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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

San Diego-based Qualcomm Ventures , the venture capital arm of Qualcomm, has made investments in four companies working on 5G technology and products. According to Qualcomm Ventures, it made strategic investments in Celona , Cellwize , Azion and Pensando. Size of the investments were note disclosed.

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San Diego Startup Venture Capital Invest 124

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JANUARY 5, 2012

The San Diego chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the largest angel investment group in Southern California, as well as the United States, said today that it has established a new, memorial fund, the John G. Watson Foundation , which will support entrepreneurism in the San Diego region. He also served at Vestar Inc.

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Tech Coast Angels San Diego Angel Funding 159

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JUNE 18, 2012

San Diego-based Astute Networks , a developer of a flash-based iSCSI networking device used in the data center market, said this morning that it has raised $12M in a Series B funding round. Astute said the funding will go towards funding its sales, marketing, channel development, and support.

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Networking Venture Capital San Diego Capital 153

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

San Diego-based BUMP Network , a developer of online software used by membership programs to manage registrations and partnership programs, has raised $2.3M The funding round came from Eric Schmidt via TomorrowVentures, ZIG Capital, Chris Burch via JCB Investments, Moore Venture Partners, La Jolla Holding Co.,

Networking 180

Networking San Diego Conference Software 180

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

San Diego-based Qualcomm is the lead investor in a Silicon Valley firm, Arteris , which develops networking semiconductors. in a strategic investment round from Qualcomm and ARM, along with its existing investors, which include Synopsys, DoCoMo Capital, Crescendo Ventures, TVM Capital and Ventech.

Networking 133

Networking Invest San Diego Venture Capital 133

Xconomy

JUNE 10, 2016

Startup Week San Diego, like a lot of other places that host similar events, has been billed as a weeklong celebration of entrepreneurship. But while Startup Week San Diego has always collaborated with UP Global, San Diego entrepreneur and Startup Week organizer Austin Neudecker said, “We’ve always been an independent entity.”.

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San Diego Guide Tech Coast Angels Startup 74

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AUGUST 6, 2020

San Diego-based Inseego , which develops 5G and Internet-of-Things hardware, including the well known MiFi cellular wireless hotspot devices, said on Thursday morning that its CFO, Stephen Smith, has stepped down from his position. According to the company, Smith steps down to "pursue other interests." READ MORE>>.

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MAY 14, 2014

San Clemente-based DealerSocket , a developer of software-as-a-service for the automotive industry, said Tuesday that it has entered into a strategic investment partnership with private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. DealerSocket said it now has 450 employees.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 14, 2011

San Diego-based Qualcomm , via its venture capital arm, Qualcomm Ventures , is the lead investor in a developer of software for applying cloud technologies to networks. PowerCloud is a spinout of PARC. READ MORE>>.

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Invest San Diego Venture Capital Networking 147

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APRIL 17, 2014

San Diego-based Qualcomm has invested in wireless network software developer M87 , M87 announced this week, as part of a $3M, Series A funding round. M87 is a developer of wireless network infrastructure software aimed specifically at improving the coverage and capacity of current wireless networks.

Software 173

Software San Diego Networking Software Development 173

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

San Diego-based Astute networks , a developer of blade storage products, said Thursday that it has raised a new, "significant" capital investment from Tallwood Venture Capital. The firm had originally been focused on network processors for storage protocol offload. READ MORE>>.

Networking 140

Networking Windward Funding Venture Capital 140

socalTECH

MAY 19, 2021

San Diego-based National Resilience, a new manufacturing and technology company focused on making sure countries can manufacture their own vaccines and other threapeutics, says it has received $163.8M National Resilience has raised more than $800M in venture capital funding, with funding from ARCH Venture Partners, 8VC, GV, and NEA.

High Tech 113

High Tech San Diego Venture Capital Sites 113

socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2019

San Diego-based Atlazo , a startup developing systems-on-a-chip (SoC) semiconductors aimed at used in healthcare and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications, has raised $3.4M The funding round was led by the Tech Coast Angels, and the TCA's San Diego chapter. According to the TCA, its angel network members invested $2.5M

Orange County 124

Orange County Tech Coast Angels Artificial Inteligence Technology 124

socalTECH

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Ralph Mayer , most recently the chairman of angel group the Tech Coast Angels , has just been appointed to the Angel Capital Association 's board of directors, the group said Thursday. Mayer heads up the TCA's San Diego network, and also sits on the board of Airsis.

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Tech Coast Angels Capital Angel Southern California 159

Xconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Plug and Play San Diego has formed a partnership with Downtown Works, a new co-working space in downtown San Diego, which will give the local Plug and Play program a place to call home. We would like to launch an accelerator based here, and bring in additional resources from the Bay Area.”. billion under management.

San Diego 40

San Diego Incubator Avalon Mentor 40

Xconomy

JULY 21, 2017

Agtech startup Plenty has reeled in $200 million in financing as the company presses forward on its plans to build a global network of indoor vertical farms. Softbank Vision Fund of Japan led the Series B funding round for South San Francisco, CA-based Plenty.

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Networking Invest Press Funding 66

socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2013

Two, Southern California investment groups have backed a developer of treatments for infections in cystic fibrosis patients, Savara Pharmaceuticals , they announced today. According to the Tech Coast Angels , it contributed $3M to the funding, the largest single funding ever raised by the group.

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Tech Coast Angels Keiretsu Southern California Angel 159

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The idea was to feature early stage companies in the region that have not attracted much attention or raised a substantial amount of startup capital. I started with a list of companies already screened by the San Diego Venture Group’s annual venture summit, and consulted with investors and startup mentors to refine the list. .

