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DTx Pharma Acquisition by Novartis Generates Robust Returns for Tech Coast Angels and NuFund Venture Group

Click here for PR Log IRVINE and SAN DIEGO, Calif. –(August 3, 2023)--Tech Coast Angels (TCA) and NuFund Venture Group (formerly TCA-San Diego) today announced that portfolio company DTx Pharma [...]

By |2023-08-03T13:36:07-08:00August 3, 2023|Tech Coast in the Press, Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on DTx Pharma Acquisition by Novartis Generates Robust Returns for Tech Coast Angels and NuFund Venture Group

Building a Pipeline of 13 Million Within the Pharmaceutical Industry: How Did Strategikon Pharma Do It?

Anca Copaescu (AC) is the founder and CEO of Strategikon Pharma, a SaaS company streamlining key processes in the pharmaceutical industry. In today’s ‘How Did You Do It?’, we sat [...]

By |2023-07-15T03:12:36-08:00June 26, 2023|Posts For Investors, Posts For Entreprenuers|Comments Off on Building a Pipeline of 13 Million Within the Pharmaceutical Industry: How Did Strategikon Pharma Do It?

Increasing LTV/CAC Ratio by 80x Lead to Doubling Revenue Run Rate: How Did FAMA Technologies Do It?

Ben Mones is the Founder and CEO of Fama, a SaaS company revolutionizing the hiring process. Mones has transformed Fama into a hyper-growth operation with a lean business model. In today’s [...]

By |2023-07-15T03:12:52-08:00June 19, 2023|Posts For Investors, Posts For Entreprenuers|Comments Off on Increasing LTV/CAC Ratio by 80x Lead to Doubling Revenue Run Rate: How Did FAMA Technologies Do It?

Outperforming Incumbents by 10x in Transportation Finance With FinTech: How Did Comfreight Do It?

Steve Kochan is the Founder and CEO of Comfreight, a FinTech SaaS company. He is a former freight consultant who has transformed Comfreight from a weekend side project to an [...]

By |2023-07-15T03:13:08-08:00June 1, 2023|Posts For Investors, Posts For Entreprenuers|Comments Off on Outperforming Incumbents by 10x in Transportation Finance With FinTech: How Did Comfreight Do It?

Tech Coast Angels Invested $15.4 Million in 41 Companies and Realized Highest-Ever Number of Exits in 2022

Angel network acknowledges a “year of change” with new licensing initiatives and chapters Click here for PR Web IRVINE, Calif. – May 16, 2023 – Tech Coast Angels (TCA) members [...]

By |2023-05-16T06:29:07-08:00May 16, 2023|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Invested $15.4 Million in 41 Companies and Realized Highest-Ever Number of Exits in 2022

Raising Millions of Dollars in Today’s Challenging StartUp Environment: How Did Carro Do It?

David Perry is the Founder and CEO of Carro, an Orange County SaaS company revolutionizing e-commerce. Their tagline is: “Sell more Together.” Perry’s previous company sold to Sony PlayStation for [...]

By |2023-07-15T03:13:39-08:00April 18, 2023|Posts For Investors, Posts For Entreprenuers|Comments Off on Raising Millions of Dollars in Today’s Challenging StartUp Environment: How Did Carro Do It?

Tech Coast Angels’ Portfolio Company Healionics Honored with Angel Capital Association’s 2022 Luis Villalobos Award for Life Sciences

Company aims to improve health and quality of life for dialysis patients For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – May 31, 2022 – Healionics, a Tech Coast Angels’ portfolio [...]

By |2022-06-07T19:56:15-08:00May 31, 2022|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels’ Portfolio Company Healionics Honored with Angel Capital Association’s 2022 Luis Villalobos Award for Life Sciences

Tech Coast Angels Sets Membership and Investment Records for Third Consecutive Year and Biggest Exit Ever

In 2021, TCA increased investments to a record $20.4 million in 53 companies, grew membership to more than 500, accepted its 500th company, and realized 11 successful exits For PR [...]

By |2022-05-17T03:38:21-08:00May 17, 2022|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Sets Membership and Investment Records for Third Consecutive Year and Biggest Exit Ever

Alliance Between Tech Coast Angels and MEDA Angels Expands Investment Opportunities, Deal Flow and Provides Additional Capital

Collaboration between the two acclaimed angel groups adds new deal flow, equity investment, and unique expertise in medical and healthcare markets  For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. and WASHINGTON [...]

By |2022-03-30T09:39:06-08:00March 29, 2022|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Alliance Between Tech Coast Angels and MEDA Angels Expands Investment Opportunities, Deal Flow and Provides Additional Capital

Westcliff University and Tech Coast Angels Partner to Offer Students Entrepreneurial Insights & Opportunities

Partnership Further Enhances Entrepreneurial Culture on Campus and in the Community January 27, 2022 IRVINE, Calif. Westcliff University today announced a partnership with Tech Coast Angels (TCA) Orange County. TCA [...]

By |2022-01-27T18:06:44-08:00January 27, 2022|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Westcliff University and Tech Coast Angels Partner to Offer Students Entrepreneurial Insights & Opportunities

TCA Investors Net All Cash Gain of 5x with Discover Echo — Innovative Microscopy Company Acquisition

By John Harbison, TCA Chairman emeritus Tech Coast Angels’ San Diego network first saw at its 2016 Quick Pitch competition what Discover Echo’s Revolve microscope could do: the company won [...]

