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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Santa Barbara-based medical aesthetics developer Sientra said on Thursday that it has named a new CFO. The company said that Patrick F. Williams replaces Matthew Pigeon, who the company says is leaving to "pursue other opportunities". Williams is also on the board of Miramar Labs. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 8, 2013

San Juan Capistrano-based Predixion Software , the predictive analytics software firm headed by Simon Arkell, has raised $20M in a Series C financing, the company said this morning. The new funding came from Accenture and GE Ventures, two strategic investors in the company, along with new investor Frost Venture Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Software Palomar Miramar Venture Capital 193

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JANUARY 3, 2013

SolarFlare , the developer of high speed networking devices, has raised a new, big $22.0M SolarFlare develops low latency, high bandwidth 10GbE adapters and related products. SolarFlare develops low latency, high bandwidth 10GbE adapters and related products. No details have been announced by the company yet on the new funding.

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Miramar Anthem Networking Funding 185

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

San Juan Capistrano-based Cirro , a developer of software for data access, exploration, and analysis, announced this morning that it has raised $8M in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Toba Capital, and also included Frost Venture Partners and Miramar Venture Partners. Cirro''s CEO is Mark Theissen. READ MORE>>.

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Software Miramar Venture Capital Incubator 153

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Los Angeles-based Burner , which develops an anonymous phone number app, has rolled out new MMS capabilities and a new, iOS application this morning, saying that users can now send and receive picture messages with anyone in the US and Canada.

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APRIL 27, 2015

The developer of cloud-based, predictive analytics software said the round was led by Software AG, and also included GE Software Ventures and the company's other financial and strategic investors. Size of the round was not announced.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

San Juan Capistrano-based Cirro , the developer of business intelligence software, reported a win today with WildTangent Games. Cirro said that WildTangent is using Cirro as part of its enterprise analytics architecture. Financial impact of the win was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Miramar Incubator Software Report 138

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MARCH 20, 2014

Welltok , a developer of online applications to help employees improve their health--and also help companies manage their health programs--has acquired Mindbloom , a developer of mobile apps for improving your health.

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APRIL 25, 2012

San Diego-based Independa , which develops remote health management and monitoring systems for the elderly, said today that it has raised $2.35M in a convertible note funding. The firm said the round included Miramar Venture Partners and City Hill Ventures. of the funding had been announced by the company last September.

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MAY 5, 2014

Aliso Viejo-based Cirro , a developer of enterprise,d ata integration and analysis software, announced this morning that it has received a strategic investment from GE Ventures. The company said the strategic funding ronud came as part of its Series A funding round, which it had announced in October.

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MAY 13, 2014

San Diego-based Liquid Grids , a developer of digital advertising software aimed at the healthcare industry, said this morning that it has raised a Series A funding round. According to Liquid Grids, the funding was led by Miramar Ditial Ventures. The company said it has added Daniel M. Size of the round was not announced.

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Bradbury Marketing Miramar Advertising 100

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Los Angeles-based Postcard on the Run , the mobile app developer founded by Josh Brooks , is broadening its focus today, saying it has formed a new, parent company called On The Run Tech. The company said the new company will specialize in building mobile apps to let users create customized, physical products from their mobile device.

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Miramar Mobile Los Angeles Tool 153

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Irvine-based SolarFlare , the developer of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) semiconductors and adapters, has raised $5.0M Details on the new funding have not been announced by the company. in a combination of debt and warrants, according to a regulatory filing by the firm Wednesday. READ MORE>>.

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Miramar Anthem Capital Funding 140

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Factual said that the data set helps developers gain access to information which had previously been difficult to license, due to multiple vendors and licensing requirements. The release also came in conjunction with new developer tools and redesign by the company to help developers get started more quickly in using its datasets.

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Software Review Rustic Canyon Miramar Google 206

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

The company--which is venture backed by Miramar Venture Partners and CityHill Ventures--develops a service to help monitor vital signs and safety of eldery patients. The company said the new product will roll out in Q2. Independa is headed by Kian Saneii. READ MORE>>.

