socalTECH

JUNE 29, 2015

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , which develops virtual data room software for managing deals, said last week that it has launched a new, Live Document Editing feature for its software. The company said the new feature lets users update and edit all of their documents while working within the software.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 6, 2023

And good board members can add real value to you and the company. Importantly, these also help a board to cover the legal “duty of care” for the health of the company. And we must present our ideas in board meetings or documents in such a clear manner that such questions will be asked, and discussion allowed.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2016

Irvine-based cloud storage products developer Zadara Storage reported a win on Tuesday with document archiving company CBM Archives. Zadara said that CBM Archives, which serves state and local government agencies, is using the company's VPSA Storage Array and cloud services. Financial details of the win were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2013

Dave Berkus talks about why it's important to document the "tribal knowledge" in your company in our latest Insights and Opinions contribution. And it is even more of a challenge to consider documenting the tribal knowledge of a company's key employees. Read the rest of Documenting your tribal knowledge.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 24, 2019

Usually that means one they once or recently spent time in as an employee or manager within a company where they had little or no ownership. Some of these entrepreneurs starting a new company are alumni from companies that would be a competitor to the enterprise being created or joined. Are you one of those? Digital or analog!

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 24, 2019

Usually that means one they once or recently spent time in as an employee or manager within a company where they had little or no ownership. Some of these entrepreneurs starting a new company are alumni from companies that would be a competitor to the enterprise being created or joined. Are you one of those? Digital or analog!

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TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Utilizing AI, the tool interprets the queries, scans through a broad range of documents spread across different repositories, and delivers relevant answers. Utilizing AI, the tool interprets the queries, scans through a broad range of documents spread across different repositories, and delivers relevant answers.

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socalTECH

APRIL 17, 2015

A huge collection of internal documents and emails from Sony Pictures Entertainment --stolen from the company in a massive hacking last year tied to the movie "The Interview"--has been posted online by WikiLeaks. WikiLeaks said in a statement that the documents were "public domain", despite the fact that they were stolen by hackers.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Changing the deal that late in the game is nearly impossible, after other investors have already completed their documents and the deal supposedly put to bed. What if it is the company attorney or entrepreneur that finds the stinky clause so very late in the game? So what does the latest tag-along investor do?

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TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

TechEmpower has been instrumental in developing chatbots like these, utilizing generative AI to sift through internal documents and user manuals, enabling them to provide precise answers to customer service questions. AI-powered tools can handle routine inquiries and draft standard documents, freeing up legal staff for complex tasks.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2020

A report, published Friday, says that the Las Vegas hyperloop system being built under the Las Vegas Convention Center by Los Angeles-based The Boring Company will will not meet passenger throughput requirements of the contract. The limits are apparently due to fire regulations. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 18, 2024

We have investigated the restrictions imposed by investment documents and the obvious need to keep continuity on the board with the retention of the CEO position at the very least. No board member should be grandfathered, guaranteed a board seat forever. Practically speaking, this is an impossible goal. And that’s not good.

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Berkonomics

JULY 23, 2020

Sometimes the end game or sale of the company is not a happy event. And yet, VCs sometimes bravely put in more money near the end of the life of a company to bridge the company to a sale of assets in an attempt to recover some or all of the original investment. How about outside investors?

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

After friends and family… Once a company founder has tapped the funds available from his or her resources and from friends and family, if the company needs more cash for growth, the most obvious next step is to look for money from angel investors and venture capitalists, typically in the $300,000 TO $3,000,000 range.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 11, 2018

And good board members can add real value to you and the company. Importantly, these also help a board to cover the legal “duty of care” for the health of the company. And we must present our ideas in board meetings or documents in such a clear manner that such questions will be asked, and discussion allowed.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 10, 2023

From the moment such an investor looks seriously at your company, the investor or VC partner is thinking of the end game, the ultimate sale of the company or even of an eventual initial public offering. There is no middle ground. Resetting your priorities Taking money from these sources involves resetting priorities over time.

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Xconomy

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Nuance Communications is selling its document imaging division to Kofax for $400 million in cash, as Nuance’s new CEO narrows the company’s focus on its conversational artificial intelligence products and cloud-related technologies. The sector has seen some big deals lately, including a.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2012

Some are alumni from companies that would be a competitor to the enterprise being created or joined. What is the rule about those pesky non-compete agreements signed upon discharge or sale of the previous company? Further, there is no expiration on these documents.

