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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Chatsworth-based optical networking products firm MRV Communications reported a win with the City of Pasadena, saying that the city will be using the company''s products to build a high-capacity, optical network. MRV develops optical networking components and equipment. MRV develops optical networking components and equipment.

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MARCH 7, 2017

It looks like those days might be at an end, as a local startup, Miso Robotics , and hamburger chain CaliBurger have unveiled a new robot, "Flippy", which uses artificial intelligence to grill burgers in Pasadena.

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MARCH 28, 2012

Pasadena-based Punchcard , the startup headed by Andy Steuer which is developing mobile applications to enable local businesses to run punchcard-based loyalty programs, said today that it has linked with the Pasadena CHamber of COmmerce to enable local Pasadena businesses to use its service. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 5, 2015

Pasadena-based Arrowhead Research said this morning that it has acquired the entire RNAI research and development portfolio and associated assets of Novartis. arrowhead research lifescience merger acquisition rnai novartis drug development biotech' READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 25, 2012

The Pasadena Angels have backed developer of protein analysis equipment for the drug discovery and research market, investing $475,000 in a Series B for Wasatch Microfluidics , the group said this week. Wasatch Biofluidics is developing printing technology to deposit biomolecules on biosensor surfaces.

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MARCH 31, 2015

NASA is behind an event coming up in Pasadena on April 11, the International Space Apps Challenge , saying it is looking for participants in a "mass-collaboration" hackathon to develop apps both related to life on earth an in space. nasa space hackathon crosscampus pasadena software exploration' READ MORE>>.

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L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 21, 2021

Pasadena-based energy technology company Heliogen Inc. has raised a total of $108 million in two funding rounds to help develop its industrial solar energy technology, the company announced June 15.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Pasadena has a long history as a center of the technology and innovation world�all the way back to first American experiments with rocket launches in 1936�Southern California's first foray into the rocket business (sorry, SpaceX)--through the Internet boom with Idealab, to today. They've filled up pretty quickly.

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MAY 21, 2012

Makucell , a life sciences company developing anti-aging skin products, said this morning that it has appointed Kevin J. Scanlon is Chairman of the Pasadena Angels and also an active member of the Tech Coast Angels. Scanlon, Ph.D., to its board of advisors.

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L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Pasadena-based consulting and engineering services firm Tetra Tech Inc. announced it has received three new contracts from the Agency for International Development and a task order under an existing contract with the Labor Department.

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MAY 12, 2021

Pasadena-based GuRu Wireless, a developer of wireless power charging technology, is powering a new effort to bring wireless charging to Motorola, the two companies said this morning. According to the two, Motorola and GuRu will work together to bring over-the-air wireless power to Motorola's smartphones.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Pasadena-based artificial intelligence software developer Virtualitics says it is now working with the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), a part of the United States Air Force, to deliver AI-enabled software for the group. Financial details of the win were not announced.

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L.A. Business Journal

MAY 25, 2020

a Pasadena-based space motion control and robotics company, has developed a modular robotic arm system that can perform on-orbit assembly and satellite servicing tasks. Motiv Space Systems Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Pasadena-based robot developer Miso Robotics, which develops robots designed for use in assisting in preparing food in quick server restaurants, says it has introduced its next generation product, Flippy 2. According to the company, the updated version of its robot was developed based on feedback from its partner, White Castle.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Pasadena-based QLess, which develops software for managing virtual customer waiting lines, said on Tuesday evening that it has been acquired by Palisades Growth Capital, along with a syndicate of un-identified family offices. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Pasadena-base concentrated solar power (CSP) technology developer Heliogen said this morning that it has named two new people to its board of directors. Padmanathan is President and CEO of ACWA Power, a private developer, owner and operator of power generation and desalinated water and green hydrogen production plants.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

Pasadena-based Carbon Capture, a new startup which says it is developing machines that remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere, has raised $35M in a Series A funding round. the funding came from Prime Movers Lab, Rio Tinto, Idealab Studio, and Marc Benioff's TIME Ventures, along with others.

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MARCH 9, 2013

The Pasadena Innovation Council organized a great tech executive meeting in Pasadena on Friday. This is another good step toward pulling together the tech community in the greater Pasadena area. Ted Tekippe, CEO of Doublebeam joined us, as did Kevin Scanlon, Chairman of the Pasadena Angels. It was a great crowd.

