DTx Pharma’s $1B Exit: A Testament to Visionary Leadership and Strategic Investment 🎉 Congratulations to CEO Arthur Suckow, Ph.D., for steering this groundbreaking journey. It’s been an honor to support such an inspiring and innovative endeavor. 👏 A special thank you to Jeffrey Friedman , a savvy TCA Venture Group investor whose expertise and belief in DTx Pharma were instrumental in this success story. At TCA Venture Group, we are proud to connect game-changing entrepreneurs with experienced angel investors, fostering partnerships that drive extraordinary results. Let’s continue to make an impact together! #EntrepreneurshipSpotlight #DTxPharma #BiotechInnovation #Leadership #RNARevolution #MedicalBreakthroughs #InnovationInAction #TakeAction
TCA Venture Group
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Irvine, California 12,457 followers
Tech Coast Angels Venture Group has invested approximately $300 million in more than 525 companies.
About us
Founded as Tech Coast Angels in 1997, Tech Coast Angels Venture Group (TCA VG) has invested approximately $300 million in more than 525 companies, attracting an additional $2.2 billion in capital. With 400+ accredited investors in TCA LA, TCA OC, TCA Inland Empire, Pasadena Angels, and MEDA Angels, TCA VG is a key seed and early-stage funding source. Members, including founders and business leaders, deliver more than capital — providing counsel, mentorship, and access to extensive networks.
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www.tcaventuregroup.com
External link for TCA Venture Group
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
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5270 California Ave
Irvine, California 92617, US
Employees at TCA Venture Group
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Val Babajov
Serial Entrepreneur ( 4 exits without VC funding) and investor in 20 startups. Founder, President and CEO of VideoEngager
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Ray Chan
Managing Director at K5 Ventures
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David Friedman
Chairman Emeritus, TCA Venture Group | Managing Director, C-Level Partners | Sr. Consultant, SBDC | Tech Executive | co-host TCA Crossroads podcast…
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John Reese
Entrepreneur, Board Director, Advisor/Mentor, Angel Investor
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𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲? Read our latest article that explores the challenges, potential pitfalls, and best practices for selecting your first or second hire, drawing on insights from research, personal experiences, and interviews with founders and venture capitalists. Link to the article in the comments 👇 #hiring #startup #founder
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This past Monday, TCA's Orange County Chapter hosted their annual Holiday Party, bringing our incredible members together to celebrate the season with great food, meaningful connections, and well-deserved recognition for their outstanding achievements. 🎉 ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event. We are truly grateful for our dedicated members and the hard work they put in every day to drive success and innovation. Here’s to celebrating you and all that we do! 🎄 💼 #TCAHolidayParty #Gratitude #Teamwork #Celebration #Community
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𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 George Kaszacs, Partner at Riviera Partners, shares key insights on avoiding recruiting pitfalls for startups. To thrive, startups need leaders who are independent, proactive, and ready to take charge. Avoid hiring those who are accustomed to big company resources and processes, as they may struggle with the resourcefulness required in a startup environment. Instead, look for candidates who embrace empowerment and can adapt swiftly to change. Learn how to build a strong, dynamic team that will drive your startup forward. #Startup #Recruiting #hiring
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Rick Smith shares his insights on the climate tech revolution at a VC panel discussion. Smith emphasizes the critical role of technology in addressing climate change, comparing the scale of this transformation to the industrial revolution but occurring at the pace of the internet boom. He discusses investments in innovative climate solutions, including electric airplanes, train cars, and a potentially game-changing wind turbine technology. #climatetech #venturecapital #cleanenergy
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🚀 What's the secret ingredient to startup success? Our entrepreneurs reveal it's not just about the money. TCA Venture Group connects entrepreneurs with 400+ experienced investors, offering hands-on mentorship, strategic guidance, and growth acceleration. Hear real stories from founders who chose TCA VG and discover how our powerful network is transforming ventures! Ready to grow your startup or join a leading angel network? Visit our website at the link in bio! 🔗 #StartupSuccess #AngelInvesting #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #TCAVentureGroup
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𝗔𝗜 & 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 🎮 Venture partner Dan Bunting from 1AM Gaming discusses the role of AI in gaming. While AI is a trending topic across industries, Dan is interested in how founders use it to enhance players’ experiences and quality of life. According to him, this could be the next big innovation, following the widespread adoption of AI tools that streamline development, making processes faster and more affordable. This clip sheds light on the shift from AI as a mere efficiency tool to a transformative technology for player satisfaction. #gaming #ai #vc
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 Yipeng Zhao, Managing Partner at Embark Ventures, shares his insights on the balance needed in founding deep tech companies. He emphasizes the importance of having both technical and non-technical expertise, especially in deep tech. According to Yipeng, while non-technical founders can tackle projects like a ChatGPT wrapper, deep tech ventures require specialized knowledge. #DeepTech #Startups #AI #CoFounder #VentureCapital
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📢 Sharing with my Founder Network! Pegasus Ascend applications are due soon, check out the details on their website. If you want to hear more about how they've helped RxPost grow as a business and me as a founder, don't hesitate to DM me.
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! Are you a startup founder eager to scale your business and achieve new heights? Discover how Amantha Bagdon, Founder & CEO of RxPost, leveraged our program to fuel her growth journey. Pegasus Ascend is an intensive 8-week accelerator laser-focused on sales, turning potential into proven results. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? ✅ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀: Learn to manage pipelines, prospect effectively, and close deals faster. ✅ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Discover the latest sales tools and techniques used by top-performing teams. ✅ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Create a repeatable, long-term sales strategy to fuel your growth. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Join a program that has helped ambitious startups achieve breakthrough results! Spots are limited—don't miss out! The deadline is coming up fast. Elevate your GTM strategy with Pegasus Ascend! 👉 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 #startup #founder #sales
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𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! Are you a startup founder eager to scale your business and achieve new heights? Discover how Amantha Bagdon, Founder & CEO of RxPost, leveraged our program to fuel her growth journey. Pegasus Ascend is an intensive 8-week accelerator laser-focused on sales, turning potential into proven results. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? ✅ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀: Learn to manage pipelines, prospect effectively, and close deals faster. ✅ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Discover the latest sales tools and techniques used by top-performing teams. ✅ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Create a repeatable, long-term sales strategy to fuel your growth. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Join a program that has helped ambitious startups achieve breakthrough results! Spots are limited—don't miss out! The deadline is coming up fast. Elevate your GTM strategy with Pegasus Ascend! 👉 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 #startup #founder #sales