*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, October 5, 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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Tech Scenes: Greg Bettinelli of Upfront Ventures <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072175> - HyreCar Expands In Wisconsin <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072200> - Aerie Pharmaceuticals Acquires Drug Delivery Assets From Envisia <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072201> - Skyworks Powers Connected Car Products From ZTE <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072202> - Ligand Buys Crystal Bioscience For $25M <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072196> - Techstars Music Makes Call For New Los Angeles Class <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072191> - March Capital's FogHorn Finds $30M More <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072190> - Ten-X Acquisition By Thomas H. Lee Completes <#m_-8645194627296068740_0072185> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-8645194627296068740_ad720> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-8645194627296068740_ad694> - Stradling <#m_-8645194627296068740_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-8645194627296068740_ad596> *Thursday, October 5, 2017* *Square 1 Bank <http://www.square1bank.com>* Square 1 Bank is a division of Pacific Western Bank, a Los Angeles-based commercial bank with over $21 billion in assets. A full service financial services partner to entrepreneurs and their investors, Square 1 provides clients flexible resources and attentive service to help their companies grow. Square 1 offers a broad range of venture debt, treasury and cash management solutions through offices in top innovation centers: Atlanta, Austin, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Durham, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC. Pacific Western Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW). For more information, visit www.square1bank.com, or send an email to [email protected]. *Tech Scenes: Greg Bettinelli of Upfront Ventures* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072175.html> Welcome to Tech Scenes where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. In this solo episode we meet up with Greg Bettinelli and talk about Upfront Ventures, investing in Los Angeles, high performance cultures, building legacy, helping/funding/nurturing entrepreneurs and the future of the Los Angeles tech scene. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072175.html>) *HyreCar Expands In Wisconsin* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072200.html> Los Angeles-based online car rental service HyreCar is expanding its reach in the Madison, Wisconsin area, through a link with personal chauffeur app developer RideAlfred. According to the two, HyreCar's inventory will be available to drivers for RideAlfred in Madison. HyreCar lets drivers who aren't using their vehicles rent them out to others. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072200.html>) *Aerie Pharmaceuticals Acquires Drug Delivery Assets From Envisia* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072201.html> Irvine-based Aerie Pharmaceuticals, which is developing treatments for patients with glaucoma and other eye diseases, said this morning that it has acquired a number of drug delivery assets from Envisia Therapeutics. According to Aerie Pharmaceuticals, it is paying $25M in a combination of cash and common stock for the technology. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072201.html>) *Skyworks Powers Connected Car Products From ZTE* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072202.html> Irvine-based analog semiconductor maker *Skyworks Solutions <http://www.skyworks.com>* says it is powering a new connected car platform for ZTE this morning. According tto Skyworks, ZTE is incorporating various products from the company in its platforms for the connected car, including products needed to support numerous wireless protocols and frequency protocols. Exact Skyworks products used in ZTE's products were not announced.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072202.html>) *Ligand Buys Crystal Bioscience For $25M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072196.html> San Diego-based Ligand Pharmaceuticals announced late Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Crystal Bioscience, a developer of chicken-derived, human antibodies. Ligand said it agreed to pay $25M in cash plus additional potential payments of up to $10.5M based on "success-based" milestones and revenue sharing. Crystal has developed technology which allows chickens to be used to generate human antibodies. Crystal bills its antibody technology "OmniChicken". (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072196.html>) *Techstars Music Makes Call For New Los Angeles Class* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072191.html> Techstars Music, the music startup accelerator in Los Angeles, says it is on a worldwide tour to find founders interested in participating in its new class, which starts on February 5h. According to Techstars, its applications close on October 15th, and that it will be making final selections around December 15th. Last year, Techstars Music said it had 11 startups who participated, who have so far raised more than $15M in total funding. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072191.html>) *March Capital's FogHorn Finds $30M More* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072190.html> FogHorn Systems, a developer of machine learning software for the industrial and commercial IoT market, which is backed by Santa Monica-based venture investor March Capital, has scored more funding. FogHorn said it received $30M in a Series B funding, which was led by Intel Capital and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, and also included Honeywell Ventures. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=88215>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072190.html>) *Ten-X Acquisition By Thomas H. Lee Completes* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072185.html> Irvine-based Ten-X, an online real estate marketplace, is now officially owned by private equity investor Thomas H. Lee Partners, T.H. Lee said this morning. The deal was originally announced in August. Ten-X, formerly known as Auction.com, was venture backed by Stone Point Capital, and CapitalG (formerly Google Capital), who continue to hold minority stakes in the company. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072185.html>) *Neohire South <http://www.neohiresouth.com>* Your source for the most sought-after startup jobs. At Neohire South, we take our relationships seriously. We apply years of industry experience to assess and curate our talent pool - connecting only top-notch tech candidates with the most exciting startups in the industry. Whether you’re building your team or searching for a job you love, we want to understand your unique needs and goals to create an incredible fit for your future. http://www.neohiresouth.com *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/ *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_-8645194627296068740_funding>* 10/04/17 Roofstock, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88213> Oakland $35.00 M 10/04/17 Veracity Security Intelligence, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88212> San Juan Capistran $1.50 M 9/27/17 Kyriba <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87960> San Diego $45.00 M 9/22/17 Hyperloop One FKA Hyperloop Technologies <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87920> Los Angeles $85.00 M 9/21/17 Tuition.io <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87917> Santa Monica $7.00 M 9/20/17 Haawk <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87915> Studio City $2.50 M 9/18/17 Sonendo, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87880> Laguna Hills $50.00 M 9/18/17 Sixgill <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87881> Santa Monica $27.90 M 9/13/17 Happy Returns <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87794> Santa Monica $4.00 M 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 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 8/24/17 Bridg <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87229> Los Angeles $11.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html October 6, Los Angeles -- *Maker Walk LA* Maker Walk LA. Maker Walk is a self-guided, behind-the-scenes look at the maker and manufacturing businesses of the Arts District. Between 1-4pm, guests will get maps and wristbands that will give them access to workshops, factory tours and demos hosted by local businesses. Maker Walk LA concludes with an evening V.I.P. celebration from 4-7pm at local manufacturer COMUNITY, co-hosted in part by the Los Angeles Mayor's Office. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25905 October 10, San Diego -- *San Diego Tech Summit* San Diego Tech Summit. Join your peers by registering now. Gather the key IT knowledge needed to be indispensible. This year's Tech Summit agenda is carefully designed to provide you with the latest IT trends and knowledge needed to make the best possible decisions on behalf of your organization. It will allow you to see the best practices other leading companies have adopted, key IT challenges they are facing, and new solutions that are solving these challenges. The available seating is limited so be sure to sign up as soon as possible to ensure you will have a seat. You are welcome to invite other key people on your team.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25848 October 10, Los Angeles -- *The Entrepreneurs Journey: Show SomeGrit or Time to Quit* The Entrepreneurs Journey: Show Some Grit or Time to Quit. USC Alumni Society. Entrepreneurs often face many challenges, many frustrations, and many victories. The entrepreneurial journey is not for everyone and it definitely is not for the faint of heart. “The Entrepreneurs Journey: Show Some Grit or Time to Quit” is an opportunity for USC alumni to hear from dynamic speakers about their personal entrepreneurial stories and what they did to persevere. This empowering session on entrepreneurship will reveal tips, tricks and real life stories from USC alumni who’ve been there and done that! Find out what steps they took to make success their final destination. Contact Nicole Gordillo [email protected] . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25894 October 10, Los Angeles -- *Digital Hollywood* Digital Hollywood. Skirball Center. Keynote Event and Evening Host Seth Shapiro, Governor, Interactive Media, The Television Academy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25898 October 11, Los Angeles -- *The IT Summit Los Angeles* The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to Los Angeles for our eleventh annual event on October 11th, 2017. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in Southern California. The conference is driven by an Executive Board of regional IT professionals that directs the content of the conference. The IT Summit is designed to address the real-world opportunities and challenges faced by today's executives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25831 October 11, Venice -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuchein 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/25875 October 11, Los Angeles -- *Digital Hollywood* Digital Hollywood. Skirball Center. Keynote Event and Evening Host Seth Shapiro, Governor, Interactive Media, The Television Academy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25899 October 12, Los Angeles -- *Plug In: Digital and Beyond - SouthLA* Plug In: Digital and Beyond - South LA. Join us at our upcoming Plug in South LA event and in our movement to spark conversation and identify and accelerate tech and digital media in South LA. We will have an inspiring program of panels and fireside chats featuring South LA leaders and prominent voices in LA tech and investment. