SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 25, 2017

Thursday, July 27, 2017 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp!

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

He comes from a background in venture capital from inside and outside the Valley, as well as entrepreneurship work with startup efforts around the world. I second his list of top innovation challenges and strategies to capitalize on untapped global startup opportunities: Create new markets rather than disrupt existing ones.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Thursday, October 26, 2017 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases growing firms needing capital and counse. View products, videos, online demos. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 21, 2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp!

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Aliso Viejo-based Veracity Industrial Networks , which develops secure industrial networking technology, has raised $1.5M The funding came from Microsemi, Hollencrest Capital Management and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). in a Seed D funding, the company announced this morning. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Thursday, October 27, 2016 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, online demos. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 22, 2016

Thursday, July 28, 2016 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products,videos, online demos. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 100

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I’ve heard a lot of people question whether there is too much money in venture capital chasing too few great deals. Others believe that new business models are emerging that could replace venture capital all together. We’re in a new tech bubble!” some have pronounced. Valuations are out of control” is the mantra of others.

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socalTECH

JULY 23, 2018

Santa Monica-based venture inestor March Capital Partners is again the lead on an investment round this morning, in Silicon Valley-based Xage Security , a new startup focused on industrial internet-of-things (IoT) security. The round was led by March Capital Partners, and also included GE Ventures, City Light Capital, and NexStar Partners.

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Capital Funding Santa Monica Networking 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Today, we have Kelly Perdew , Co-founder and General Partner of Moonshots Capital. This year ushered in the successful launch our second fund at Moonshots Capital, further validating our thesis that investing in extraordinary leadership produces exceptional companies. Are you a founder, CEO, or investor who would like to participate?

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Capital Technical Review Truecar Southern California 124

socalTECH

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

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Venice, California-based ZEFR , the content monetization and protection provider, said this morning that it has named Tom Furukawa as its new Head of Product. The Enthusiast Network, Kelly Blue Book, and Rubicon Project. Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures, First Round Capital and Richmond Park Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Product Venice Yahoo Content 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2010

El Segundo-based BridgeCo , a developer of embedded semiconductors and software for the home entertainment networking market, said Thursday at CES that it has launched the next generation of its JukeBlox product. The firm said its new, JukeBlox 2.0 connections. READ MORE>>.

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El Segundo Product Networking Venture Capital 113

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2018

Los Angeles- and New York-based SURE , which develops an app that makes it easy to purchase insurance on demand through a smartphone, has launched a new insurance product aimed at passengers of ridesharing services. The new insurance product automatically connects with a user's Uber or Lyft account, and is available in 38 states.

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Product Venture Capital Demand Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2013

Fullscreen said its clients include NBCUniversal and Ryan Seacrest Productions, and that it now has a network of over 10,000 channels, 150 million subscribers, and 2.5 fullscreen media entertainment youtube network content hollywood venture capital' billion monthly views. READ MORE>>.

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Networking Funding Entertainment Hollywood 174

socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2012

MiT , a Los Angeles-based YouTube network focused on Latino content, said today that it has closed a round of funding. The funding was led by The Chernin Group, and also included Allen DeBevoise of Machinima, Juan Cristbal Ferrer of Ferrer Comunicacin, Advancit Capital, and CODE Advisors. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2020

Today, we share the thoughts of Peter Cowen , Managing Director of Sutton Capital Partners (www.suttoncapitalpartners.com). Socaltech has partnered with Sutton Capital Partners with their Recurring Revenue Conference for several yars. One of our SaaS companies made great strides with a new product.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 20, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources,advisors,dealmakers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp!

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 20, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, dealmakers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. View products, videos, on-line demos. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 113

socalTECH

MAY 15, 2015

Los Angeles-based SHIFT , the social advertising startup led by James Borow, has been acquired by Boston-based Brand Networks , in a deal worth $50M. According to Brand Networks, it paid $50M in cash and stock for SHIFT, and will appointobrow as Chief Product Officer. The company had raised around $20M in funding.

