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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --Otonomy Files For IPO --Hulu Snags Exclusive Deal For South Park --The Omega Group Acquired By Trimble --Central Desktop Certifies With NetSuite --Beats Rolls Out Gold Headphones For Winning German Team --AECOM Buys URS Corporation --ServiceNow Buys Neebula Systems In $100M Deal MARKETPLACE --TechCXO Los Angeles - Professional Services for Technology Companies --Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --Get the latest Q1 2014 PwC SoCal MoneyTree Report! --SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Business --La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator --UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Product Lead, Aliso Viejo, GridMeNow, LLC --Head of Corporate Finance and Office Administration, Santa Monica, RampRate RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Los Angeles Venture Association 30th Anniversary - July 15th Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Venture Association! 30 years; 500+ events; 1000s of speakers/panelists; dozens of presentations from industry and technology leaders including: 3 presidential candidates, future mayors of LA and San Francisco, a future CA governor, a NFL Rookie of the year, a future athletic director, regulators, press and community leaders; and, of course, attended by 10,000s of entrepreneurs, financiers, service providers and thought leaders who are the core of our entrepreneurial community. July 15th, 7:00 AM at the Skirball Center Register today at http://www.lava.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Otonomy Files For IPO ---- San Diego-based Otonomy, the biopharmaceuticals firm which is developing treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, has filed for an IPO, saying in a filing that it is looking to raised $86.25M in an offering on the NASDAQ Global Market. Otonomy said it intends to list under the symbol OTIC. Otonomy's IPO is being underwritten by J.P. Morgan, BofA Merrill Lynch, Piper Jaffray, and Sanford C. Bernstein. Otonomy is venture backed by Avalon Ventures, OrbiMed, Novo A/S, TPG Biotechnology Partners, Domain Associates, Rivervest Venture Partners, and others. Hulu Snags Exclusive Deal For South Park ---- Los Angeles-based Hulu said over the weekend that it has inked a deal to become the exclusive home for "South Park", the irreverent animated TV show. Hulu said that it will provide every episode of the series on the service, and will also be the exclusive streaming destination for South Park's season 18 later this fall. Hulu showed off its lineup of new content this weekend at the The Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour. The Omega Group Acquired By Trimble ---- San Diego-based The Omega Group, a developer of software used for mapping and analytics in the public safety areas, has been acquired by Trimble. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. The Omega Group's software--which runs either in the cloud or on-premise--provides mapping for public safety agencies, such as mapping fires, crime, or other information. The company serves law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical service, emergency management and criminal justice agencies. Trimble is a developer of GPS- and mapping-related products and services, and is based in Sunnyvale. Central Desktop Certifies With NetSuite ---- Pasadena-based project management and collaboration software developer Central Desktop said today that its SocialBridge SuiteApp software has been given "Built for NetSuite" verification. The certification means that the software meets NetSuite's development standards and other requirements for working with NetSuite's systesm. Central Desktop said that the move will help customers link their creative work to billing and revenue information, help provide better visibility into status of client projects, and more. Beats Rolls Out Gold Headphones For Winning German Team ---- In a unique, World Cup related effort, Santa Monica-based Beats Electronics said Friday that it has created a set of 24, 24 carat gold dipped Beat Pro headphones for the winning German team. The headphones will be given to the German team. Beats Electronics also released a video of its gold headphones along with Naomi Campbell, working with fashion photographer Rankin as part of the campaign. AECOM Buys URS Corporation ---- Los Angeles-based AECOM Technology Corporation said Friday that it is acquiring URS Corporation, in a cash and stock deal worth approximately $4 billion. AECOM said that, including the assumption of debt, the total enterprise value of the deal will be approximately $6 billion. Both companies serve the engineering and construction industry. The companies said the combined firm will have more than 95,000 employees and 2013 pro forma revenues of more than $19B. ServiceNow Buys Neebula Systems In $100M Deal ---- ServiceNow, the developer of enterprise IT automation software which has a large chunk of its operations in San Diego, said last week that it has agreed to acquire Neebula Systems. Neebula Systems develops software for automating the discovery, mapping, and monitoring of IT services. ServiceNow is paying approximately $100M in cash for Neebula, which was based in Israel. ServiceNow is led by Frank Slootman. ServiceNow now lists its headquarters in Santa Clara, but was started and had its IPO in San Diego. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- TechCXO Los Angeles - Professional Services for Technology Companies TechCXO is a professional services firm that provides experienced, C-Suite professionals to deliver strategic and functional consulting services for technology companies. We answer your critical issues around obtaining capital, increasing revenue, entering new markets and improving margins. TechCXO partners combine practical experience, comprehensive resources and best practices to deliver objective, high-value results. 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Learn more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/uk-trade-investment-in-the-usa ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Product Lead, Aliso Viejo, GridMeNow, LLC http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5582 Senior IT/Telecom Sourcing Analyst and Negotiator, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5572 Inside Sales: IT Services (Colo, Telcom, CDN), Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5568 Sourcing Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5565 Head of Corporate Finance and Office Administration, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5573 Director of Sales - Data Center, Telecom, Cloud, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5574 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 07/09/14 Common Interest Communities $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58742 07/07/14 Adtile FKA TenFarms $4.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58599 07/02/14 Drybar $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58547 07/02/14 Ocean Aero $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58544 06/27/14 TapZen $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58468 06/26/14 TasteMade, Inc. $25.