San Diego 40

San Diego Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup 40

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

San Diego-based Rio SEO , the local search software development arm of Covario, said Wednesday that it has raised a new round of funding to take the company independent. The new funding comes after the rest of Covario was sold to Dentsu Aegis Network. Size and details of that investment were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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SEO Funding San Diego Content 138

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JULY 2, 2019

San Diego-based Mercato , which provider online ordering and delivery services to independent grocery stores, has raised a round of funding from Greycroft, the company said this week. Size of the investment was not announced. Size of the investment was not announced. Mercato's founder and CEO is Bobby Brannigan.

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Funding San Diego Services Invest 124

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MARCH 9, 2018

Santa Monica-based Bird , which operates a network of "last mile" electric vehicles for connecting users with public transportation like buses and subways, has raised $100M in a Series B funding, the company said on Friday. As part of the funding, Bird said it has named angel and venture investment veteran Paige Craig as its new Head of U.S.

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Santa Monica UCLA Venice San Diego 113

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MARCH 28, 2019

San Diego-based Dvele , a new, technology startup which is using technology that allows people to order up, custom-febricated homes, and handles everything from design to on-site construction, has raised $14M in a funding round, the company announced on Thursday.

Startup 133

Startup San Diego Design Customer 133

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JULY 23, 2015

San Diego-based Events.com , the startup led by Gregg Parise which helps event organizers with their events and event registration, has raised a new funding round, and acquired EventsOnline. EventsOnline is a provider of registration for the endurance market. Events.com says it has now raised over $17M in funding. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 20, 2014

Phunware , a developer of mobile advertising, application, analytics, and other tools for brands which has operations in both Newport Beach and San Diego, said this week that it has raised $26.25M in a Series E funding. phunware venture capital mobile advertising analytics software' The company is headquartered in Austin.

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Mobile Platform San Diego Advertising 147

Xconomy

JULY 2, 2019

Mercato, a San Diego startup that bills itself as the option for independent grocery stores and specialty foods retailers, announced this week that it had raised $4 million in venture capital investment to expand the network of stores from which it delivers.

San Diego 65

San Diego Startup Venture Capital Services 65

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

So, without further ado, here''s the list of this year''s 2013 Socaltech 50 : Basil Abifaker , Transaction Wireless (San Diego, digital gift cards). Sean Callahan , SlimSurveys (San Diego, mobile apps). Steven Cox , TakeLessons (San Diego, marketplace). Melani Gordon , Taphunter (San Diego, mobile apps).

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Southern California SoCalTech Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 279

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JULY 10, 2012

San Diego-based On-Ramp Wireless , the developer of wireless communications systems used to connect devices into the smart grid, has scored the backing of Energy Technology Ventures , the venture capital m which is a joint venture of GE, NRG Energy, and ConocoPhilips. Financial details of the funding were not disclosed.

Technology 133

Technology San Diego Southern California Venture Capital 133

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

Rustic Canyon is an LA-based, but geography-agnostic VC that is currently investing from a $200 million fund. They were originally founded inside of Times Mirror and had a huge string of major investment success before spinning out as a fully independent fund. The investment will be used for product development initiatives.

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Venture Capital Capital Rustic Canyon Mobile 270

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APRIL 28, 2011

San Diego-based JMI Equity , the private equity firm investing in software and business services, has re-upped its investment in Wellesley, Mass.-based in additional capital, from Bain Capital Ventures, Egan-Managed Capital , JMI Equity, and Business Development Bank of Canada. based AppNeta.

Equity 140

Equity San Diego Networking Invest 140

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the portfolio firms of Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Rustic Canyon , Trion World Network , is reportedly prepping for an IPO, according to reports over the weekend. Rustic Canyon's investment in Trion World Network is managed by Nate Redmond; the firm also has part of its game studio in San Diego.

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Rustic Canyon Report San Diego Venture Capital 140

socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2011

San Diego-based On-Ramp Wireless , a developer of sensor network communications technology, has raised funding from GE , as part of a home energy investment push by GE. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed.

Funding 133

Funding San Diego Venture Capital Invest 133

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 26, 2011

K5 aims to create a network of support and mentorship along with access to capital where people can build on creative ideas with the help of successful business people, and connect with investors to get their concepts off the ground.

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San Diego Southern California Orange County SoCal 66

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MARCH 6, 2013

Howard Lindzon , the San Diego angel investors who also heads up stock micro-messaging site StockTwits , has invested in another private company-- Discoverly. READ MORE>>.

Yammer 138

Yammer Southern California San Diego Venture Capital 138

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JUNE 24, 2010

San Diego-based On Ramp Wireless , a developer of wireless connectivity systems for connecting smart grid components and industrial sensing applications, has raised $4.5M The firm's Chairman is Don Telage, former Chief Operating Officer of Network Solutions; Douglas S. in a Series B funding targeted at $18.0M.

San Diego 145

San Diego Venture Capital Networking Funding 145

socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2011

San Diego-based Qualcomm has named the finalists in its second annual QPrize Venture Investment Competition, the firm's global venture capital competition for investment dollars. READ MORE>>.

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Competition San Diego Social Network Venture Capital 145

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

San Diego-based E-Band Communications , a developer of 80 GHz wireless backhaul products for the 4G and LTE telecommunications network market, said this morning that it has raised a new round of funding.Size of the funding, and source were not disclosed. E_Band is headed by Sam Smookler. READ MORE>>.

Funding 140

Funding San Diego Networking Mobile 140

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 26, 2011

K5 aims to create a network of support and mentorship along with access to capital where people can build on creative ideas with the help of successful business people, and connect with investors to get their concepts off the ground.

San Diego 56

San Diego Southern California Orange County SoCal 56