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TCA Venture Group and TiE SoCal Join Forces to Drive Startup Innovation

TiE SoCal Signs as First Strategic Affiliate Partner in TCA Venture Group’s New Program TCA Venture Group and TiE SoCal today announced the first TCA VG Strategic Alliance, concurrent with the announcement of the new program from TCA VG IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG), a premier angel investment network, and TiE... Read more →

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Posted on 04/30/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Silver Sponsor: Sunstone Management

Thank you to Sunstone Management Inc., a renewing Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Sunstone Management Inc. believes in the aspirational power of the American economy to attract and inspire investors and entrepreneurs from throughout the world. They deliver new and exciting opportunities for economic growth through the creation of innovative public-private partnerships, and their unique experience across government,... Read more →

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Posted on 03/26/2025 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Silver Sponsor: Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600

Welcome to Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600, a new Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600 is listed on the stock exchange of Hong Kong, A Leading Technology Driven service provider, focusing on the application of innovative IT solutions, concentrates on the application of advanced technology such AI and Big Data. Looking to invest in high-growth companies... Read more →

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Posted on 03/24/2025 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OC's TCA Venture Group Introduces New Leadership Team for 2025

TCA Venture Group Announces 2025 Leadership Team IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) has announced its Leadership Team for 2025. The organization has elected Dave de Csepel as chair and Lisa Walker as vice chair to its Board of Governors. TCA VG also announced that Lee Gordon will take the reins as president of... Read more →

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Posted on 02/19/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

TCAVG Angel Investors are seeking Startup Investments

Are you a startup founder or team looking to raise capital for an early stage venture? With more than 400 accredited angel investor members, TCA Venture Group (formerly known as Tech Coast Angels) is the one of the largest and most active Angel networks in the United States. They got started and are headquartered right here in Orange County! Since... Read more →

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Posted on 01/22/2025 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing Orange County Investor Listing: Cove Fund

Thank you to this renewing startup investor of the OC Startup Council Ecosystem Directory: Cove Fund - A family of seed-stage venture capital funds that provides startup funding for promising new Southern California ventures. Visit the Investors category in the OCSC Directory to learn more about this and many other local venture investors! (And get a listing for your company... Read more →

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Posted on 11/13/2024 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Tech Coast Angels Podcast: Poppy Life Care Founder Talks Passion and Purpose

TCA Crossroads: Interview With Poppy Life Care's Erica Solis Join Hosts Dave and David from TCA Venture Group as they interview Erica Solis and discuss building startup Poppy Care, as well as their interactions with investors. In this episode, Dave and David sit down with Erica Solis, the Founder and CEO of Poppy Life Care (PLC), a revolutionary two-sided marketplace... Read more →

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Posted on 09/11/2024 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

TCA Venture Group Announces Deal with Startup Steroid

TCA  Venture Group (TCA VG)  Signs a Multi-Year Contract with Startup Steroid TCA has selected SPV Hub, a sister company of Startup Steroid, as one of two SPV platforms for use by its six member networks. CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG), a leading investment group known for its commitment to funding innovative... Read more →

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Posted on 09/04/2024 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Renewing OC Investor Listing: RevHub

Thank you RevHub, a renewing startup investor recently added to the OC Startup Council Ecosystem Directory: RevHub creates conditions where entrepreneurs can solve our world's most pressing social and environmental problems. Since 2019, RevHub has led a social impact movement that is changing the way we think, talk, and invest, making the world a better place today and for generations... Read more →

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Posted on 08/28/2024 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OCSC Silver Sponsor: Sunstone Management

Thank you to Sunstone Management Inc., a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Sunstone Management Inc. believes in the aspirational power of the American economy to attract and inspire investors and entrepreneurs from throughout the world. They deliver new and exciting opportunities for economic growth through the creation of innovative public-private partnerships, and their unique experience across government, education,... Read more →

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Posted on 07/29/2024 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OC's TCA Venture Group Announces Strategic Investments in 2023

TCA Venture Group Invested $10.9 Million into 32 Companies and Realized Three Exits in 2023 Evolutionary Year with a Strong Pipeline of Exciting Companies and Strategic Expansion Plans IRVINE, CALIF., USA, June 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) invested $10.9 million in a total of 32 companies in 2023, as stated in its 2023 Annual Report, announced... Read more →

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Posted on 07/01/2024 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OC's TCA Venture Group Announces Recognition of Its Portfolio Companies

TCA Venture Group Portfolio Companies Win Both Categories of Angel Capital Association’s Esteemed Luis Villalobos Award Deep Blue Medical and Ready.Set.Food! honored at the premier annual event for angel investors in May IRVINE, CALIF., USA, May 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) today announced that two of its portfolio companies, Deep Blue and Ready.Set.Food!, won both categories... Read more →

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Posted on 06/19/2024 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OC's TCA VG Announces Strategic Partnership with Pegasus

TCA Venture Group and Pegasus Angel Accelerator Announce Collaborative Agreement IRVINE, Calif. – May 23, 2024 -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) and Pegasus Angel Accelerator (Pegasus) today announced that Pegasus will co-brand with TCA VG and become a member of the TCA Venture Group through a collaborative agreement that benefits both investors and entrepreneurs. For TCA VG investors, it... Read more →

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Posted on 06/03/2024 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

TCA Venture Group Announces Collaboration with Pegasus Angel Accelerator

TCA Venture Group and Pegasus Angel Accelerator Announce Collaborative Agreement /EINPresswire.com/ -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) and Pegasus Angel Accelerator (Pegasus) today announced that Pegasus will co-brand with TCA VG and become a member of the TCA Venture Group through a collaborative agreement that benefits both investors and entrepreneurs. For TCA VG investors, it provides another pathway to better... Read more →

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Posted on 04/29/2024 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

TCA Venture Group is looking for startup investments.

