socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2009

Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , a provider of live chat services to help companies convert online customers, has reportedly raised $10M in a venture funding round. According to PEHub.com, the round included participation by existing investors Partech International, Emergence Capital, Dolphin Equity Partners and Hudson Ventures.

Agoura Hills 100

Agoura Hills Report Agoura Venture Capital 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk. That requires work and risk to comply with reporting requirements of the SEC, including the additional accounting and reporting processes. Isolate marketing from sales for maximum customer focus.

Startup 151

Startup Course Sales Entrepreneur 151

socalTECH

JUNE 27, 2019

In an age of ever increasing marketing spend to attract customers, how do you make sure you aren't spending more acquiring a company than they are worth? Los Angeles-based Retina is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to figure out customer lifetime value (CLV) for such businesses as Dollar Shave Club. What is Retina Go?

Dollar Shave Club 113

Dollar Shave Club Artificial Inteligence Customer Custom 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2014

It''s not often that startups come out of the gate, backed by a private equity investor. However, Los Angeles-based Colony Logic (www.colonylogic.com) is one of the few, having gotten its initial backing from private equity firm Blackstone. How are you backed, it looks like you''re entirely private equity backed? READ MORE>>.

Help 226

Help Equity Startup Sales 226

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2023

Skip the background story and customer pitch, which every investor has heard all too often. Investors want to hear a quantified problem, a simple solution description, opportunity size, competition, traction, team qualifications, how much money you need, and what equity you are willing to give.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Sample Ideas Customer 111

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

DriveCam , the San Diego startup developing technology which analyzes and tracks the performance of commercial fleet drivers, reported this morning that it has just reached over $100M in 2012 sales. DriveCam said the revenue growth came due to global expansion, strategic partnerships, and continued growth within its customer fleets.

Tech Coast Angels 157

Tech Coast Angels Carson Technical Review San Diego 157

socalTECH

MARCH 6, 2013

Those features include iPad compatibility, bulk uploading of files, secure communications and conversations, custom branding, and automated PDF report generation features.

Services 218

Services Venture Capital Equity Los Angeles 218

socalTECH

JULY 21, 2009

The firm said today that it closed its fiscal year on June 30, 2009, with more than $28M in recurring revenue, and 280 customers. The company--which is backed by private equity firm JMI Equity--said it had a 105 percent increase in revenues from 2008, and has been cash flow positive for more than two years. READ MORE>>.

Services 100

Services Report Equity San Diego 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports. Other project and research reports in their library are a rich source of new ideas, if you are still looking for a place to start. If looking for help, you can find interns willing to work for the experience, and real insights into new customer segments.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Class Startup Resource 110

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project , the online advertising firm which helps web publishers optimize their ad network revenues, reported this week on the latest online ad spending, saying that ad spending tracked at its customers grew 47 percent in the first half of the year. READ MORE>>.

Advertising 193

Advertising Clearstone Report Equity 193

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2012

One way is getting funding from your potential customers. That's the idea behind a new startup, Fundable , headed by serial entrepreneur Wil Schroter , which allows you to use rewards -- product, company schwag, an even equity -- as a tool to get your startup to the next stage. What's Fundable?

Startup 223

Startup Equity Venture Capital Ideas 223

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Commit to a major customer.

Startup 128

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite. According to the most recent report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted a few years ago to the Boomer age group, compared to Gen-X (1965 to1980) and Gen-Y (1981 to 1995). Manage customer service.

Startup 124

Startup Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur 124

socalTECH

JANUARY 30, 2012

Arcadia-based Myricom , which develops specialized, 10-Gigabit Etherent adapters targeted at low latency applications like financial trading, reported a win today at Trading PHysics, a provider of analytics software and market data delivery systems. Financial details of the win were not announced. READ MORE>>.

Arcadia 113

Arcadia Equity Report Software 113

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Too many of you business owners think success only means being the next Amazon, or you stress yourself out trying to be everything to every customer. Just because you want to start a business doesn’t mean you are entitled to outside equity, loans, or crowdfunding. Be prepared to update it regularly as customers and trends change.

Customer 125

Customer Custom Tool Writing 125

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

San Diego-based Active Network said this week that it has signed the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, the two largest parks and recreation organizations in Minnesota, as a customer. The news comes as ventureWire reports that Active Network is serious about an IPO. READ MORE>>.

Activity 164

Activity Networking San Diego News 164

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2020

Skip the background story and customer pitch, which every investor has heard all too often. Investors want to hear a quantified problem, a simple solution description, opportunity size, competition, traction, team qualifications, how much money you need, and what equity you are willing to give.

Entrepreneur 127

Entrepreneur Sample Ideas Customer 127

socalTECH

MARCH 23, 2010

San Juan Capistrano-based OptionEase , which develops software-as-a-service applications for stock options and fair market value accounting, said today that it has signed Boomi, a developer of cloud integration software, as a customer. Boomi previously was using Excel spreadsheets for equity accounting and reporting.

