socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

San Diego-based Power Digital Marketing , a digital marketing agency has raised a round of funding, from private equity investor Periscope Equity. Power Digital Marketing is led by CEO Grayson Lafrenz and co-founder Robert Rodrigues. Financial details of the investment were not announced.

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Marketing SEO Funding Social Media 113

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Last week, we talked about about the “de-stonkifying” of the market. The company’s stock tanked by more than 26 percent, representing a $230 billion reduction in market cap and a $31 billion drop in Zuckerberg’s personal net worth. Hello friends, and welcome back to Week in Review ! Image Credits: TechCrunch.

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Marketing Newsletter Technical Review News 246

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

San Diego-based sports and activity registration service Active Network announced this morning that it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners , in a deal valued at approximately $1.05 Active Network said that Vista Equity Partners will pay $14.50 READ MORE>>.

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Activity Equity Acquisition Networking 178

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

San Diego-based private equity investor JMI Equity has backed a developer of website security tools this morning. That funding came from both JMI Equity and existing investor Investor Growth Capital. That funding came from both JMI Equity and existing investor Investor Growth Capital.

Equity 147

Equity San Diego Tool Capital 147

socalTECH

MARCH 8, 2016

San Diego-based software growth equity investor TVC Capital has backed Celigo , a developer of software to integrate cloud-based applications. Celigo said this morning that it has raised $8M in an expansion capital round, its first institutional funding since it was founded in 2006. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2021

San Diego-based private equity investor HCAP Partners said this week that it has scored an exit at one of its portfolio companies, 8ebar, a provider of patient education for the clinical trial and other areas. The company did not say if this deal was a debt or equity investment.

Equity 113

Equity San Diego Education Acquisition 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2013

San Diego-based TVC Capital , the growth equity investor which specializes in software companies, is the lead investor in a round of funding for Levels Beyond , the two announced today. in a Series A from TVC, to invest in expanding sales, marketing, and business development. Levels Beyond said it raised $4.5M

Capital 157

Capital San Diego Equity Software 157

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

San Diego-based Bevo Media , an online ad exchange and ad tracking platform developer, has been acquired by private equity investor Vize Capital. Bevo Media was founded in 2010, and plays in the performance marketing area. READ MORE>>.

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Media Capital San Diego Platform 100

socalTECH

JULY 19, 2011

San Diego-based private equity firm JMI Equity has backed a provider of marketing services for the interactive TV market. Size and financial details of the investment were not disclosed.

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Equity San Diego Invest Customer 145

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The venture rounds are over for Kyriba, a cloud-based provider of corporate treasury and financial management software that is based in New York and San Diego. Previous investors Bpifrance, Iris Capital, Daher Capital (all growth equity funds) joined the deal, along with HSBC.

Equity 66

Equity San Diego Capital Funding 66

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Here, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund, and has had some great success in the market. TVC Capital has also been a big supporter and sponsor of socaltech over the years. You can see all of our holiday reflections here.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2011

San Diego-based SkinIt , the maker of protective "skins" for electronic devices, said today that it has expanded its leadership team. The firm--which is backed by ABS Capital Partners, said that Laura Christine is its EVP Consumer Group; Jennifer Jordan its VP of Finance; John P. READ MORE>>.

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Equity San Diego Commerce Resource 214

socalTECH

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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Equity Technology San Diego Invest 171

socalTECH

MARCH 15, 2019

San Diego-based Bionano Genomics , a developer of life sciences instrumentation for the genome analysis market, has raised $41.5M in a combination of debt and equity, the company said late Thursday. in a stock purchase deal with Innovatus; and a $10M stock purchase deal from Aspire Capital Fund.

San Diego 113

San Diego Equity Capital Funding 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 25, 2012

San Diego-based StockTwits , the finance and stock-focused micro-messaging service headed by Howard Lindzon, reported that S&P Capital IQ , a provider of market research and financial information, is using its StockTwits Pro service.

Capital 133

Capital San Diego Equity Research 133

socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2017

San Diego-based Comhear , a developer of immersive, 3D audio software, announced on Monday that it has raised $12M in a Series A funding. The company said its technology is based on research from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). Comhear develops audio enhancing software. READ MORE>>.

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UCSD San Diego Equity Research 147

socalTECH

JUNE 28, 2012

San Diego-based ServiceNow priced its IPO on Thursday, at $18.00 ServiceNow is venture backed by JMI Equity, Sequoia Capital, and Greylock Partners. The firm's IPO performance is being closely watched, as it is the first, technology IPO to hit the markets since the Facebook IPO debacle. READ MORE>>.

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Pricing Marketing San Diego Equity 150

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2010

Two Southern California firms have made Advertising Age's annual list of the largest search marketing agencies, released last week. Santa Monica-based The Search Agency , which is headed by David Hughes, was listed at number 12, and San Diego-based Covario , which is run by Russ Mann, was listed at number 25.

Marketing 174

Marketing Southern California Santa Monica Advertising 174

socalTECH

OCTOBER 22, 2013

San Diego-based solar power financing company OneRoof Energy reports this morning that it has received an investment from GDF SUEZ Energy North America. As part of the deal, OneRoof Energy said it has entered into a joint marketing deal with GSENA, where it will offer its solar leases to homeowners across the country.