Are you a startup founder or team looking to raise capital for an early stage venture? With more than 400 accredited angel investor members, TCA Venture Group (formerly known as Tech Coast Angels) is the one of the largest and most active Angel networks in the United States. They got started and are headquartered right here in Orange County! Since... Read more →

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Posted on 04/01/2024 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Silver Sponsor: Sunstone Management

Thank you to Sunstone Management Inc., a renewing Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Sunstone Management Inc. believes in the aspirational power of the American economy to attract and inspire investors and entrepreneurs from throughout the world. They deliver new and exciting opportunities for economic growth through the creation of innovative public-private partnerships, and their unique experience across government,... Read more →

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Posted on 03/25/2024 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

TCA Venture Group Mixer Hosted by Silicon Valley Bank Photos

Silicon Valley Bank hosts TCA Venture Group Mixer TCA Venture Group (fka Tech Coast Angels) recently hosted a reception in Irvine to introduce accredited investors to the benefits of TCA VG membership: https://tcaventuregroup.com/ New TCA Venture Group Orange County President Pat Hwang welcomed new members and friends at the friendly reception hosted by Silicon Valley Bank. Angel Investing, startup deals,... Read more →

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Posted on 02/14/2024 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

TCA Venture Group Announces 2024 Leadership

Angel network formerly known as Tech Coast Angels includes strong and diverse team led by Digvijay “Sunny” Singh, Ph.D. IRVINE, CALIF., USA, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) has announced its 2024 leadership. This year’s team is the youngest and most diverse in the esteemed network’s 27-year history. Outgoing TCA VG chair, David Friedman, welcomed the... Read more →

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Posted on 02/12/2024 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Silver Sponsor: Sunstone Management

Thank you to Sunstone Management Inc., a renewing Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Sunstone Management Inc. believes in the aspirational power of the American economy to attract and inspire investors and entrepreneurs from throughout the world. They deliver new and exciting opportunities for economic growth through the creation of innovative public-private partnerships, and their unique experience across government,... Read more →

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Posted on 02/12/2024 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Tech Coast Angels Announces Transformation Into TCA Venture Group

Tech Coast Angels Unveils TCA Venture Group Esteemed angel network evolves, furthering innovation and expanding opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem IRVINE, CALIF., USA, January 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For more than a quarter of a century, Tech Coast Angels (TCA) has been one of the largest, most innovative angel networks in the world. Today, the organization announced its transformation into... Read more →

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Posted on 01/24/2024 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

New Orange County Investor Listing: Title3Funds

Welcome to Title3Funds, a new startup investor of the OC Startup Council Ecosystem Directory! Title3Funds is a Fintech providing online capital formation utilizing Title III of the JOBS Act, Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). Title3Funds provides growth-focused companies a platform to raise the capital they need to grow. At the same time, we empower everyday people to go beyond public stocks,... Read more →

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Posted on 11/15/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup Investors | | Comments (0)

Call for Startups: Is your startup seeking funding?

Tech Coast Angels is looking for deals. Are you a startup founder or team looking to raise capital for an early stage venture? Tech Coast Angels is the one of the largest and most active Angel networks in the United States with 400+ accredited angel investor members. They got started and are headquartered right here in Orange County. Since 1997... Read more →

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Posted on 11/08/2023 in OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources, OC Startups Raising Money, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

Irvine's Sunstone Management Recognized as Founder-Friendly Investors

Sunstone Management Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inc. today announced its fifth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, honoring the private equity, venture capital, and debt firms with the best track records of success backing entrepreneurs. The final list recognizes 218 firms that remain actively involved with the businesses they invest in, and that have earned the... Read more →

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Posted on 11/06/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Renewing Orange County Investor Listing: Cove Fund

Thank you to this renewing startup investor of the OC Startup Council Ecosystem Directory: Cove Fund - A family of seed-stage venture capital funds that provides startup funding for promising new Southern California ventures. Visit the Investors category in the OCSC Directory to learn more about this and many other local venture investors! (And get a free listing for your... Read more →

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Posted on 10/30/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Single Pass' Success in Generating Pre-Commercial Demand

Thanks to OCSC Gold Sponsor Tech Coast Angels for this valuable information about startup networking: Generating Pre-Commercial Demand: How Did Single Pass Do It? Bill Colone is the CEO of Single Pass, is a local Orange County company solving the unique problem physicians face when conducting biopsies. In today’s ‘How Did You Do It?’ We sat down with Bill to... Read more →

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Posted on 10/04/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

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