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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. barracuda networks signnow merger acquisition electronic signature tech coast angels'

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

mSIGNIA , a developer of mobile security tools, has quietly been funded by the Tech Coast Angels and Gold Hill Capital, it was revealed by the TCA last week. READ MORE>>.

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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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JANUARY 23, 2015

Los Angeles-based Ninja Metrics , the social analytics software developer led by Dmitri Williams, said this week that it has tied with mobile analytics company TUNE. Ninja Metrics'' backers include the Harvard Business School Angels and Tech Coast Angels. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 22, 2010

Los Angeles-based Mobile-XL , which provides SMS-based news and information services for customers in countries with limited or expensive Internet access, said today that it has partnered with TCT Mobile to embed its XLBrowser in a series of Alcatel handsets. The firm is angel backed by the Tech Coast Angels.

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JULY 18, 2013

in a seed funding round, for its interactive mobile magazine. According to the firm, the funding was led by the Tech Coast Angels, and also included the Desert Angels, Pasadena Angels, and other independent angel investors. San Diego-based Yapert said this morning that it has raised $1.2M READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Monday, November 14, 2011 -- How to Define Your Mobile Strategy. Tech Coast Angels. Join Barbara and Textopoly CEO Naushad Huda as we delve into the wonderful world of Mobile Strategy - why we need it and how to get it. See [link] (more)

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2012, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. Scott Sangster , President at Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Los Angeles-based Mobile-XL , the mobile information provider for Africa backed by the Tech Coast Angels, said this week that it has expanded a partnership with XScores , a provider of sports content, to deliver scores to sports fan through its XLBrowser product. Mobile-XL is headed by Guy Kamgaing-Kouam.

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APRIL 30, 2010

Los Angeles-based Mobile-XL , the text messaging-based information service targeting the emerging world markets, said Friday that it has opened up a new Silicon Valley office. Mobile-XL operates a service--heavily used in developing countries in Africa and elsewhere--which gives information to mobile phone users.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets. Mike Jones is an Internet executive, investor and advisor located in Los Angeles. Dinesh earned his B.S.

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JANUARY 3, 2013

YouMail , the provider of the personalized, advanced voicemail service, has inked a deal to bring its cloud-based visual voicemail service to contract-free wireless service provider Red Pocket Mobile , the firms announced Thursday. The two said that Red Pocket Mobile's customers can now access YouMail from any compatible GSM phone.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Los Angeles-based Mobile-XL , an angel-backed developer of mobile phone applications, said today that it has linked with telecom carrier Orange in the country of Cameroon. According to Mobile-XL, Orange will offer the firm's XLBrowser software to customers starting in October. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 17, 2011

Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund. Navy, Pfizer, & Unisys Corp.

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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. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

in a Series A financing, to go towards its social and mobile platforms for athletic training. The funding was led by DFJ Frontier and the Pasadena Angels, and also included Gideon Hixon Fund, Tech Coast Angels, SLO Seed Ventures, along with Rudy Duran, who was the first coach for Tiger Woods. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Three active angel investment groups--The Tech Coast Angels , the largest and most active angel investment group in Southern California; Maverick Angels , and Keiretsu Forum , have backed a developer of transcription services, TranscribeMe. operations in Emeryville. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 15, 2012

Los Angeles-based Pagewoo , the mobile advertising startup founded by Holden Steinberg and Jason Crilly, has quietly scored a round of funding, which was disclosed by the Tech Coast Angels this morning. Financial details of the angel funding round, which closed earlier this year, have not been announced.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Los Angeles-based game analytics software developer Ninja Metrics has raised $2.8M The startup, led by Dmitri Williams, and helps mobile, online, and social game developers better monetize their properties. The company's other backers include the Harvard Business School Angels and Tech Coast Angels.

