socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2017

Managing Director: Kelly Perdew Investment interests: Direct to consumer and consumer focused Internet, Saas, video, mobile, mobility, transportation, and in particular founders with a military background. Moonshots Capital. moonshotscapital.com. Fund size: Not disclosed, but $7.2M so far in investments. Greycroft Ventures. greycroft.com.

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Southern California Artificial Inteligence Funding SoCal 138

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 13, 2010

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) $160 Billion Market Opportunity. software as a service", "SaaS" or "on-demand") is a popular way to access, use and pay for business support software and provides a viable business model in this emerging field of cloud computing.

Cloud Computing 100

Cloud Computing SaaS Enterprise Forum Software 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Sutton Capital Partners is a technology investment banking firm and we are, investors in local SaaS/subscription companies and is well known as the host of the annual Recurring Revenue Conference. One area with headwinds are non-mission critical SaaS niche solutions showing slower growth.

Capital 124

Capital Southern California SaaS SoCal 124

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Join local entrepreneurs, SaaS innovators, leading VCs, private equity/angel investors February 23 at the Recurring Revenue Conference, 8-5pm with cocktail reception after. Presented by Clear Capital Advisors.

Conference 100

Conference SoCal Southern California SaaS 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2019

Sutton Capital Partners is a technology investment banking firm and we are, investors in local SaaS/subscription companies and is well known as the host of the annual Recurring Revenue Conference, which we co-host every year. We continue to focus on companies with Recurring Revenue (SaaS, Subcription) and in FinTech.

Capital 113

Capital Southern California Technical Review SaaS 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2020

While it was a good year for our merger and acquisition practice in the SaaS and fintech space, our most exciting news is in our merchant banking sector where we invest in and advise growth companies often for several years. One of our SaaS companies made great strides with a new product. Two lessons learnedand relearned!

Capital 100

Capital SoCal Southern California SaaS 100

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

Any SoCal entrepreneur raising early-stage money should put Rincon on their short list. Because I built two SaaS companies and sold my second one to Salesforce.com (where I then took on the role of VP Products) I am often asked to look at SaaS and/or sales-oriented deals for others.

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Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 293

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

I was a guy who had built 2 SaaS companies and had sold to and worked for Salesforce.com. I could become the SaaS guy. I was based in LA and thought there was an interesting angle there – I could be SoCal guy. I was a Yank but had lived abroad for 11 years in 6 countries and was now a dual citizen.

Technical Advisors 385

Technical Advisors Marketing Startup Venture Capital 385

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 18, 2011

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 -- Economics of the Cloud Maximizing SaaS ROI in the Cloud. Join us on July 19, 2011 to learn how Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions are helping organizations of all sizes and industries. See [link] (more)

Technology Council 100

Technology Council TCOSC SaaS Organization 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Were pleased to be a part of one of SoCals greatest VC-backed successes. With over a decade in leadership roles at high-performing SaaS companies like Salesforce and Smartrecruiters, I think it would be a challenge to find anyone in SoCal with stronger operating chops for B2B software companies.

Southern California 100

Southern California SoCal Venture Capital News 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2011

Will iCloud do for Software as a Service (SaaS) what iTunes has done to traditional music sales? Is there potential for real enterprise level SaaS solutions? Tuesday, June 14, 2011 -- ExecTec - Up in the Cloud. What cloud based services are you using? How many are you paying for? See [link] (more)

Cloud Computing 100

Cloud Computing SaaS Sales Software 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 20, 2017

Join local entrepreneurs, SaaS innovators, leading VCs, private equity/angel investors April 26, 2017 at the Recurring Revenue Conference (www.recurringrevenueconference.com) presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 -- Recurring Revenue Conference.

Conference 100

Conference SaaS Equity Pricing 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thursday, November 9, 2023 -- Southern California's premier SaaS and Subscription conference, our one-day event draws top founders, executives, investors, and Cloud experts. Join us on November 9th at the Culver City Hilton to learn from industry leaders in the SaaS and subscription ecosystem.

Conference 100

Conference Culver City SaaS Southern California 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 18, 2013

Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2013, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. TechZulu is excited to invite you to the 2013 Startup and Entrepreneurial Forecast taking place on Thursday Jan. See [link] (more)

Startup 113

Startup Santa Monica SaaS Mobile 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 2, 2011

Web hosts, ISVs, SaaS and Cloud Providers Amass at HostingCon to Shape the Future of Hosted Services. Monday, August 8, 2011 -- HostingCon. HostingCon is the premier conference and trade show for the hosted services industry.

SaaS 113

SaaS Web Conference Education 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 31, 2011

Co-Location has been the method of choice for most software companies delivering software solutions as a Service (SaaS). Wednesday, April 6, 2011 -- Cloud Computing De-mystified.

Cloud Computing 113

Cloud Computing SaaS Software Invest 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Jay Ackerman: I have a tech background, and have worked at a number of software and SaaS companies, primarily in go-to-market. We're backed by Upfront Ventures, which is a well known venture capital firm here in SoCal. What's your background? I've been a sales leader, a Chief Revenue Officer, Head of Customer Success.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence SoCal Southern California Software 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 28, 2020

Join Peter Cowen (Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners) as we explore what SaaS investors are looking for in the current climate. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 -- The Mindset of an Investor Today. Sutton Capital Partners and the Recurring Revenue Conference. 6/3/20 - Ben Narasin, Venture Partners, NEA. See [link] (more)

SaaS 100

SaaS Conference Capital 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 14, 2020

Join Peter Cowen (Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners) as we explore what SaaS investors are looking for in the current climate. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 -- The Mindset of an Investor Today. Sutton Capital Partners and the Recurring Revenue Conference. 5/20/20 - Mark Mullen, Co-Founder, Bonfire Ventures. See [link] (more)

SaaS 100

SaaS Conference Capital 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 7, 2020

Join Peter Cowen (Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners) as we explore what SaaS investors are looking for in the current climate. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 -- The Mindset of an Investor Today. Sutton Capital Partners and the Recurring Revenue Conference. 5/13/20 - Tim Draper, Founder, Draper Associates. See [link] (more)

Draper 100

Draper SaaS Conference Capital 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In conversation with Career and Culture Whisperers: Kurt Daradics, GM @ Hunt Club, Steve Taylor, National SaaS Practice Lead @ Trinet See [link] (more) Tech Ecosystem Updates on startup fundings and major news; Expert Discussion and QandA Hiring and Getting Hired During a Global Pandemic.

