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Thursday, January 17, 2008
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Transonic Combustion Gets New Funding From Khosla Ventures
Camarillo-based Transonic Combustion, a firm which is developing an advanced fuel injection system for automobiles, said Thursday that it has received an additional investment from Khosla Ventures. (More info...)
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DivX Inks License Deal With AMD
San Diego-based DivX said Wednesday that it has inked a licensing agreement with AMD. According to DivX, AMD will include its codec technology in certain AMD Xilleon processors for digital TVs. (More info...)
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QLogic Joins Microsoft Interop Group
Aliso Viejo-based QLogic said Thursday that the firm has joined an interoperability group headed by computer giant Microsoft. (More info...)
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Strix Adds Mobile Products
Calabasas-based Strix Systems, a provider of wireless mesh networking products, said Wednesday that it has rolled out a new system focused on mobile, in-vehicle systems. (More info...)
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HireRight Targets Small Businesses
Irvine-based HireRight, a provider of online, employer screening products, said Wednesday that it has rolled out a version of its services specifically targeted at small businesses. (More info...)
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Withoutabox Acquired By Amazon's IMDB
Studio City-based Whitoutabox, an online services provider focused on independent film and artists, has been acquired by The Internet Movie Database. (More info...)
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60Frames Debuts Online Series
Los Angeles-based 60Frames Entertainment, the online digital media firm founded by the United Talent Agency's Brett Weinstein, launched its online programming lineup Wednesday, and announced a number
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Helio Rolls New Slider, GPS Services
Los Angeles-based MVNO Helio said Wednesday that it has released a new, "slider" cell phone for the firm's cell phone services. (More info...)
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Veoh Taps Dow Jones For Sales Exec
Los Angeles-based Veoh Networks, the online video sharing and broadcasting service, said this morning that it has hired Michael Henry as its new Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales. (More info...)
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iStor Hires VP From Dot Hill
Irvine-based iStor Networks has appointed a new VP of Software Engineering, saying today that it has hired on Jim Wayda to the position. (More info...)
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Foundation 9 Entertainment Promotes Mann
Irvine-based Foundation 9 Entertainment said Tuesday that the firm has promoted David Mann, the firm's Chief Operating Officer, to President. (More info...)
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Rubicon Project Hires VP
Los Angeles-based the Rubicon Project, a firm developing software for optimizing Internet advertising for publishers, said Tuesday that it has hired on Bob Bennett as its Vice President of Product and
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
ProQuo Adds $8M In Series B Funding
La Jolla-based ProQuo said Tuesday that it has received an $8M, second round of funding from Mission Ventures and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. (More info...)
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Morgan Stanley Buys Stake In Cleantech VC NGEN Partners
Morgan Stanley announced Tuesday that it has taken a stake in Santa Barbara-based cleantech firm NGEN Partners LLC. Amount of the minority equity investment was not disclosed. (More info...)
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G-Technology Acquired By Fabrik
Santa Monica-based G-Technology, a provider of storage products for the Apple Macintosh market, said today at MacWorld that the firm has been acquired by Fabrik, Inc. (More info...)
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Fisker Gets Funding From Kleiner Perkins
Irvine-based Fisker Automotive, a company developing environmentally friendly, plug-in hybrid vehicles, has raised a round of funding from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the firm said Tuesday. (More info...)
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Knight & Carver Gets $12M
National City-based Knight & Carver Wind Group, a provider of wind turbine blade inspection, repair, and maintenance services, said today that it has raised $12M in an investment from Global Environme
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Ticketmaster Buys TicketsNow
West Hollywood-based Ticketmaster said this morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TicketsNow, and Illinois-based online marketplace for music, sports, and live entertainme
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Oversee.net Gets $150M Investment
Los Angeles-based online marketer and domain name firm Oversee.net said this morning that it has raised $150M in an investment from private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners. (More info...)
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MSC.Software Acquires Network Analysis
Santa Ana-based software simulation firm MSC.software said Monday that it has acquired Network Analysis, an Arizona-based firm developing thermal modeling software. (More info...)
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YouMail Launches Advertising Program
Irvine-based YouMail, the venture-backed startup developing a personalized voicemail service, said today that it has launched a new advertising program. (More info...)
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Qualcomm Buys Open Interface
San Diego-based Qualcomm has quietly purchased Open Interface, a Seattle-based developer of technology for the Bluetooth headset market. No details of the acquisition have been released. (More info...)
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THQ Buys Big Huge Games
Agoura Hills-based THQ said this morning that it plans to acquire Big Huge Games, a developer of role playing games. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. (More info...)
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BenSoft Acquired By Metavante
San Diego-based BenSoft Incorporated, a developer of web-based software for healthcare benefits management, has been acquired by Metavante. (More info...)
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Placely Launches Travel Feature
Los Angeles-based Placely, a web 2.0 startup focused on travel, said today that it has launched a new feature to help users receive relevant travel information about travel destinations. (More info...)
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