socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2014

Yesterday, TigerText , a developer of enterprise, secure texting tools, raised a big $21M funding and last week, the big funding round was for Kareo , which raised $29.5M enterprise software tigertext invoca chromeriver venture capital feature saas cloud' for its cloud-based medical offices software. Image courtesy Bigstock.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , the developer of business transaction and deal management software-as-a-service, said today that it has raised $1M in an expansion round for the company. CapLinked develops an online, cloud-based platform used to manage due diligence and deal documents, and which competes against deal room management software.

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socalTECH

APRIL 17, 2013

Bitium said it is developing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) operating system, offering up everything from authentication and authorization of cloud-based software to features like consolidated messaging for apps. authentication system operating amplify software saas capital venture bitium' READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Five years ago, when the Los Angeles-based enterprise software startup Replicated first launched, it was one of a number of contenders looking to bring containerized software development tools to businesses. ” New Company Helps SaaS Applications Work Behind Firewall.

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socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2019

San Diego-based Mapp , a developer of cloud-based digital marketing software, has completed its acquisition of European marketing analytics software developer Webtrekk , the company said this morning. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Webtrekk was based in Berlin, and has other offices in Italy and Spain.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Even entrepreneurs that already sold on SaaS should stake note of new research from the SalientGroup : SaaS gets funded - Nearly 50% of SaaS-based startups are getting successfully funded—a rate of funding success no other sector can match. Overall, according to Gartner, the SaaS market will top $22 billion by 2015.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 26, 2013

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , the developer of deal room and business transaction software, has launched new file management tools for the service, saying it has rebuilt its file manager "from the ground up." caplinked file management dealroom saas software project' READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M. Now, he and Gudanis are trying to solve the issues of identity access management that the new, ubiquitous cloud computing model presents for security officers and developers.

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socalTECH

JUNE 11, 2014

Carpinteria-based Procore , a developer of construction management software, has raised $15M in a funding round from Bessemer Venture Partners, the company disclosed today. project saas software management construction capital venture procore' The startup is led by Tooey Courtemanch and Steve Zahm. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Irvine-based Mavenlink , a developer of a software-as-a-service offering for project management and project accounting, has raised $7M in funding. mavenlink venture capital saas software project management cloud collaboration' The funding came from Carrick Capital Partners. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Carpinteria-based Procore Technologies , which develops cloud-based software for the construction industry, has named Matthew Reid as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Procore develops construction management software used to manage large construction projects. The company is venture backed by Bessemer Venture Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Seksom most recently ran Corporate Development & Strategy for Twitter so he knows a thing or two about exits to corporates and whether he funds a startup or not I suspect many will get value from building a relationship with him for his expertise. He also wrote this excellent book on the Venture Capital industry that I highly recommend ?

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2021

Los Angeles-based PayEngine, a startup developing a white label, payment platform for software-as-a-service companies, has raised $1.6M in a seed funding, the company said this morning. The funding came from Mucker Capital, BAM Ventures, I2BF Global Ventures, HIVE Ventures and other strategic investors, according to the company.

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TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

TechEmpower has been instrumental in developing chatbots like these, utilizing generative AI to sift through internal documents and user manuals, enabling them to provide precise answers to customer service questions. It also facilitates rapid prototyping, allowing for quicker iterations and thus shorter development cycles.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2012

When we first started, back in the day, government were very shy about implementing SaaS. We were very stubborn from day one, that this was SaaS, and we did not want to offer an on-premise product, and that it's not even an option. Event now, we're one of the only SaaS solutions that these government agencies have.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Los Angeles-based Velocify , which develops cloud-based, sales automation software, has scored a win over at eHarmony. velocify sales lead eharmony management software cloud funnel saas marketing leads360' Financial impact of the deal was not announced. Velocify is led by Nick Hedges; the company was previously known as Leads360.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Replicated began as a developer of software security and management services for Docker containerized development tools, but as the market shifted to Kubernetes, the company shifted to service those applications. As developers embrace Kubernetes, Replicated launches tools to manage its deployments.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

It required content sites to develop totally new content. Everybody and their mothers are coming into my offices proclaiming that their developing the latest iPhone App. In the same year Salesforce.com launched a SaaS CRM platform to compete with Siebel. Enter Flash, which gave us a multimedia development environment.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

What was important about the Web is that it made it significantly easier for people to develop content that could be consumed by other people given the HTML mark-up language and it was open so anybody was free to create websites that others could discover and consume. My first company was a SaaS software company started in 1999.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

It soaked up all of our development resources and didn’t allow us to focus on what we felt our company strategy was. On some level we felt we did because being a SaaS company in 1999 was trailblazing. Deer are not so big that they can make huge demands on you for your development resources or customer support.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Goleta-based AutoVitals , which develops software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for the automotive repair and maintenance software business, has raised a round of private equity, the company recently announced, from private equity investor Tritium Partners.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 21, 2023

We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. Common Signs You Need a Technical Review We’ve already mentioned the most common signs that you might need a technical review: Slow or late delivery: “I’ve authorized two new developers, and we’re still behind.”

