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OC startups news: A free community service of the OC Startup Council, this Southern California startups blog is the #1 publication promoting early stage technology and life science startups in the OC community. Members: Send us your News and Events and Jobs for FREE PUBLICITY. Read on for the latest news updates from around the Orange County, California high tech,... Read more →

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Posted on 08/16/2018 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Deals, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup Events, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Pitch Winners, OC Startup Resources, OC Startups Raising Money, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

Free Video Mentoring for Founders - Tuesday night 7/15

Got questions about raising money for #startup? Or want to practice your investor pitch with a real investor? Join us for this month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream! The Startup Council invites you to bring your questions about finding angel investors, pitching venture capitalists, growth and customer traction tactics, hiring strategies, product development, and whatever challenges your startup is... Read more →

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Posted on 07/09/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Startup Company Member: Seoul Beauty Club

Welcome to Seoul Beauty Club, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! Seoul Beauty Club a K-beauty subscription box powered by personalization and AI. Bringing you the best of upscale K-beauty, straight from Seoul. Curated monthly by one of Korea's top beauty buyers, our box features real-time skincare and makeup innovations that Koreans are actually using right now. OC... Read more →

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Posted on 07/09/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

Winners and Losers in the GenAI Revolution 7/15/25

Who rises, who falls? A live GenAI panel on winners, losers, and what the AI revolution means for your future. Generative AI is shifting power fast. Come learn from those who see it first. Join them Tuesday, July 15 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603. If you're building... Read more →

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Posted on 07/09/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC BioTech Startup Company Member: 21st Century Fusion, Inc.

Welcome to 21st Century Fusion, Inc., a new Life Sciences Member of the OC Startup Council! 21st Century Fusion, Inc. is incorporated to bring disruptive fusion energy technology to market. The company holds patents on a revolutionary ion acceleration/collider technology. This first of a kind technology inherently combines the energy of an ion beam accelerator and the concentrated focus of... Read more →

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Posted on 07/09/2025 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

Fighting Back Against Street Takeovers: Orange County Law Firm Expands Legal Services for Victims

The Accident Network Law Group Announces Expansion of Legal Services for Orange County Victims of Street Takeover Accidents Orange County, California--(July 2025) - The Accident Network Law Group, a personal injury law firm in Orange County, has announced the expansion of its legal services to support individuals harmed in illegal street takeover events across Southern California. The firm's initiative addresses... Read more →

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Posted on 07/09/2025 in OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OC Startup Job Listings: Replenysh, Stealth, Approach Venture, Pepper

Orange County startups are hiring engineers and developers! Check out these new staff / senior staff software engineer, computer vision engineer and data engineer job opportunities: Replenysh - Staff / Senior Staff Software Engineer - Costa Mesa Powering our circular future. Stealth - Software Engineer (Robotics and Automation) - Santa Ana Helping stealth startups to launch, hire & scale. Approach... Read more →

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Posted on 07/09/2025 in OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC New Bronze Sponsor: Peachscore Accelerator

Welcome to Peachscore, a new Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Peachscore is the world’s largest data-driven accelerator, supporting 800+ startups across 81 countries that's equity-free, fully virtual, and open to founders from the idea stage to Series A. Accepted startups gain access to a 12-week curriculum, demo day, and graduation certificate—plus 12 months of support including mentorship, AI... Read more →

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Posted on 07/07/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

SVB Report: Download the Future of Frontier Technology

The Future of Frontier Technology 2025 Report New Free Report from OCSC Sponsor Silicon Valley Bank: The Future of Frontier Technology SVB is excited to share that their new report, The Future of Frontier Technology, is now available. Several tailwinds combine to drive growth in hardware-intensive frontier tech despite supply chain uncertainty. In this edition, they unpack the trends, market... Read more →

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Posted on 07/07/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Healthcare Tech Startup Company Member: Pretika MedTech

Thank you to Pretika MedTech, a renewing Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council. Pretika MedTech: Non-invasive connected wound care technology that provides imaging/sensor data to EHR systems allowing clinicians to monitor post-surgery, wound and disease healing remotely or in-person without removing dressings, bandages, wraps. OC Startups Directory Category: Healthcare Tech Medical Devices & MedTech They have also been... Read more →

