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OCTOBER 19, 2009

I had previously raised VC in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005. It included one firm who I asked not to call Salesforce.com as a reference (they were our largest pilot customer) and in their kindness they called Marc Benioff (the CEO) and asked his opinion. In case VC’s haven’t figured this out yet, shit rolls downhill.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

San Diego-based MindTouch , a developer of software-as-a-service tools to help companies create self-service, customer support sites, has raised $12M in a Series A funding. The funding came from PeakSpan Capital, along with SK Ventures and SAP SE. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

San Diego-based productivity software developer ClickUp said this morning that it has raised a huge, $400M Series C funding round, which gives it a valuation of $4 billion. According to the company, it has tripled its revenue, and now counts such clients as McDonalds, Booking.com, Papa Johns, and Netflix as customers.

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APRIL 10, 2017

Soci, a San Diego startup that created a Web platform for managing social media, has closed on $8.5 The five-year-old startup, which had 35 employees five months ago when it was named as a 2017 Xconomy San Diego company to watch , now has 50 employees. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

San Diego-based mobile form and data capture app developer GoFormz said this morning that it has raised $20M in a Series A funding. The round was led by Shasta Ventures, and also included existing investors Cloud Apps Capital Partners and Glynn Capital. The company is led by CEO Rob Brewster.

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MARCH 7, 2014

San Diego-based Emotient has raised $6M in a funding round, to go towards the company''s technology for facial expression recognition, the company said Thursday. The funding was led by new venture capital fund Handbag, which is led by Seth Neiman, and also included Intel Capital. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

San Diego-based IntraStage , a developer of quality management software for companies who design and manufacture electronic products, including statistical process control (SPC) and other testing and data analytics tools, has raised a round of angel funding. Other investors were not disclosed. Other investors were not disclosed.

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

San Diego-based Vionic , a developer of technology for helping companies create social media deals and promotions, said Wednesday that it has raised $900,000 in a funding round. The funding came from angel investors. vionic social offers venture capital angel media software advertising' READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 24, 2021

San Diego-based Drata, a startup working on security and compliance automation software, said it has raised $25M in its Series A funding. The funding was led by GGV Capital, and also included Okta Ventures, Silicon Valley CISO Investors (SVCI), Cowboy Ventures, and Leaders Fund.

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MAY 18, 2021

For today's interview, we sat down and chatted with >Zeb Evans, the founder and CEO of San Diego-based ClickUp (www.clickup.com), the developer of a workplace productivity software platform which is based by such companies as Google, Airbnb, and Nike. ClickUp has raised $135M in venture capital so far. What is ClickUp?

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APRIL 3, 2013

San Diego-based Tealium , the developer of tag management software headed by Ali Behnam, has raised $15.6M in a new, Series C funding, the company said this morning. According to Tealium, the new funding comes from Tenaya Capital, Battery Ventures and Presidio Ventures.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

One of the companies recognized in Qualcomm's QPrize annual business plan competition has scored a series A funding, four years after being named a finalist in the Qualcomm effort. Singapore-based Capillary Technologies , a developer of mobile customer relationship management (CRM) tools, said it has raised $15.5M READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 24, 2019

San Diego-based Perspectium , which develops software for service management integration, has raised $8M in its Series B funding round, according to the firm. The investment came from TVC Capital. According to Perspectium, the new funding will help it continue expansion to global markets, and launch new products.

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MARCH 28, 2019

San Diego-based Dvele , a new, technology startup which is using technology that allows people to order up, custom-febricated homes, and handles everything from design to on-site construction, has raised $14M in a funding round, the company announced on Thursday.

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JUNE 21, 2018

San Diego-based startup Truepic , a developer of software which "notarizes" digital photos for authenticity, has raised $8M in a Series A funding, the company announced on Thursday. Truepic says that its customers include Reddit and the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

Companies sometimes raise big venture capital rounds to invest in equipment, people, and other tools for growth. And sometimes it’s about giving potential customers and partners more confidence in the fledgling company. Other times they do it to provide the business a cash cushion. Ginkgo is now valued at more than $1 billion.

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MAY 16, 2019

San Diego-based Tealium , which develops tag management software used data integration, has raised $55M more in a Series F funding round, according to the company. The funding was led by Silver Lake Waterman, and also included ABN AMRO Digital Impact Fund, Declaration Partners, Parkwood and existing investors.

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MAY 10, 2017

San Diego-based Perspectium Corporation , a developer of enterprise integration, replication and monitoring as a service tools for ServiceNow, has raised $8M in a Series A funding, according to the company. The funding was led by TVC Capital. As part of the funding, TVC's Steve Hamerslag joins the company's board.

