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JULY 15, 2020

Manhattan Beach-based Pod Network , which says it is developing a mobile, social media network which connects users based on their physical location, plus professional and personal interests, has raised $5M in a seed funding. The company said the round was led by PACA Ventures and Anthony Misitano, founder of Post Acute Medical.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Manhattan Beach-based Pod Network LLC , which develops a social networking application, announced this morning that it has merged with STEMconnector , which runs a professional services firm focused on creating a STEM-ready workforce. The newly merged company will be led by CEO Dr. Jo Webber. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

--the latest incarnation of a company developing vehicles designed by auto designer Henrik Fisker--says it plans on establishing a European headquarters in Munich, Germany. According to the company, the move is part of its efforts to advance sales, distribution, and marketing of its Fisker Ocean SUV in Europe, projected for Q4 2022.

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JULY 24, 2019

The company filed for a confidential IPO earlier this year. Image: WeWork Manhattan Beach. According to the WSJ, WeWork plans to disclose its IPO paperwork in August. WeWork operates a national chain of coworking spaces, but has a very significant presence in Los Angeles, which was one of its very first markets. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 11, 2018

In this solo episode we meet up with Brew Johnson of Peer Street and talk about the advantage of being in Manhattan Beach, giving everyone access to investments that were previously available to the select few, unlocking an the entire ecosystem of investors, borrowers and lenders, and transforming an industry through innovation.

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JUNE 4, 2019

Manhattan Beach-based Glad I Know said this morning that it has launched a new, person search platform, which provides consumers with access to what it says is a comprehensive database of information available on any person in the U.S. The new company was founded by founder and CEO Jeff Briggs. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Jeff Greenberg, the co-founder of Manhattan Beach-based Sketchers , has made a big angel investment in a real estate startup called Househappy.org this morning. from Greenberg, who the company said helped found Sketchers with is father Robert Greenberg in 1992. Househappy is based in Portland, Oregon. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 29, 2019

The We Company , the parent company of WeWork , has filed confidentally for an initial public offering (IPO), the company said late on Monday. The company has not released any other details of the IPO. The company has not released any other details of the IPO. Image: WeWork's coworking space in Manhattan Beach.

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MAY 20, 2019

The first five EV chargers are being installed in Aliso Viejo, Manhattan Beach, Menlo Park, and Venice. That said, don't expect Chevron to become a big proponent of electric vehicles anytime soon: the company hedged its statements saying that "gasoline and diesel remain an important part of California's transportation energy mix."

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Jeff Greenberg, the co-founder of Manhattan Beach-based Skechers , has made a big angel investment in a real estate startup called Househappy.org this morning. from Greenberg, who the company said helped found Skechers withhisfather Robert Greenberg in 1992. Househappy is based in Portland, Oregon. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

The new launch contract is with yet another company created by Branson, Vox Space, which will operate as a subsidiary of Virgin Orbit specifically to launch payloads for the U.S. Vox Space is headquartered in Manhattan Beach. defense and intelligence community. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 9, 2018

Manhattan Beach-based SPIDR Tech , which is developing software for law enforcement which provides customer relationship management (CRM)-type features for police departments, has raised $2.5M The company was founded by Rahul Sidhu (CEO) and Kenaniah Cerny (CTO). in a funding round.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

According to Beyond Meat, the new center said the new center will house the "best and brightest" scientists, scientists, engineers, food technologists, chefs, and researchers together for what it calls its Manhattan Beach Project, to "perfectly build a piece of meat directly from plants."

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

In this solo episode we meet up with Andrew Blackmon Co-Founder and Co-CEO and talk about The Black Tux, why entrepreneurship, building a company from a personal experience, Los Angeles over New York, and the challenge of logistics and technology. Empowered by: Collective Genius - Executive Search for Emerging Companies.

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AUGUST 20, 2013

Manhattan Beach-based OpenStack systems developer Morphlabs announced this morning that it has raised $10M in a Series D funding round, bringing the company''s total raised to $22.5M. According to Morphlabs, the round was led by Tallwood Management and Entropy Research Lab, and also included G2iG.

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JULY 20, 2016

Manhattan Beach-based 3PL Central , a private equity-backed developer of warehouse management software, said that it has acquired Traker Systems (iTracker), a fellow developer of software in the 3PL software area. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In episode two we explore Los Angeles from Pasadena, Hollywood, Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach and meet up with Harrison Tang of Spokeo, Sarah Zurell of Pavemint, Andrew Blackmon of the The Black Tux, Bambi Francisco of Vator, Nick Green of Thrive Market, and Brew Johnson of PeerStreet. www.socaltech.com).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Watch Tech Scenes episode two we explore Los Angeles from Pasadena, Hollywood, Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach and meet up with Harrison Tang of Spokeo, Sarah Zurell of Pavemint, Andrew Blackmon of the The Black Tux, Bambi Francisco of Vator, Nick Green of Thrive Market, and Brew Johnson of PeerStreet. www.collective-genius.com.

