socalTECH

OCTOBER 9, 2012

OptionEase, which was headed by Kim Kovacs, was venture backed by the GADS Option Fund, Miramar Venture Partners , Pasadena Angels , and Tech Coast Angels. Solium Capital is a developer of cloud software for equity administration, financial reporting and compliance. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 140

Tech Coast Angels Capital Miramar Pasadena Angels 140

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Huntington Beach-based Anymeeting , the free web conferencing and webinar service headed by Costin Tuculescu, and backed by the Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels and Maverick Angels, reports today that it has added a new, ad-free version of the software aimed at small business users. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 162

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Web 162

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Westlake Village-baesd Gridtest Systems reported Tuesday that it has signed on nineteen new customers, including EV charging station manufacturers, independent labs, and installers. Gridtest is venture backed by the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. Financial impact of the wins was not disclosed by the company.

Westlake Village 140

Westlake Village Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena 140

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The latest numbers from the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree report finds that companies here in Southern California raised $695.4M The MoneyTree report--which is compiled with data from Thomson Reuters--found that so far in 2012, $2.5 was raised.

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Southern California GRP Partners Funding Orange County 210

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2012

The latest numbers from the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree report finds that companies here in Southern California raised $695.4M The MoneyTree report--which is compiled with data from Thomson Reuters--found that so far in 2012, $2.5 was raised.

Southern California 180

Southern California GRP Partners Funding Orange County 180

socalTECH

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.

Tech Coast Angels 140

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Report 140

socalTECH

DECEMBER 13, 2011

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , the provider of online software for health and wellness companies, reported today that it has launched a new, custom daily deal feature to its software. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 140

Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Software 140

socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2009

The round came to light through last week's PricewaterhouseCoopers/NVCA MoneyTree report. LeisureLink has previously raised funding from Clearstone Venture Partners, Group RCI, Kodiak Ventures LP, Mission Ventures, Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. Details on the funding have not been announced by the firm.

Tech Coast Angels 164

Tech Coast Angels Clearstone Mission Ventures Pasadena Angels 164

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Please join LAVA, PwC and a distinguished panel of industry experts and local VCs for their insights on the results of the Q3 2010 PwC/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree Report based on data from Thomson Reuters. See [link] (more).

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LAVA Rustic Canyon Allegis Pasadena Angels 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based XCast Labs , a provider of voice-over-IP services, is reporting today that it had 48 percent revenue growth in 2009, and now has more than 100,000 users. XCast Labs has previously raised funding from Siemer and Associates, Frontera Capital and the Pasadena Angels. The firm did not disclose financials.

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IP Pasadena Angels Pasadena Los Angeles 124

socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2013

The latest numbers from the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree report were released today, finding that a total of $683.7M was invested across Southern California in Q4 of 2012. That total was less than the $859.6M Industrial/Energy deals--mostly clean technology deals--totalled $95.98M in the quarter.

Southern California 237

Southern California Orange County GRP Partners Venture Capital 237

socalTECH

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Interestingly enough, that area of perpetual interest for the Los Angeles area--Content and Media--only garnered $10.68M in funding during the quarter. In terms of industries, Biopharmaceutical investments led the quarter with around $260.4M in investments, followed by Retail Products, at $140M, and Software, at $77.8M.

Southern California 196

Southern California Invest Westlake Village SoCal 196

socalTECH

OCTOBER 6, 2008

Pasadena-based MyShape has raised $12M in a round of venture capital, the company's CEO, Louise Wannier, confirmed Monday after reports that the firm had closed a round of funding, but said the round was still in progress. MyShape runs an online apparel store which is targeted on matching women with clothing that best fits them.

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MyShape Tech Coast Angels Draper Pasadena Angels 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2008

The numbers, which were drawn from venture deals tracked and reported in socalTECH's proprietary venture capital database, found that there was $719.7M The numbers, which were drawn from venture deals tracked and reported in socalTECH's proprietary venture capital database, found that there was $719.7M

Southern California 100

Southern California SoCalTech Technical Review Draper 100

Steve Reich

JUNE 11, 2012

Originally funded by the Pasadena Angels , the Company is now backed by “A” list VCs, and growing phenomenally, with tens of thousands of customers. MBO is very metrics driven, and their shareholder reports are dense with detailed, disciplined reporting that remind you that Rick is former Naval officer.

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Customer Custom Software Review SaaS 97

Steve Reich

AUGUST 15, 2015

The reality is that many successful companies have more than 20 angels in the cap table. MindBody (MB on Nasdaq), just went public with a $500mm market cap, and they had a significant number of Pasadena Angel as investors. The key to managing your Angels? A strong lead and experienced Angels help, as Mr. Suster noted.

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Angel Pasadena Angels News Seed Funding 40

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

Shira Lazar from What’s Trending moderated Angel Pitch Day after an entertaining discussion with Josh Berman, CEO of BeachMint. Investors attending included: Benchmark, New World Ventures, True Ventures, Anthem Venture Partners, Rustic Canyon Partners, IdeaLab, GRP Partners, Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, and Maverick Angels.

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Hollywood Technical Review Startup Rustic Canyon 67