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MAY 14, 2018

Pasadena-based SeqOnce Biosciences , which is developing next generation sequencing technology, has raised $1M in a seed funding round, according to the company. The funding came from Pasadena-based Mount Wilson Ventures (MWV), a new venture capital investment fund led by longtime Pasadena biotechnology veteran Mike Giardello, Ph.D.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Pasadena-based robot developer Miso Robotics, which develops kitchen assistance robots, says it is looking to raise another $40M more via crowdfunding, after just completing $50M in an equity crowdfunding push. The company said it is undergoing a "SEC review process" ahead of the new crowdfunding effort.

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APRIL 7, 2020

Pasadena-based Miso Robotics , which is developing robots for the quick serve restaurant industry, says it has launched a new Series C crowdfunding campaign, where it hopes to raise a total of $30M in funding. The company's first robot "Flippy" is installed at the Pasadena CaliBurger. According to the company, it has over $2.6M

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L.A. Business Journal

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Pasadena-based software developer X1 Discovery Inc. is closing out 2019 with a series of big changes.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Grist says gravity energy storage --including systems being developed by Pasadena-based Energy Vault --have the potential to revolutionize storage systems for renewable energy. Energy Vault recently raised $110M in funding for global deployment of its technology, an is a spinout of Pasadena's Idealab. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 27, 2021

Pasadena-based robotics developer Miso Robotics said this morning that it has named Christopher Kruger as its new Chief Technology Officer, and also named several new members to its board of advisors. Kruger was most recently at iRobot, and also served at Hewlett Packard Inc. (HP).

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AUGUST 10, 2017

Pasadena-based Ocular Data Systems , a startup that develops a high resolution camera which is used by law enforcement to document signs of drug and alcohol impairment and other issues with drivers, has raised a round of investment from the Pasadena Angels. Ocular, led by CEO Marcus O. READ MORE>>.

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L.A. Business Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Pasadena medical software developer Deep 6 AI raised a $17 million Series A.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Pasadena-based Miso Robotics , the robot developer which is developing robots for assisting in commercial kitchens, has raised $10M in a Series B funding round. Miso Robotics is best known for its robot, "Flippy", which has taken over flipping burgers at one of CaliBurger's locations, in Pasadena. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 19, 2020

Pasadena-based robotics developer Miso Robotics says it is partnering with PathSpot Technologies , a developer of technology which scans the hands of employees to make sure they are free of contaminants.

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JULY 22, 2019

Los Angeles-based Ready Set Food , a startup developing a system which introduces babies to peanut, egg, and milk--potential allergens--has raised $2.2M The funding came from Amplify.LA, Wavemaker 360, PLG Ventures, Adam Miller, David Rogier, the Pasadena Angels, and John Burry. in a funding round, according to the company.

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JUNE 14, 2017

Pasadena-based Episona has raised $4M in seed funding, to go towards expansion of its male fertility testing product, Seed, the company said last week. According to Episona, the funding came from the Pasadena Angeles, as well as other high-net worth individuals from Pasadena and San Francisco. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 8, 2020

Pasadena-based Green Dot Corporation , which offers up banking services, and is best known for its prepaid Mastercard products, has named former Walmart executive Daniel Eckert as Executive Vice President & Chief Product, Strategy and Development Officer.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Pasadena-based software developer Bluebeam Software has been acquired by German software company Nemetschek AG , the two said late Friday. According to the two, Nemetschek will pay $100M for BlueBeam, which is a developer of PDF software used for architecture, engineering, and construction. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Pasadena-based X1 Discovery , which develops e-discovery and search software for the legal industry, has named Craig Carpenter as its new CEO, according to the company. X1 Discovery is one of the companies out of Pasadena's Idealab startup incubator, and shares its headquarters with Idealab. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Pasadena-based PopID, a company developing payment systems which use facial recognition for payments, says it is in an effort with Japan Computer Vision (a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp) and Wendy's First Kitchen to deploy its payment systems in the country of Japan.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Pasadena-based Fox Dealer, which creates custom websites for car dealerships, says it has acquired Brea-based Simplext Digital, a provider of texting products for the automotive industry. Simplext develops a tool which lets shoppers text car dealerships, enabling a direct discussion with a sales or service representative.

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MAY 25, 2021

Pasadena-based codeSpark, which develops applications which help children learn how to code software, has been acquired by New York-based BEGiN. Financial terms oft he acquisition were not announced. According to BEGiN, the acquisition will help it in fulfilling its vision to "create the most comprehensive program in early learning."

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JUNE 15, 2021

Pasadena-based Heliogen, which is deeloping concentrated solar power technology, has raised $108M in two funding rounds, the company said on Tuesday. Heliogen said it has developed a system which produces concentrated solar energy to exceed temperatures greater than 1,000 degrees Celsius.

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