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Drones Startup Gets $10.7 Million
Airware, a Newport Beach startup that makes operating system software for commercial drones, raised $10.7 million in its first funding round.
May 18, 2013 midnight $$ Share
Reports: Former GM Exec in Bid for Fisker
A startup automaker led by a former General Motors Corp. executive is reportedly in talks on a possible deal to buy struggling Fisker Automotive Inc.
Meade Instruments Shares Rise on Acquisition Talk
Shares of Meade Instruments Corp. skyrocketed Monday in its first trading session since the Irvine-based company announced it was set to be acquired for $4.5 million by the North American unit of Jinghua Optics & Electronics Co.
Qlogic Shares Drop After Chief Resigns
Shares of QLogic Corp. are down Monday in its first trading session following the resignation of Chief Executive Simon Biddiscombe.
Sage Turns Page
Software Maker’s Irvine HQ Poised for Growth Amid Consolidation, Refocus
Sage North America’s next act: addition by subtraction
Will ICU Draw Next $1B Deal in OC’s Device Sector?
HEALTHCARE: No shortage of suitors seen; $234M pile of cash
San Clemente company might be the next major deal in OC’s medical device sector
Will ICU Have a Ball With Sale Talk? Mike Makes $5M Statement
OC INSIDER Column by Jerry Sullivan
Toba in $12M Round for Big Data Analytics Firm
TECHNOLOGY: Second OC investment for Smith’s VC firm
The venture capital firm launched by former Quest Software Inc. Chief Executive Vinny Smith has invested in its second local company.
Reports: Billabong Executives Depart
Executives at Billabong International Ltd.’s namesake and other brands reportedly left the company as possible sale talks drag on
Edwards Lifesciences in Stock Buyback
Irvine-based Edwards Lifesciences Corp. said last week that its board authorized a $750 million buyback of its stock.
Women-Owned Businesses Wanted for Annual List
ECONOMY: Subject of special report scheduled for July 8
The Business Journal is looking for Orange County-based companies that are at least 51% women-owned for our upcoming list of women-owned businesses.
Quality Lays Out New Approach, $1 Billion Goal
Aims to Grow Sales, Doing More Revenue Management
Irvine-based Quality Systems Inc. showed off several aspects of its business this month at an analyst meeting, in Healthcare.
Asics National Campaign Touts New Collection
“Next” Features Training Gear, Athletes, TV Time
Asics America Corp. of Irvine is kicking off a national advertising campaign called “Next” to promote the athletic apparel manufacturer’s new collection designed for training, in Media and Marketing.
Venture Capital Conference Aims to Grow Numbers
Organizers Expect More People From Across State
This week’s presenting companies at Octane’s annual VC in the OC conference are hoping to match the fundraising success of last year’s group, in Technology
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