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JANUARY 22, 2013

Los Angeles-based Atlas Powered , a developer of software for managing calendar, task, and contact data on iOS and Android, has raised $700,000 in a funding round, the firm said today. According to Atlas Powered, the funding will go towards development and commercialization of its app for iOS and Android.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

Monrovia-based Ondax , a developer of optical filters and laser sources based on research out of the California Institute of Technology, has raised $2M in a Series E investment. According to the Pasadena Angels, one of the investors in the firm, the round also included the Tech Coast Angels and un-named venture capital firms.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Los Angeles-based advertising software developer SteelHouse is in major executive expansion mode, saying late Monday that it has named Boris Bronshteyn as its Chief Technology Officer, and David U. Simon as its Chief Marketing Officer. It also has promoted Chris Innes to Chief Operating Officer. Rovion and Yoyodyne. READ MORE>>.

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CTO Hire Chief Technology Officer Pasadena Angels Yahoo 100

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JANUARY 6, 2014

Los Angeles-based Yowza , the developer of a mobile coupon and deals app, which was backed by comedian Wayne Brady, the Tech Coast Angels, the Pasadena Angels, and others, has been acqurieed by mobile commerce software provider Spindle , Spindle said today.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Los Angeles-based Yowza!! , a developer of mobile coupon applications, said today that it has signed on comedian Wayne Brady as a co-owner of the company. The firm--which has previously raised funding from the Tech Coast Angels and the Pasadena Angels--said that Brady will also become spokesperson for the company.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting , which develops free web conferencing and online meeting software, reported this morning that it has released a new feature which lets users share any YouTube video into their meeting, and has also hit a milestone of 200,000 registered users. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Irvine-based laser marketing technology developer TherMark Holdings has been acquired by Cleveland-based Ferro Corporation , in a deal worth $5.5M, the two said late Wednesday afternoon. TherMark develops laser marking technology used to permanently fuse marking materials to metals, ceramics, glass, and other surfaces. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Mission Viejo-based OptionEase , the developer of software-as-a-service for tracking stock options and equity, as well as valuation and compliance, has been acquired by Solium Capital Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Solium Capital is a developer of cloud software for equity administration, financial reporting and compliance.

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JANUARY 4, 2011

Monrovia-based Ondax , which develops laser products and holographic gratings used in defense, industrial, medical diagnostics, analytical instrumentation, and consumer electronics markets, has added Andrea Belz to its board, the firm said Monday.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

Altadena-based Melanoma Diagnostics , a developer of technology for the diagnosis and prognosis of malignant melanoma using genetic markers, is in a deal to sell its technology to Myriad Genetics , a publicly traded provider of molecular diagnostics products.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Mission Viejo-based OptionEase , the developer of stock option tracking and accounting software-as-a-service, reported Wednesday that it has inked a strategic alliance with a provider of equity compensation plans administation, AST Equity Plan Solutions. Financial impact of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 30, 2014

AnyMeeting , the developer of web and video conferencing software aimed at the small business market, said today that it has launched a new, web conferencing product called AnyMeeting Company Pro. The company said those plans start at $480 per year for three employees, and up to $7,200 per year for up to 50 employees.

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MARCH 20, 2012

Los Angeles-based Gridtest Systems , a developer of measurement tools for the electric vehicle (EV) market, said this morning that it has raised a seed round of funding from the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. Financial terms of the investment were not announced.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

The company--which develops software-as-a-service which helps local businesses manage scheduling, staff management, point of sale, ecommerce, marketing, and more--said the funding came from Bessemer Venture Partners, Institutional Venture Partners, Catalyst Investors, W Capital Partners and Montreux Equity Partners. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The firm, which develops equipment for testing electric vehicle charging systems, said new customers included Argonne National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, Powertech, OpConnect, ChargePoint Australia, Autel, Entrance Controls, Mainpine, and the United States Department of Energy. The company's CEO is Neal Roche. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 17, 2014

for San Diego''s Veredezyne , which is developing biofuels and biochemicals processes. Patrick Soon-Shiong, which raised $135M in a funding; El Segundo-based Prodege (aka Swagbucks), which raised $60.1M for its consumer loyalty and advertising efforts; nearly $49.0M for San Diego-based biopharmaceuticals firm Otonomy ; and $48.0M

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Woodland Hills-based Yowza , the developer of a mobile coupon application for both the iPhone and Android, disclosed today that it has closed on a Series A funding round. The round came from the Tech Coast Angels and the Pasadena Angels. The firm did not detail exact timing or size of the round.

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JUNE 27, 2011

San Luis Obispo-based MindBody Software , the developer of software for managing yoga, pilates, wellness community, and spa and retreats businesses, has raised nearly $9.0M in a new funding round. The disclosure came via a regulatory filing from the firm. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 29, 2011

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , which develops travel distribution and management software for specialty lodging providers, said Tuesday that it has linked its product with software provider InnQuest Software. LeisureLink said that InnQuest's system is used in more than 4,500 properties in more than 90 countries. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting , the developer of a free web conferencing and webinar services, is announcing today that it has named David Gerken as Vice President of Business Development. Gerken was previously the founder of BuzzDash, and also had served at Net Effect Systems and Ask Jeeves, where he was COO of Ask Jeeves, U.K.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

iPourIt , which develops computer-controlled, self-serve, beer- and wine-dispensing systems, has raised $2M more in a Series A-1 funding, according to the company. The startup, which is based in Orange County, said that the funding round came from the Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels and Harvard Business School Alumni Angels.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

Valencia-based H2scan , which develops hydrogen leak detection systems, looks to have raised $5.5M H2Scan has previously raised capital from Chrysalix Energy, H5 Capital, Pasadena Angels, Ravinia Venture Fund, Tech Coast Angels, HGB Partners, and Tri-Strip Associates. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , a developer of software-as-a-service for the yoga, pilates, wellness, and spa market, said today that wellness businesses are signing up for its MINDBODY Finder product, technology which allows consumers to book and pay for fitness classes and wellness appointments online. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 25, 2011

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , the developer of online software for the health and wellness industry, reported Friday that SpaFinder is using its software for its online booking engine. MINDBODY is venture backed by Bessemer Venture Partners , Catalyst Investors , the Pasadena Angels , Tech Coast Angels and Frontera Capital.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

MyShape had raised north of $36M in funding from such investors Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, Pasadena Angels, Tech Coast Angels, and Tenaya Capital.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

San Luis Obispo-based MindBody Software , a developer of software for managing yoga, wellness, and spa businesses, has raised nearly $11M in a new funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm this morning. According to the filing, the round is part of an ongoing $14.0M fundraising effort. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Last week, Pasadena-based Ocular Data Systems (www.oculardatasystems.com) announced a funding round from the Pasadena Angels, for its camera-based systems used by law enforcement to capture evidence in drunk or drugged driving cases. We talked with CEO Marcus Filipovich to learn more about the company and its product.

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AUGUST 10, 2012

At a recent accelerator event on the West Side, a friendly young founder told me that he had been coached by his mentor not to talk to Angel groups. As a Pasadena Angel, I wanted to be shocked, but I wasnt. The Angel funding process can be arduous.

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APRIL 14, 2010

San Diego-based Allylix , which is developing chemical products for the flavor and fragrance industry, said yesterday that it has closed out its Series C funding round at $9M. Allylix is developing terpenes, which are used by the food and fragrance industry. The firm had closed an initial $6M in its Series C round February.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Other large deals included investments in Los Angeles-based Maker Studios , the online video firm, which raised $36.0M, Goleta-based MINDBODY , which develops software for managing yoga studios and other health businesses, with $35.0M Industrial/Energy deals--mostly clean technology deals--totalled $95.98M in the quarter.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Mindbody develops scheduling and business management, software-as-a-service for the wellness, health, spa, and related businesses. The firm is headed by Rick Stollmeyer, and has also received backing from the Pasadena Angels, Tech Coast Angels, and Frontera Capital.

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APRIL 7, 2010

Los Angeles-based Jirbo , which develops iPhone and iPod Touch games, said today that it has seen more than 100,000 iPad application downloads since this weekend, when Apple released its newest device. Jirbo is headed by Jonathan Zweig, and quietly received $5M in funding last year from the Pasadena Angels. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 6, 2011

Saturday, March 12, 2011 -- Angel Investing and Technology Trends. He will also touch on the technology trends that angels are currently interested in funding. Bootstrap2+2.

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JULY 28, 2010

in funding from the Pasadena Angels and other investors. Apparently, both firms were developed in Professor Scherer's lab at Caltech, according to Rockoco's CEO, Paul Gloger. George Maltezos, are also behind Rockoco , which said this week it had raised $1.5M Helixis was acquired yesterday by Illumina for $105M.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Los Angeles-based Docufide , which develops educational software and services used to transfer high school transcripts to colleges, said today that it has raised $4.5M Docufide said it will maintain its Los Angeles offices. in a funding round, and also appointed Blackboard founder Matthew Pittinsky as its CEO.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Los Angeles-based Docufide , which develops systems for electronic transfer of school transcripts between high schools and colleges, said this week that it has inked a deal with the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI). The firm is backed by the Pasadena Angels, Tech Coast Angels, and other angel investors.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Los Angeles-based MyShape , which develops a personalized shopping site for women's apparel, said today that it has named Mercedes De Luca as CEO of the firm. The company also said that it has added De Luca to the board. READ MORE>>.

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