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Services Miramar San Diego Activity 133

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APRIL 20, 2011

Irvine-based Solarflare Communications , which develops 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters and semiconductors, is in the process of being acquired or selling parts of its business to Marvell Technology Group , according to sources close to the firm. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Managing Director of Miramar Venture Partners. He joined Miramar in 2006. Maneesh works with Miramar portfolio companies to identify growth drivers, potential business partners and evaluate prospective investment opportunities. Maneesh focuses on the medical information technology markets. Amir Banifatemi.

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Orange County Miramar Startup Tech Coast Angels 106

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

San Juan Capistrano-based OptionEase , the software-as-a-service startup developing a service for managing stock options, said this week that it has seen "record sales" for the firm's quarter ending September 30th. The company said that it had the strongest quarter in the company's history in Q3. READ MORE>>.

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Miramar SaaS Equity Software 133

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Pasadena-based FastSoft , a developer of Internet acceleration appliances based on research out of Caltech, has raised $950K in a debt funding, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. FastSoft develops appliances used to accelerate Internet transfers, which the firm says increases throughput by 2 to 5 times. READ MORE>>.

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CalTech Miramar IP Pasadena 140

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NOVEMBER 11, 2012

This data is being assembled into massive data sets and used by scientists, researchers, companies and the government to develop new products, predict epidemics, understand consumer behavior and formulate public policies. Every website, email, SMS text, mouse click, download and online purchase generates data, a lot of data.

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Enterprise Forum Miramar CalTech IBM 100

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Factual is developing an online platform which allows anyone to share and mash open data. Applied Semantics was the original developer of Google AdSense technology, and was purchased for pre-IPO Google stock in 2003.

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Rustic Canyon Miramar Santa Monica Google 150

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

Q3 has traditionally been a slower, venture funding quarter in Southern California, due to summer vacations and a slower work schedule for both high tech companies and venture firms during the summer months. for Row 44 , the Westlake Village-based developer of wireless equipment for commercial airlines.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

Irvine-based Solarflare, a developer of 10 Gigabit Ethernet semiconductors, said this morning that the firm has signed a distribution deal with an Israeli firm, El-Gev Electronics. Solarflare is a developer of 10GBASE-T transceivers and 10 Gigabit Ethernet controllers. READ MORE>>

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Windward Miramar Technical Support Anthem 100

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MARCH 25, 2009

Pasadena-based FastSoft , which develops network appliances for accelerating Internet transfers, said this week that the firm has upgraded the firm's E Series devices. The company is venture backed by Miramar Venture Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Miramar CalTech IP Pasadena 100

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MAY 22, 2009

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout developing Internet acceleration devices, disclosed earlier this week that it has rolled out a new product. The firm said it is targeting hosting, SaaS, social network, content distribution networks, and cloud computing companies with the hardware. READ MORE>>.

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Product CalTech Cloud Computing Miramar 100

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JANUARY 20, 2009

Pasadena-based FastSoft, which develops network acceleration technology, announced today that it has named J. Snyder has been involved in seed funding and founding such companies as Netboost (acquired by Intel), Jibe Networks, and Proxinet (acquired by Puma Technologies). Edward Synder as the firm's CEO. READ MORE>>.

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Miramar CalTech Seed Funding IP 100

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 13, 2012

On Tuesday, July 10, Crowdfunder hosted Crowdstart LA, the first crowdsourced startup contest at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. The panel of experts not only judged the competition but also gave the companies feedback after their pitch. If you’re an investor discover the companies and connect with the founders.”

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Startup Miramar Venture Capital Santa Monica 85

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

. “Let us come together and celebrate…” The mashup theme was reflected in the SBF programming, which included panels highlighting accelerators, VCs, startups, developers, movies, TV, music, web content, art, fashion, social good, surf & skate, and more. To start: Hackathon. B each Games. Going thru SBF withdrawals?

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