by John Harbison, Chairman Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels Early-Stage investing is inherently cyclical, and for the first time in over a decade we are experiencing a downcycle. An important [...]
by David Friedman, Chairman of Tech Coast Angels These past several days have been extremely difficult for many executives as the uncertainty of what will happen in the aftermath of [...]
By Noela Tuquero, TCA Marketing Jay Cormier is the founder and CEO of Eyedaptic, an Orange County based augmented reality (AR) eyewear company helping individuals with low-vision diseases see better [...]
By Noela Tuquero, TCA Marketing Jason Wang is the Founder and CEO of TrueVault, the "TurboTax for data privacy" platform that helps direct-to-consumer businesses like MUD\WTR and Salt & Straw [...]
The following paragraph adds more clarity to the press release below on Medical Mondays. a new program that is now available to healthcare startups, called Medical Mondays. We have been [...]
By Noela Tuquero, TCA Marketing Joshua Liu is the founder and CEO of SeamlessMD, a SaaS company helping top healthcare systems engage, monitor, and stay connected with their patients throughout [...]
By Noela Tuquero, TCA Marketing Thor Culverhouse is the CEO of Submittable, a software company helping to streamline social impact programs for foundations, governments, and corporations. With average time savings [...]
David Friedman elected Chairman and Sunny Singh elected Vice-Chairman Click here for PR Web IRVINE, Calif. – January 10, 2023 – Tech Coast Angels (TCA) today announced that David Friedman [...]
TCA LA Fund 3 doubles capital raised from last year’s chapter fund Click here for PRWeb LOS ANGELES – July 13, 2022 – Tech Coast Angels’ Los Angeles network (TCA [...]
Company aims to improve health and quality of life for dialysis patients For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – May 31, 2022 – Healionics, a Tech Coast Angels’ portfolio [...]
In 2021, TCA increased investments to a record $20.4 million in 53 companies, grew membership to more than 500, accepted its 500th company, and realized 11 successful exits For PR [...]
Collaboration between the two acclaimed angel groups adds new deal flow, equity investment, and unique expertise in medical and healthcare markets For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. and WASHINGTON [...]
For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – February 1, 2022– Tech Coast Angels (TCA) today announced that one of its portfolio companies, Cognition Therapeutics, Inc., launched an initial public [...]
Partnership Further Enhances Entrepreneurial Culture on Campus and in the Community January 27, 2022 IRVINE, Calif. Westcliff University today announced a partnership with Tech Coast Angels (TCA) Orange County. TCA [...]
Strengthened alliance of these renowned angel groups to deliver expanded deal flow and technical expertise to members, and more capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs For PR Web, click here IRVINE, [...]
By John Harbison, TCA Chairman emeritus Tech Coast Angels’ San Diego network first saw at its 2016 Quick Pitch competition what Discover Echo’s Revolve microscope could do: the company won [...]
Procore Technologies’ IPO and Continued Success Nets Early Investors with 368x Return from Original Investment and $12.4 billion Market Cap For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – September 2, [...]
Angel network fueled startup ecosystem with $19.4 million for 64 companies including $7.9 million through annual chapter funds, realized four successful exits, and expanded its geographic reach. For PRWeb, click [...]
Company’s high performance, fully biodegradable, plant-based material combats the environmental impact of global plastic pollution For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – May 18, 2021 – Tech Coast Angels [...]
One OC Fund 20 company has already generated a 3.5x return and 250% IRR to investors for PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – April 8, 2021 -- Tech Coast [...]
For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – February 2, 2021 – Tech Coast Angels (TCA), recently named the most active angel network in the world, today announced the appointment [...]
Angel network celebrates 20th anniversary, a new chapter fund, membership growth, expedited due diligence, a new web site, and 14 funded companies as part of its annual achievements For PR [...]
For PR Web, click here Irvine, Calif. – December 14, 2020 A panel of esteemed judges and eminent global personalities selected Tech Coast Angels (TCA) as the Most Active Angel [...]
By John Harbison, TCA Chairman emeritus TCA members who invested in the Series A Round of Companion Medical in 2014 realized a 58x return when the company was acquired by [...]
