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JULY 10, 2012

Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting , which provides free web conferencing and online meeting services, is announcing this morning that it is aiming at large "network marketing" firms with a new program.

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APRIL 4, 2012

Los Angeles-based Ranker , the online rankings website where consumers can rank anything they like, has scored a new round of funding, in an inside round. The funding came from Siemer Venture Capital, Rincon Venture Partners, Draper Associates, the Tech Coast Angels, and the Pasadena Angels, according to CEO Clark Benson.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

We use a SaaS model, and we work with hospitality companies, such as hotels, restaurants, food service, and we help track employee performance in real time. George Collado: We worked with the Pasadena Angels, Tech Coast Angels, and Siemer Ventures, and in January we raised a $300,000 seed round. What does StaffRanker do?

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AUGUST 16, 2012

The site--which uses advertising to offset providing web conferencing services at no charge--said the new YouTube video feature lets users copy and paste the URL of any YouTube video into a conference, including allowing for pausing or skipping ahead in videos. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Los Angeles-based Zubican , an online business-to-business marketplace, has been acquired by Inuvo, a Florida-based provider of performance-based online marketing services, Inuvo announced Monday. in seed funding from the Tech Coast Angels and Pasadena Angels. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting , the free, online web conferencing and webinar service run by Costin Tuculescu, has launched a new feature which allows anyone to sell tickets to their webinars. AnyMeeting, which was previously known as Freebinar, is angel backed by the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

AnyMeeting , the small business web conferencing service which is backed by the Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, Maverick Angels, Sand Hill Angels and Keiretsu Forum, has linked with Comcast Business, the company said Thursday. anymeeting free conference call meeting service comcast business'

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OCTOBER 29, 2009

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , which operates an online marketplace and service for vacation rental booking, has raised $3.5M LeisureLink has previously raised funding from Clearstone Venture Partners, Group RCI, Kodiak Ventures LP, Mission Ventures, Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. in a funding round.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

MINDBODY provides online, software-as-a-service which lets health, wellness, and beauty businesses manage their businesses, including everything from e-commerce, payment processing, marketing, to staffing and scheduling.

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MAY 21, 2013

It''s always a challenge with freemium services--how much do you give away, and how much do you charge for? AnyMeeting told its free users today that, starting June 1st, the recording feature of its service will only be available to its "Pro" plan users. anymeeting free conference call meeting service premium plan freemium'

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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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MARCH 29, 2011

Hungtington Beach-based Freebinar , the free web conferencing and webcasting service headed by Costin Tuculescu , has renamed itself AnyMeeting , the firm said this morning. AnyMeeting provides a free, ad-supported service which allows users to run web conferences and webcasts. READ MORE>>.

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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>>.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Mindbody develops scheduling and business management, software-as-a-service for the wellness, health, spa, and related businesses. The firm is headed by Rick Stollmeyer, and has also received backing from the Pasadena Angels, Tech Coast Angels, and Frontera Capital.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting , the provider of free webinar and web conferencing services, said this week that it has launched a contest to identify the "most interesting meeting" on its service. AnyMeeting is headed by Costin Tuculescu, and backed by the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels.

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

Looking to extend its reach, Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting announced this morning that it has integrated into the Google Apps Marketplace, allowing Google Apps users to be able to start online meetings directly from the service. The company is backed by the Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels and Maverick Angels.

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JANUARY 30, 2014

According to the company, the new tool provides set price access to its services to companies with up to 50 employees, allowing companies to purchase a plan which covers all of their employees at a fixed price. AnyMeeting also said in announcing the new product that it has just passed over 500,000 registered meeting hosts on the service.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Mission Viejo-based OptionEase , the developer of stock option tracking and accounting software-as-a-service, reported Wednesday that it has inked a strategic alliance with a provider of equity compensation plans administation, AST Equity Plan Solutions. Financial impact of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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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. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Parchment , the startup which operates Docufide, a service to help transfer high school transcripts to colleges and universities, said Monday that it has raised $6M in funding. READ MORE>>.

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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. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Los Angeles-based Docufide , which develops systems for electronic transfer of school transcripts between high schools and colleges, said this week that it has inked a deal with the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI). The firm said it how provides its services for high schools across 38 states. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Mission Viejo-based OptionEase , the developer of software-as-a-service for tracking stock options and equity, as well as valuation and compliance, has been acquired by Solium Capital Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Solium Capital is a developer of cloud software for equity administration, financial reporting and compliance.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

The company--which develops software-as-a-service which helps local businesses manage scheduling, staff management, point of sale, ecommerce, marketing, and more--said the funding came from Bessemer Venture Partners, Institutional Venture Partners, Catalyst Investors, W Capital Partners and Montreux Equity Partners. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Source of the funding was not announced, however, the firm has previously raised funding from Catalyst Investors, Frontera Capital, the Pasadena Angels, and the Tech Coast Angels.

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JULY 25, 2011

MINDBODY is venture backed by Bessemer Venture Partners , Catalyst Investors , the Pasadena Angels , Tech Coast Angels and Frontera Capital. SpaFinder operates a marketing service which helps connect consumers with spas and other wellness facilities. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting , the developer of a free web conferencing and webinar services, is announcing today that it has named David Gerken as Vice President of Business Development. Gerken was previously the founder of BuzzDash, and also had served at Net Effect Systems and Ask Jeeves, where he was COO of Ask Jeeves, U.K.

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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. Monday, June 4, 2012 -- aunchFEST Demo Night. See [link] (more)

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Los Angeles-based Docufide , which develops educational software and services used to transfer high school transcripts to colleges, said today that it has raised $4.5M Docufide said it will maintain its Los Angeles offices. in a funding round, and also appointed Blackboard founder Matthew Pittinsky as its CEO.

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JUNE 25, 2009

It seems that every week, a new, Voice-over-IP provider firm surfaces in the market, either providing PBX services, voicemail, or other similar services. Los Angeles-based XCast Labs (www.xcastlabs.com) announced earlier this month that it has raised a $2.7M We understand your service also connects into Skype?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Before that, I worked at the Pasadena Angels, the angel investment group. What do people find is the most useful part of your service? How savvy are restaurants to using an online service like yours? John Delacruz: This is my second company. My first company, was Journalfire, published on academic publishing.

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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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AUGUST 28, 2017

Huntington Beach-based AnyMeeting , which operates an online meeting service, has been acquired by another company, according to insiders and investors at the company. AnyMeeting offers up an online service which lets users run webinars, run online meetings, share screens and slides, and much more. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Moderator: Randy Churchill, Director, Emerging Company Services, PwC; Current Confirmed Panelists: John Babcock, Partner, Rustic Canyon Partners; Jonathan Funk, Managing Director, Allegis Capital; Klaus Koch, Managing Partner, Vicente Capital Partners; Al Schneider, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, Pasadena Angels.

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JULY 27, 2009

Los Angeles-based XCast Labs , which provides voice-over-IP software for cable and telecom companies, disclosed two wins this morning, saying that it is providing services to S. SBC offers cable television, high speed internet, and VoIP services to customers in Mt. Bryer Communications and Florida Cable as customers.

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MAY 5, 2009

Hawkins, President and CEO of technology services firm OFS, for its board of directors. Teresis is angel backed by the Tech Coast Angels and Pasadena Angels. Teresis provides workflow and digital asset management software for the entertainment and broadcast industry. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 3, 2009

Los Angeles-based XCast Labs is announcing this morning that it has raised $2.7M in a Series A funding round, for the firm's voice-over-IP services. According to XCast, the funding includes an investment by Siemer and Associates, as well as Frontera Capital and the Pasadena Angels.

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