*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, August 4, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Cylance Extends Into Home Antivirus Market <#m_7208221560891900764_0071440> - J2 Global Pays $20M As Part Of Oookla Acquisition <#m_7208221560891900764_0071439> - Willdan Acquires Integral Analytics <#m_7208221560891900764_0071438> - rfXcel Gets $30M From Kayne Partners <#m_7208221560891900764_0071441> - WannaCry Researcher Arrested By US DOJ <#m_7208221560891900764_0071436> - Report: Google Offered To Pay $30 Billion For Snap Last Year <#m_7208221560891900764_0071435> - Science Goes All In On Blockchain, Plans $100M ICO <#m_7208221560891900764_0071433> - Sugarfina Raises $35M In Private Equity Funding <#m_7208221560891900764_0071432> - Western Digital Claims Win In Court In Battle With Toshiba <#m_7208221560891900764_0071425> - SPOT, Founded By Filmmaker Oren Peli, Debuts Social Discovery, Sharing App <#m_7208221560891900764_0071423> *Marketplace* - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_7208221560891900764_ad694> - Oracle <#m_7208221560891900764_ad683> - Safire Partners Executive Search <#m_7208221560891900764_ad677> - Binary Pulse Technology Marketing <#m_7208221560891900764_ad649> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_7208221560891900764_ad611> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_7208221560891900764_ad596> *Friday, August 4, 2017* *Cylance Extends Into Home Antivirus Market* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071440.html> Irvine-based cybersecurity software developer Cylance said on Thursday that it has extended into the home market, and has rolled out its first software product for the consumer market, CylancePROTECT Home Edition. According to Cylance, the new software brings its AI-driven antivirus to the consumer security market. The software will initially only be available to employees of Cylance's enterprise customers. Pricing on the software was not announced. Cylance is led by Stuart McClure. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071440.html>) *J2 Global Pays $20M As Part Of Oookla Acquisition* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071439.html> Los Angeles-based *J2 Global <http://www.j2global.com>* says it has paid $20M in a contingent payment, related to the company's acquisition of *Oookla*, back in 2014. J2 Global said the payments were part of a total of $52M spent on acquisitions plus its regular dividend in Q2. j2 Global announced its results on Thursday, saying its Q2 2017 revenues increased to $273.2M, an all time record.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071439.html>) *Willdan Acquires Integral Analytics* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071438.html> Anaheim-based Willdan Group said on Thursday afternoon that it has acquired Integral Analytics, a developer of data analytics software for the utility industry. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Willdan said it expects the acquisition to add $10M in revenues in 2018. Integral Analytics was based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was founded in 2005. The company develops software used by utility managers to evaluate, plan, and dispatch electricity resources. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071438.html>) *rfXcel Gets $30M From Kayne Partners* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071441.html> San Ramon, California-based rfXcel, a developer of supply software used to track regulatory compliance and to battle counterfeit pharmaceuticals, has raised $30M in funding from Los Angeles-based Kayne Partners. The Series B funding will go towards expanding rfXcel's geographical presence. Leon Chen of Kayne Partners joins rfXcel's board of directors as part of the funding. Kayne Partners is the growth private equity arm of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071441.html>) *WannaCry Researcher Arrested By US DOJ* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071436.html> Marcus Hutchins, the malware researchers who was credited with stopping the rampant "WannaCry" ransomware attack ealrier this year, has been arrested by the U.S. Department of Justice in Las Vegas. Hutchins is an employee of Los Angeles-based security research company Kryptos Logic. According to Motherboard, Hutchins was arrested for his "role in creating and distributing the Kronos banking Trojan", citing a spokesperson from the USDOJ. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071436.html>) *Report: Google Offered To Pay $30 Billion For Snap Last Year* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071435.html> A report on Thursday said that Google offered to buy Venice, California-based Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, in a deal worth $30 billion. The report, from the Business Insider, cited "three people" including people "inside and close to the company" for the information. It's unclear if the information is leaking because Snap is looking for an acquirer--as is often the case with rumors---or if details on the talks are just making it outside now. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071435.html>) *Science Goes All In On Blockchain, Plans $100M ICO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071433.html> Santa Monica-based startup studio Science is making a move into the world of Blockchain, saying on Thursday that it plans to run its own "initial coin offering" (ICO) worth up to $100M, to raise money to invest in blockchain-related startups that it will incubate. Science--led by former MySpace CEO Mike Jones--is the company behind such startups as Dollar Shave Club. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071433.html>) *Sugarfina Raises $35M In Private Equity Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071432.html> Los Angeles-based upscale, luxury confections brand Sugarfina announced on Thursday morning that it has raised $35M in a growth equity funding, from private equity investor Great Hill Partners. According to Sugarfina, the new funding will go towards further developing its e-commerce and mobile platforms, as well as international expansion. Sugarfina has now raised more than $50M in funding. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071432.html>) *Western Digital Claims Win In Court In Battle With Toshiba* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071425.html> Irvine-based Western Digital claimed a legal win in its ongoing battle with Toshiba, saying the California Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of its SanDisk subsidiary, and lifted a temporary restraining order (TRO) which had been granted to San Disk. Western Digital said the ruling prohibits Toshiba from preventing certain employees from accessing shared databases and servers and from refusing to ship certain engineering wafers and samples to the company in Milpitas. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071425.html>) *SPOT, Founded By Filmmaker Oren Peli, Debuts Social Discovery, Sharing App* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071423.html> Los Angeles-based SPOT, a new startup founded by filmmaker Oren Peli and Oren Zbeda, said it has launch a new app which lets users find, join, and create events in their local area, to meet new people with similar interests. According to SPOT, its app is focused on connecting users through real-life events focused on their hobbies, sports interests, other community interests, and singles events. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071423.html>) *Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/>* Accelerating Growth for Early Stage Innovation The Preccelerator® Program is a platform offered to select start-up companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides interim office space, sophisticated legal services, mentorship and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ *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]). *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. *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 . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <[email protected]>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_7208221560891900764_funding>* 8/03/17 Sugarfina, LLC <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86954> Los Angeles $35.00 M 8/02/17 TrackR, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86906> Santa Barbara $50.00 M 8/01/17 Amplyx Pharmaceuticals <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86890> San Diego $67.00 M 7/31/17 FanAI <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86732> Santa Monica $1.80 M 7/31/17 Vetted PetCare, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86805> Venice $3.47 M 7/27/17 Within <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86729> Los Angeles $40.00 M 7/25/17 Rebound Therapeutics Corp <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86590> Irvine $16.50 M 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 7/24/17 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html August 4, Los Angeles -- *Startup Game Changers Panel - Los Angeles2017* Startup Game Changers Panel - Los Angeles 2017. Startup fundraising can be an arduous journey. Wouldn’t it be easier if you had your own team of guides to help you along your way? Team startup to the rescue! Our team of VCs, financial consultants, bankers, and lawyers has collectively helped walk thousands of companies down the fundraising path — from identifying the best funding source to negotiating the best terms. Now we’d like to share our common wisdom with you, to help take some of the pain and confusion out of the fundraising process. Join us for this 2-hour session during which we’ll cover: The process of a raise Pre-money and post-money valuation Understanding dilution Negotiating your best VC deal Term sheets: what you need to know And more! Our distinguished panelists for this event are: Moderator: Caroline Cherkassky, Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP Panelists: Peter Moon, Square 1 Bank Chris Fitzjarrald, Trinet Rudy Barthelemy, Early Growth Financial Services Doug Sills, Moonshots Capital Frank Grant, Interstate VC Alex Rubalcava, Stage Venture Partners Virginia Schmitt, B Capital Group Come prepared to ask questions, to network, and to learn how to take your startup to the next level.. 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* How to Network with Investors. Friday Coffee Meet Up. ow to network with investors – the right way. What does that mean? It means knowing what not to do in front of potential investors and how to maximize your potential at networking events. During this presentation you’ll learn about how investors think and how to navigate in their world. You’ll be able to identify and attend the right events for your startup and set achievable networking goals for each event. You’ll work on some good examples of elevator pitches and other strategies for making the most out of each networking event you attend. Finally, you’ll learn how to follow up after the event. Speaker: Matt Crowley. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25827 August 18, San Diego -- *Bootstrappers Breakfast - SanDiego* Bootstrappers Breakfast - San Diego. Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25844 August 21, San Diego -- *Gartner Catalyst Conference 2017* Gartner Catalyst Conference 2017. August 21 - 24, 2017 Built on forward-thinking Gartner for Technical Professionals (GTP) research, Gartner Catalyst Conference gives you hands-on, how-to advice and practical solutions across a broad range of technical topics. Through six conference tracks and four “journeys” tailored to specific roles, you’ll learn how to: Build data and analytics architectures Leverage DevOps to increase data center agility Create scalable security and identity architectures Develop innovative software architectures and practices Formulate and execute your IoT strategy Make sense of blockchain and how to use it Understand the impact of AI and machine learning Take mobility from strategy to execution Achieve digital workplace productivity Explore public and hybrid cloud strategies and cloud-native solutions. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25849 August 24, Los Angeles -- *XMAS In August* XMAS In August/ Get in front of LA media in one amazing night of demo's at XMAS in August. Early bird registration ends on July 13th. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25842 August 30, Los Angeles -- *8th Annual Women in Green Forum* 8th Annual Women in Green Forum. Now in its 8th year, the Women In Green Forum is the largest conference of its kind. It highlights women’s impact on the environmental industry and has attracted a global audience from a wide range of sectors including government officials, corporate executives, academic researchers, technology developers, and clean tech financiers. From the White House to Fortune 500 company leaders, the Forum’s program features the environmental industry’s brightest and most innovative speakers. The 2017 program features a blend of interactive sessions, spotlight presentations, and curated tech demos around the theme "Innovate. Impact. Inspire." Throughout the day, each speaker will demonstrate how their innovations impacted their industries and inspired further environmental advances. 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