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DECEMBER 3, 2015

Manhattan Beach-based 3PL Central , a developer of warehouse management software, announced Thursday that it has raised $17.5M Mainsail's Jason Payne and Stephen Wolfe will join the company's board. Mainsail's Jason Payne and Stephen Wolfe will join the company's board. in a funding round. Davidson & Co.

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MAY 7, 2014

The battle for mindshare--and riders--in Los Angeles is continuing today, as Taxi app provider Taxi Magic announced that it will gain offer up free taxi rides to people who uses the company''s app to hail a cab, through Friday, May 9th. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 8, 2016

Manhattan Beach-based a href="[link] , which develops a line of patio umbrellas which also double as solar-powered mobile device chargers, has named Karina Fedasz as its Chief Operating Officer. The company's patio umbrellas include solar panels on top and USB charging ports. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 22, 2017

Watch Tech Scenes episode two we explore Los Angeles from Pasadena, Hollywood, Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach and meet up with Harrison Tang of Spokeo, Sarah Zurell of Pavemint, Andrew Blackmon of the The Black Tux, Bambi Francisco of Vator, Nick Green of Thrive Market, and Brew Johnson of PeerStreet. www.collective-genius.com.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Watch Tech Scenes episode two we explore Los Angeles from Pasadena, Hollywood, Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach and meet up with Harrison Tang of Spokeo, Sarah Zurell of Pavemint, Andrew Blackmon of the The Black Tux, Bambi Francisco of Vator, Nick Green of Thrive Market, and Brew Johnson of PeerStreet. www.collective-genius.com.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

OpenStack is an emerging standard which provides a standard way to deploy cloud applications, making it easier for companies to move their apps between private and public clouds, and between different providers of cloud hosting.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked said this morning that it has enhanced its online service for helping startups to manage their fundraising efforts, with a new tool to help find people. The firm said the new tool is aimed at helping users find investors, broker-dealers, or companies. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the developer of a service to help companies manage their fundraising activities and investors, has tallied up its deals for the last few months, saying Friday that it has now topped over $12 billion in deals hosted on the service.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Manhattan Beach-based cloud computing software developer Morphlabs said today that it has appointed Lee Thompson as its new Chief Technology Officer. Morphlabs is the latest startup of Winston Damarillo, who has had prior success in a number of open source-based companies.= READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked has scored another $500,000 in angel funding, for the firm's online software for managing capital raising activities. CapLinked's software-as-a-service helps companies manage documents, share information, connect with investors, and handles other aspects of raising capital. James, and Chris Yeh.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked said this week that it has made some major updates to the site, overhauling and improving the online service for managing investment activity for companies and deal tracking for investors. Co-founder Eric M. Jackson was one of the earliest employees at PayPal. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the developer of a software-as-a-service tool for managing venture capital and angel fundraising efforts for companies, said today that it has launched a free library of document templates covering the startup process. CapLinked, which is headed by PayPal alum Eric M. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 13, 2012

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the provider of a cloud-based service for managing fundraising by private companies, is dangling 50GB of free storage to members--if they invite 10 or more people to the site. CapLinked, run by Eric M.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Manhattan Beach-based AppleTree , which operates an online site for creating and sharing family trees, has raised $300,000 in funding. No details on the funding have been announced by the company. According to a regulatory filing, the funding came in late December.

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APRIL 18, 2012

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the developer of an online service to help companies manage their fundraising efforts, said this morning that it has launched a new type of account on the service. The new account costs $199 per month. CapLinked also revealed that it now has over 120,000 user profiles on its service.

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JUNE 19, 2012

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the developer of software used by companies to manage their fundraising process, said today that it recently released a new feature, which allows accredited investors and advisors to preview and request access to deals in its system. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 2, 2011

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the developer of software for managing fundraising by startups, which is headed by early PayPal employee Eric M. Jackson, said over the weekend that it has debuted a new feature which lets companies embed a "raising capital" badge on their website or blog. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

Manhattan Beach-based Morphlabs , the developer of cloud deployment products, announced this morning that it has partnered with Telx , a colocation and interconnection provider, to enable a hosted private cloud product. The firm is the latest company run by open source serial entrepreneur Winston Damarillo. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 3, 2012

CapLinked , which provides a cloud-based service that helps companies manage their fundraising process, said Friday that it has completely revamped its file storage services, and now allows its premium CapLinked Teams users to store any number of documents via its cloud storage service.

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