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TCA Venture Group Orange County (TCA OC) is part of TCA Venture Group (TCA VG), one of the largest angel investor groups in the U.S. TCA OC has been fueling the growth of innovative companies and entrepreneurs in Orange County and across the US and Canada since 1997. TCA OC identifies, mentors and funds early stage companies to help get their products to market. TCA OC members devote their time, expertise and capital to help companies grow and succeed. TCA Venture Group members number over 400 and consist of experienced CEOs, senior executives, current and former entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other professionals. Members not only invest but frequently serve on boards and assist companies with relationships, strategy, supply chain, team building and additional fundraising. TCA VG has an outstanding deal flow of opportunities and a simplified yet organized process for screening and completing due diligence.

Chemical Angels is a network of accredited investors. We invest our own capital into Chemistry enabled companies. Please see the Chemical Angels Network (LinkedIn Group) for interactive discussions and announcements. We serve the investor and the entrepreneur by presenting quality investment opportunities to qualified investors. Our mission is to provide financial capital and experienced mentorship to early stage chemical companies. Companies can submit applications for funding and investors can apply for membership at www.ChemicalAngels.com

ABOUT TiE is a non-profit, global community welcoming entrepreneurs from all over the world. We believe in the power of ideas to change the face of entrepreneurship and growing business through our five pillars; mentoring, networking, education, incubating and funding. TiE was founded in 1992 by a group of successful entrepreneurs and is currently the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization out there. The values and beliefs of TiE reflect the culture and value system of the Silicon Valley: entrepreneurship and wealth creation are invaluable human endeavors, and successful entrepreneurs find fulfillment in helping budding entrepreneurs. Goals & Objectives Our goal is to bring globally recognized entrepreneurs from Southern California and other regions to enhance learning of our local entrepreneurs, offer ample opportunities networking mixers to empower establish partnerships and support groups. TiE has focused on empowering entrepreneurs by providing workshops and seminars on fundraising, legal, accounting, finance, HR and management practices. The Southern California chapter of TiE exists to build and bolster entrepreneurship in the vibrant Southern California economy. If you are an aspiring or existing entrepreneur, it’s time to get involved. History The TiE – SoCal Chapter, aka the Southern California Chapter was founded in 1997, 21 years ago, as the first Chapter outside Silicon Valley. It was founded to inspire, foster and support entrepreneurship in Southern California. Professionals with aspirations to start a business venture, learn from other entrepreneurs, or working with startups or in an entrepreneurial company gain access to invaluable educational, networking and partnership opportunities through TiE.

TCA Venture Group Orange County (TCA OC) is part of TCA Venture Group (TCA VG), one of the largest angel investor groups in the U.S. TCA OC has been fueling the growth of innovative companies and entrepreneurs in Orange County and across the US and Canada since 1997. TCA OC identifies, mentors and funds early stage companies to help get their products to market. TCA OC members devote their time, expertise and capital to help companies grow and succeed. TCA Venture Group members number over 400 and consist of experienced CEOs, senior executives, current and former entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other professionals. Members not only invest but frequently serve on boards and assist companies with relationships, strategy, supply chain, team building and additional fundraising. TCA VG has an outstanding deal flow of opportunities and a simplified yet organized process for screening and completing due diligence.

Chemical Angels is a network of accredited investors. We invest our own capital into Chemistry enabled companies. Please see the Chemical Angels Network (LinkedIn Group) for interactive discussions and announcements. We serve the investor and the entrepreneur by presenting quality investment opportunities to qualified investors. Our mission is to provide financial capital and experienced mentorship to early stage chemical companies. Companies can submit applications for funding and investors can apply for membership at www.ChemicalAngels.com

Siva Power is an innovator in advanced solar device and manufacturing technology, which will sustainably deliver products that yield the lowest cost of energy. Siva is developing a solar factory built for the "gigawatt era,"​ allowing us to manufacture the best solar technology at the best price: producing extremely efficient thin-film solar panels at the lowest-cost in the world. Siva Power's CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) photovoltaic solar panels combine innovations in equipment, materials, and process to achieve high efficiency at unprecedented scale. Siva Power is an awardee of the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. Siva Power was one of ten companies nationwide who won an award in the SolarMat2 category and was the only thin-film panel manufacturer. Learn more at energy.gov/sunshot.