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Santa Barbara-based TrackStreet , a developer of software to help manufacturers monitor their channel and e-commerce sites--and in particular, minimum-advertising-price (MAP) policies--has raised $2M in seed funding, the company said Wednesday.

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socalTECH

APRIL 15, 2019

Aliso Viejo-based Corent Technologies , which develops cloud migration software, and AI and data analytics software developer MapR Technologies said this morning that MapR Technologies has selected Corent's SurPaaS platform to help customers access MapR's Data Platform for AI. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 27, 2022

Tech businesses today can do this much more easily than a decade ago, with cheaper development costs, SaaS hosting environments avoiding heavy equipment costs, and development platforms with pre-formed routines available. Once at breakeven, the rush to raise more is over, and there are far more options available.

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2020

Santa Barbara-based TrackStreet , a developer of brand protection software, has raised $5.1M According to the company, the round--a Seed-2 funding--was led by Okapi Capital, and also included The Cove Fund, Early Light Ventures, SaaS Venture Capital, and Stage Venture Partners and Brad Perry (co-founder of Dealer Socket), along with others.

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2019

Aliso Viejo-based Corent Technology , which develops cloud migration software tools, says it has integrated its tools with Microsoft Azure Migrate, Microsoft's migration software for its cloud services. Corent develops tools which help move software to the cloud, and turn legacy applications into software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The funding was led by Okapi Venture Capital and also included Saas Ventures. Chargezoom develops a software platform that helps businesses automate accounts receivable, billing, and payments. Irvine-based billing and payments software startup Chargezoom has raised $2M in a seed funding round, the company said on Wednesday.

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socalTECH

APRIL 16, 2021

SWARM Engineering, a new startup which is focused on developing supply and demand forecasting software for the food supply chain, has raised $2.7M in its seed funding round. Anthony Howcroft is CEO and founder of SWARM Engineering.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

Traditional software vs. SaaS. Of course it is super helpful if a VC can drop you in to important people for business development, recruiting, PR, sales and eventually M&A. The problem with this is that past successes aren’t always relevant to future ones as the methods and environment of the past may no longer apply.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

4 key areas SaaS startups must address to scale infrastructure for the enterprise. SpotOn’s goal is to be a “one-stop shop” by incorporating tools that include things such as custom website development, scheduling software, marketing, appointment scheduling, review management, analytics and digital loyalty.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2020

San Diego-based GoSite , which develops an online platform to help small businesses put up online and mobile websites, has raised $16M in a funding round, the company announced this morning. The funding was led by Longley Capital, and also included Stage 2 Capital, Ankona Capital, Serra Ventures and SaaS Ventures, and angels.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

million to launch a SaaS software company and we took $2.5 Heck, you can launch your company if you’re a developer for $50,000. When I started my first company at 31 year’s old I had to raise at least $5 million. The infrastructure alone cost $2.5 million in costs over 18 months to launch our products.

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Do you participate in professional development workshops, or perhaps enjoy problem-solving puzzles in your downtime? To get to what’s right for you, you need a tech partner with a deep understanding of your business needs, software development experience, data engineering skills and AI expertise.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Lytle is the company's current Head of Government Affairs, where he has been since April 2020; he also previously served as Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Enterprise Saas Solutions from August 2017 to October 2018, and has since been consulting for the company; he also served at Cavulus, Morgan Stanley, and hedge fund RCL Capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I follow Jason Lemkin closely (he’s a long-time friend) and he speaks frequently and passionately about SaaS businesses having built a successful one himself. These are both new journeys and I can’t wait to see how they develop. His blog is even called SaaStr (a bit too close to Suster if you ask me ;-)).

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 4, 2013

Creating your product based on your target market's reactions at every stage of the development process enables you to make bold choices with confidence, even when such decisions seem to defy conventional wisdom. Entrepreneurs should unabashedly copy Pink Floyd's simple, yet effective market validation strategies.

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