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TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Kim Kardashian, who passed the “baby bar” exam in preparation to become a lawyer last year, just added another job title to her lineup — private equity investor. America’s favorite reality star is leveling up her repertoire and levering up businesses.
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Culver City-based Manufactured which says it provides manufacturing, finance, and distribution for consumer brands, has raised $13M in a combination of debt and equity, the company said Thursday. The company did not say what portion of the funding was equity, and what portion was debt. manufactured debt equity finance distribution consumer brand
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Los Angeles-based private equity investor RLH Equity Partners said this week that it has sold one of its portfolio companies, Inspirage, to Accenture. equity riordan hayden merger acquisition accenture consulting implementation privateFinancial details of the deal were not announced.
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MARCH 7, 2022
Carlsbad-based satellite communications provider Viasat says it is backing gender equity efforts through a partnership with five of its airline customers, Aeromexico, Azul, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair and Neos. viasat gender equity united nations satellite airline internet
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AUGUST 10, 2021
Los Angeles-based financial advisory consulting provider AdviserSource.com says it has acquired Advisory Equity, a developer of a financial marketplace app developer. The company said the addition of Advisory Equity will will help AdviserSource improve the way financial advisors and institutions connect for M&A, succession, transition, recruiting, and funding opportunities. advisersource advisory equity merger acquisition fintech financial marketplace
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AUGUST 24, 2022
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Caltius Equity Partners said on Tuesday that it has sold the majority interest of one of its portfolio companies, Talent Systems, to another private equity company, Redbird Capital Partners. Caltius Equity Partners said it helped to form Talent Systems in 2017. caltius equity partners talent systems merger acquisition private software hollywood entertainment
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JULY 20, 2021
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity said this week that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Unical Aviation, a provider of aircraft parts and components to the global commercial aerospace market. Platinum Equity acquired Unical Aviation from that firm's founders. Platinum Equity said Unical will operate as a standalone company as part of its portfolio. unical aviation merger acquisition platinum equity private
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AUGUST 15, 2022
La Jolla-based Technosylva, which is developing wildfire simulation modeling software, said this morning that it has received a strategic growth investment from private equity investor TA. technosylva venture capital wildfire risk analysis private equityFinancial terms of that investment were not announced.
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OCTOBER 25, 2021
West Hollywood-based LaserAway, an aesthetic dermatology business which offers laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, laser skin rejuvenation services via a series of clinics, has scored private equity funding. According to the company, it raised funding from the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation. laseraway private equity hair removal tattoo venture capital
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DECEMBER 18, 2020
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Berkonomics
DECEMBER 31, 2020
If you can finance your enterprise through grants rather than equity or debt, you retain control and when it is time to sell your interest in the business, a lower sales price will create a higher return on your personal investment. First, an example of grant-based financing .
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Let’s take a few minutes to examine the kind of equity financing available to small or early stage businesses. In most cases, these applicants for equity funding must be rooted in technology to apply to this limited discussion. The post When should you go for equity financing?
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NOVEMBER 24, 2021
qless private equity software virtual customer waiting line merger acquisition palisadesgrowthPasadena-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. QLess powers virtual check-ins for virtual lines, where people can check in and receive SMS updates about wait times.
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DECEMBER 14, 2021
San Diego-based Pixelz, which develops AI-powered image editing and retouching for the fashion industry, says it has been acquired by private equity investor Adelis Equity Partners. pixelz adelis equity partners image editing retouching merger acquisitionFinancial details of the acquisition were not announced.
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APRIL 29, 2021
Irvine-based property information provider CoreLogic said on Wednesday that its shareholders have approved the go-private, private equity acquisition of the company by Stone Point Capital and Insight Partners. The two private equity companies will pay $80.00 corelogic merger acquisition private equity stone point insight partners property information data database
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OCTOBER 15, 2021
imre, a provider of strategic and creative marketing services to enterprise clients to clients in the life sciences and healthcare and consumer products and services areas, has received a private equity investment from Los Angeles-based RLH Equity Partners. imre equity partners strategic creative marketing merger acquisition private
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NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Goleta-based AutoVitals , which develops software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for the automotive repair and maintenance software business, has raised a round of private equity, the company recently announced, from private equity investor Tritium Partners. Financial details of the private equity deal were not announced. autovitals private equity investment auto automotive software saas growth strategic belmonte executive
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OCTOBER 27, 2020
Camarillo-based wireless internet service provider (WISP) GeoLinks has scored private equity backing, saying on Tuesday that it has received private equity funding from Rock Mountain Capital. geolinks wisp wireless communications merger acquisition fixed venture capital private equity rock mountain
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APRIL 19, 2022
Los Angeles-based Trust, a fintech startup which helps emerging brands with extended payment terms and other services, said today that it has raised $30M, split between $25M in debt and $5M in equity. The $25M in debt funding came from Upper90, and the additional $5M in equity came from Sapphire Sport and Michael Vaughan (former COO of Venmo). Trust had previously raised equity from Lerer Hippeau, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Manta Ray, Sapphire Sport, Upfront Ventures, and Upper90.
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JULY 10, 2019
San Diego-based Chatmeter , a provider of local search marketing and reputation management services for multi-location businesses, has raised a round of investment from private equity investor Providence Strategic Growth (PSG). Providence Strategic Growth is the growth equity fund of Providence Equity Partners. chatmeter private equity funding venture capital local search marketing reputation management
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Most of the experience so far has been cash versus the equity feature defined by the JOBS Act – Equity Crowdfunding (Title III) , introduced back in 2016 with 685 pages of rules. In equity crowdfunding, no investor is representing their own interest.
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JULY 16, 2021
5th Kind, a developer of workflow management software for Hollywood studios, has scored an investment from private equity investor HCAP Partners. kind private equity venture capital software workflow hollywood contentSize of the investment was not announced. According to HCAP, the investment capital will go to fund growth initiatives for 5th Kind. As part of the funding, Tim Bubnack, Managing Partner at HCAP, has been appointed to the board of 5th Kind.
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JUNE 25, 2021
Ontario, California-based Maury Microwave, a developer of RF calibration, measurement, and modeling products, said on Thursday that it has been acquired by private equity investor Artemis Capital Partners. maury microwave merger acquisition private equity radio frequency hardware electronics
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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity has acquired San Jose-based Propelics , a developer of mobile apps for enterprise customers, Marlin Equity said on Thursday. Marlin Equity said it merged Propelics with Anexinet to accelerate Anexinet's modernization and digital business strategy. propelics anexinet mobile enterprise merger acquisition marlin private equity
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JUNE 28, 2021
Santa Barbara-based supply chain software developer QAD has entered into a $2 billion acquisition deal with private equity investor Thoma Bravo, the company said on Monday. merger acquisition thoma pravo private equity software supply chainAccording to QAD, its shareholders will receive $87.50 per share in cash from Thoma Bravo, in an all-cash transaction. The take-private deal will result in QAD no longer trading on public markets.
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 24, 2020
Use creative fundraising instead of equity or debt? These are just some of the ways to creatively raise funds without offering equity or taking on new debt. The post Use creative fundraising instead of equity or debt? By Dave Berkus. First, my story as an example.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners (RLH Equity), the private equity investor founded by former LA mayor Richard Riordan and former USC Athletic Director Pat Haden, along with J. Christopher Lewis, have made a private equity investment in Utegration , a provider of SAP consulting and implementation services. Christopher Lewis is still active among RLH Equity's namesakes, which is managed by a large team which has offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, and Illinois.
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DECEMBER 15, 2021
Irvine-based Mavenlink, which develops cloud software for the professional services market, has merged with Kimble Applications in a merger backed by private equity investor Accel-KKR, the company announced today. mavenlink kimble applications cloud software professional services merger acquisition private equity accelkkr
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JULY 21, 2020
A new effort-- HelpWith Black Equity , said on Tuesday that it has launched, to help connect people with time and skills to projects advancing racial equity across the globe. racial disparity equity racism market marketplace helpwithcovid helpwithblackequity deed altman ycombintaor
Berkonomics
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The post Should you include your sweat equity in a business plan? Investors love it when entrepreneurs draw little or no money from their startups.
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JULY 14, 2021
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Angeles Equity Partners said today that it has appointed Debbie White to the board of directors of one of its portfolio companies, Xanitos. angeles equity partners private xanitos board executive services hospital healthXanitos is a provider of environmental services (EVS), patient transport, and linen services to hospitals and other acute care settings. White was previously Group CEo of INterserve Group, and also served at Sodexo SA.