Invest 147

Invest Equity San Diego Venture Capital 147

socalTECH

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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CPC SEM San Diego Commerce 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 16, 2021

San Diego-based sales and marketing software developer Seismic has raised $170M in a Series G funding round, the company said this morning, and is now valued at $3 billion. Rowe Price, according to the company.

San Diego 113

San Diego Coach Sales Training 113

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The venture rounds are over for Kyriba, a cloud-based provider of corporate treasury and financial management software that is based in New York and San Diego. Previous investors Bpifrance, Iris Capital, Daher Capital (all growth equity funds) joined the deal, along with HSBC. Read more » Reprints | Share:

Equity 40

Equity San Diego Capital Funding 40

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

San Diego-based Penny Auction Solutions , a firm looking to enter into the online "penny auction" market, announced this morning that it has gained a $10M, equity line of credit from Kodiak Capital Group. Tags: solutions auction penny credit equity financing. The firm lists its CEO as Micheal Holt.

Equity 113

Equity San Diego Entertainment Capital 113

socalTECH

JUNE 29, 2012

San Diego-based ServiceNow has proven that the market for initial public offerings is still strong this morning, opening up at $23.08 JMI Equity is based in San Diego. in its first day of trading on the NYSE. The firm priced its IPO above estimates, at $18.00 per share, Thursday evening. READ MORE>>.

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San Diego Equity Pricing Invest 176

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2018

San Diego- and New York-based Kyriba , which develops cloud-based treasury management software, said today that it is expanding its investment in Latin America, and has named Alex Canale as its new General Manager for the region. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 100

San Diego Equity Platform Capital 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2017

San Diego-based Zesty.io , a startup developing web content management systems, said on Wednesday that it has raised $1.5M The funding came from ClearVision Equity Partners, a local San Diego investors. said the new funding will go towards sales and marketing, plus its product development roadmap.

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Funding San Diego Equity Content 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2015

Today, we have some thoughts from Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital , a private equity investment company in San Diego. achieved a market cap of $1 billion or more. spencer capital 2014 reflections venture' What was the most significant event for you or your company this year? READ MORE>>.

Capital 100

Capital Cloud Computing Southern California Equity 100

socalTECH

JULY 30, 2014

San Diego-based XIFIN , a developer of cloud-based software for the healthcare diagnostics market, has been acquired by private equity investor GTCR. billion GTCR Fund XI, with additional funding provided by GE Capital and CapitalSource. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Windward 138

Windward SaaS Enterprise Partners San Diego 138

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

San Diego-based Certona , a developer of personalization software which uses machine learning and predictive algorithms, has raised $30M in a combined growth investment and minority recapitalization. The funding came from private equity investor Primus Capital.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Funding San Diego Equity 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2018

San Diego-based Pulse Electronics , a supplier of electronic components to the communications, power, military, and other industries, said over the weekend that it has acquired Austrian company Egston Holdings , a provider of magnetic and cable assembly products to the electric vehicles (EV), automotive, industrial, and power magnetics markets.

San Diego 100

San Diego Equity Acquisition Capital 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2014

San Diego-based OneRoof Energy Group , the provider of solar installation services and technology, said Friday that it has raised $1,000,000 in a loan funding. OneRoof Energy provides solar lease financing, design, and installation services to the residential market. Hanwha Holdings is a prior equity investor in OneRoof Energy.

San Diego 138

San Diego Venture Capital Equity Design 138

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2015

San Diego-based Pulse Electronics , which develops electronic components in the wireless communication, power management, military and aerospace, and other industries, has been acquired by private equity investor Oaktree Capital Management. As a part of the deal, Pulse will be delisted from the public markets.

San Diego 100

San Diego Equity Acquisition Capital 100

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Jason Rowley is a venture capital and technology reporter for Crunchbase News. The SaaS VC gap: China & other markets trail the US. In this case, it’s mostly just the SF Bay Area, plus others scattered between Boston, Los Angeles, San Diego and one ( Magic Leap ) in the unfortunately named Plantation, Florida.

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Venture Capital SaaS News Los Angeles 231

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 28, 2020

” Both Vaughn and his Saucey co-founder Daniel Leeb will take management positions at PCH, and Blumberg Capital and Bullpen will have a large equity stake in the newly formed holding company, Vaughn said. The broader cannabis market has largely struggled due to weak underlying fundamentals and poor management.

Company 188

Company Companies Los Angeles San Diego 188

socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2016

San Diego-based medical device maker NuVasive said late Monday that it is acquiring Aliso Viejo-based skeletal deformity treatment provider Ellipse Technologies , in a deal worth $380M in cash plus up to $30M in earn out. Ellipse provides it products for the pediatric deformity and orthopedic markets. READ MORE>>.

Technology 100

Technology San Diego Equity Acquisition 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2013

San Diego-based MicroPower Technologies , which develops wireless, solar-powered surveillance hardware, has raised $5.7M in an equity funding, the firm said this morning. The funding came from Karmel Capital and others. The company said the new funding will go towards product development, sales, and marketing.

Tech Coast Angels 164

Tech Coast Angels Technology Funding San Diego 164

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We’ve been dying to tell you all for a while that we had raised a new venture capital fund and of course given SEC filing requirements the story was somewhat already scooped by the always-in-the-know Dan Primack a few weeks ago. Will our strategy change now that we have 40% more capital? . Why do they invest in venture capital?

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Venture Capital Funding Technical Review Startup 396