By |2022-01-03T14:49:44-08:00September 15, 2021|Posts For Investors, Posts For Entreprenuers|Comments Off on TCA Investors Net All Cash Gain of 5x with Discover Echo — Innovative Microscopy Company Acquisition

Tech Coast Angels Posts Record Highs in 2020 for Investment, Membership, and Number of Companies Funded

Angel network fueled startup ecosystem with $19.4 million for 64 companies including $7.9 million through annual chapter funds, realized four successful exits, and expanded its geographic reach. For PRWeb, click [...]

By |2021-06-15T08:00:00-08:00June 15, 2021|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Posts Record Highs in 2020 for Investment, Membership, and Number of Companies Funded

Algenesis Honored with 2021 Luis Villalobos Award for Innovative Technology from the Angel Capital Association

Company’s high performance, fully biodegradable, plant-based material combats the environmental impact of global plastic pollution For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – May 18, 2021 – Tech Coast Angels [...]

By |2021-05-18T13:23:01-08:00May 18, 2021|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Algenesis Honored with 2021 Luis Villalobos Award for Innovative Technology from the Angel Capital Association

Tech Coast Angels Orange County Reports Successful 2020 Even in Uncertain Economic Climate; Looks Ahead to its 2021 Fund with Optimism

One OC Fund 20 company has already generated a 3.5x return and 250% IRR to investors for PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – April 8, 2021 -- Tech Coast [...]

By |2021-04-08T08:56:30-08:00April 8, 2021|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Orange County Reports Successful 2020 Even in Uncertain Economic Climate; Looks Ahead to its 2021 Fund with Optimism

Undeterred by the Pandemic, Tech Coast Angels-Los Angeles Chapter Wraps Up a Successful 2020

Angel network celebrates 20th anniversary, a new chapter fund, membership growth, expedited due diligence, a new web site, and 14 funded companies as part of its annual achievements For PR [...]

By |2021-01-06T08:46:21-08:00December 29, 2020|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Undeterred by the Pandemic, Tech Coast Angels-Los Angeles Chapter Wraps Up a Successful 2020

Tech Coast Angels Fuels Southern California’s Startup Ecosystem in 2019; Posts Record Investments, Record Membership, and Five Exits

Angel network grew investments by 91% to a record $19.1 million in 52 companies, created new chapter funds, grew membership by 15% to 458, and achieved five exits For PR [...]

By |2020-05-06T14:54:30-08:00May 7, 2020|Tech Coast in the Press, Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Fuels Southern California’s Startup Ecosystem in 2019; Posts Record Investments, Record Membership, and Five Exits

Tech Coast Angels Members Feature Prominently In Southern California Business Journals’ 2019 Most Influential Lists

For PR Web, click here   IRVINE, Calif. – November 13, 2019 -- Tech Coast Angels (TCA) today announced that many of its members were recognized for their community impact [...]

By |2019-11-12T20:43:27-08:00November 13, 2019|Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Members Feature Prominently In Southern California Business Journals’ 2019 Most Influential Lists

2019 John G. Watson Quick Pitch Competition Achieves Sold-Out Success with $75,000 in Prizes Awarded to Three Companies

Ten Southern California startups vied for prizes at renowned annual event, sponsored this year by Tech Coast Angels, Connect w/ SDVG, Cox Business, the John G. Watson Foundation, and PeakSpan [...]

By |2019-11-05T10:10:52-08:00November 5, 2019|Tech Coast in the Press, Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on 2019 John G. Watson Quick Pitch Competition Achieves Sold-Out Success with $75,000 in Prizes Awarded to Three Companies

Tech Coast Angels Realizes Two Momentous Milestones: 400th Company Funded and 400 Members

  Angel network’s investment in Grolltex highlights angel network’s influence and stature while increased membership brings even deeper levels of experience as well as additional capital   For PR Web, [...]

By |2019-11-05T07:03:15-08:00August 15, 2019|Tech Coast in the Press, Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Realizes Two Momentous Milestones: 400th Company Funded and 400 Members

23 Students from 15 High Schools Throughout San Diego Learn about Entrepreneurship and Compete for $2,000 in Scholarship Awards Presented by the University of San Diego and the California Foundation Fund

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By |2019-06-25T10:27:04-08:00June 18, 2019|Tech Coast in the Press|Comments Off on 23 Students from 15 High Schools Throughout San Diego Learn about Entrepreneurship and Compete for $2,000 in Scholarship Awards Presented by the University of San Diego and the California Foundation Fund

Tech Coast Angels Surpassed Membership Numbers in 2018, Invested $10.8 Million into 53 Companies, and Realized Six Exits

For PR Web, click here Angel Network 2018 Year End Report Shows Strong Year in Diverse Sectors New Companies and Percentage of Investment in New Companies Near Record Highs IRVINE, Calif.-- [...]

By |2019-05-26T15:43:47-08:00May 7, 2019|Tech Coast in the Press, Tech Coast Angels Press Releases|Comments Off on Tech Coast Angels Surpassed Membership Numbers in 2018, Invested $10.8 Million into 53 Companies, and Realized Six Exits
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