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SpinLaunch, Backed By Google And Kleiner Perkins, Gets DOD Contract

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Long Beach-based SpinLaunch , a space launch services provider which recently relocated from Silicon Valley to Long Beach, reported on Wednesday that it has been awarded a launch prototype contract from the Department of Defense (DOD). READ MORE>>.

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MoneyTree Report: Southern California Q3 Venture Totals Drop To $663.27M

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in funding, according to the latest numbers from the PricewaterhouseCoopers MoneyTree report, based on data from Thomson Reuters. According to the report, there were 71 deals worth a total of $663.2M in funding in Q3, down from the much larger, $2.5 billion in funding received in the region in Q2. READ MORE>>.

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ChargerHelp raises $2.75M to keep EV chargers working

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If a station doesn’t send out an error or a driver doesn’t report it, network providers might never know there’s even a problem. million from investors Trucks VC, Kapor Capital, JFF, Energy Impact Partners and The Fund. The coming wave of electric vehicles will require more than thousands of charging stations.

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Apriso Wins Boston-Power

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Long Beach-based Apriso , a developer of software used for managing manufacturing operations, reported today that it has been selected by Boston-Power. Apriso is funded by Brentwood Venture Capital, CMEA Capital, LogiSpring, SAP Ventures and Wall Street Technology Partners LP. READ MORE>>.

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Apriso: Strong Growth From Cleantech, Recovery of Economy

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Long Beach-based Apriso , a privately held firm developing manufacturing software, said today that it saw "strong customer growth" in the quarter from manufacturers in the solar, fuel cell, and battery industries. Apriso reported its customers now include Boston-Power, Chevrolet Volt, Isuzu, and NGK Spark Plug Co.

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Apriso Claims Record 2009 Revenues

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Long Beach-based Apriso , a developer of planning and control software for the manufacturing industry, reported Thursday that the firm had record revenues in 2009. Apriso is venture backed by Brentwood Venture Capital, CMEA Ventures, LogiSpring Investment Fund SA, SAP Ventures, and Wall Street Technology Partners.

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How Chinese Startup Tradesparq Is Looking To Grow In SoCal

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And, because there are many companies in Long Beach and sourcing operations here, it really made sense to open up operations in Southern California. Michael Kleist: We''re seed funded, and have already raised money from twelve investors. You''ve got to do your report every month. Tell us about your backers?