Miramar 150

Miramar SaaS Equity Software 150

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 18, 2022

Crypto lending protocol Celsius isn’t fire burning, but it did freeze all customer withdrawals this past weekend , citing concerns about its own liquidity amid “extreme market conditions.” debt, equity, derivatives) or sectors (e.g., pic.twitter.com/AacdhK3cw4. — Molly White (@molly0xFFF) June 16, 2022. the latest pod.

Newsletter 278

Newsletter Platform Capital Marketing 278

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports. Other project and research reports in their library are a rich source of new ideas, if you are still looking for a place to start. If looking for help, you can find interns willing to work for the experience, and real insights into new customer segments.

Class 124

Class Startup Resource Mentor 124

Berkonomics

MAY 8, 2014

The company grows in value to its customers and to prospective buyers of the business, but without any dilution of control or ownership for the founders. And often, grants come with detailed accounting and reporting requirements. How refreshing!

Company 166

Company Companies Writing Education 166

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2011

Just over a year ago, Stibel, with the backing of over $100M in funding from private equity firm Great Hill Partners, acquired the business credit operations of Dun & Bradstreet, intent on leveraging the brand into the world of the Internet. Grant, Grover Cleveland, and William B.

Malibu 164

Malibu Demand Equity Customer 164

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

A few are still trying to make a profitable business out of nurturing startups, but it’s a challenge to make money when your customer startups don’t have many resources to give. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts.

Organization 92

Organization Incubator Startup Resource 92

socalTECH

MAY 1, 2009

Torrance-based Trident Space & Defense , a provider of electronics for the space, military, and industrial markets, reported today that it has opened up a European office, based in Fareham, UK. Trident is owned by private equity firm Admiralty Partners.

Torrance 100

Torrance Equity Report Customer 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A few are still trying to make a profitable business out of nurturing startups, but it’s a challenge to make money when your customer startups don’t have many resources to give. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts.

Resource 159

Resource Startup Incubator Seed Funding 159

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2013

CapLinked, Cloud-based enterprise platform for deal management and investor reporting, Wednesday announced a new suite of enterprise features in a move to take transactions mobile. The new features launched include business tools for reporting, file management, discussions and first-of-its-kind functionality for managing deals on an iPad.

Mobile 91

Mobile Report Pricing Tool 91

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite. According to the most recent report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted a few years ago to the Boomer age group, compared to Gen-X (1965 to1980) and Gen-Y (1981 to 1995). Manage customer service.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Report 106

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Their report crystallized the opportunity and pathways to moving SoCal forward as one of the leading global innovation ecosystem. Just as entrepreneurs need to have thoughtful answers about business models and customer acquisition, I think they now will also need to be prepared to address issues on community impacts and equity.

Southern California 113

Southern California SoCal Pasadena Startup 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Commit to a major customer.

Startup 53

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 53

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 7, 2020

” For its part, Silicon Valley Bank said it was working around the clock to make sure its customers were able to access the federal money. Customers at Bank of America href="[link] have reported being unable to apply for the government-backed loans from the program without having an existing line of credit with the bank.

Startup 167

Startup Email Los Angeles Entrepreneur 167

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2015

Skip the background story and customer pitch, which every investor has heard all too often. Investors want to hear a quantified problem, a simple solution description, opportunity size, competition, traction, team qualifications, how much money you need, and what equity you are willing to give.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Sample Ideas Customer 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2013

Most surprisingly, according to a report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted about three years ago to the 55–64 age group, with people over 55 almost twice as likely to found successful companies than those between 20 and 34. Customer service. Angel investor.

Startup 98

Startup Mentor Demand High Tech 98

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2014

Projecting the financials should be the last step of your business plan preparation, since it assumes you already know the opportunity size, customer buying habits, pricing, costs, and competition. Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions.

Equity 99

Equity Venture Capital Invest Pricing 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Most surprisingly, according to a report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America has already shifted to the 55–64 age group, with people over 55 almost twice as likely to found successful companies than those between 20 and 34. Customer Service. Angel Investor.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Mentor Demand High Tech 107

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Trilegiant Corporation , (who is owned by Avis Budget Group (yes, that Avis & Budget), in turn owned by the private equity group Apollo Management ) does business as PrivacyGuard and has engaged in the most unethical of business practices I have come across in years. Or again here in Consumer Affairs dating back to 2005.

Marketing 263

Marketing Startup Education Class 263

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2010

Imagine having 10 people reporting to you all bringing you problems as well as our client and my senior partners. our staff are not yet seeing customer success or they’d be feeling better. Option 3: “we could promise pay increases on next fund raising round and not focus on equity. You think you have problems?

Slides 342

Slides Help Ideas Venture Capital 342

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2013

Projecting the financials should be the last step of your business plan preparation, since it assumes you already know the opportunity size, customer buying habits, pricing, costs, and competition. Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions.

Startup 97

Startup Equity Entrepreneur Venture Capital 97