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25907 October 12, Los Angeles -- *Digital Hollywood* Digital Hollywood. Skirball Center. Keynote Event and Evening Host Seth Shapiro, Governor, Interactive Media, The Television Academy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25900 October 14, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum -Cybersecurity* Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Cybersecurity. The Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum will be devoted to identifying entrepreneurial opportunities for providing tools to combat cyber threats. We will focus on market segments, what it takes to establish credibility as a small company, and what types of strategic alliances with larger companies can be used to overcome the challenges of starting and operating an emerging company capable of developing and selling leading edge security technology to large and potentially very conservative customers. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Stan Stahl, president of Citadel Information Group and SecureTheVillage. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25904 October 17, Pasadena -- *Tea Tech & Tequila Autumn MixerFundraiser* Tea Tech & Tequila Autumn Mixer Fundraiser. Connect Pasadena. Media Technologies MarketPlace, a boutique tech sales and service company, is hosting a fun evening of networking, need to know tech showcases, tea and tequila tasting, live music and culinary goodies. As an InnovatePasadena Connect17 Week collaborator, we’ll be celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, design, technology, and science in Pasadena. It's a fundraiser for Foothill Arts Collective's performing and visual arts programs for youth. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25908 October 19, Los Angeles -- *Women Founder's Network 2017 FastPitch* Women Founder's Network 2017 Fast Pitch Competition Deadline. Women Founders Network (WFN) is a virtual accelerator that connects women building high-growth businesses with the tools and resources they need to achieve business success. Our flagship event is an Annual Fast Pitch Competition, which takes place on October 19, 2017. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25687 October 20, Pasadena -- *Attend Innovate Pasadena’s Connect‘17* Connect ’17 Festival – Friday Oct 20. The Connect Festival provides an opportunity for partners and attendees to come together for food, fun, and interactive showcases featuring new technology and innovative projects—in a unique beautiful setting directly in front of Pasadena City Hall. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25911 October 25, Venice -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuchein 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/25876 October 25, Los Angeles -- *Eric Ries: Entrepreneur and bestsellingauthor of The Lean Startup* Eric Ries: Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup discussing his upcoming book, The Startup Way: How Modern Companies Use Entrepreneurial Management to Transform Culture and Drive Long-Term Growth. Live Talks. Eric Ries is an entrepreneur and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, which has been translated into over thirty languages. He is the creator of the Lean Startup methodology, which has become a global movement in business, practiced by individuals and companies around the world. He has founded a number of startups including IMVU, where he served as CTO, and he has advised on business and product strategy for startups, venture capital firms, and large companies, including GE, where he partnered with them on the FastWorks program. Eric served as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School, IDEO, and Pivotal and he is the founder and CEO of the Long-Term Stock Exchange. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25897 October 26, Los Angeles Westside -- *Growth CapitalConference* Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases growing firms needing capital & counse. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25888 November 2, La Jolla -- *The 2017 San Diego CIO Executive LeadershipSummit* The 2017 San Diego CIO Executive Leadership Summit. This conference is designed exclusively for CIO/IT leader executives and will deliver world class thought leadership in a collaborative setting. Attendees will receive unique insights into best practices and hear success stories involving strategic leadership to drive innovation, transformation and business results. Industry luminaries will share technology trends and opportunities. Real world insight will be gained through peer and partner networking. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25850 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs CFO or VP Finance <http:///showjob.php?id=5698> withheld 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 Engineering Mgr, Electrical Hardware. Aerospace. Valencia <http:///showjob.php?id=5691> withheld Sr. DevOps Engineer near Hollywood, CA at Awesome Startup <http:///showjob.php?id=5690> ZestFinance Director, Product Management, Video <http:///showjob.php?id=5689> OpenX Vice President, Investor Relations <http:///showjob.php?id=5688> Rubicon Project Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting <http:///showjob.php?id=5687> Snap Inc. Development Test Engineer <http:///showjob.php?id=5686> SpaceX Quality Assurance Engineer <http:///showjob.php?id=5685> Leaf Group Associate Recruiter <http:///showjob.php?id=5684> Safire Partners Senior Product Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5680> Belkin ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Neohire South (http://www.neohiresouth.com) Scaling startups since 2007. The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. 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