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58440 06/26/14 Fitwall $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58439 06/26/14 TheBouqs $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58438 06/24/14 Epoxy $6.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58309 06/23/14 RANT MEDIA NETWORK, INC. $4.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58302 06/20/14 Genzum $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58280 06/19/14 SpotlightTMS $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58279 06/19/14 Mitu Network $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58278 06/17/14 Revee $1.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58269 06/16/14 Tapatalk $5.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58195 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events This Month http://www.socaltech.com/Calendar socaltech.com Calendar of Southern California High Tech Events Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 16, Santa Monica -- Siemer Silicon Beach Summit. Building on the success of the last three Summits, which drew notable attendees from around the world, this year’s event will encompass two days of presentations, networking and relationship-building among key players in the digital media and technology industry. All segments of the digital media industry will be represented, including advertising, data, e-commerce, software, social and gaming. Our 2014 two-day Summit will include 500 select digital media and technology leaders. Invite only. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24055 July 17, Santa Monica -- Siemer Silicon Beach Summit. Building on the success of the last three Summits, which drew notable attendees from around the world, this year’s event will encompass two days of presentations, networking and relationship-building among key players in the digital media and technology industry. All segments of the digital media industry will be represented, including advertising, data, e-commerce, software, social and gaming. Our 2014 two-day Summit will include 500 select digital media and technology leaders. Invite only. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24056 July 17, Los Angeles -- Wearable Tech LA. WearableTech LA, curated by industry experts come to Los Angeles this summer. With a full day of 20 dynamic keynotes, cutting-edge technologies, investment opportunities, and 50 speakers, WearableTech LA is the wearable event of the year in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24160 July 22, Los Angeles -- 2014 Serious Play Conference. It is a question of when, not if, games-based learning will be prevalent in all areas of education and training. Corporations are using games for talent development, recruitment and to increase sales and efficiency; medical institutions use games to train surgeons and teach the public about healthcare. In the military, where game based training began, games not only train, they are used to recruit. In education, games have entered the classroom. Learn more at this conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24138 July 23, Los Angeles -- 2014 Serious Play Conference. It is a question of when, not if, games-based learning will be prevalent in all areas of education and training. Corporations are using games for talent development, recruitment and to increase sales and efficiency; medical institutions use games to train surgeons and teach the public about healthcare. In the military, where game based training began, games not only train, they are used to recruit. In education, games have entered the classroom. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24139 July 24, Culver City -- Which Certs to Turbo Charge My Career? AITP. Dr. Hasnain Rizvi will provide practical insight into factors to consider before starting on a cert track, advantages of certain cert options, and potential career paths. “Has” is an OPM3 Certified Consultant, and is currently the Agile Principal Coach and CIO at AAA University. Has done project management maturity assessment work and established and redesigned project management offices (PMOs) in many sectors, and IBM’s PM practice in Saskatchewan. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24201 July 24, Newport Beach -- Tech in Motion Summer Mixer. We will have a ton of great food and the happy hour drink specials will go throughout the course of the event. We'll just be hanging out, swapping tech news, stories, and such. All are welcome to attend a night of fun and networking with tech professionals and tech lovers of all kinds. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24199 July 24, Los Angeles -- 2014 Serious Play Conference. It is a question of when, not if, games-based learning will be prevalent in all areas of education and training. Corporations are using games for talent development, recruitment and to increase sales and efficiency; medical institutions use games to train surgeons and teach the public about healthcare. In the military, where game based training began, games not only train, they are used to recruit. In education, games have entered the classroom. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24140 July 26, Santa Monica -- Causathon (Hack for a Cause). On July 26th, teams will have 24 hours to identify, solve and present a solution for one social problem defined and submitted by a curated list of leading non-profits. Come alone or join a team of other like-minded individuals during an exciting and impactful 24 hours towards making a real difference. After a casual mixer to kick-off the event, your team will go through a “draft” style selection to pick the problem you’ll be addressing. Email eden@fishermenlabs.c. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24195 July 26, Los Angeles -- Digital LA - Comic-Con Party. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24150 July 31, Los Angeles Westside -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24123 July 31, Los Angeles -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtshowcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24180 July 31, Santa Monica -- Summer Tech Mixer. Join Tech in Motion LA for a night of networking, food and drinks with fellow LA techies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24192 July 31, Santa Monica -- Summer Tech Mixer. Want to meet some cool techies like yourself? Interested in interacting with highly skilled developers? Do you have a new application you would like to tell people about? Or do you just love technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24198 August 7, Calabasas -- 11th Annual ERA So. Cal. Summer Social at the Sagebrush Cantina. Plan to attend the electronics industry 11th Annual ERA Summer Social @ the Sagebrush Cantina. Well over 100 attendees flock to the patio area for an evening of fun, food, beverages and seeing old friends and making new ones. Email bherold@conquesttechnicalsales.c. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24194 August 8, San Diego -- Startup Weekend Fashion Innovations. Startup Weekend Fashion Innovations is Southern California's only experiential crash-course in entrepreneurship in the fashion and technology market. 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