Tech coast angels
Tech Coast Angels
Tech Coast Angels is an angel investor network [1] in the United States and one of the leading sources of funding to early-stage companies in Southern California.[2] Since its inception in 1997, TCA members have focused on building valuable companies, personally invested nearly $100 million, and helped portfolio companies attract more than $1 billion in additional capital,[3] mostly from venture capital firms . TCA members give companies more than just capital; they also provide counsel[4] [5] [6] [7] , mentoring and access to an extensive network of potential investors[8][9] [10] , customers, strategic partners and management talent. TCA has more than 250 members, including its venture capital affiliates, in five networks in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Westlake/Santa Barbara and the Inland Empire.
Noteworthy investment exits for the TCA include "Sandpiper Networks" and "Green Dot Corporation", both returning 100X or more of TCA invested capital[11] .[12]
In December 2011, Tech Coast Angels announced that Steve Flaim has moved into the position of Chairman of its Board of Directors. Flaim has been a member of the TCA since 2004 and was previously President of the San Diego chapter of the Tech Coast Angels. [13]
References
- ^ "Angel Capital Association Directory". Angel Capital Association. http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/directory/.
- ^ "Venture Capital Totals $603.2M In Southern California In Q3". socalTECH. http://www.socaltech.com/venture_capital_totals_6_3__m_in_southern_california_in_q3/s-0038812.html.
- ^ Spencer, Susan. "Tech Coast Angels Companies Receive More Than $1B". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS133867+23-Feb-2009+BW20090223.
- ^ Klein, Karen E.. "Perfecting the Fund-Raising Pitch". Businessweek. http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jun2009/sb20090612_370864.htm.
- ^ Tech Coast Angels. "7 P's of Investor Presentations". SlideShare. http://www.slideshare.net/techcoastangels/tca-7-psofpresentations.
- ^ Austin, Scott (January 11, 2010). "How To Pitch A Venture Capitalist On A Napkin". Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2010/01/11/how-to-pitch-a-venture-capitalist-on-a-napkin/?mod=tech.
- ^ Venture Capital Dispatch (August 2, 2010). "The Magic 8-Ball of Angel Investing". Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2010/08/02/the-magic-8-ball-of-angel-investing/?mod=tech.
- ^ Perloff, David and Sherman, Pat (October 2, 2011). "Cashing In San Diego investors write personal checks to propel local entrepreneurs". Pacific San Diego Magazine. http://www.pacificsandiego.com/2011/10/02/cashing-in.
- ^ Somers, Terri. "San Diego angels lend financial wings to entrepreneurs needing cash". San Diego Union Tribune. http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040427/news_1b27angels.html.
- ^ Norman, Jan. "Local investors seek to jumpstart new O.C. ventures". The Orange County Register. http://jan.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/14/local-investors-seek-to-jumpstart-new-oc-ventures/21951//.
- ^ Hardy, Quentin. "Where Angels Dare to Tread". Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2002/1028/303_print.html.
- ^ "Green Dot Sets Pricing Range". socalTECH. http://www.socaltech.com/green_dot_sets_pricing_range/s-0029737.html.
- ^ Peters, Frank. "Champagne Corks Pop". The Frank Peters Show. http://thefrankpetersshow.com/2011/champagne-corks-pop/.
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