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OC startups news: A free community service of the OC Startup Council, this OC startups blog is dedicated to promoting the growth of early stage technology and life science startups in the Southern California community. Read on for the latest news updates from around the Orange County, California high tech, software, hardware, medtech, biotech, and life sciences startup ecosystem -... Read more →

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OC's LCPtracker Announces Acquisition of VantagePoint Compliance

LCPtracker Acquires VantagePoint Compliance, Expanding Product Line to Include Supplier Diversity Management Orange, CA; September 30, 2024 – LCPtracker, Inc., a leading provider of prevailing wage and construction workforce reporting solutions, announced today the acquisition of VantagePoint Compliance, a supplier diversity and contract compliance software application developed by industry experts, GCAP Services, Inc (GCAP). Alongside this acquisition, LCPtracker has also... Read more →

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OCSC Premium Startup Company Member: House of Flow

Thank you to House of Flow, a Premium Healthcare Tech Member of the OC Startup Council! House of Flow is pioneering the next generation of wellness centers, one that addresses physical fitness, emotional well being, and connection to community. Through integrating state of the art functional medicine, psychology, and biohacking with ancient time-tested practices, House of Flow offers members a... Read more →

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Upgrading from Member to New OCSC Sponsor: Kingsmen Digital Ventures

Thank you to Kingsmen Digital Ventures, now a Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Kingsmen Digital Ventures was founded in 2016 and their technology has powered a number of startups and SMB's in OC & elsewhere. Their on-shore experience in Healthcare, Fintech and compliance including HIPAA, PCI, SOX, SOC2 have made them particularly effective in complex and highly regulated spaces.... Read more →

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MIX Unleashes Impact: A Fresh Chapter for MedTech Innovators

Medical Innovation Exchange (MIX) invites you to an exciting new phase! More Focus, More Impact: After seven years of building this community, they’ve reached a critical mass of high-caliber participants, allowing them to now pivot to events that deliver ultra-high impact through attendee curation/invitation (such as this one). These new events are designed to be packed with founders and business... Read more →

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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Synoia Inc

Thank you to Synoia Inc, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! Synoia Inc - Provide a privacy based cell system, in a number of incremental steps, for cell phones, Including app privacy, Data Security, Location privacy and Call Detail Privacy; With a go to market strategy based on leveraging existing service providers in the phone sector. OC Startups... Read more →

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OCSC Renewing Supporting Member: StartupInvestorsDirectory.com

Thank you to StartupInvestorsDirectory.com, a renewing Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council. StartupInvestorsDirectory.com offers a proprietary database of 3000+ VCs, angel investors, syndicates, and lenders to make your startup fundraising faster and more efficient. Their powerful search tools help Members find quality investor leads to personalize your pitches and turn them in to "warm emails" instead. Filter investors by... Read more →

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Costa Mesa's Daisy Announces $7 Million Series B

Daisy Closes $7 Million Series B on Heels of $11M Series A Raising $20M in first year, Daisy has quickly become the first national smart home services company Costa Mesa, Calif., September 3, 2024 – Daisy, the first national home technology installation and services company, today is announcing its $7 million Series B, bringing its total investment to date to... Read more →

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OCSC New Premium Startup Company Member: Irvinei

Welcome to Irvinei, a new Premium Member of the OC Startup Council! Irvinei is working to change the style of the people using AI Smart Home and Security. With Irvinei’s futuristic smart doorbell and home security system, you can stay connected and informed about what’s happening outside your house while relaxing on your plush couch. From recognizing familiar faces to... Read more →

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Angel Investor Speed Dating - WEDNESDAY!