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JANUARY 3, 2013

YouMail , the provider of the personalized, advanced voicemail service, has inked a deal to bring its cloud-based visual voicemail service to contract-free wireless service provider Red Pocket Mobile , the firms announced Thursday. The two said that Red Pocket Mobile's customers can now access YouMail from any compatible GSM phone.

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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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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. See [link] (more)

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JANUARY 19, 2012

The deal calls for YouMail's Visual Voicemail app to be preloaded on Android and Blackberry devices on LetsTalk.com, and YouMail's online store will allow users to purchase mobile devices and services from LetsTalk.com. Financial details of the deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 7, 2011

The funding came from VantagePoint Capital Partners, Siemer Ventures, and the Tech Coast Angels. YouMail said it will use the new funding to roll out more mobile applications and services, expand its platform, and accelerate growth of its services.

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JULY 26, 2011

YouMail offers up an enhanced voicemail service which works with any mobile phone, and includes apps for the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android devices; the firm is venture backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners, the Tech Coast Angels and Siemer Ventures. The company said the user counts are double what it had a year ago.

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JUNE 27, 2011

Source of the new funding was not disclosed, however, the firm has previously raised capital from Bessemer Venture Partners, Catalyst Investors, Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, and Frontera Capital. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 13, 2011

Youmail's service works with post-paid mobile phone carriers, including AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and T-Mobile. YouMail is backed by the Tech Coast Angels and VantagePoint Venture Partners. The firm also added an Android application in August of last year.

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AUGUST 2, 2013

How do you keep up with everything that''s happening with your favorite interests, brands, and personalities on your mobile phone? Yapert raised a funding round a few weeks ago from the Tech Coast Angels, Desert Angeles, and Pasadena Angels for its mobile apps, which consolidates news and information about your favorite interests.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Los Angeles-based Ranker , the online service which allows anyone to list and rank things on any topic, said today that it has named Mani Dhillon as Chief Operating Officer, and tapped former MySpace CEO Michael Jones for its board. Ranker said it is now getting around 4.5 million monthly unique visitors. million monthly unique visitors.

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MARCH 16, 2012

YouMail is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners, the Tech Coast Angels, the Tech Coast Angels ACE Fund, Siemer Ventures, and CrunchFund. READ MORE>>.

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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. The investment in Atlas Powered by the TCA was led by Yuri Pikover.

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MAY 4, 2011

networking event for Internet, mobile, and healthcare professionals. Conference, Tech Coast Angels, and RockHealth. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 -- Health 2.0 Meet peers, share insights, mingle with investors and recruit talent. Proudly sponsored by Health In Reach, Health 2.0 See https://www.healthinreach.com/blog/?p=248.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

Irvine-based YouMail , the venture- and angel-backed startup providing an enhanced voicemail service, has just been dropped from the Android market, in a major challenge for the company. YouMail is venture backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners, Siemer Ventures, the Tech Coast Angels, and CrunchFund. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 8, 2011

YouMail is headed by Alex Quilici, and offers up its third party voicemail app on AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Spring, and T-Mobile. YouMail is backed by the Tech Coast Angels and VantagePoint Venture Partners. The firm said its BlackBerry users are "probably its most ardent" of all of its users. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 26, 2010

YouMail is backed by the Tech Coast Angels and VantagePoint Venture Partners. Tags: youmail mobile voicemail phone blackberry software. YouMail initially launched its BlackBerry app in February of last year. The application is free. YouMail also offers a similar client for the iPhone. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 30, 2010

The firm said that Takachiho Koheki is one of Japan's leading distributor of electronic components to consumer electronics and mobile phone makers. American River Ventures, In-Q-Tel, the Tech Coast Angels, Shepherd Ventures, Chart Venture Partners, and Acadia Woods Partners. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 7, 2012

YouMail is venture backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners, the Tech Coast Angels, the Tech Coast Angels ACE Fund, Siemer Ventures, and CrunchFund. The firm's voicemail services work with any carrier, by forwarding users' calls to YouMail. READ MORE>>.

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