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socalTECH

JUNE 24, 2014

Irvine-based, cloud storage software developer Zadara Storage has scored a big win with a provider of property information for the mortgage and insurance industry, the company said today. The company''s systems were used to replace an on-site EMC SAN product. Financial details of the win was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2020

San Diego-based Deposit Defender says it has launched a new app, which helps renters photo-document rental property inspections, in order to prevent future loss of their security deposits. The company said that its app--which stores that data in the cloud--also can be used by landlords to inspects and document their rental properties.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Lawyers will tell you that this progressive chain of moves is good for the company, protecting against lawsuits by a disgruntled former employee. In most states, employees gain rights after the ninetieth day on the job that makes it more difficult to fire an underperforming employee without careful documentation of reasons for concern.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 28, 2024

They write in their investment documents that they will occupy a seat on the board for as long as they are invested in the company, thinking of this as a protection for their investment and tool for them to influence growth. Even venture capitalists who sit on boards where they have significant investments often forget this point.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2021

For multiple party contracts, always document. Take advantage of advocates and testimonials before you are forced to defend a potential negative trust incident. Don’t assume that no visible negatives means your trust is not questioned. For internal measurements, the metrics should always be written and clear.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 3, 2011

Almost all laws dealing with employment are designed to protect the employee, not the company. Notice that every poster that is required to be displayed in a company public area (usually the lunch room) is posted for the benefit of the employee to inform him or her of rights granted by law. So my advice is simple.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2020

That’s a comprehensive piece on a company for use by a buyer in determining fit. All corporate governance documents, from incorporation articles to minutes of all meetings of the board are maintained in the deal room. Up-to-date insurance policies, leases, financial documents and schedules such as fixed assets are copied here.

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socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2018

Los Angeles-based software developer CapLinked , which develops secure document sharing software for the business market, has linked with secure identification software developer Civic , the two companies said this week. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 14, 2021

Hawthorne-based rocket and spacecraft developer SpaceX has put together plans to launch a Starship into orbit from Texas, with landing off the coast of Hawaii, according to documents filed with the FCC. Timing of the launch is unclear.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , the developer of business transaction and deal management software-as-a-service, said today that it has raised $1M in an expansion round for the company. CapLinked develops an online, cloud-based platform used to manage due diligence and deal documents, and which competes against deal room management software.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 5, 2021

When do most companies communicate? Early stage company investors as a group have a common gripe – almost universal. Information flows from the company irregularly, in fact most often when the company is urgently in need of more money. How companies do gain traction for additional rounds.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 20, 2020

So, you’ve found the buyer, received a letter of interest, signed it, and exclusively tied your company up for a period to complete the deal. You know that the buyer will be crawling the offices with legal and accounting personnel, reviewing contracts, financials, governance documentation, intellectual property, leases, and much more.

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socalTECH

MAY 20, 2021

Los Angeles-based cloud-based operations and document management software developer Docupace, which serves the wealth management industry, says it has acquired jaccomo, which develops a compliance, data integration, financial reporting, and advisor compensation accounting system. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 12, 2022

Los Angeles-based HyperDraft, which is developing artificial intelligence software to help legal professionals draft, edit, and analyze legal documents, says it has named Sean Greaney as its General Counsel. HyperDraft said that Greaney was most recently at Goodwin Procter LLP, and previously had also served at Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2014

Glendale-based online legal documents provider LegalZoom has sold $200M in equity to private equity firm Permira Funds, in a secondary stock purchase deal, the companies said this morning. LegalZoom did not say what percentage of the company is now owned by Permira. legalzoom merger acquisition private equity legal documents'

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Levine Leichtman announced this morning that one of its portfolio companies, BigHand Ltd, has acquired legal software developer Iridium Technology from private equity investor Polaris Growth Fund. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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socalTECH

MAY 21, 2020

Los Angeles-based Modern Trust said this morning that it has launched a new online site to help people create and maintain living trust and estate planning documents. The company said Hayes is a long time trust and estate planning attorney. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Once a company founder has tapped the funds available from his or her resources and from friends and family, if the company needs more cash for growth, the most obvious next step is to look for money from angel investors and venture capitalists, typically in the $300,000 TO $3,000,000 range.

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socalTECH

JULY 8, 2021

Adlib's software is used to automate the discovery, classification, extraction, and structure of data from unstructured documents. The company says its customers include B2B brands and Fortune 1000 customers. Diversis invests in software and technology companies, investing in lower middle-market companies.

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