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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The venture capitalists we look at to fund our deals are certainly tightening down, there's no question about that. What is not happening, is those marginal deals that would have gotten funded a number of years ago, when things were better, are not making it. So you don't see as many people looking for funding now?

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MAY 30, 2013

Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. SignNow was venture backed by Khosla Ventures and the Tech Coast Angels. The company raised $2M in funding back in March of 2012. SignNow was headed by Chris Hawkins.

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AUGUST 9, 2012

Monday, August 13, 2012 -- Tech Coast Angels (TCA) - Southern California Tech Company Screening. Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor network in the United States and one of the leading sources of funding to early-stage companies in Southern California.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We thought today for our interview, that we'd get an update on the angel investment environment here in Southern California from Scott Sangster , the incoming President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the biggest angel investment group in Southern California.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Thursday, February 24, 2011 -- Tech Coast Angels LA Fast Pitch 2011. The program will also include presentations by successful CEOs and investors about what it takes to get funded and operate a successful company. Network with Tech Coast Angels, venture capitalists and other industry experts.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 -- The Tech Coast Angels 5th Annual Fast Pitch Competition will take place on February 24th at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Dinner and refreshments will be served after the program at a networking event attended by hundreds of investors, entrepreneurs and other industry experts.

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MARCH 1, 2010

The Tech Coast Angels said today that the angel group invested in seven new deals, and seventeen follow-on deals in 2009, a total of $4.7M The group said that as part of those deals, its portfolio companies raised an additional $57M in funding from venture capital groups and other angel investors.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

in an equity funding, the firm said this morning. The funding came from Karmel Capital and others. The company said the new funding will go towards product development, sales, and marketing. The devices include both a surveillance camera and wireless, mesh network hub. The company is headed by Aaron Tankersley.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor group in the US, with nearly 300 members and $100M personally invested in startups over the last decade. Some of their major hits include Sandpiper Networks (acquired by Digital Island for $630M) and Green Dot (NYSE: GDOT).

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you seek funds from an organized investment group such as an angel fund, venture capital entity, or even an investment club, the first thing you want to do is to find one person to buy into your vision, become excited by your enthusiasm and be willing to become the internal champion for your fund-raising effort.

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JANUARY 23, 2012

Kent Thomas Keigwin was convicted of five felony counts, including murder, grand theft, burglarly, identity theft, and forgery in the murder of Watson, who was very active in the San Diego Tech Coast Angels. Watson had been found dead by fellow Tech Coast Angels members in June of 2010.

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JUNE 13, 2019

in a seed funding round. The funding round was led by the Tech Coast Angels, and the TCA's San Diego chapter. According to the TCA, its angel network members invested $2.5M in the round.

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MAY 3, 2011

The Tech Coast Angels , the largest and most active angel investment group in Southern California, is backing a firm developing testing for cervical cancer. According to fellow investor the Sand Hill Angels , OncoHealth Corporation has raised $1.6M in an oversubscribed, Series A funding round.

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MAY 16, 2013

The funding came from members of the Tech Coast Angels. The Tech Coast Angel''s Central Coast Network, led by Mike Panesis, led the deal. READ MORE>>. frailty tools diganostics research lifescience capital venture scientific life active'

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Los Angeles-based Somabar , which is developing a robotic bartender which automatically mixes cocktails for you, has raised $1.5M in a bridge funding round, according to lead investor the Tech Coast Angels.

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JANUARY 27, 2010

The Tech Coast Angels is stressing its mixer program, seed investment efforts, and a new website, as it kicks off a 2010 program, according to the angel investing group. The group also said it is focusing on its SeedTrack program, which is specifically focused on seed stage funding and extensive mentoring.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

He has contributed to the success of dozens of companies, including the funding and strategic acquisitions of Movoxx, Tsavo and People Media. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking. Dinesh earned his B.S.

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JUNE 11, 2010

For our Insights and Opinions section this Friday morning, we have How to Network in 10 Easy Steps , from angel investor Frank Peters , of the Frank Peters Show. Coincidentally, the Tech Coast Angels have been doing these meet-and-mingle events in Aliso Viejo, too; their next one: June 15th. (If Know what's tired.

