*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, September 6, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
*Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Make next happen now. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Safire Partners (http://www.safirepartners.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Kohl's To Sell Amazon Devices In Some LA Stores <#m_4864602469454101848_0071853> - ViaSat Gets Win With EL AL Israel Airlines <#m_4864602469454101848_0071857> - MabVax Therapeutics Hires Greenhill & Co. As It Seeks Sale <#m_4864602469454101848_0071856> - Axonics Names Chief Medical Officer <#m_4864602469454101848_0071855> - Chrome River Wins Indiana University <#m_4864602469454101848_0071854> - Sir Richard Branson To Ride Through Hurricane Irma On Necker Island <#m_4864602469454101848_0071852> - Alteryx Launches Follow-On Offering <#m_4864602469454101848_0071849> - Velocify Acquired By Ellie Mae For $128M <#m_4864602469454101848_0071843> - YouTube Adds Live Streaming, Chat Moderation Features <#m_4864602469454101848_0071838> *Marketplace* - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_4864602469454101848_ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_4864602469454101848_ad694> - Safire Partners Executive Search <#m_4864602469454101848_ad677> - Stradling <#m_4864602469454101848_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_4864602469454101848_ad596> *Wednesday, September 6, 2017* *Kohl's To Sell Amazon Devices In Some LA Stores* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071853.html> Department store operator Kohl's announced this morning that it will begin selling Amazon.com devices, including Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire tablets, and more, at dedicated spaces within its stores. Kohl's said it will dedicate sections of its stores--manned by Amazon.com employees--to sell the high tech gadgets, starting at 10 "select" Los Angeles and Chicago stores. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071853.html>) *ViaSat Gets Win With EL AL Israel Airlines* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071857.html> Carlsbad-based in-flight broadband and satellite connectivity provider *ViaSat <http://www.viasat.com>* and *EL AL Israel Airlines* said today that EL AL has selected ViaSat to power on-board Wi-Fi on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Financial impact of the win was not announced. EL AL Israel Airlines recently announced a deal to purchase 16 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners for its fleet. ViaSat's equipent is expected to be installed at Boeing's factory, in early 2018.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071857.html>) *MabVax Therapeutics Hires Greenhill & Co. As It Seeks Sale* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071856.html> San Diego-based oncology drug developer MabVax Therapeutics announced today that it has hired Greenhill & Co. as its investment banking advisor, as it explores "strategic alternatives", including a full company sale, licensing agreements or asset sale coupled with a reverse merger for the company. MabVax--which had announced it was seeking a sale in August--had earlier said it had hired a banker, but had not announced who would be helping it with its efforts. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071856.html> ) *Axonics Names Chief Medical Officer* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071855.html> Irvine-based Axonics Modulation Technologies, which is developing medical devices for treatment of urinary and bowel dysfunction, said today that it has named Karen L. Noblett, M.D., M.A.S., as its Chief Medical Officer. Noblett was the ounding Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine, and has been the Chief Medical Officer at the University of California, Irvine for the past 20 years. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071855.html>) *Chrome River Wins Indiana University* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071854.html> Los Angeles-based expense and invoice management software developer Chrome River has scored a win with Indiana University, saying that the school will use its software to streamline expense management for more than 20,000 faculty and staff. Financial details of the win were not announced. Chrome River said Indiana University is usings its cloud-based, expense management solution, EXPENSE, which will integrate with the University's existing travel booking and procurement cards. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071854.html>) *Sir Richard Branson To Ride Through Hurricane Irma On Necker Island* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071852.html> Sir Richard Branson, the technology mogul behind Southern California's Virgin Galactic, and investor in Los Angeles-based Ring, among other companies, shared his plans to ride through the Hurricane Irma, the approaching Category 5 monster storm, on his private island, Necker Island. According to Branson, Necker Island--located in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)--only gets hurricanes about every 10 years. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071852.html>) *Alteryx Launches Follow-On Offering* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071849.html> Irvine-based data analytics software developer Alteryx said on Tuesday afternoon that it plans to launch a follow-on offering to its IPO, with some of its existing stockholders proposing to sell 8,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, and up to an additional 1,200,000 shares to underwriters. Alteryx said it will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares. The follow-on offering comes almost six months after the successful IPO of Alteryx on the New York Stock Exchange in March. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071849.html>) *Velocify Acquired By Ellie Mae For $128M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071843.html> Los Angeles-based Velocify, the developer of sales lead management software, has been acquired by Ellie Mae, in a deal worth $128M in cash, Ellie Mae said last week. Ellie Mae said the buy will help its lenders originate more loans, reduce costs, and complete the entire mortgage process faster. Velocity's software is used for sales lead management. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071843.html>) *YouTube Adds Live Streaming, Chat Moderation Features* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071838.html> YouTube rolled out a number of enhancements to its live streaming service on Tuesday, saying it has added the ability to live stream in real time, with very little latency; ability to live stream directly from an iPhone screen; and enhancements to its chat moderation features. Previously, there was a longer delay in live streaming--which made it difficult to chat back and forth with fans during live streams--and the inability to remove trolls for a chat stream easily. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071838.html>) *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 [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *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/ *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. *Stradling <http://www.sycr.com>* Stradling, Attorneys At Law (<a href="http://www.sycr.com";>http://www.sycr.com) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (“Stradling”) is a premier business law firm with over 125 attorneys and 10 offices in the western US. The offices are: Newport Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Francisco - SOMA, San Francisco - Financial District, Sacramento, Reno, Denver, Seattle. The Firm’s corporate, litigation and public law practices are well known for their expertise and depth. Stradling's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds, venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. 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. *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_4864602469454101848_funding>* 8/29/17 Domuso <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87238> Santa Monica $3.10 M 8/28/17 SetPoint Medical Corp <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87235> Valencia $30.00 M 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 8/24/17 Romeo Power <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87233> Vernon $30.00 M 8/16/17 SecureLink <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87161> Austin $0.00 M 8/16/17 NuORDER, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87124> West Hollywood $8.00 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 Funraise <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87107> Long Beach $3.00 M 8/09/17 Pistol Lake, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87108> Los Angeles $0.60 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 September 12, Los Angeles -- *Integrated LA luncheon at WESTEC* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25878 September 12, Santa Monica -- *JuntoLA Social Gathering* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25880 September 13, Los Angeles -- *Graphene Super-Capacitors -The Key to Hybrid Electric Vehicles* Graphene Super-Capacitors -The Key to Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Clean Technology Council. Keynote from Richard Kaner, Ph.D. He holds 23 U.S. patents and published over 350 technical papers. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel, one atom thick, transparent, non-polluting and economical. Richard reviews how graphene will improve e-vehicle performance and energy storage. Graphene also has applications ranging from sensors, computer chips and medical treatment. His research includes refractory materials, new synthetic ceramics, super-hard metals and conducting polymers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25870 September 13, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator® Program Demo Day + 5-Year Anniversary Party* Preccelerator® Program Demo Day + 5-Year Anniversary Party. Clear your calendar - It's going down! The Preccelerator® Program Demo Day kicks off on September 13th @ 5:30pm, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. SAM Preccelerator® Program is our meeting spot to showcase the Preccelerator®'s current class of all-star companies to investors and the start-up community. Followed by an endless summer party and networking on our outdoor patio to celebrate the Preccelerator's 5-year anniversary. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25872 September 13, Venice -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuche in Venice* Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuche in Venice. Join the fastest growing startup and tech community in Los Angeles! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community. Register immediately for an early bird ticket. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25867 September 13, Playa Del Rey -- *Cloud Security Alliance* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25883 September 14, Santa Monica -- *LA CEOs: Building High Performing Cultures* LA CEOs: Building High Performing Cultures. In this highly interactive session, Carrie Kish Partner and CEO for CultureSync,www.culturesync.net, a management consulting firm specializing in cultural change, executive coaching, and strategy, shows qualified CEO & CFOs how to upgrade their organization. The result is unprecedented collaboration and impact. Participants will leave with the ability to assess their workplace and upgrade each to their most effective potential. The result is industry-leading productivity, innovation, collaboration, and job satisfaction. Confirmed RSVP a must. This event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs ONLY, no service providers.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25871 September 16, Woodland Hills -- *UCLA Extension Open House at Woodland Hills* UCLA Extension Open House at Woodland Hills. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25869 September 16, Encino -- *First Time Entrepreneur Workshop * First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA. KAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. The program is not open to service providers. You are encouraged to apply today for one of the 12 slots open in our workshop. LAVA members will receive first preference, but membership is not necessary to be accepted. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25873 September 19, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Fintech VC Mix Mingle Network* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25877 September 20, Irvine -- *AFCOM SoCal* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25882 September 26, Newport Beach -- *TCOSC Executive Forum: Deciphering Cyber Security* TCOSC Executive Forum: Deciphering Cyber Security. Join the TechCouncil of Southern CA on September 26th at Ten-X’s offices in Newport Beach for an evening with data security experts, thought leaders and peers. The risks associated with data and cyber security breaches continues to grow, impacting many industries across the globe. Cyber criminals are more creative than ever before and their attacks are dangerously destructive, targeting organizations of all sizes. As attacks increase in volume and complexity, it is becoming more difficult for tools and infrastructures to keep up. Come and meet experts in the cyber and data security universe as we discuss how to identify and disrupt cyberthreats and leverage innovative tools to win the war against cyber criminals……the success of your business depends on it! Enjoy good food and drinks while we decipher the complex world of data and cyber security. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25862 September 26, Playa Vista -- *Peter Coffee's Industry Forecast* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25879 September 27, Venice -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuche in Venice* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25874 September 28, Santa Monica -- *How Machines Understand Text - NLP, Machine Learning in Practice* *NEW* . 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