Join TCVN and Tech Coast Angels this Wednesday, October 9 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM in Irvine, CA. ​WINGZ™ | Angel Investor Speed Dating ​WINGZ is a community building event designed to help Angel Investors meet and connect with Fundable Founders whose startups have proven traction and/or significant growth potential. ​It is up to you to decide how to spend your... Read more →

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KPMG's Q2 2024 IPO Insights: Key Market Trends and Analysis

Thanks to our Silver Sponsor KPMG for this IPO Market report: IPO Insights Q2 2024 Perspectives on the quarter’s market trends Taking a company public can boost its profile and provide much−needed capital resources. But ensuring readiness for the capital markets requires a keen understanding of the current initial public offering (IPO) market—significant exits; sectors on the rise; trends in... Read more →

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Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Our free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours help early stage company founders raise money for their startups. The fun, friendly live video Q&A sessions answer financing and strategy questions from entrepreneurs from all over the world with FREE expert startup advice. The latest free lunchtime session hosted by our CEO, Scott Fox, was September 24. To watch the new Startup... Read more →

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OCSC Sponsor: Orange Marketing

Thank you to Orange Marketing, a Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Orange Marketing helps B2B companies succeed with HubSpot by offering implementation, optimization, and operational support across all Hubs: Sales, Marketing, and Help Desk. They specialize in SMB and startups, SaaS and technology companies. Special Offer For OCSC Members: New HubSpot Customers - - For a bootstrap, seed or... Read more →

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OC Women in Business Forum 10/10/24

Innovation, Co-creation, Transformation: Uniting and Empowering Women in Business Join SCORE Orange County as they bring together all OC Women in Business for a full day of business innovation, relationship building, and professional transformation designed for business owners, business leaders, and entrepreneurs! Join them Thursday, October 10 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at The Cove at UCI Beall Center of Innovation,... Read more →

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OCSC Gold Sponsor: TCA Venture Group

Thank you to TCA Venture Group, a Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! TCA Venture Group is a catalyst in helping to build Southern California’s economy by offering early stage, pre-seed, and seed funding for startups. TCA also brings critical business connections, provides hands-on practical mentoring, assists in building out management teams, and helps raise additional venture capital funding... Read more →

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OCSC New Premium Startup Member: Techflex Product Development

Welcome to Techflex Product Development, a new Premium Member of the OC Startup Council! Techflex Product Development stands out in the medical device industry due to its extensive expertise and comprehensive approach to development. Their team of seasoned professionals includes engineers, regulatory experts, and quality assurance specialists who work collaboratively to ensure that every aspect of a medical device project... Read more →

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Mastering Microsoft Copilot AI for Office 365 (Free Live Training) 10/9/24

Join Novizant to a comprehensive course on Microsoft Copilot AI and its seamless integration with Office 365 applications. Unlock the Power of AI in Your Daily Workflow: Mastering Microsoft Copilot and Office 365. Join them Wednesday, October 9 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM online. Are you ready to revolutionize your productivity and creativity? Welcome to the cutting-edge world of AI-assisted work... Read more →

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OC New Tech Show & Startup Resource Fair 10/9/24

Connecting innovators with scientific suppliers and startup resources to help your start-up launch and grow. Join University Lab Partners for the annual Orange County New Technology Show featuring over 30+ scientific suppliers showcasing their latest and greatest new technology. Join them Wednesday, October 9 from 10:30AM to 1:30PM at the UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave, Irvine, CA 92617.... Read more →

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OWA Regional Career Expo 10/9/24

Join Orange Workforce Alliance for the OWA Regional Career Expo, a signature event designed to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers across Orange County. Hosted by the Orange Workforce Alliance—a collaboration of the Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, and Santa Ana Workforce Development Board—this expo is your chance to be part of a dynamic... Read more →

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New OC Startup Job Listings: Ease.io, Paciolan, DRC Systems India, Re-Volt Metals.com

Orange County startups are hiring engineers and developers! Check out these new senior software engineer - front end, director, software engineering, and sr java developer job opportunities: Ease.io - Senior Software Engineer - Front End - Irvine The EASE cloud-based platform for manufacturers. Paciolan - Director, Software Engineering - Irvine The #1 primary ticketing company in college athletics. DRC Systems... Read more →

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New Orange County Healthcare Tech Startup Directory Listing: The Sophia Consulting Firm

Welcome to this new Life Science startup listing in the OC Startup Council Startups Directory: Healthcare Tech: The Sophia Consulting Firm - Irvine Visit this local startup to learn more! (And get a listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory HERE.) Read more →

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