socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Torrance-based DocMagic , which develops loan document preparation and compliance software, said Thursday that it has acquired eSignSystems , a provider of electronic signature products, from Wave Systems Corp. As part of the acquisition, DocMagic said it is bringing on the entire management team of eSignSystems to the company.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2020

Torrance-based Phyn , the Belkin spinoff which develops very advanced hardware used to monitor the usage of water in the home, has expanded its portfolio of products, the company said over the weekend at CES. According to the company, it has added two new products to its XL series of products, the Phyxl XL 1.5"

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socalTECH

JUNE 12, 2018

Torrance-based Phyn , a startup which is bringing a high tech, whole home water usage and monitoring system to market, is announcing today that it has named Mariel Devesa as Global Head of Business Development. Uponor is also a major investor in Phyn, which was originally spun out of Belkin.

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socalTECH

MARCH 22, 2013

Torrance-based Abalta Technologies , which develops software for the automobile industry, said this week that it has launched a new product which helps sync smartphone driving apps with any connected car. The company's CEO is Michael O'Shea, who has previously served at such companies as InfoGation and NAVTEQ.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

Los Angeles-based Faraday Future , which is developing high tech electric vehicles, has been sued by a manufacturer of electric bicycles, Faraday Bicycles , in a trademark lawsuit in the Ninth Circuit, California Northern District Court. Patent and Trademark Office said the company's name was likely to be confused with the bicycle brand.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Torrance-based storage developer Active Storage , which develops Mac- and media-oriented storage arrays, has raised $1.2M Details of the funding--which looks to be a convertible debt round--were not announced by the company. in a funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm this week. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 23, 2012

Torrance-based Intelligent Optical Systems , a developer of optical fiber sensors, has scored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA said this week, to help support the firm's research to help protect groundwater resources. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 2, 2011

Torrance-based Active Storage , the developer of RAID storage products for the Apple Macintosh, has raised $7.0M Source of the new funding was not announced by the company, however, the firm's board continues to include representatives from Mission Ventures and Valhalla Partners.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 29, 2011

Torrance-based LiveOffice , the developer of cloud-based email archiving and compliance services, reported today that it has connected its product with Salesforce.com. LiveOffice said it has announced a new, LiveOffice Outlook Email Connector, which allows users to view email, attachments, and Chatter posts within Salesforce.com.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The SBIR is a funding program which provides research and development dollars to small businesses and startups. Aerius Photonics in Ventura; Opto-Knowledge Systems of Torrance, Space Micro, Inc. Firms recognized by the SBA with the Tibbets Award included. in San Diego, and Wyatt Technology , in Santa Barbara.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Torrance-based Amonix , a developer of concentrating photovoltaic solar systems, has raised $40M in a funding round, according to a filing by the firm Monday. The filing indicates the fundraising is part of a $98.23M funding effort being spearheaded by Lazard Freres & Company.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Torrance-based Active Storage a developer of RAID products for Apple computers, has raised a Series A funding round, the firm said Tuesday afternoon. The company--which was founded by former executives at Apple, Inc.--said said the funding was led by Intel Capital, and also included Mission Ventures and Valhalla Partners.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Torrance-based Active Storage , the RAID storage firm founded by ex-Apple executives, and backed by Intel Capital, Mission Ventures, and Valhalla Partners, said Wednesday that it has hired on a CFO. Wike had already been serving as Interim CFO for the company since this spring. The firm said it has hired Jane Wike as its CFO.

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socalTECH

MAY 12, 2010

Torrance-based Foodlink Online , a provider of supply chain software for the perishable food market, said this week that it has named Eric Peters as the firm's new CEO. Foodlink develops a web-based procurement platform for the perishable food market. Peters replaces Vijay Yajnik, who remains as Chairman of the Board.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 26, 2018

Earlier this year, in a small, grey-walled storefront inside a very large mall in Torrance, Calif. It’s one of several companies (many based in Los Angeles) that are turning the city into a hub for anyone looking to experience the thrill of immersive gaming. “There’s no other medium that does that.”

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socalTECH

APRIL 27, 2015

For our startup interview this morning, we caught up with Satish Varma , co-founder of Torrance-based Clorder (www.clorder.com), which is developing restaurant ordering software. We caught up with Satish to learn more about the company and its products. What's your background, and how did the company start?

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