*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, February 2, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Factual Launches New Data Tools <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073601> - FriendO Claims 2.4 Million Players, Rapid Growth <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073599> - Beyond Meat Expands Footprint In Los Angeles <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073598> - Yardi Wins Customer In London <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073600> - Upfront's Hamet Watt Launching New Startup Studio <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073595> - QuestSoft Acquires IMARC <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073592> - Lieberman Software Acquired By Bomgar <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073584> - Joymode Finds $14M More To Free You From Having To Buy Fun Stuff <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073583> - Service Expands Travel Saving App To Hotels <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073582> - Epics.gg Gets $2M <#m_-6546434264093795298_0073581> *Marketplace* - Recurring Revenue Conference 2018 - April 12 - LA <#m_-6546434264093795298_ad730> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-6546434264093795298_ad729> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-6546434264093795298_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-6546434264093795298_ad695> - Oracle <#m_-6546434264093795298_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-6546434264093795298_ad611> *Friday, February 2, 2018* *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our sponsors and supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact b...@socaltech.com for details. *Factual Launches New Data Tools* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073601.html> Los Angeles-based Factual, the location data startup led by Gil Elbaz, said this week that it has launched a brand new set of tools, called Geopulse Insights and Geopulse Measurement. Accordign to Factual, the new tools help marketers understand customer behavior, and link real-world, customer behavior to their online marketing campaigns. Pricing on the new software was not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073601.html>) *FriendO Claims 2.4 Million Players, Rapid Growth* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073599.html> Los Angeles-based mobile gaming developer *FriendO <https://www.friendome.com/>*, which develops a social game which lets friends ask each other questions and gather answers, says it has just reached 2.4 million players, only six months of launch. The startup says it is backed by such investors as Brad Jones (of Redpoint Ventures), Mucker Capital, and Michael Greenberg (President of Skechers). FriendO's app runs both on iOS and Android.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073599.html>) *Beyond Meat Expands Footprint In Los Angeles* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073598.html> El Segundo-based Beyond Meat, which develops plant-based foods which look and taste exactly like real meat, says is in a major expansion in Los Angeles. According to Beyond Meat, it is creating a new 26,000 square foot Innovation Center in Los Angeles, with enough room for more than 100 employees. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073598.html>) *Yardi Wins Customer In London* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073600.html> Santa Barbara-based property management software developer *Yardi* continues to add to its long list of customers, saying late last night that it has added a new customer in London. Yardi said that Triple Point Social Housing will use its Yardi Voyager software for property management, including leasing, tenant services, and accounting operations. Financial details of the win were not announced.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073600.html>) *Upfront's Hamet Watt Launching New Startup Studio* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073595.html> Hamet Watt, a Partner at Upfront Ventures, and the co-founder of bLife, MoviePass, and NextMedium, is reportingly launching a new startup studio in Los Angeles. The new venture is called Share Ventures, and is being co-founded by actress Halle Berry. Details on the new startup studio--which came to light at Upfront's annual conference, the Upfront Summit--have yet to be formally announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073595.html>) *QuestSoft Acquires IMARC* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073592.html> Laguna Hills-based software developer QuestSoft announced on Thursday that it has purchased Laguna Hills-based IMARC, a provider of data verification and audit services to the financial services industry. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. QuestSoft, which develops automated mortgage compliance software, said the deal would expand its data verification and audit services for the mortgage industry. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073592.html>) *Lieberman Software Acquired By Bomgar* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073584.html> Los Angeles-based identity management software developer Lieberman Software has been acquired by Atlanta-based Bomgar, Bomgar said on Thursday morning, in a deal aimed at improving Bomgar's portfolio of access and identity management products. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Liberman Software was led by founder and CEO Philip Lieberman. Bomgar is a major developer of secure access and credential software, and is privately held. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073584.html>) *Joymode Finds $14M More To Free You From Having To Buy Fun Stuff* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073583.html> Los Angeles-based Joymode, the startup led by Joe Fernandez which is aimed at letting you have all the fun, but none of the clutter and expense, of owning stuff you'd need for a backyard movie night, a camping trip, and many other experiences, has raised $14M in a Series A funding. Joymode said the funding was led by Naspers, and also includes Homebrew. Joymode has now raised $17M in total funding, including a seed funding round it announced in 2016. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=51273>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073583.html>) *Service Expands Travel Saving App To Hotels* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073582.html> Los Angeles-based Service, the venture backed startup which helps travelers automatically receive compensation for airline delays and cancellations, has expanded into hotel booking, saying it now is able to scan a user's email for upcoming hotel reservations, then automatically search for price drops, rebooking rooms when that happens. Service--which is venture backed by Founders Fund, Menlo Ventures, Maveron, 8VC, Arena Ventures, and angels--is led by CEO Michael Schneider. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073582.html>) *Epics.gg Gets $2M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073581.html> Santa Monica-based digital trading card startup *Epics.gg <http://www.epics.gg>* has raised $2M in a seed funding round, according to the company, which came from BITKRAFT Esports Ventures, along with GC Tracker Fund, Everblue Management, Hersh Interactive Group, Imagination Capital, Courtside Ventures and angel investors. Epics.gg said it was founded by the team that founded Xfire, LoLking.net, Esportsify, and Skinz.gg. The company also has offices in Bath, UK.