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APRIL 8, 2014

There seems to a perpetual shortage of local venture capital investors in the region, despite the huge growth in startup activity here, particularly along Silicon Beach. Among those funds is TYLT Lab (www.tyltlab.com), which recently announced a new, $20M early stage investment fund specifically focused on companies here.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

San Diego-based GoShare , the developer of an on-demand, moving and delivery app, has raised $1M in a seed funding round, the company said on Friday. The company said it will use the funding to improve its product and expand into new cities. The startup is led by Shaun Savage. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

San Diego-based LoanHero , a startup which helps merchants easily offer up financing to their end customers, has raised $2.5M in seed funding, the company said Wednesday. The funding was led by Alsop Louie Partners and Mucker Capital. in equity funding for the company. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 21, 2010

San Diego-based Skinit , a developer of customized "skins" for consumer electronics products, has raised $60M in a funding, the firm said Tuesday. Skinit said the investment was led by ABS Capital Partners and Norwest Equity Partners.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

San Diego-based Transaction Wireless , a developer of mobile gift card and other mobile marketing products, announced this morning that it has raised an additional $2M in funding. The funding came from its existing investors, Mission Ventures and Okapi Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

San Diego's TVC Capital has made another investment in a growing software firm, this time in Washington State. Limeade , a developer of software-as-a-service tools to manage employee wellness programs, said today that it has raised $5M in a funding round from TVC, which it will use for innovation and servicing its customers.

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MAY 10, 2012

San Diego-based BioSurplus , a provider of pre-owned, laboratory instruments for the life sciences industry, said today that it has raised $1.5M in a capital raise for an expansion into Boston. The firm said the funding came from KI Investment Holdings. The firm is headed by Preston "Cinco" Plumb. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

San Diego-based HouseCall , which develops mobile software to let consumers book home services appointments, along with offering up home services contractors with scheduling and related tools, has raised $6M in a funding round. The company disclosed the funding on Tuesday, saying that August Capital led the funding.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

San Diego-based Daasity (www.daasity.com)  which just raised $2.3M in a funding led by Orange County's Okapi Venture Capitalis looking to help direct to consumer brands use better data to direct their marketing and other efforts. Dan LeBlanc: I used to run customer analytics for a brand called ProFlowers.

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APRIL 15, 2019

San Diego-based Wheels (www.takewheels.com) was co-founded by Jon and Josh Viner, who were the co-founders of Wag, where they raised nearly $400M in venture capital. Wheels currently operates in Los Angeles and San Diego. Josh Viner: Wheels is live in Los Angeles and San Diego. What is Wheels?

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JUNE 24, 2015

San Diego-based venture investor Avalon Ventures has re-upped its investment in product database provider Indix , as part of a $15M Series B funding. The funding round came from Nokia Growth Partners, Nexus Venture Partners and Avalon Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

San Diego-based Biomatrica , a developer of technology for stabilizing DNA, RNA, and protein samples, has raised $5M in a funding round, the firm said today. Source of the new funding was not announced. Biomatrica is headed by Judy Muller-Cohn. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

San Diego-based ecoATM , a startup which develops automated kiosks for evaluating and buying back consumer electronics, announced today that it has raised $14.4M in funding in a combination of its Series A funding and venture debt. ecoATM said the new funding will go towards commercialization and product launch.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

San Diego-based BUMP Network , a developer of online software used by membership programs to manage registrations and partnership programs, has raised $2.3M in a funding round, the firm said today. along with other angels. along with other angels. The firm said the Series B2 financing round brings its total raised to $4.5M.

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JUNE 18, 2012

San Diego-based SmartDrive Systems , which develops driving safety systems for managing driving fleets, said Monday afternoon that it has raised $47m in a new funding round. The funding came on the same day the firm announced the hiring of former Veoh CEO and Overture GM Steve Mitgang as its new CEO. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 21, 2009

San Diego-based Advanced Telemetry , a developer of energy monitoring systems, said today that it has closed a Series B investment round for the company. Advanced Telemetry said the funding will go to increase production and expand sales channels for the firm's products, which are used by retailers to monitor their energy usage.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Last year I was on Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley meeting with one of the most prominent venture capital firms in the country. The VC partner, somebody I greatly respect said, “Yeah, we like Gil and what they’re doing. Funding is different outside of Silicon Valley. Let me use LA as an example.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

San Diego-based Endeka Group , a provider of wireless Internet services, announced this morning that it has raised $4.2M in a venture debt round. The round came from Agility Ventures and Trinity Capital. According to the firm, the funding will go to support expansion of its wireless Internet services.

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APRIL 25, 2012

San Diego-based RainTree Oncology Services , a provider of systems which help oncologists to purchase oral drugs, manage inventories, track prescriptions, and monitor patients, has raised $11.1M, the firm said late Tuesday. The firm's target customers are community oncologists. RainTree is headed by MIke Martin. READ MORE>>.

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