*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, July 27, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Digital Domain Launches VR Series, Monkey King <#m_6573696844623228289_0071326> - Atom Tickets Promotes New Gore Film, An Inconvenient Sequel <#m_6573696844623228289_0071325> - FairClaims Finds $1.8M For Online Dispute Resolution <#m_6573696844623228289_0071324> - AT&T's DIRECTV NOW Tops 500,000 Subscribers <#m_6573696844623228289_0071322> - TenOneTen Ventures Targets $50M In Second Venture Fund <#m_6573696844623228289_0071316> - Global Eagle Entertainment Investment Deal Collapses <#m_6573696844623228289_0071313> - Guidance Software Acquired By OpenText For $240M <#m_6573696844623228289_0071302> *Marketplace* - Oracle <#m_6573696844623228289_ad683> - Binary Pulse Technology Marketing <#m_6573696844623228289_ad649> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_6573696844623228289_ad611> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_6573696844623228289_ad694> *Thursday, July 27, 2017* *Safire Partners Executive Search <http://www.safirepartners.com>* Safire Partners is a 15-person Los Angeles-based executive search firm built for SoCal 's emerging companies working on ~100 searches per year. Clients cross over mobile, adtech, media, gaming, software, ecommerce, services, and consumer products. We always want to meet great companies, investors and executives, please reach out via http://www.safirepartners.com. *Digital Domain Launches VR Series, Monkey King* <http:///fullstory/0071326.html> Playa Vista-based visual effects developer Digital Domain announced today that it has launched its first, cinematic virtual reality series, called "Monkey King", based upon the Chinese mythology character of the same name. According to Digital Domain, the new series is available on Sony Playstation VR, and brings the story of the Chinese character to life in an immersive experience. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071326.html>) *Atom Tickets Promotes New Gore Film, An Inconvenient Sequel* <http:///fullstory/0071325.html> Los Angeles-based mobile ticketing firm Atom Tickets said this morning that it is teaming up with Paramount Pictures and Participant Media, to offer up its users a chance to see the new Al Gore film, "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power", at special public screenings. According to Atom Tickets, those screenings will feature a Q&A with former Vice President Al Gore about the state of the climate crisis, in addition to showing his new film. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071325.html>) *FairClaims Finds $1.8M For Online Dispute Resolution* <http:///fullstory/0071324.html> Los Angeles-based FairClaims has raised $1.8M in a funding round, to go towards the startup's online dispute resolution services. According to the company, the funding came from Fika Ventures, Crosslink Capital and Greycroft. The funding came on top of an earlier, $285,000 in seed funding the company received from Brian Liu (co-founder of legalzoom), Mark Goldstein, and Mark Goines (NOLO, Intuit Turbotax). FairClaims is led by CEO Stephen Kane. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=85309>)( More... <http:///fullstory/0071324.html>) *AT&T's DIRECTV NOW Tops 500,000 Subscribers* <http:///fullstory/0071322.html> AT&T, which has been ramping up its efforts and presence in Los Angeles, both with technology and Hollywood, said this week that it has topped 500,000 subscribers on its over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform, DIRECTV NOW. The service--which is run out of AT&T's El Segundo offices--provides access to both live and on-demand television, delivered by high speed Internet and mobile broadband. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071322.html>) *TenOneTen Ventures Targets $50M In Second Venture Fund* <http:///fullstory/0071316.html> TenOneTen Ventures, the Los Angeles venture capital firm founded by David Waxman and Gil Elbaz, is aiming to raise $50M in its second venture fund, according to a regulatory filing from the company filed this week. TenOneTen is an investor in such companies as AirMap, Joymode, Conversion Logic, Replicated, Ranker, and many other local Los Angeles area startups. ( More... <http:///fullstory/0071316.html>) *Global Eagle Entertainment Investment Deal Collapses* <http:///fullstory/0071313.html> Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment, a developer of in-flight entertainment products and provider of broadband Internet services, has called off a $416M majority investment deal from Chinese company HNA Group, after the U.S. refused to approve the transaction. The two companies failed to gain approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). (More... <http:///fullstory/0071313.html>) *Guidance Software Acquired By OpenText For $240M* <http:///fullstory/0071302.html> Pasadena-based forensics software maker Guidance Software has agreed to be acquired by OpenText, in a deal worth approximately $240M, Guidance said this morning. Guidance, which is best known for developing the EnCase forensic security software, said OpenText will pay $7.10 per share in cash for all of the company's outstanding shares. Guidance was advised by Morgan Stanley and Atlas Technology Group, along with Latham & Watkins, in the deal. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071302.html>) *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 ([email protected]). *Binary Pulse Technology Marketing <http://www.binarypulse.com>* We produce and manage content-centric campaigns that enable our clients to connect with their prospects. For nearly twenty years, California's industry-leading tech firms have turned to Binary Pulse for their demand-generating strategies and programs. Our services include: -- Demand Generation Planning and Execution -- Content Strategies & Editorial Calendar Management -- Marketing Automation Systems and Administration -- Channel Program Development -- Web Site Design & Development -- Corporate and Product Branding -- Video Production and Marketing -- Whitepaper Authoring and Syndication -- Social Media Marketing Please visit us at http://www.binarypulse.com to learn more or give us a call at 949-336-7400. *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . 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The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_6573696844623228289_funding>* 7/25/17 Greenlots <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86589> Los Angeles $0.00 M 7/25/17 Emagispace <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86593> Los Angeles $4.20 M 7/25/17 PerimeterX <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86594> San Mateo $23.00 M 7/25/17 Site1001 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86596> San Clemente $6.00 M 7/25/17 Rebound Therapeutics Corp <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86590> Irvine $16.50 M 7/24/17 Allegro Opthamics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86583> San Juan Capistrano $10.70 M 7/20/17 SkySafe, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86463> San Diego $11.50 M 7/19/17 Brain Corporation <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86454> San Diego $114.00 M 7/18/17 Oben, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86449> Pasadena $5.00 M 7/17/17 Collectly <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86131> Walnut $1.80 M 7/17/17 Awake Security <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86132> Mountain View $30.00 M 7/17/17 Impact Health <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86134> Pasadena $13.00 M 7/17/17 AdQuick <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86130> Los Angeles $1.10 M 7/13/17 Open Listings <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86127> Los Angeles $6.50 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 27, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* 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. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25719 July 27, Marina del Rey -- *Virtual Reality & Dance: An ImmersiveExploration* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25847 July 27, Westlake Village -- *How Best Should an Engineer Run BothProduct Development and Delivery* Chad Fulk Senior Principal Operations Engineer at Raytheon. IEEE Buenaventura. How Best Should an Engineer Run Both Product Development and Delivery on Ultra-High Performance Electro-Optic SCAs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25824 July 27, Los Angeles -- *Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT* Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT. Panel includes Anthony Gonzalez, Fitguard.me; Gabe Grifoni, Rufus Labs; Robert L. Kay, Elite Engineering; Jeremy Wall, Lumenus. Moderated by Barbara Bickham. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25814 July 27, Los Angeles -- *AI.LA <http://AI.LA> New Realities Expert Panel#1* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25841 July 28, Van Nuys -- *Coffee's for Closer's - LA* Coffee Is For Closers. Whether you are in Product sales, Direct Sales, Services Sales or Real Estate we will show you how to close all those transactions. "The Closer Room" is a workshop like no other. Where we will teach you the skills you need and put them into action immediately. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25819 July 30, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25795 July 31, Los Angeles -- *TEDxUCLA Salon: From Struggle toSuccess* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25840 July 31, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25796 August 1, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25797 August 2, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25798 August 3, Westlake Village -- *ACG 101 Annual Summer Social* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25826 August 3, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25799 August 4, Los Angeles -- *Startup Game Changers Panel - Los Angeles2017* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25846 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25770 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25805 August 11, Pasadena -- *How to Network with Investors* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25827 August 18, San Diego -- *Bootstrappers Breakfast - SanDiego* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25844 August 21, San Diego -- *Gartner Catalyst Conference 2017* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25849 August 24, Los Angeles -- *XMAS In August* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25842 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs 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 CFO <http:///showjob.php?id=5692> Tech Startup Engineering Mgr, Electrical Hardware. Aerospace. 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