Press Releases

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC MERGES TWO INVESTMENT FUNDS,OPENS TORONTO OFFICE WITH GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

August 03, 2010
Newport Beach, CA… California Capital Partners, LLC (CalCap) a seasoned venture capital manager, with offices in Southern California and New York City, has opened a new office in Toronto in the Exchange Building in conjunction with Global Capital Markets, Inc., a highly regarded middle market investment banking firm with offices in the United States, Canada, and Asia.. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO STAMPEDE LIGHT PLUS ™ LICENSED BY VITAL BRANDS, LLC

January 20, 2010
Newport Beach, CA… California Capital Partners, LLC, (Cal Cap), and an investment syndicate assumed the assets of Stampede Brewing Co. Inc., a Dallas, TX headquartered company on August 3, 2009.  The Company transferred the exclusive rights for Stampede Light Plus™ to VitaL Brands, LLC, a marketer and purveyor of healthier alternative lifestyle brands.

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR TURBULENT TIMES

July 31, 2009
Newport Beach, CA… CalCap’s Managing Director John R. Nelson presented a webinar on “Alternative Investment Strategies for Turbulent Times” for the 900 members of Wealthy Now last week. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

MARK MANSFIELD NAMED MANAGING DIRECTOR IN CALIFORNIA CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

July 22, 2009
Newport Beach, CA… Mark Mansfield of Laguna Niguel, CA has been named a Managing Director in California Capital Partners, LLC (CalCap), effective July 1, 2009.  He had been a Venture Partner with Cal Cap since January 1, 2007.

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VENTURE DEBT:  IS IT TODAY’S VIABLE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT?

June 29, 2009
Will Venture Debt Replace the Traditional Venture Capital Model?
Newport Beach, CA…Should accredited and institutional investors look to venture debt as a viable alternative investment in today’s market?
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September 25, 2008
Newport Beach, CA… Stampede Brewing Co. Inc., a Dallas, TX headquartered unique, vitamin-enhanced light beer manufacturer, has received a bridge-note that California Capital Partners, LLC (CalCap) led, and in which California Capital Investors, LLC (CCI) participated.  The note matures six months from receipt with a six-month extension at the option of the bridge lenders. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

CAL CAP PARTNERS:  VENTURE DEBT WITH A VENTURE EQUITY MENTALITY

July 14, 2008
Newport Beach, CA… Venture debt is growing.  According to VentureOne, venture lenders loaned almost $2 billion in 2006, up from $434 million in 2002.  Debt comprised 7% of the funds invested in U.S. venture-backed companies in 2006, up from 2% in 2002.  Most venture debt transactions tend to be completed by ex-bankers who have, by their training, a commodity approach to the deal. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

WHAT VCS AND ENTREPRENEURS HAVE IN COMMON:BOTH MANAGE OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY

June 30, 2008
Newport Beach, CA…”Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists have more in common than most of them realize… they both manage OPM (other people’s money),” observed John R. Nelson, managing director of California Capital Partners, LLC (CalCap), a venture capital firm focused on small- to medium-sized technology and life sciences companies. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL PARTNERS DEBT FUND REACHES OUT TO UNDERSERVED MARKETS

May 12, 2008
Newport Beach, CA… California Capital Partners, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on small- to medium-sized technology and life sciences companies, invests through an innovative fund, the California Ventures Debt Fund (CalVen), with special emphasis on serving the underserved markets. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

PETMEDICUS RETIRES VENTURE DEBT OBLIGATION AHEAD OF SCHEDULE; CALIFORNIA CAPITAL INVESTORS RECEIVE DISTRIBUTION

February 14, 2008
Newport Beach, CA… PetMedicus Laboratories, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the formulation, clinical testing, federal registration, manufacture, and sale of drug products for the companion animal market, has retired ahead of schedule a line of venture debt from California Capital Investors, LLC (CCI) totaling $1,000,000. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

HEY, BROTHER, CAN YOU LOAN ME AN IPO? WHY VENTURE DEBT IS BECOMING OPTION

December 18, 2007
Newport Beach, CA… California Capital Partners, LLC (CalCap), a venture capital firm focused on small- to medium-sized technology and life sciences companies, understands how difficult it can be for development stage companies to get financing and a fair valuation. CalCap’s managing directors – industry veterans Mark Mansfield, John R. Nelson and Philip B. Smith – have a cumulative 75 years of senior management and investment experience. Now, they are using their combined expertise and market knowledge to contribute to a growing financing trend: venture debt.
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LOOKING FOR VENTURE CAPITAL FINANCING? HERE ARE 10 TIPS FROM THOSE WHO KNOW

November 20, 2007
Newport Beach, CA… California Capital Partners, LLC (CalCap), is the manager of venture capital funds specializing in investing in small- to medium-sized technology-based business with high growth potential.  Understanding the financing challenges of a growing company, CalCap’s managing directors – industry veterans Mark Mansfield, John R. Nelson and Philip B. Smith – have a cumulative 75 years of senior management and investment experience. With the myriad of issues for entrepreneurs to consider, from financial plans to elevator pitches, the 10 tips below will provide even savvy start-ups with some candid, effective insights into what it takes to get venture capital funding. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

PETMEDICUS RECEIVES FUNDING FROM CALIFORNIA CAPITAL INVESTORS TO TREAT CANCER IN COMPANION ANIMALS

October 29, 2007
Newport Beach, CA… PetMedicus Laboratories, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the formulation, clinical testing, federal registration, manufacture, and sale of drug products for the companion animal market, has received a line of venture debt placement from California Capital Investors, LLC (CCI) totaling $500,000. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL PARTNERS FORM DEBT FUND

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL PARTNERS RETAINS THE BLAINE GROUP AS ITS MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

August 7, 2007
Newport Beach, CA… California Capital Partners (CalCap), www.calcappartners.com, has selected The Blaine Group, a total communications agency, as its marketing/communications firm.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL PARTNERS NAMES BLAINE AS A VENTURE PARTNER

December 18, 2006
Newport Beach, CA… California Capital Partners (CalCap) (www.calcappartners.com) has selected Devon Blaine, president and CEO of The Blaine Group, a total communications agency, as one of their Venture Partners. Click here to read more

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL PARTNERS

Company Backgrounder

California Capital Partners, LLC (“CalCap”) manages venture capital funds focused on small- to medium-sized businesses with high growth potential.  In addition to funding rapidly growing companies in technology, life sciences, and other targeted industries, CalCap provides several differentiators for investors and target investment businesses.. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE