*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, August 24, 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 * - LA's New Wave Of Companies From Serial Entrepreneurs <#m_2452615367794975100_0071686> - SpaceX Plans Launch Today From Vandenberg <#m_2452615367794975100_0071706> - Bridg Collects $11M In Series B <#m_2452615367794975100_0071702> - United Talent Agency Backs ART19 For Podcast Technology <#m_2452615367794975100_0071703> - Inseego Gets $48M In Refinancing Funding <#m_2452615367794975100_0071705> - Mucker Capital Backs Fraud Prevention Provider Emailage <#m_2452615367794975100_0071701> - Open Listings Expands Home Buying Service To Seattle <#m_2452615367794975100_0071699> - Tinder's Parent Firm, Match Group, Spurned By Bumble, Say Reports <#m_2452615367794975100_0071692> - HelloTech Behind New Samsung Galaxy Note 8's In Home Support <#m_2452615367794975100_0071689> - CALIENT Acquired By Chunxing <#m_2452615367794975100_0071688> - Net Data Centers Acquired By ANEXIO <#m_2452615367794975100_0071687> *Marketplace* - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_2452615367794975100_ad723> - Neohire South <#m_2452615367794975100_ad720> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_2452615367794975100_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_2452615367794975100_ad611> - Stradling <#m_2452615367794975100_ad608> *Thursday, August 24, 2017* *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]). *LA's New Wave Of Companies From Serial Entrepreneurs* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071686.html> LA's technology startup industry has saw a surge in new companies and efforts from its serial entrepreneurs in the last few months. Serial entrepreneurs--those who have started and successfully sold or exited startups in the past--have been outsized contributors to the local technology industry, due to the experience they had in their prior companies. Here's a quick look at just a few of the new companies who are led by serial entrepreneurs from the LA ecosystem. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071686.html>) *SpaceX Plans Launch Today From Vandenberg* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071706.html> Los Angeles-based SpaceX is planning to send yet another rocket into space today, this time from Vandenberg Air Force Base, just north of Santa Barbara, in a launch which should be visible to residents across Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, and parts of Los Angeles County. According to SpaceX, the launch window for the FORMOSAT-5 satellite launch mission is today at 11:51 a.m. PDT, with a backup launch window tomorrow if necessary, also at 11:51 a.m. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071706.html>) *Bridg Collects $11M In Series B* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071702.html> Los Angeles-based Bridg, the marketing software developer led by Amit Jain, said on Wednesday that it has raised $11M in its Series B funding round. The funding was led by Morpheus Ventures, and also included NextEquity Partners and Visa, and also included returning investor March Capital. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=87229>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071702.html>) *United Talent Agency Backs ART19 For Podcast Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071703.html> The *United Talent Agency* is one of the investors today in *ART19 <http://www.art19.com>*, a San Francisco-based startup developing a podcast hosting platform and technology. ART19 said today that it has raised $7.5M in a Series A funding, which was led by Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI) and DCM Ventures, and also included the United Talent Agency, Gallo Digital, Zach Coelius and Array Ventures. The United Talent Agency is based in Beverly Hills. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=87230>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071703.html>) *Inseego Gets $48M In Refinancing Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071705.html> San Diego-based Inseego Corp., the company which is behind the MiFi wireless products, and also offers up fleet telematics, asset tracking and monitoring, and related products, said this morning that it has raised $48.0M in a term loan, from High Bridge Capital Management. The company said the loan has a maturity rate of August 23, 2020, and has a rate per annum equal to LIBOR, but in no event less than 1.00%, plus 7.625%. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071705.html>) *Mucker Capital Backs Fraud Prevention Provider Emailage* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071701.html> Santa Monica-based venture investor Mucker Capital is one of the investors in a developer of fraud prevention and identity verification software, which uses email address scoring. Arizona-based Emailage said on Wednesday that it had raised $10M in a growth equity investment. The funding was led by Anthos Capital, and also included Radian Capital, Wipro Ventures, Mucker Capital and Tallwave Capital. Mucker Capital first made an investment in Emailage back in 2016. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071701.html>) *Open Listings Expands Home Buying Service To Seattle* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071699.html> Open Listings, a venture-backed startup which helps people find, tour, and buy homes, which has offices in both San Diego and San Francisco, said Wednesday that it had launched its service in Seattle. The move is aimed directly at competing with online real estate brokerage site Redfin, which is based in Seattle. Open Listings is backed by Y Combinator, Soma Capital, ChinaRock Capital, I/O Ventures, Joe Montana & Liquid 2 Ventures, along with other angels. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071699.html>) *Tinder's Parent Firm, Match Group, Spurned By Bumble, Say Reports* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071692.html> Match Group, the parent company of dating app developer Tinder, reportedly was spurned by dating app developer Bumble, according to multiple reports on Wednesday morning. According to those reports, Bumble turned down a $450M acquisition offer from Match Group in the last two months. Match Group owns Match.com, OkCupid, Tinder, and a number of other dating sites. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071692.html>) *HelloTech Behind New Samsung Galaxy Note 8's In Home Support* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071689.html> Los Angeles-based HelloTech, the in-home, technical support service started by Richard Wolpert, is providing the support for the launch of Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 smartphone, in a major win for HelloTech. According to Samsung, it will offer up 60 days free Samsung Premium Care service to purchasers of its new smartphone. Samsung is charging $11.99 a month for its Premium Care service, after that 60 days. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071689.html>) *CALIENT Acquired By Chunxing* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071688.html> Santa Barbara-based CALIENT, the developer of optical MEMs switching technology, has been acquired by Chinese company Suzhou Chunxing Precision Mechanical Co., Ltd., the two said this morning. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. According to the two, Chunxing buys a controlling stake in the company, and will also provide manufacturing services to CALIENT as part of the acquisition. CALIENT said it will remain in Goleta. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071688.html>) *Net Data Centers Acquired By ANEXIO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071687.html> Los Angeles-based datacenter operator Net Data Centers, which has two facilities in Los Angeles, has been acquired by another data center operator, Anexio. Financial terms of the asset acquisition deal were not announced. 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Widely recognized for its expertise, responsiveness and outstanding client service, the Firm's size, structure, and culture allow it to provide the highest quality representation while maintaining the responsiveness and relationships commonly associated with smaller firms. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_2452615367794975100_funding>* 8/24/17 Bridg <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87229> Los Angeles $11.00 M 8/24/17 ART19 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87230> San Francisco $7.50 M 8/16/17 NuORDER, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87124> West Hollywood $8.00 M 8/16/17 SecureLink <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87161> Austin $0.00 M 8/14/17 Mabvax Therapeutics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87118> San Diego $1.30 M 8/14/17 Filmtrack <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87119> Studio City $5.50 M 8/10/17 Chef'D <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87110> Los Angeles $35.20 M 8/10/17 Modern Fertility <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87114> San Francisco $1.00 M 8/10/17 Ocular Data Systems Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87111> Pasadena $0.50 M 8/09/17 Pistol Lake, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87108> Los Angeles $0.60 M 8/09/17 Funraise <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87107> Long Beach $3.00 M 8/08/17 TYT Network <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87001> Los Angeles $20.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 29, Santa Monica -- *Better Living Through Analytics - Strategies for Data Decisions* Better Living Through Analytics - Strategies for Data Decisions. Product School. Data is king! Get ready to understand how a successful analytics team can empower managers from product, marketing, and other areas to make effective, data-driven decisions. Louis will be sharing some case studies and successful strategies that he has used at ZipRecruiter as well as previous experiences. The purpose of this data talk will enlighten people on how to make sure that analysts can successfully partner with other departments and get them the information they need to do great things. Speaker: Louis Cialdella. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25858 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25845 September 7, Los Angeles -- *Startup UCLA Summer Accelerator Demo Day* Startup UCLA Summer Accelerator Demo Day. After 10 weeks of intense preparation, Startup UCLA's Summer Accelerator teams will be showcasing their startups to Los Angeles and the surrounding community. Don't miss your chance to see UCLA entrepreneurs pitch their latest innovations. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25859 ------------------------------ *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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