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Networking Advertising Los Angeles Media 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Many observers of the venture capital industry have questioned whether its best days are behind it. Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1. This article originally ran on PEHub.

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Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Thousand Oaks-based Xirrus , the developer of high speed, high performance wireless networking hardware, has raised another big chunk of financing, saying today that it has raised $23.5M The round came from its existing investors, including August Capital , Canaan Partners , InterWest Partners, QuestMark Partners, and US Venture Partners.

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Networking Thousand Oaks Sales Capital 153

socalTECH

APRIL 23, 2013

Despite the level of venture capital activity in Southern California, the region--according to informal discussions with venture capitalists over the years--continues to suffer from a dearth of local, indigenous capital--at least, compared with the hundreds of investors along Sand Hill Road. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2018

Accoding to Bonfire, it invests in early stage startups with a software-based product and a business buyer, and will make seed state investments with a typical initial check size of $1M, with initial investments as low as $250,000 and as high as $1.5M. READ MORE>>.

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Venture Capital Southern California Funding Capital 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2019

Successful businesses require innovative people, who have built an abundance of innovation capital, to win support and resources for their ideas. Professional investors are adept at looking for innovation capital, beyond the passionate pitch. Social capital: influencers, leaders, investor relationships.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

San Diego-based PCN Technology , a developer of Ethernet and IP networking hardware, said this morning that it has raised $5.25M in a funding round. The firm said the round included its existing investors, executives, and board members, along with Enertech Capital and new individuals in San Diego. READ MORE>>.

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Networking Technology San Diego IP 159

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 20, 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources,advisors,dealmakers and 50 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. View products, videos, on-line demos. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The company says its main "Portal" product is a retrofitted shipping container which can charge up to 105 scooters as a time, or serving as a battery swap station. The company said the funding will go to expand coverage in "key strategic markets" across the U.S., with an emphasis on California and Texas.

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Mobile Funding Networking Seed Funding 133

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Los Angeles-based The/Studio , a startup offering up custom manufacturing of products through a worldwide network of apparel manufacturers, accessory makers, textile manufacturers, and many others, has raised $11M in a funding round. The company's founder and CEO is Joseph Heller.

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Custom Customer Networking Los Angeles 113

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Burst , the subscription dental care service, with the pretty, pretty toothbrushes, has now added a sleek dental floss product to its monthly kits. Burst works hand-in-hand with a network of dental hygienists and dental professionals both as a channel to sell through and a sounding board for new product development.

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High Tech Los Angeles Networking Capital 169

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources,advisors,dealmakers and 50 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. View products,videos, on-line demos. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 113

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The round was led by Qumra Capital, a new investor. Microsoft’s venture fund M12, also a new investor, participated in the round alongside Acrew Capital, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Munich Re Ventures, and Israeli entrepreneur Shlomo Kramer, who co-founded security firms Check Point and Imperva.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 18, 2022

and Europe, today announced that it has raised $65 million, with $50 million of those as a Series B funding round co-led by Albacore Capital Group and $15 million in convertible notes. Expa and Keyframe Capital, as well as new investor Capital One Ventures also participated in this route. In the U.S., Aero CEO Uma Subramanian.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2017

This morning, we have a contribution from investor and investment banker Peter Cowen of Sutton Capital Partners. Sutton Capital Partners is a technology investment banking firm and we are, investors in local SaaS/subscription companies and is well known as the host of the annual Recurring Revenue Conference.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

Solicit venture capital investors. Use online platforms like Gust to find them, and local networking to find ones that relate to your industry and passion. Here people make online pledges to your startup during a campaign, to pre-buy the product for later delivery, give donations, or qualify for a reward, such as a tee-shirt.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 21, 2011

Thursday, January 27, 2011 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 50 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. View products, videos, on-line demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp!

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 22, 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, dealmakers and 50 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAY tm showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. View products, videos, on-line demos. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 113