funds will go towards further development and laboratory accreditation efforts. dermtech skin cancer detection lifescience assay gene venture capital' in a Series B funding.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The total funds include backing from a Republic campaign, pre-seed investors and capital from the co-founders. However, because they could not do the food tastings they were able to with the jerky, they decided to start a food club and sent samples of the burger in the mail. Today, AKUA announced a $3.2

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socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2015

Los Angeles-based Instantly , which develops automated sampling and market research tools, said Tuesday that it has named Jim Collins as its Executive Vice President of Instantly Audiences. Instantly--which until recently, was known as uSamp--is venture backed by Greycroft, Openview Venture Partners, DFJ Frontier, and DuPont Capital.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

San Diego-based Biomatrica , a developer of technology for storing biological samples at room temperature, announced this morning that it has scored an investment from In-Q-Tel, the investment arm of the U.S. Biomatrica's technology is used to allow the storage of DNA, RNA, proteins, and other biological samples at room temperature.

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socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2015

Pasadena-based SlipChip , a Caltech spinoff developing microfluidics technology, has raised $26.5M Details on the Series B funding have not yet been announced by the company, whic his a spinout of technology developed by researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2012

San Diego-based Biomatrica , a developer of technology for stabilizing DNA, RNA, and protein samples, has raised $5M in a funding round, the firm said today. Biomatrica develops ambient temperature biostability technology used for customers in the molecular diagnostics, forensics, biomedical research and other areas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Here is a sampling of his takeaways I support, with my insights added, that I recommend for every business professional thinking about career alternatives and opportunities: There is no such thing as a “eureka moment.” None of us has the skills and interests for all aspects of developing an idea, as well as growing a new business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Based on a small sample of household names from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, he is an optimist. Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. He later changed the name to Facebook.

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socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2012

Los Angeles-based NantWorks , the business investment and development firm run by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, has invested $30M in Strand Diagnostics , a developer of a diagnostic and DNA testing service for diagnosing cancer. Strand Diagnostics is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. READ MORE>>.

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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>>

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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. Funding: $12.8M. Backers: Charles River Ventures, Kinsey Hills Group, Redpoint Ventures. . HauteLook vs. Gilt Groupe. HauteLook - Profile. Funding: Over $41.0M. eSolar vs. BrightSource Energy.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

First Principles. Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. -

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2019

Based on a small sample of household names from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, he is an optimist. Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. He later changed the name to Facebook.

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Xconomy

MARCH 30, 2017

Echo , a San Diego startup that has developed a digital, all-in-one microscope, says today it has closed on $7.5 The product is believed to be the first to combine the features of an upright microscope (for viewing prepared microorganisms in glass slides) and an inverted microscope (for viewing live samples.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

This was really a fun week at TWiVC because we decided to have an entrepreneur come and talk about raising capital rather than having a VC come on. Raised angel money from Rob Lord, Reid Hoffman, Benchmark Capital and others. Current round: $8.1mm in Series C by S3 Ventures (lead), Adams Capital Mgmt, Triangle Peak Partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2013

Based on a small sample of household names from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, he is an optimist. Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. He later changed the name to Facebook.

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Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

The barriers to entry when it comes to launching a company require less tension and a lot less capital. Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (Fargo, ND). In fact, for the most part, all you need is a laptop and Wi-Fi connection. GFMEDC accelerates job and wealth creation in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Based on a small sample of household names from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, he is an optimist. Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. He later changed the name to Facebook.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2012

Based on a small sample of household names from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, he is an optimist. Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. He later changed the name to Facebook.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 30, 2016

Here’s a short sample of what we now do. In our last fund raising exercise we were fortunate enough to be significantly over subscribed and we still invited every LP we had met along the way to come and debate with us what the future of venture capital looked like nationally and in LA. Upstream & Downstream Capital.

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socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2010

It was technology developed by Panasonic in the mid 70's. Joe Fisher: Back about three years ago, Caltech took some of the intellectual property involved with this to an event, where once a year they invite venture capital groups to come in. As a result, in 2007, our three lead investors -- including CMEA Capital, U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2011

Based on a small sample of household names from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, he is an optimist. Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. He later changed the name to Facebook.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2012

Take a look at my website for the Sample Executive Summary , which shows what can be done in one page (both sides). Do you now have real customers, are just starting development. You need to think through what points are most important in your particular case, and capitalize on your strengths. Business model.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 19, 2015

Critical software programs for accounting, email, and productivity are just a small sample of the cloud services that are available to small businesses in today’s world. Businesses that do not have a CRM platform should consider getting one to enhance their ability to capitalize on inbound leads. Analytics Software.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The reality is that an early employee in a pre-funded startup that eventually raises a few rounds of capital will be diluted significantly, is down the line in preference, and will likely be locked up for a while to harvest it. Sample Equity Numbers I personally always like to see some actual numbers rather than basing things on formulas.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2009

Semiconductor startups seem to be quite rare in today's environment, with few companies being funded or launched, due both to the difficulty of bringing products to market, lack of investment capital, as well as lots of established, large companies in the industry. It's the same part that came out as our first engineering sample.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We seed funded a company a few years ago called Parachute Home that has grown 180% CAGR (compounded annually) and is now doing tens of millions of revenue with very little capital raised. These aren’t “sample sizes” but rather full experiences for women who trust FabFitFun to curate for them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Take a look at my website for the Sample Executive Summary , which shows what can be done in one page (both sides). Do you now have real customers, are just starting development. You need to think through what points are most important in your particular case, and capitalize on your strengths. Business model.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 10, 2010

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2010

Based on a small sample of household names from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, he is an optimist. Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. He later changed the name to Facebook.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2012

Here is just a sampling of the latest terminology and lingo that I gleaned from Dave, and from some additional research on the Internet, that I think every entrepreneur should know, who may be looking for funding now, or down the road: Micro-VCs. He is going gangbusters, and is now targeting a $50M second round of funding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2011

Here is just a sampling of the latest terminology and lingo that I gleaned from Dave, and from some additional research on the Internet, that I think every entrepreneur should know, who may be looking for funding now, or down the road: Micro-VCs. Despite these pundits, I sense a fundamental change in the early-stage financing eco-system.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 14, 2009

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socalTECH

APRIL 22, 2010

Last week, Irvine-based Teridian Semiconductor (www.teridiansemiconductor.com), a developer of semiconductors for the electric metering and electricity measurement market, was acquired by Maxim Semiconductor. Jerry Fitch: The business management team at Golden Gate Capital bought Teridian in 2005. Thanks for the time.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 29, 2010

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 6, 2010

License your original work on AudioMicro - we accept for review and potential licensing representation all content that meets our minimum quality and sample rate standards and Terms of Service. Contact us for more information on supporting TechZulu's growth and development. Echo - is the next generation commenting system.

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