Tech Coast Angels

Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor group in the United States, with over 300 members across five networks in Southern California. Specializing in funding and guiding early-stage, high-growth companies, TCA invests in various industries such as life sciences, biotech, IT, services, retail, Internet, financial, software, media, and consumer products. Beyond capital, TCA offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to potential investors and partners. Ranked among the top angel groups in the US by CB Insights, Tech Coast Angels is known for its extensive connections and support for game-changing businesses in need of financial backing and strategic guidance.

Brian Horner

President

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Somabar

Convertible Note in 2020
Somabar, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures a robotic bartending appliance designed for home use and commercial settings. The appliance features an application-controlled system that can mix a wide variety of craft cocktails in just ten seconds, utilizing precise ingredient measurement and automated cleaning capabilities. With a durable design rated for 1,500 hours of continuous use, the machine can produce approximately 500,000 drinks. Somabar's technology has been tested in various restaurant locations in Los Angeles, demonstrating an increase in beverage revenue by an average of 30% and a reduction in beverage labor costs by approximately 65%. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, California, Somabar was formerly known as Janglowe Holdings, Inc., changing its name in March 2017.

Habitu8

Convertible Note in 2020
Habitu8, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in security awareness training programs. The company's primary objective is to educate and empower employees to protect themselves and their organizations from various cyber security threats. Habitu8 offers a range of training services that cover topics such as GDPR compliance, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, password management, mobile device security, and more. By utilizing engaging and animated training videos, the company aims to foster effective learning experiences that promote lasting behavioral changes among workers. Through its platform, Habitu8 helps organizations develop customized security awareness programs that address specific needs and enhance overall security posture.

Habitu8

Convertible Note in 2019
Habitu8, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in security awareness training programs. The company's primary objective is to educate and empower employees to protect themselves and their organizations from various cyber security threats. Habitu8 offers a range of training services that cover topics such as GDPR compliance, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, password management, mobile device security, and more. By utilizing engaging and animated training videos, the company aims to foster effective learning experiences that promote lasting behavioral changes among workers. Through its platform, Habitu8 helps organizations develop customized security awareness programs that address specific needs and enhance overall security posture.

Lennd

Convertible Note in 2019
Lennd is an event management platform designed to streamline operations. It helps collect, approve, manage, track, and report on essential data across events, enabling businesses to enhance communication and transparency among teams.

Somabar

Convertible Note in 2016
Somabar, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures a robotic bartending appliance designed for home use and commercial settings. The appliance features an application-controlled system that can mix a wide variety of craft cocktails in just ten seconds, utilizing precise ingredient measurement and automated cleaning capabilities. With a durable design rated for 1,500 hours of continuous use, the machine can produce approximately 500,000 drinks. Somabar's technology has been tested in various restaurant locations in Los Angeles, demonstrating an increase in beverage revenue by an average of 30% and a reduction in beverage labor costs by approximately 65%. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, California, Somabar was formerly known as Janglowe Holdings, Inc., changing its name in March 2017.

Salty Girl Seafood

Venture Round in 2016
Salty Girl Seafood, established in 2014 and based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in sourcing fresh-frozen seafood directly from small-scale fishermen. The company offers a range of sustainable and traceable products, including black cod, chilipepper rockfish, and pacific bigeye tuna, which are supplied to grocery stores and online retailers across California, such as those in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Los Angeles, and Santa Ynez Valley.

InvVax

Venture Round in 2015
InvVax develops innovative vaccines using its proprietary platform. Its flagship product is a universal influenza vaccine designed to provide broad, long-lasting protection against all flu strains.

Somabar

Seed Round in 2014
Somabar, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures a robotic bartending appliance designed for home use and commercial settings. The appliance features an application-controlled system that can mix a wide variety of craft cocktails in just ten seconds, utilizing precise ingredient measurement and automated cleaning capabilities. With a durable design rated for 1,500 hours of continuous use, the machine can produce approximately 500,000 drinks. Somabar's technology has been tested in various restaurant locations in Los Angeles, demonstrating an increase in beverage revenue by an average of 30% and a reduction in beverage labor costs by approximately 65%. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, California, Somabar was formerly known as Janglowe Holdings, Inc., changing its name in March 2017.

GetThis

Venture Round in 2013
GetThis is a technology company that operates an online shopping platform. It enables users to discover and purchase products they see in their favorite TV shows or movies, directly from their tablets or smartphones. The platform functions as a curated e-commerce marketplace, providing a seamless shopping experience by linking purchasable content to the TV shows or movies viewers are watching. It offers these products at competitive prices.

Nine Star

Seed Round in 2006
Nine Star is a multi-channel retailer of equipment and apparel related to the skate, surf, snow and BMX action sports categories. Its first prototype store in West Los Angeles ─ a retail and entertainment Action Sports Center ─ opened in November 2003. After the success of its prototype store which has exceeded industry averages in terms of sales per square foot, Nine Star is rolling-out the concept nationally, starting with other locations across Southern California.

PhatNoise

Series A in 2003
PhatNoise, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in digital media solutions designed to enhance entertainment experiences within automobiles. The company provides an integrated suite of software, hardware, connectivity, and media technologies tailored for automotive applications. Its product offerings include car audio systems, mobile media front and rear seat entertainment products, MP3 systems, and iPod adapters, alongside innovative technologies such as voice browsing for digital media. By focusing on integrating digital content into vehicles, PhatNoise aims to elevate the consumer entertainment experience on the road.
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