Quintessent’s $11.5M raise indicative of Santa Barbara’s impressive tech scene
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Tri-county colleges expand degree programs
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Santa Barbara semiconductor firm raises $11.5M
Latest news, Technology, Tri-County EconomySanta Barbara-based Quintessent, a semiconductor company that specializes in heterogeneous silicon photonics and quantum dot laser technology, announced it raised $11.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round, it said in a March 14 press release. The round was led by Osage University Partners along with new investors including M Ventures. Santa Barbara-based Entrada Ventures also Read More →
Nuclear AI firm emerges from stealth in SLO
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Mense, Kind Cup create menstrual product alternative
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County EconomyIn 2020 — the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic — there were already plenty of reasons to be scared for a loved one’s health. McCall Brinskele of San Luis Obispo had one more reason to worry about her sister, who suffers from endometriosis and uterine fibroids. “She had been suffering from painful periods and when Read More →
Cottage’s Gynecologic Clinic adds a pair of doctors
Health Care & Life Science, Latest newsCottage Health’s Gynecologic Oncology Clinic in Santa Barbara has expanded its practice with the hiring of Sumit Mehta, MD, and Heather Merrick, PA-C on March 11. Mehta and Merrick will be joining Dr. Anne Rodriguez in providing comprehensive services and personalized treatment for gynecologic and breast cancers, according to the press release. “We are excited Read More →
Updated: Adventist, Sutter expand Central Coast reach
Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, left, Subscriber content, Tri-County EconomySome of the biggest names in San Luis Obispo County health care are switching owners as both Adventist Health and Sutter Health expand their presence in the region. On Feb. 29, Adventist Health, a non-profit health group with 26 hospitals across the state, announced it has purchased two San Luis Obispo County hospitals from Tenet Read More →
