Fred Grier
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CommSafe AI Adds New Investors
Co. Will Enter Commercial Market Later This Year
San Diego-based CommSafe AI, a technology company which specializes in conflict and violence prevention, has closed a $1.8 million pre-seed round, adding new investors Blu Venture Investors and City Light Capital.
Wrapify Expands With New SaaS Offering
Co. Grows Stronger Despite COVID-19 Headwinds
San Diego-based Wrapify, an advertising startup helping some of the nation’s largest brands, is seeing significant growth this year after overcoming severe tailwinds caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
San Diego Padres Partners with ClickUp
ClickUp, the all-in-one workplace productivity platform, has partnered with the San Diego Padres.
Burger Helps Bring Life Science Offices Back to Life
CONSTRUCTION: From Industrial to Biotech, Co. Makes Magic Happen
In recent years, San Diego has seen big increases in venture capital investment, and booming construction of new lab spaces around the region. Burger Construction has made a name for itself as one of the leading construction firms for the life science industry — having recently completed projects for Cue Health and GenMark.
La Jolla-Based TuSimple Files for IPO
TECH: Self-Driving Truck Co. Taking Traditional Route
TuSimple, a startup developing self-driving technology for heavy-duty trucks, has filed an initial public stock offering to become a publicly traded company.
Video Gaming Startup Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding
ENTERTAINMENT: HiDef Plans to Hire Aggressively, Ramp Up Development
HiDef Inc., a video game startup founded by entertainment and gaming industry veterans, has raised $7.5 million in a Series A round of venture capital funding.
Global Pandemic Creates Unexpected Impacts on Engineering Firms
Despite Some Challenges Most Firms See Uptick in Business
While most construction, architectural and engineering firms were deemed as essential during the pandemic and were allowed to remain open, the global pandemic created unexpected impacts for the industries.
Iridia Raises $24M Led by LifeSci Venture Partners
STARTUP: Co. Prepares for Scale and Growth
Carlsbad-based Iridia has raised $24 million to build the world’s first high-density DNA-Based memory chip.
ITJuana Arms Cos. With Cross Border Digital Talent
TECH: Firm Has Helped More Than 400 Software Professionals
Section 32 Adds 2 Key Leaders
FINANCE: Firm Manages Over $1 Billion
OmniSync Connects Startups to Resources
Co. Raised $1Million Led by GovTech Fund
CourseKey Raises $9M to Help Trade Schools
Co. Plans to Double Headcount by End of 2022
Ventyx Biosciences Holds Three Immunology Targets
BIOTECH: Co. Raised $114 Million Led by venBio
Nucleus Biologics Gives Control Back to the Scientists
BIOTECH: Co.’s Marketplace Has More Than 400 Chemical Formulations
San Diego Becomes Desired Hub For Major Market Transplants
TECH: Region a Top Destination for Entrepreneurs
Seven Startups to Pitch at San Diego Angel Conference
7 firms to pitch investors at the San Diego Angel Conference on Saturday.
Three San Diego Companies Win XPrize Rapid COVID-19 Testing Contest
ChromaCode, Reliable-LFC and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology win XPrize contest.
Founders First Raises $9 Million
Latest Investment Will Further Mission and Expansion
DTx Pharma Raises $100 Million Round
BIOTECH: Funding to Be Used to Accelerate Efforts, Advance Pipeline
SpineZone Gets $12 Million in VC
Co. Has Helped More Than 100,000 Patients
Trovata Taps New CFO
Trovata has added Scott Harrington as its chief financial officer.
JMI Equity Raises $1.7 Billion
FINANCE: Fund Invests in Software and Service Cos.
Seismic Makes Diversity Moves
Deberry Joins Company As V.P. of Inclusion
Ciari Guitars Reinvents Instrument
MUSIC: Co. Raises $560,000 Through Crowdfunding Campaign
Workiz Seizes Momentum, Raises $13M in Series B
STARTUP: Co. Has More Than 100,000 Using Its Platform
DermTech Set For Growth
BIOTECH: Co.’s Stock Up 130%
Dr. Seuss Seeks More Inclusivity
PUBLISHING: Co. Pulls Six Books
PromoDrone Pivots to Global Licensing
Co. Sees Opportunity in Banner Advertisements
Dexcom Launches Venture Arm
Co. Aims to Fund Early, And Late Stage Startups
Local Bankers Balance Profits and Social Impact
Despite 2020’s Challenges, Most Operations Demonstrate Unprecedented Agility
Organization Helps Latinas Land Tech Careers
NONPROFIT: #LatinaGeeks Has More Than 4,000 Members
Airspace Raises $38M
TECH: Co. Plans International Growth
TuSimple Plans to Go Public
TuSimple has filed paperwork to go public and plans to join the U.S. stock market as early as next month.
SDTWS Founders Will Host Panel to Honor International Women's Day
SDTWS will host a "Choose To Challenge" panel on Mar. 8, 2021.
Powering Mentorship Through Technology
TECH: Co. Has Facilitated More 18,000 Matches
Helping Athletes Improve Speed, Strength
SPORTS: Performance Co. Has Trained More Than 2,000 Athletes
Brain Corp Sees Record Growth
SOFTWARE: Co. Has Deployed More Than 14,500 Robots
Equip Health Raises $13M Series A Round
Co. Plans to Double Headcount, Expand Services
Helping Clients Build Wealth
FINANCE: ECF Wealth Saw a 25% Increase in Revenues in 2020
Mosaic Helps Leaders Gain Insights
Led by General Catalyst, Co. Raised $18.5 Million
Sony Launches KOOV Academy
EDUCATION: Co. Partners With UCSD
Avidity Biosciences to Participate at SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference
Avidity Biosciences leadership team will participate in a fireside chat.
Young Black & N’ Business Aids Black Entrepreneurs
SERVICE: Group Aims to Help Businesses Increase Profits, Find Community
Pillsbury Launches $11M Equal Justice Initiative
LAW: Firm Aims to Support Up to 50 Black Entrepreneurs Per Year
Trovata Raises $20M Led by Wells Fargo
Co. Will Launch Enterprise Solution, Add Partners
Connect Recruits Startups for Next 'Cool Companies' Cohort
Connect w/ San Diego Venture Group has opened applications for its next cohort of Cool Companies.
Helping Essential Workers Stay Well-Rested
Co. Aims to Expand Into 20 Hospitals Nationwide in 2021
Tealium Raises $96 Million, Prepares to Expand
SOFTWARE: Co.’s Technology Helps Track Customer Data
Fighting for Racial Equity and Diversity
NONPROFIT: Organization Builds Relationships, Hosts Events and Offers Support
Ensunet Technology Group Remains on Top
FINANCE: Firm Has Supported $11.6 Billion in M&A Deals
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