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073581.html>) *Recurring Revenue Conference 2018 - April 12 - LA <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recurring-revenue-conference-2018-tickets-39268937449?mc_cid=baa792f715&mc_eid=2cd2c15b76>* Sutton Capital Partners is proud to present the fourth annual RECURRING REVENUE CONFERENCE. We invite entrepreneurs, executives and investors who want to learn about the latest innovations, business models and customer retention to achieve explosive growth. Whether you are a SaaS or subscription business, or if customer retention is critical for your success, this is the premier Southern California event to learn from the tech pioneers. Today’s analytical insights, coupled with disciplined tactics are enabling companies to deepen their customer relationships in unparalleled ways. Come hear from experts who are successfully growing their industry-leading companies, as well as from the investors backing them. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recurring-revenue-conference- 2018-tickets-39268937449?mc_cid=baa792f715&mc_eid=2cd2c15b76 *Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone>* Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Information Systems A major downfall of a hybrid or multi-cloud environment is the difficulty in monitoring and maintaining numerous instances across several accounts and platforms. Add that to deployment complexity and capacity issues, and your business will struggle to reap the benefits of cloud. A multi-cloud consolidation platform from KeyInfo solves these issues and more! KeyInfo provides top notch multi-cloud services, management capabilities and tailored support. We enable customers to procure cloud services from a single source, allowing for the access and management of a full range of industry-leading IaaS cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and more. We work with you to meet your cloud strategy needs and enable you to leverage all of the unique capabilities of the platform. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact i...@siliconmaps.com for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *Square 1 Bank <http://www.square1bank.com>* Square 1 Bank is a division of Pacific Western Bank, a Los Angeles-based commercial bank with over $21 billion in assets. A full service financial services partner to entrepreneurs and their investors, Square 1 provides clients flexible resources and attentive service to help their companies grow. Square 1 offers a broad range of venture debt, treasury and cash management solutions through offices in top innovation centers: Atlanta, Austin, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Durham, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC. Pacific Western Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW). For more information, visit www.square1bank.com, or send an email to rchurch...@square1bank.com. *Oracle <http://www.oracle.com>* Oracle offers a comprehensive and fully integrated stack of cloud applications and platform services for small and mid-sized businesses. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit www.oracle.com. In Los Angeles, contact Ryan Mondillo (ryan.mondi...@oracle.com). *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. i...@socalip.com 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-6546434264093795298_funding>* 2/01/18 Joymode <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89926> Los Angeles $14.00 M 1/31/18 Scopely <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89903> Culver City $125.00 M 1/30/18 Wag <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89831> Los Angeles $300.00 M 1/30/18 Mammoth Media <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89894> Los Angeles $13.00 M 1/29/18 Hoopo <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89828> Santa Monica $1.50 M 1/26/18 Skydance Media <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89815> Marina Del Rey $0.00 M 1/26/18 Songtradr, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89817> West Hollywood $4.00 M 1/24/18 Bonti, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=82752> Newport Beach $15.50 M 1/24/18 Appetize <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89799> Los Angeles $20.00 M 1/23/18 Skylar Body <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89816> Venice $3.00 M 1/22/18 Mars Reel <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89635> Los Angeles $2.70 M 1/22/18 PacketFabric <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89637> Culver City $25.00 M 1/22/18 Greenfly <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89675> Santa Monica $8.50 M 1/19/18 Restaurant365 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89632> Irvine $20.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html February 5, Westlake Village -- *Female Entrepreneurship MeetUp* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25997 February 5, Marina Del Rey -- *2018 Digital Entertainment World -Digital Entertainment World* Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of..." and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. This year's event will be held in the hip and modern Marina del Rey Marriott just steps from the beach and located in the heart of LA's thriving Silicon Beach with easy access to Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista. The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25977 February 6, Marina Del Rey -- *2018 Digital Entertainment World -Digital Entertainment World* Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of..." and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. This year's event will be held in the hip and modern Marina del Rey Marriott just steps from the beach and located in the heart of LA's thriving Silicon Beach with easy access to Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista. The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25978 February 8, Irvine -- *TCVN: Structuring Your Company forSuccess* TCVN. Structuring Your Company for Success. Choosing a structure for your company is typically a confusing and difficult process. Ask three lawyers and get five different answers! Corporation or LLC? Delaware, California or Nevada? C-corp. or S-corp.? Confused? Many factors come into play when choosing an organizational structure. While most choices are not irrevocable, it is in entrepreneur’s best interest to make a well-informed decision early. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25991 February 13, Irvine -- *OCTANe Coffee at The Cove: ABCs of MedDevice Funding with Visionary Venture Fund* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25995 February 22, San Diego -- *Fundraising for HealthTech* Fundraising for HealthTech. San Diego Venture Group. On raising early-stage capital in HealthTech and Life Sciences — plus a meet-and-greet with several of San Diego's most interesting HealthTech and Life Science startups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25986 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs CFO or VP Finance <http:///showjob.php?id=5698> withheld Product Engineer I <http:///showjob.php?id=5697> Aerovironment Head of CRM Marketing <http:///showjob.php?id=5696> Thrive Market Accounts Payable Specialist <http:///showjob.php?id=5695> Snap Inc. Hardware Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5694> SpaceX Cloud Management Architect <http:///showjob.php?id=5693> Withheld Engineering Mgr, Electrical Hardware. Aerospace. Valencia <http:///showjob.php?id=5691> withheld Sr. DevOps Engineer near Hollywood, CA at Awesome Startup <http:///showjob.php?id=5690> ZestFinance Director, Product Management, Video <http:///showjob.php?id=5689> OpenX Vice President, Investor Relations <http:///showjob.php?id=5688> Rubicon Project Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting <http:///showjob.php?id=5687> Snap Inc. 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