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AUGUST 8, 2017
San Diego- and Baltimore-based private equity investor JMI Equity announced this morning that it has made two promotions. Chang is in San Diego, and has been at JMI Equity since 2013. equity executive larry controlla paul chang private investmentThe company said it has named Larry Contrella as Principal at the company, and named Paul Chang as Vice President. Contrella is based in Baltimore, and has been at the firm since 2010.
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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Irvine-based Kajabi , which develops a platform that helps both individuals, as well as small- and mid-sized businesses monetize online courses, training materials, and other content, has receive an investment from private equity investor Spectrum Equity. As part of the funding, Spectrum Equity's John Connolly and Steve LeSieur will join the company's board. kajabi spectrum equity online learning training venture capital private software saas cloud
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JUNE 4, 2019
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Angeles Equity Partners announced this morning that it has acquired printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer APCT, Inc. angeles equity partners apct merger acquisition electronicsFinancial details of the acquisition were not announced by the companies. APCT is a manufacturer of quick-turn printed circuit board (PCB) prototypes.
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JULY 14, 2020
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners (RLH) has made an investment in Denver-based systems integrator MCA Connect, LLC , the two announced t morning. RLH Equity's founders include former LA Mayor Richard Riordan and Pat Haden, the former athletic director at the University of Southern California, who helped found the firm before leaving for that position at USC in 2010.
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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Los Angeles-based programmatic advertising software developer MediaAlpha announced Monday afternoon that it has raised a new, strategic investment, from private equity investor Insignia Capital Group. will remain a "significant equity holder" in the company, according to MediaAlpha, with 42 percent ownership interest in the company after the investment. mediaalpha venture capital programmatic advertising software merger acquisition private equity insignia
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OCTOBER 5, 2020
Santa Monica-based Wilshire Associates , which provides investment, consulting, and technology advisory services, has been acquired by a pair of private equity investors. wilshire associates private equity merger acquisition assets dennis tito finance financialCC Capital and Motive Partners said last week they have acquired Wilshire Associates. Wilshire says it currently advises on over $1 trillion in assets and manages $73 billion in assets.
TechCrunch LA
JUNE 10, 2020
We’ve created the HBCUvc Donor Circle as an opportunity for supporters and individuals to engage in our work and join a long-term strategy toward racial equity in venture capital and technology,” she wrote in the post.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity Partners unveiled a new company, Elenion Technologies , focused on silicon photonics. According to Marlin Equity Partners, Elenion has been in existence since 2014, and has been operating in stealth mode. Marlin Equity said that it has named Larry Schwerin, former CEO of Silicon Lightwave Services and Capella Intelligent Subsystems, as CEO of the company.
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OCTOBER 4, 2021
El Segundo-based Stamps.com, which provides e-commerce shipping and online postage services, said last week that its stockholders approved a merger with private equity investor Thoma Bravo. The deal calls for Stamps.com stockholders to receive $330.00 per shar in cash for each share of Stamps.com common stock they own. The company said the acquisition is expected to close this week. The "go private" deal is worth approximately $6.6 billion in cash.
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JULY 31, 2017
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity said last week that it is buying Singapore-based Fischer Tech Ltd. , The two said that Platinum Equity would pay S$3.02 Platinum Equity is merging Fischer Tech with Chinese company Ying Sing Enterprises Limited , which it acquired in 2015. platinum equity fischer tech singapore plastic manufacturing merger acquisition
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JULY 17, 2018
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity announced this morning that it has added Michael Fabiano, to head up a new credit investing division. Fabiano had been at GSO Capital Partners for more than a decade, according to Platinum Equity. Platinum Equity manages more than $13 billion in assets. platinum equity executive michael fabiano capital finance blackstone
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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity said this morning that it has sold Mactac Americas LLC , a manufacturer and distributor of pressure sensitive labels, to LINTEC Corporation , in a deal worth approximately $375M. Platinum Equity acquired Mactac in November of 2014, from Bemis Company. The sale is the second by Platinum Equity from that acquisition; it also sold the European business of Mactac to Avery Dennison in August.
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