socalTECH

JULY 1, 2020

Los Angeles-based Scalefast , a developer of direct-to-consumer, e-commerce software, has raised $22M in a Series B funding round. According to Scalefast, it will use the new funding to expand its team, footprint, and product offering. Scalefast's software is specifically used by brands to scale direct-to-consumer sales.

Tool 124

Tool Commerce Equity Los Angeles 124

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A little history, we launched our product years ago, Search IQ. That product right now is on 2,000 publisher websites, it's sold under the SaaS model, and a lot of people on the free, ad-supported version. As mobile phones have become increasingly more usable, in a productive manner, we've seen more and more mobile traffic.

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Advertising Startup Google Commerce 203

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2020

While it was a good year for our merger and acquisition practice in the SaaS and fintech space, our most exciting news is in our merchant banking sector where we invest in and advise growth companies often for several years. One of our SaaS companies made great strides with a new product. Two lessons learnedand relearned!

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socalTECH

JUNE 1, 2021

Santa Barbara-based software developer FastSpring--best known for its e-commerce software tools--says it is expanding its offerings, and will offer up support to B2B, software-as-a-service and downloadable software companies with sales team.

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Platform Santa Barbara Commerce Pricing 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Our interview today is with Andrew Schydlowsky , the CEO and founder of Santa Barbara-based TrackStreet (www.trackstreet.com), a startup which is backed by Okapi Capital, The Cove Fund, Early Light Ventures, SaaS Venture Capital, and Stage Venture Partners. What is TrackStreet? Andrew Schydlowsky: I'm a serial entrepreneur.

Artificial Inteligence 140

Artificial Inteligence Startup Commerce Sales 140

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

San Luis Obispo-based Shopatron , a developer of e-commerce software platforms, said this week that it now has over 200 clients using the firm's products. Tags: shopatron ecommerce software clients saas. READ MORE>>.

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SaaS Commerce Platform Software 133

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 5, 2020

GrubMarket , which provides a B2C platform for consumers to order produce and other food and home items for delivery, and a B2B service where it supplies grocery stores, meal-kit companies and other food tech startups with products that they resell, is today announcing that it has raised $60 million in a Series D round of funding.

Technical Review 343

Technical Review Startup Marketing San Diego 343

socalTECH

APRIL 9, 2019

Westlake Village-based inVia Robotics , which develops robots used to automate the process of picking and placing products in warehouses, has deployed its robots in an expanded deal with Rakuten Super Logistics. Rakuten Super Logistics provides third party logistics and e-commerce order fulfillment to others. READ MORE>>.

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Westlake Village Commerce Product Develop 113

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We wondered why they weren’t on DoorDash, and the reason was two-fold: a bakery has to plan production days ahead of time, and every delivery sales takes away from retail customers. Europe’s quick-commerce startups are overhyped: Lessons from China.

Help 192

Help Startup Los Angeles Customer 192

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

It is in her blood to see this journey through and try to launch her product or service to the world. Does your investor eat, sleep, breath your industry or product? I follow Jason Lemkin closely (he’s a long-time friend) and he speaks frequently and passionately about SaaS businesses having built a successful one himself.

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Venture Capital Startup Course Entrepreneur 373

socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2014

We get a big charge out of taking on that kind of a challenge, and our product eliminates that burden. We have built tax related products before, and built products that people liked. Mark Faggiano: We launched the product, and decided to see if we''d have a product-market-fit. Mark Faggiano: Good question.

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Sales Software Startup Commerce 149

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

A lot of those brands, on the e-commerce side, are becoming more data driven. Maybe they might be using a platform like Shopify to sell their products and power their website, and they might use Facebook for advertising, and maybe they're using paid search with Google. What's your background, and how did the startup come about?

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Startup Platform Commerce San Diego 113

TechCrunch LA

MAY 31, 2022

Some of the companies getting follow-on funding include digital adoption company Spekit, led by CEO Melanie Fellay, which announced a $45 million Series B in January, consumer goods app company Aforza and e-commerce company Swell. Swell takes in $20M to develop more adaptable headless commerce infrastructure.

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Software Startup Venture Capital Funding 163

socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2012

Active Network said the city is automating everything from facility reservations, park permitting, payment processing, and e-commerce with its products, replacing a paper based system. Financial impact of the win was not announced.

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San Diego Activity Networking Commerce 160

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2015

A certain amount of the growth in today’s market is genuinely caused by the economic leaps that globally connected markets, widely available smart phones and frictionless commerce caused by the linking of our credit cards, bank accounts or crypto currencies to our phones for 1-click purchasing. limit your fixed costs.

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Startup Marketing Customer Custom 150

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2012, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. TechZulu is excited to invite you to the 2012 Startup and Entrepreneurial Forecast taking place on Tuesday Jan. Venue Sponsor.

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Tech Coast Angels Startup Angel Southern California 105

socalTECH

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Also, because of the internal dynamics of the talent pool, it effectively lead to more companies in the preponderant areas, which at the time were e-commerce, ad-tech, and disruptive media or media-related companies�such as game companies, companies that were in music, or companies related to the distribution of content.

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Startup Entrepreneur Funding Incubator 100

InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2016

In contrast, TaxJar, a SaaS solution which makes automates online sales tax calculations, reporting and filings, is an entirely virtual company. The bottom line is that the TaxJar team is happy - and because we're happy, we're incredibly productive.”. “We We realize that remote work is not for everyone.

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Entrepreneur Santa Barbara Email Outsource Development 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

But truthfully both Dana and I are more aligned with the lean startup principles and believe you only go FAT when you’ve really proved out your product / market fit. Competes with HauteLook , RueLaLa (sub of GSI Commerce) , Billion Dollar Babes , ideeli , Glam List. To be fair to Ben Horowitz – I think he thinks this as well.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

They were going to bring the Internet to your mobile phones ushering in the era of “m-commerce.&# Gag. But like lemmings, every company in the market rushed to proclaim they were launching WAP versions of their products. Before you let me have it let me say I am a FanBoy of Apple products.

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Brentwood Mobile Google Web 326

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

Their first product LexiconMD helped healthcare professionals dictate their notes into e-medical records hands- and eyes- free. Lexicon AI is their new product, an intelligent, voice-based platform for lawyers, healthcare providers, and other professionals. LexiconAI (San Francisco, CA). Project Ray (Hartford, CT). Seek (Lehi, UT).

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Startup Mentor Platform Help 79

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Bootstrapping process, product development, Prototyping. . Have you ever had an idea for a great product, but thought any of the following: "I don't have en. Bootstrapping development, minimum viable product, startups. . Building Products While Serving Clients: Why and How. Jon Loyens, Bazaarvoice.

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Guide Startup Venture Capital Entrepreneur 69

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Also at Startup Night will be 25 diverse and innovative startups showcasing their latest products, competing for prizes including: $1K from LaunchKC , Business Extra Points from American Airlines , and a fast tracked spot to the Startup of the Year semifinals competition at Innovate Celebrate 2018. Marissa Lowman, Investor at Village Capital.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

We manage user login so businesses can focus on core product and engage customers faster. Predictive automation that powers modern logistics & commerce. The first online marketplace for successful Kickstarter, maker & hardware startups products. SaaS for Cloud application lifecycle management. Cirrus Identity.

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Startup Training SaaS Walnut 40