Follow the Money
San Diego-based TVC Capital just partnered with Palisades Growth Capital on a $16.5 million round for Docupace Technologies, an LA-based digital compliance/cyber security company.
Drew Brees’ Favorite Startup
Former San Diego Chargers Quarterback Drew Brees has made an investment in San Diego-based OurPact. It is an app that seeks to help parents balance their kids’ time on mobile devices. Parents can block the internet or apps from anywhere.
New Kauffman Index
The Kauffman Foundation is out with a new measure of growth entrepreneurship by metropolitan area. San Diego is ranked 7th, unchanged from last year. Three cities that took a tumble on the ranking are Charlotte, Phoenix, and Denver.
Cool Companies
San Diego Venture Group announced the list of their 2016 Cool Companies. Downtown stars on the list include: Cloudbeds, Coursekey, Sweet Labs, and XY Findables.
ESPs and IoT
David Baker, the COO of Cordial (and one of my clients), offers this new perspective on the intersection between IoT and ESPs. He lists three ways in which the current mode of operation will change in terms of subscribership, data, and analytics.
Pivots and Opportunities
Connect just graduated its latest class of Springboard participants. If you are interested in applying for the free mentoring program, here is the application link.
Be There or Be…
- Tuesday, June 7: San Diego Venture Group Cool Companies Event at Farmer and the Seahorse from 4-7 p.m.
- Thursday, June 9: Startup Grind featuring Lars Helgeson of Green Rope at The Vine at 6 p.m.
- Last Call: San Diego Startup Week starts Monday, June 13.
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