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Posted on 07/07/2025 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Delivering the Perfect Pitch 7/10/25

In this webinar, discover the powerful framework designed to help startup founders craft a compelling, investor-ready pitch by focusing on three key elements: context, relationship, and storytelling. The Pitch Perfect Program will be taught by David Friedman, active Angel Investor, LaunchPad SBDC Business Consultant, and Chairman Emeritus of TCA Venture Group. Join them Thursday, July 10 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM... Read more →

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Posted on 07/07/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

MedTech Connect | Innovation Happy Hour 7/10/25

MedTech Connect brings together leading innovators, founders, and industry professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare technology. This dynamic event is designed to foster a collaborative environment where great minds can connect, share insights, and spark new ideas. Join them Thursday, July 10 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Newport Beach, CA. Please register to see the exact location of... Read more →

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Posted on 07/07/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Startup Company Member: Trendzi

Welcome to Trendzi, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! Trendzi is an online seller of active wear apparel and accessories with the main products being sports bras, shorts, tank tops, hoodies and leggings that are trendy and designed for workout / fitness. OC Startups Directory Category: E-Commerce & Marketplace Product They have also been added to the OCSC... Read more →

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Posted on 07/07/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

Startup Success: 6 Factors Angels Consider

A Thought Leadership article we liked from Founder Institute: What Angel Investors Look For in Startups Ever wondered what makes angel investors tick? While ROI is crucial, many angels are driven by a desire to stay connected to innovation and make an impact on the world. But what exactly catches their eye in a startup? Here are the 6 key... Read more →

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Posted on 06/30/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Member: myLanguage

Thank you to myLanguage, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! myLanguage - Eliminate language barriers in critical situations using their AI-powered voice-to-voice translation technology that is offline, private and secure. - Focused on Federal and Local agencies. - Active contracts with Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Coast Guard (USCG) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). - Currently... Read more →

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Posted on 06/30/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

Founder Beach Walk 7/11/25

Real convos, fresh air, and solid founder friendships. Join Limon for the July edition of Founder Beach Walk, a casual yet intentional meetup for founders, builders, and entrepreneurial minds to connect — no panels, no pitches, just real conversations and a shared love for building things that matter. Join them Friday, July 11 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the Newport... Read more →

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Posted on 06/30/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Member: NM Engineering LLC

Thank you to NM Engineering LLC, a Renewing Member of the OC Startup Council. NM Engineering LLC - Engineering service and consulting group specializing in supporting early to mid-growth companies in the medical device and life science space. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: Research Startup Advisors They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart. Visit this... Read more →

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Posted on 06/30/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Community Organizations: Looking for Startup Supporters & Friends Directory Listings

We’re looking for more Community Organizations who serve technology startup companies here in Orange County. Do you know any? Why? We need more Community Organization listings to build the most complete list of resources to help startups in Orange County! Join the OCSC to Get Your Community Organization Noticed Does your organization or company provide services to or work to... Read more →

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Posted on 06/30/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Bronze Sponsor: Silicon Valley Bank

Thank you to Silicon Valley Bank, a renewing Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Silicon Valley Bank partners with individuals, investors, and the world’s most innovative companies. For over 40 years, SVB's diversified platform has offered the most inclusive and effective models for global commercial banking for innovators, enterprises and investors, private venture investing expertise, oversight and management, and... Read more →

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Posted on 06/25/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OC’s Galacxia Announces Breakthrough for Life Backup Plan

Life Backup Plan App by Galacxia, Inc. Recognized for Great Potential in Pepperdine’s Most Fundable Companies Competition Aliso Viejo,, CA – June 17, 2025– Galacxia, Inc., developer of the Life Backup Plan app, proudly announces its advancement to the second round of Pepperdine University’s Most Fundable Companies® 2025 competition. The company earned a “B” rating, reflecting “Great Potential” among a... Read more →

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Posted on 06/25/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Premium Startup Company Member: JMG Advisors

Thank you to JMG Advisors, a renewing Premium Member of the OC Startup Council! JMG Advisors is focused on growth for Startups, SMBs and Mid-Market enterprises. Their team specializes in building and executing GTM and product strategies and experienced in B2B and B2C technology. They partner with companies to accelerate the impact of their technology platforms to business outcomes. Inquire... Read more →

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Posted on 06/25/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

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