LaunchPoint closes second seed round
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, a Goleta company that makes electric engines and other components for the aerospace industry, has closed a fully subscribed second round of seed funding, the company announced Aug. 2. LaunchPoint did not disclosed details of the funding round, including the amount raised and the major investors. LaunchPoint was founded in 2018, Read More →
Semtech announces $1.2B Sierra Wireless acquisition
Semtech Corporation, a Camarillo-based semiconductor company specializing in Internet of Things applications, is making its largest acquisition ever, announcing Aug. 2 that it will buy Sierra Wireless for $1.2 billion. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Sierra Wireless also makes components for Internet of Things applications. “Internet of Things” refers to devices connected to the internet that Read More →
Semtech in talks to buy Sierra Wireless for $1.2B
The Camarillo-based semiconductor company Semtech Corp. disclosed Aug. 2 that it “has engaged in advanced discussions” regarding a possible $1.2 billion acquisition of Sierra Wireless, a Canadian company that makes components for the Internet of Things applications that Semtech also specializes in. Bloomberg first reported a potential deal on Aug. 1, and that day shares Read More →
SLO’s Mindbody names new CEO
Mindbody, a software firm for the wellness industry that is one of San Luis Obispo’s biggest tech companies, announced the hiring of a new CEO on Aug. 2. Fritz Lanman will take over on Sept. 3, the company said. The current CEO, Josh McCarter, will move to Mindbody’s board of directors. Lanman is currently the Read More →
Teledyne shares down despite report of earnings and revenue growth
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Updated: Santa Barbara private equity firm buys Chartbeat, leader in media analytics
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New chair takes helm at UCSB Technology Management Program
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