Southern California-based angel network reports second-highest investment funding in its history For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – August 4, 2020 – Tech Coast Angels (TCA) today announced that [...]
New funding model and more efficient processes result in faster access to capital and more diverse investment opportunities; eleven companies already funded For PR Web, click here LOS ANGELES – [...]
By Dan Rosen, Tech Coast Angels member and Chair of Alliance of Angels The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused every startup to assess how to survive and plan to thrive in [...]
Angel network grew investments by 91% to a record $19.1 million in 52 companies, created new chapter funds, grew membership by 15% to 458, and achieved five exits For PR [...]
By Dan Rosen, member Tech Coast Angels and Founder of Alliance of Angels After publishing my companion piece, “How Startups Survive the COVID-19 Economic Crisis” in this blog on March [...]
By Dan Rosen, member Tech Coast Angels and Founder of Alliance of Angels Being trained as a scientist, and having lived through several investment cycles, I’ve been asked to share [...]
For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – March 10, 2020 -- Tech Coast Angels Orange County (TCA OC) today announced its inaugural annual fund, TCA OC Fund 20, created [...]
By David Friedman, President , Orange County Tech Coast Angels As an angel investor, I have been asked numerous times by entrepreneurs: when is the best time to seek seed [...]
For PR Web, click here SAN DIEGO and IRVINE, Calif. – December 4, 2019 -- Tech Coast Angels – San Diego (TCA-SD) today announced its most recent $1M+ investments in [...]
By David Friedman, President, Orange County Tech Coast Angels At the Meet the Angels event in Irvine, CA last month I had the privilege to talk with many of the [...]
For PR Web, click here IRVINE, Calif. – November 13, 2019 -- Tech Coast Angels (TCA) today announced that many of its members were recognized for their community impact [...]
Ten Southern California startups vied for prizes at renowned annual event, sponsored this year by Tech Coast Angels, Connect w/ SDVG, Cox Business, the John G. Watson Foundation, and PeakSpan [...]
Press Highlights (links provided in table below): Tech Coast Angels: Tech Coast Angels Awards $75,000 to Winners of Quick Pitch Contest Actuate Therapeutics: Raises $6.5 million; Pancreatic Cancer Drug 9-ING-41 (Alone and In [...]
Press Highlights (links provided in table below): Tech Coast Angels: Tech Coast Angels Names Quick Pitch Finalists for October 29th Event - Top 3 Winners Get Combined $75,000 Amplyx Pharmaceuticals: Announces Positive Preliminary [...]
Press Highlights (links provided in table below): Tech Coast Angels: Tech Coast Angels invest $13.7 M in 28 Deals in 1H 2019, Funds 400th Company and Grows to over 400 members Anabios: Provides Human Tissue [...]
Angel network’s investment in Grolltex highlights angel network’s influence and stature while increased membership brings even deeper levels of experience as well as additional capital For PR Web, [...]
Press Highlights (links provided in table below): Tech Coast Angels: Tech Coast Angels invest $13.7 M in 28 Deals in 1H 2019; TCA-OC President Hicham Semaan named to OC 500 Apeel Sciences: Newsweek article on [...]
By John Harbison, Chairman Emeritus, Tech Coast Angels As one gets into angel investment, it is important to have realistic expectations on how long it takes to see exits, and [...]
For PR Web, click here Angel network’s investment in first half of this year is highest by far in its 21-year history IRVINE, Calif. – July 31, 2019 – Tech [...]
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Press Highlights (links provided in table below): Tech Coast Angels: Leads $3.4 million Round for Atlazo, with $2.5 million from TCA Apeel Sciences: Founder and CEO James Rogers among winners of Eating [...]
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For PR Web, click here Angel Network 2018 Year End Report Shows Strong Year in Diverse Sectors New Companies and Percentage of Investment in New Companies Near Record Highs IRVINE, Calif.-- [...]
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For PR Web, click here GrandPad and Aquacycl recognized as two of three finalists at ACA’s 10thAnnual Awards Ceremony IRVINE, Calif. – May 3, 2019– Tech Coast Angels (TCA) today [...]
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