SaaS 100

SaaS News Startup Funding 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 10, 2020

Start off your year with LA's top tech CEOs and our special guest Carrie Lauby, an LA-based sales expert with over 25 years growing B2B2C SaaS companies. Thursday, January 16, 2020 -- LA CEOs: Sales - Close More Business and Scale. This sponsor supported FREE event is restricted to qualified CEOs and CFOs only. Confirmed RSVP required.

Sales 100

Sales SaaS Company Companies 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Lookout – SaaS provider of security and data back-up services for smart phones. Current rount: $8.14mm in Series A from Redpoint (lead), Foundry Group, with previous investors, First Round Capital, Lowercase Capital (Chris Sacca), Ravi Narasimham. Total Raised: $9.64mm. Read more: TechCrunch , ReadWriteWeb , TheNextWeb.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 13, 2011

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SaaS 100

SaaS Technology Marketing 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 28, 2009

Besides general approach and strategy, the unique challenges facing enterprise-class software and SaaS product lines will be addressed. A panel of industry experts will share their knowledge and experience on this topic in a panel discussion format. Please join us for an informative and interactive session. See [link] (more).

Product 100

Product SaaS Class Software 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 25, 2019

Welcome to the 5th annual Recurring Revenue Conference: Scaling SaaS and Subscription Businesses presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 -- Recurring Revenue Conference - April 30 to May 1st - Marina Del Rey. Join 700+ entrepreneurs, executives and leading investors to discuss the Subscription Economy.

Marina Del Rey 100

Marina Del Rey Dollar Shave Club Conference SoCalTech 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 24, 2019

Welcome to the 5th annual Recurring Revenue Conference: Scaling SaaS and Subscription Businesses presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -- Recurring Revenue Conference - April 30 to May 1st - Marina Del Rey. Join 700+ entrepreneurs, executives and leading investors to discuss the Subscription Economy.

Marina Del Rey 100

Marina Del Rey Dollar Shave Club Conference SoCalTech 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 3, 2019

We are so excited to have done 25 deals, many in the SoCal area, with many more to come. Industries are being shaken up by technology and SaaS companies at an incomparable rate. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018?

Capital 113

Capital Southern California El Segundo SaaS 113

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2009

As a result, I'm looking at a lot of software-as-a-service companies, and have run a number of SaaS companies. You've got lots of experience in the SaaS market with Salesforce.com, what's your opinion on where that market is today--and how do SoCal's Software startups stack up?

GRP Partners 157

GRP Partners Southern California Santa Barbara Rustic Canyon 157

Steve Reich

JUNE 11, 2012

The good news is you can do it, too, and there are great examples in Socal. MindBodyOnline is a terrifically succesful SaaS company, based in San Luis Obispo, that provides scheduling and transactional software for Yoga studios, hair salons, and spas.

Customer 97

Customer Custom Software Review SaaS 97

socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2019

The companies we're generally looking for are software-as-a-service-based companies, and although we don't just invest in SaaS companies, it's our primary focus. If anything, the nice thing in SoCal, is that it's under-represented in terms of capital. Kevin O'Connor: I've learned a lot over the years.

Venture Capital 145

Venture Capital Startup Invest Capital 145

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Just this year alone we have studied 3,400 North American enterprise software companies including many in SoCal and dug in deep on over 200 of these companies. Our first investment in the new fund was a $12 million investment in Beverly Hills based MediaPlatform. What are the technologies or things you think people out to watch in 2016?

Capital 100

Capital Beverly Hills Artificial Inteligence Equity 100

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

What’s our purchase, licensing, SaaS strategy? What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? Where and how will we host the systems? What other CTOs can I ask about complex questions to see how they’ve addressed these issues?

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Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2016

Santa Barbara-based Impact Radius , which develops digital marketing and affiliate marketing software, has raised $30M in a funding round, according to the company. The funding came from Silversmith Capital partners.

Software 100

Software Marketing Ticketmaster Santa Barbara 100

SoCal CTO

MAY 18, 2010

Not Betting on Flash , SoCal CTO , May 7, 2010 Why startups should not be betting on Flash as a delivery technology. SaaS Conversion: Which metrics matter? StartupCFO , May 6, 2010 Great look at important metrics for SaaS and the importance of churn rate.

Startup 150

Startup SaaS Metrics Patents 150

SoCal Delicious

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Southern California is often criticized for having too many startups which only revolve around brand, celebrity, ecommerce, and. marketing, and not enough of the traditional, software-and-algorithm intensive startups you'd expect to see in Silicon Valley. However, that's not always the case.

Southern California 66

Southern California Software Artificial Inteligence Company 66

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

My long-time friend Jason Lemkin is on the verge of launching a spectacular SaaS conference called SaaStr this week. I had been doing SaaS for 7 years. I thought about the fact that I knew SaaS better than most. Maybe I could be SoCal guy? He would double down on what he knew better than nearly any VC – SaaS.

SaaS 150

SaaS Venture Capital Conference Technical Review 150