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JUNE 17, 2011

sold to Zynga Game Networks, Inc.). Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking. Making Spotlight: LA Tech Summer Possible. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund.

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MAY 29, 2012

Angel Launch, a new event for startups and investors, is producing a networking venture pitch, networking dinner and party the night before E3 Expo in LA for digital media, mobile and tech startups.

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MAY 20, 2009

San Diego-based Loop'd Network , an online site focused on action sports, announced this morning that it has raised $800,000 in additional funding. According to Loop'd, the funding came from its existing investors, along with new investor the Tech Coast Angels.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Earlier this week, the Tech Coast Angels , the largest and most active organized angel group in Southern California, announced a new effort to create an angel group network, which will share and syndicate deals between groups--current the TCA, Golden Seeds, and Band of Angels. Thanks for the time!

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JUNE 19, 2014

If you seek funds from an organized investment group such as an angel fund, venture capital entity, or even an investment club, the first thing you want to do is to find one person to buy into your vision, become excited by your enthusiasm and be willing to become the internal champion for your fund-raising effort.

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Hub101 celebrated the funding of member startups, including Beyond Limits, Pray.com and Pure Spectrum. He also is President of Tech Coast Angels' Central Coast Network and a founding member of Santa Barbara Angel Alliance. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 14, 2009

I recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized I was thinking about the issue more from investor perspective and a very narrow topic of how to price the round. Very few people fund individuals. Professional angel associations – This one is the source of much controversy.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

This morning, Moonshots Capital (www.moonshotscapital.com), led by Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings , announced its first formal fund, a $19M seed stage fund. What we would do, is we would round up ten other angel investors, get $25,000 from each of them, and then roll up our sleeves and help that entrepreneur find venture capital.

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

Hollywood-based Friendgiftr , an angel funded startup developing Facebook applications, said today that it has launched a new Facebook application which allows users to send real gift cards to friends, family, and others. The startup said it is now offering over 120 U.S. The startup said it is now offering over 120 U.S. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 2, 2012

The firm said it will now offer up its various computer services starting at $99.99, which includes services such as new computer setup, wireless network setup, and TV setup. The firm also will offer specific service add-ons like application installs and other help at $35. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Voivoda says that Babajov has ties to the Band of Angels, Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, Keiretsu Forum Angel networks. The firm said it is leasing private offices and individual workstations in a co-working environment for startups. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The new group, The Tech CEO Network , said it is looking to help bridge between the technology present at local schools like Caltech, UCLA, USC, UC Irvine, and other universities, and actual, viable companies. The founders of the group, Richard Koffler and John Morris , are two well known investors in the Los Angeles area.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Los Angeles-based Social Rewards , which operates an online, loyalty program which rewards users for social media activity for brands, has raised $600,000 in a seed funding round. Social Rewards was founded by Joseph Morin and Mike Uesugi.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

This presentation will address the latest trends and differences in VCs, Angels, Accelerators and Incubators. Our Featured speaker, John Morris is Chairman Emeritus of the Tech Coast Angels (TCA), and a co-founder and a past president of their Los Angeles network. See [link] (more)

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JUNE 7, 2019

At this OC Event, we will be showcasing some of the newest early-stage venture funds and angel groups in the San Diego area! There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel and after the panel at the Cocktail Party!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Series A funding for the firm. According to Quorum, it raised the funding from a group of insiders involved with Sandpiper Networks, Tekelec, Ixia, and Orolia, in addition to Themis Computer.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

In the current economic and venture capital climate, angel investment is an increasingly important component of the start-up capital structure. Angel networks, where high-net-worth individuals come together to screen and vet deals, are the source of much of this funding. See [link] (more).

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch - February 24th - UCLA. www.pitchtheangels.com) Join Tech Coast Angels members and other start up investors at the 5th Annual Los Angeles Fast Pitch Competition. Fast Pitch Los Angeles is one of the best start up networking events of the year. Advertisers.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

Sodahead.com, which operates a web site where users can ask and answer questions, share opinions, and network with other users, said that it has now recorded more than 5 million votes and 8 million comments on the site. in venture funding since its launch in September of 2007.

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