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SGI-DNA Pulls in $25M Series A Round for DNA Printer
San Diego’s SGI-DNA, a spinout of Synthetic Genomics, has raised a $25 million series A round.
Company Has Instrument of Change for Dermatology
MEDICINE: DermTech’s Patch May Change Skin Cancer Diagnostics
Could that suspicious mole be cancerous? DermTech wants doctors to reach for a patch, not a scalpel.
Largest Industrial Development in Years Coming to Otay
PROPERTY: Site To Be Adjacent to Planned Port of Entry
Site work is wrapping up on the $40 million first phase of what will become the 311-acre Otay Crossings Commerce Center at the eastern edge of Otay Mesa.
National City Office Park Sold For Nearly $8.8M
Eight buildings sold in deal
San Diego EDC Initiative Seeks to Meet Need for Tech Talent
The San Diego EDC's Advancing San Diego initiative will help fund internships at local companies.
Otay Mesa Industrial Building Sold For $6.4M
Building is 44,830 square feet
San Diego International Airport Launches Baggage Nanny Service
Located at a staffed kiosk in Terminal 1 next to baggage claim turnstiles, Baggage Nanny is a first-of-its-kind on-demand concierge service, according to a press release.
SDBJ INSIDER: The Wait May Soon Be Over
Obalon Therapeutics Inc. announced Dr. Helmuth Billy as medical director for its first company-owned weight-loss treatment center.
$161B Market Seen in ‘Functional Foods’
HEALTH: Consumer Focus On Nutrition Drives Demand
More and more, San Diego-based food companies are placing focus on including functional ingredients in their “better for you” offerings.
Company Opens the Door to Easier Overseas Hiring
WORKFORCE: Laws, Benefits And Payroll Are Taken Care of
Most fast-growing startups will reach a point where they want to expand overseas, whether it’s to open a new sales office or hire a team of developers.
Drone Seen as an Advertising Vehicle
STARTUPS: PromoDrone Has Raised $50,000 in Funding
A flying ad — it’s a novelty that’s certain to catch people’s eyes. That’s the thinking behind PromoDrone.
Navy Department Unveils New Innovation Push
defense: Ties With Nontraditional Partners Sought in ‘Tech Bridge’
San Diego is one of the first places the Department of the Navy is going as it works to innovate faster.
Day Parties Offer Nightclub Experience
HOSPITALITY: Events Bring Customers to Commercial Venues
Day parties are not a novelty.
Turning Point Therapeutics Raises $202.5M in Follow-On Offering
BIOTECH: Cancer Drug Developer Plans To Build Its Pipeline
After raising $175.2 million in an initial public offering this spring, Turning Point Therapeutics has returned to the public market.
Raken Makes Some Key Additions to Executive Team
More Companies Using Construction Software, But Market Is Still Big
Raken has more than doubled its workforce since it raised a $10 million Series A round in June of 2018.
Holland Partner Group Plans 37-Story Tower
development: Mixed-Use Project To Replace Courthouse
A 445-foot tall glass and steel tower combined with a smaller adjacent podium building will replace the former downtown San Diego County Courthouse under plans by a Washington state developer.
Chelsea Investment Corp. Aims for Affordability
MULTIFAMILY: $21.9M Complex to House Low-Income Seniors
Chelsea Investment Corp. has finished building a $21.9 million housing complex in Ramona for low income people 62 and older.
Two Local Cos. Are In Nex3’s La Jolla Accelerator Program
Digital Health Accelerator Drew 600 Applicants; Program Is Semi-Remote
Nex3 named its second cohort of digital health startups August 28. Seven companies were selected from a pool of more than 600 applicants, narrowed down to 100 semifinalists.
New Tealium Executive To Lead Software Company’s Go-to-Market Strategy
Startup Grows Team After Raising $55 Million
San Diego-based software company Tealium added a new member to its executive team.
Zillow Group’s Home Selling Service Makes Local Debut
S.D. Is Tech Firm’s 2nd California Market, Behind Riverside
People in San Diego looking to sell their homes quickly have a new option as of this month with the expansion of Zillow Offers into the market.
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