socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2012

San Diego-based Essential Learning , which develops interactive education and learning software for behavioral and community health, substance abuse, corrections, developmental disability and child welfare organizations, has been acquird by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners.

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socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2019

Los Angeles-based educational software developer GoGuardian , a developer of. The company is owned by private equity investor Sumeru Equity Partners. software for the K-12 market, said it has named Mike Jonas its new Chief Financial Officer. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2021

Los Angeles-based education technology developer GoGuardian says it has named a new Chief Revenue Officer. GoGuardian was acquired by private equity investor Sumeru Equity Partners back in 2016, and most recently acquired Pear Deck, a student engagement software developer.

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socalTECH

JUNE 3, 2021

El Segundo-based human capital and policy management software developer NEOGOV, which is led by Shane Evangelist, has scored a round of funding from private equity giants The Carlyle Group and Warburg Pincus. The size of the investment--described as "significant"--was not announced. Warburg Pincus had an existing stake in NEOGOV.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Pasadena-based MobLab , a new startup which develops personalized learning software for the education market, has scored a round of funding, the company said today. Nikou is the founder, managing partner, and CEO of private equity investment firm OpenGate Capital. Size of the investment in MobLab was not announced.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2018

San Diego-based ultrasound education and training software developer Sonosim has received an equity investment from GE Healthcare , GE Healthcare announced on Monday. According to GE, the deal included a partnership effort which will offer enhanced education services to new and existing ultrasound users around the world.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Women have made great inroads into the tech world in recent years, but there remains a long way to go before we reach a truly equitable state of affairs in workforce numbers, remuneration and product development. Entity’s own story fits into both of those story lines. But that also speaks to potential opportunities.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

El Segundo-based GoGuardian , which develops software for the education market, has expanded into new offices in El Segundo, at the former Raytheon site. GoGuardian is backed by Sumeru Equity Partners. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 19, 2019

Santa Monica-based private equity investor Clearlake Capital Group has acquired Dude Solutions , a developer of operations management software, which was based in Cary, North Carolina. Clearlake Capital acquired Dude Solutions from another private equity firm, Warburg Pincus.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Irvine-based United Scope , a maker of microscopes and accessories which operates under the name AmScope , has been acquired by private equity investor L Squared Capital Partners , via a majority recapitalization. United Scope sells its products to the education market, life sciences, scientific research, and industrial inspection markets.

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socalTECH

MARCH 22, 2017

Los Angeles-based educational content management software developer Edlio said late Tuesday that it has acquired Sangha , the developer of a personalized, mobile parent interaction app.

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socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2019

Procore said its efforts will include providing Procore's software, implementation, and support free of charge to nonprofit and educational organizations; and having Procore's employees spend one percent of their annual working hours participating in volunteer opportunities that positively impact the communities where employees live and work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 23, 2019

So far this year, companies headquartered in the area have attracted roughly $25 billion in equity funding, according to data collected by PitchBook. ” Fika Ventures focuses on the greater B2B ecosystem but has also supported companies solving social issues within housing, education and healthcare.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2019

San Diego-based GraphPad , which develops data analysis and visualization software for the life sciences industry, announced on Thursday that it has acquired Biomatters , a provider of DNA data analysis software. GraphPad--which is backed by private equity investor Insight Partners--is led by startup veteran Thomas Swalla.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 10, 2018

Thursday, August 16, 2018 -- Global LAVA: "Exit Options in Today's Environment" Whether you are just starting a business or exploring exit options, this Global LAVA event is designed to educate entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers about the current market dynamics and opportunities to position a company for a successful exit.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The only requirement is that they focus on educational video content targeting children and young adults. Next 10 says they intend to reinvest that into a growth fund for next year’s EduCreator participants and that any equity arrangements or follow-on investments will be discussed at the end of the program.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2015

Carpinteria-based lynda.com , the online learning and education company backed by Accel Partners, Spectrum Equity, TPG Capital and Meritech Capital Partners, has bolstered its executive staff in the enterprise area, saying this morning that it has named Erik Nierenberg as General Manager of its Enterprise business. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 16, 2013

Lynda.com , the online video education provider which has been one of the region's most successful, bootstrapped companies--is no longer bootstrapped, after inking a massive, $103M growth equity round. Lynda.com offers up online education courses on things like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, and much more.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2019

Graduway , a developer of software used for alumni engagement and career services management, has scored an investment from Manhattan Beach-based investor K1 Investment Management. Graduway is based in the UK, and offers up its software to educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

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Berkonomics

MAY 8, 2014

These grants include funding to educational institutions, researchers, research centers, colleges and universities, or private companies that are researching or developing leading edge solutions in several categories including agriculture, education, energy, health, medical, space, science and technology to name a few.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2018

Los Angeles-based GoGuardian , a developer of educaitonal software, says it is targeting the problem of suicide and self-harm in K-12 schools, with a new product called Beacon. According to GoGuardian, its new tool uses mahcine learning to identify and alert school staff about at-risk students, so they can get assistance they need.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

There are many women out there working in philanthropy and extracurricular in charities, who have capital to contribute, and who can get more involved in the sustainable development side of things. My participation has been on the impact investing and education side, where I''ve been involved as a mentor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Member of the Advisory Board.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

If your company is positioned in a science, technology, or education field, you may be well poised for a government grant to validate your idea, develop your product, and grow your business. These grants do not require payback or equity in your company. How can you qualify? What are the criteria? See [link] (more)

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Bring focus on your core competencies and expertise by educating and helping others, who can then return the favor by helping you or buying from you. Bring customers and stakeholders into the innovation process to share the risk and reward of development.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Switch your attention from product development to sales. Management guides people in what needs to be done, by creating sustainable and repeatable systems, with education and guidance to make sure all efforts are productive.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2013

Last week, Carpinteria-based Lynda.com announced one of the biggest investments in the region in the last few years--a $103M, growth equity investment in the company, which came from Accel Partners and Spectrum Equity. We already had a presence there, and are moving into a standalone building in Calabasas focused on web development.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2013

Last week, Carpinteria-based Lynda.com announced one of the biggest investments in the region in the last few years--a $103M, growth equity investment in the company, which came from Accel Partners and Spectrum Equity. We already had a presence there, and are moving into a standalone building in Calabasas focused on web development.

Funding 164

Funding Calabasas Course Platform 164

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Member of the Advisory Board.

Startup 124

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The startup has already secured a seed investment from Maveron and CRV, TechCrunch has learned, and will receive another $150,000 in exchange for 7% equity upon entering YC next year. million Series A led by Puma Private Equity, a U.K.-focused The business has attracted about $4.5 million in funding to date, including a recent $3.6

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I am a young senior educated in Business Administration, with more than 15 years in the HealthCare and Financial Service business. I have developed a Non-Profit and a For-Profit HealthCare and Home Care Agency, and I have an Executive Summary and Business Plan. He has a Masters in his education field.

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