*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, November 16, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Vision. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Tech Scenes: Harrison Tang of Spokeo, The Great Opportunity in Pasadena <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072799> - Upfront Ventures Leads Investment In Electric Skateboard Startup Inboard <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072801> - PogoTec Launches The PogoCam, A Camera For Your Glasses <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072800> - TechShop Shuts Down, Looks For Buyer, Never Opened In LA <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072796> - Hopscotch Raises $5M In Series B <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072791> - Health IQ Finds $34.6M, Plans San Diego Hiring <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072790> - NKP Medical Marketing Acquired By MB Growth Advisors <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072785> - SendGrid Sees Pop In IPO Debut <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072780> - Mission Ventures Gets Exit, As TIBCO Acquires Alpine Data <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072778> - Arrowroot Capital Raises $177M Fund For Software Investments <#m_-3915710704205758151_0072776> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-3915710704205758151_ad720> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-3915710704205758151_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-3915710704205758151_ad694> - Oracle <#m_-3915710704205758151_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-3915710704205758151_ad611> *Thursday, November 16, 2017* *SVB's Startup Outlook Survey! <https://bit.svb.com/2gvUuaG>* SVB recently released its 9th annual Startup Outlook survey, which asks startups from around the world for insights about their outlook on business conditions, hiring, fundraising, and the policy issues affecting their ability to succeed. The data is used to help advocate for high-growth companies and build understanding of the startup economy. Take SVB's annual #StartupOutlook survey here! http://bit.svb.com/2gvUuaG *Tech Scenes: Harrison Tang of Spokeo, The Great Opportunity in Pasadena* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072799.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 Harrison Tang and talk about Spokeo, the work life experience in Los Angeles, the history of tech and the unique opportunity in Pasadena, finding your why, diversity and Innovate Pasadena. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072799.html>) *Upfront Ventures Leads Investment In Electric Skateboard Startup Inboard* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072801.html> Los Angeles-based venture investor Upfront Ventures is the lead investor this morning in a startup, Inboard Technology, a developer of a battery powered, electric skateboard. Inboard said it raised $8M in its Series A funding, which was led by Upfront Ventures, and also included LION Smart and Sunstone Capital. The company was seeded by Sweet Capital, the investment fund of the founders of King Digital Entertainment (the makers of Candy Crush). (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=88941> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072801.html>) *PogoTec Launches The PogoCam, A Camera For Your Glasses* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072800.html> Newport Beach-based PogoTec said today that it has launched its first product, the PogoCam, a miniature camera designed to attach to any pair of glasses. The new device costs $149.00. According to PogoTec, the PogoCam attaches magnetically to most glasses, so consumers can record things from a different point of view. The new device appears to be directly competitive to Venice-based Snap's own camera sunglasses. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072800.html>) *TechShop Shuts Down, Looks For Buyer, Never Opened In LA* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072796.html> TechShop, the "Maker" space operator which allowed technology enthusiasts to access 3D printers, do-it-yourself electronics tools, and other resources for the DIY and "Maker" movements, has shut down all of its locations nationwide, and is now looking for a buyer, the company said on Wednesday. The company--which had announced plans to open a location in Los Angeles in 2014, and even announced a deal in May of 2015 to open up a location at The REEF in downtown Los Angeles. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072796.html>) *Hopscotch Raises $5M In Series B* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072791.html> Los Angeles-based Hopscotch, the developer of a mobile app platform used heavily by colleges, sports teams, live events, and venues, has raised $5M in a Series B funding, the company announced on Wednesday. The funding came from Jackson Capital Management, Pittco Capital Partners, and Jim Armstrong, a venture capitalist at Clearstone Venture Partners and March Capital Partners. The funding also included Mosaik Partners and Albrecka LLC. (Funding Details <//www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=88940>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072791.html>) *Health IQ Finds $34.6M, Plans San Diego Hiring* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072790.html> Health IQ, a startup which offers up insurance only to "health conscious" individuals, has raised $34.6M in a Series C funding round, which it said partially go to expanding hiring at its San Diego offices, the company announced on Wednesday. The funding was led by Andreessen Horowitz, and also included include Charles River Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Foundation Capital, First Round Capital, Felicis Ventures and Western Technology Investments. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=88939> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072790.html>) *NKP Medical Marketing Acquired By MB Growth Advisors* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072785.html> Los Angeles-based NKP Medical Marketing, a provider of digital marketing and search engine optimization services focused on the specialty medical area, has been acquired by private equity investor MB Growth Advisors. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. MB Growth Advisors said the deal also included a group of un-named, private investors. NKP Medical Marketing serves specialty medical practices plastic and cosmetic surgeons, medical spas, dermatologists and dentists. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072785.html>) *SendGrid Sees Pop In IPO Debut* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072780.html> SendGrid, the email infrastructure and back-end services provider which has offices and was founded in Orange County, had its IPO debut Wednesday morning, and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange today as SEND. The company priced its IPO at $16.00 per share last night, above its initial estimated IPO range of $13.50 to $15.50 per share. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072780.html>) *Mission Ventures Gets Exit, As TIBCO Acquires Alpine Data* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072778.html> San Diego-based venture capital investor Mission Ventures has seen an exit in its venture portfolio, at data science and Hadoop software developer Alpine Data. Palo Alto-based TIBCO Software announced Wednesday morning that it has acquired San Francisco-based Alpine Data, which is a developer of cloud-based data science and social collaboration tools. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced by the companies. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072778.html>) *Arrowroot Capital Raises $177M Fund For Software Investments* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072776.html> Santa Monica-based Arrowroot Capital Management announced today that it has raised a $177M, third fund, Arrowroot Capital II, L.P., to invest in growth equity for enterprise software companies. According to the firm, led by founder and managing partner Matthew Safaii, it is focused on growth capital for healthy, recurring revenue enterprise software companies in the lower-middle market. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072776.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 *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]. *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]). *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-3915710704205758151_funding>* 11/16/17 Inboard Technology <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88941> Santa Cruz $8.00 M 11/15/17 Hopscotch Mobile <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88940> Los Angeles $5.00 M 11/09/17 ScoreStream, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88930> San Diego $0.00 M 11/07/17 Tear Film Innovations <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88846> San Diego $9.00 M 11/07/17 PROGENITY, INC. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88857> San Diego $125.00 M 11/06/17 Aquam <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88845> San Diego $26.00 M 11/06/17 QLess <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88844> Pasadena $5.50 M 11/03/17 Wiliot <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88842> San Diego $5.00 M 11/03/17 Globality <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88841> Menlo Park $35.00 M 11/02/17 Wiliot <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88843> San Diego $14.00 M 11/02/17 Onica <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88840> Santa Monica $20.00 M 11/01/17 DermTech International <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88818> La Jolla $10.00 M 10/23/17 SmartDrive <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88489> San Diego $0.00 M 10/23/17 Cloud9 Esports, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88592> Santa Monica $25.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 16, Playa Vista -- *Leveraging Machine Learning and DataScience to Drive Business Results* Leveraging Machine Learning and Data Science to Drive Business Results. AITP. Tony Karrer, Founder/CEO of TechEmpower & CTO of Aggregage Jon Morra, VP Data Science, ZEFR Jeong-Yoon Lee, Technical Evangelist, Microsoft These well-known technology executives will share an overview of cutting-edge technologies used in data science/machine learning and will provide multiple use cases on how the technologies are being implemented -- such as predictive data analytics, fraud detection, and computer vision/image recognition. This joint event between AITP-LA, Technology Council of Southern California, and the CTO Forum promises many technology insights as well as outstanding networking.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25918 November 16, Playa Vista -- *Leveraging Machine Learning and DataScience to Drive Business Results* Leveraging Machine Learning and Data Science to Drive Business Results. AITP Los Angeles and Technology Council of Southern California. The new technology landscape with origins in data science opens many new possibilities. Our November event will provide insights on the many emerging trends. Speakers: Tony Karrer, Founder/CEO of TechEmpower & Founder/CTO of Aggregage; Jon Morra, VP Data Science, ZEFR; Jeong-Yoon Lee, Technical Evangelist, Microsoft. These well-known technology executives will share an overview of cutting-edge technologies used in data science/ machine learning and will provide multiple use cases on how the technologies are being implemented -- such as predictive data analytics, fraud detection, and computer vision/image recognition. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25953 November 16, Los Angeles -- *LAVA Digital Media: AI + Media &Entertainment* LAVA Digital Media: "AI + Media & Entertainment". Advances in AI, data mining, predictive analytics, metadata linking and targeted interactivity are transforming video experiences--and monetization points--beyond the back channel. We’ll discuss how our favorite mediums are becoming smarter, faster and more fun for consumers while delivering more value to advertisers, studios, TV networks and others in the digital video ecosystem.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25956 November 16, Woodland Hills -- *The Valley Economic ForecastBreakfast* The Valley Economic Forecast Breakfast. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal and California Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting. For the first time, Matthew Fienup of Cal Lu’s highly regarded Center for Economic Research and Forecasting will provide an economic outlook specifically tailored to the San Fernando Valley. At this forecast breakfast at Ruth’s Chris, you will learn how the Valley’s economy will compare to the rest of the region and how last year’s elections changed the trajectory of the economy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25924 November 16, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25948 November 16, Los Angeles -- *NextUp: Pop! Bursting the CaliforniaWater Bubble - BizFed Institute* NextUp: Pop! Bursting the California Water Bubble. The NextUp Economic Forum presents a multi-part series exploring the impacts of California's population change and growth on vital resources and the economy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25952 November 17, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25949 November 18, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25950 November 19, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25951 November 27, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show* Los Angeles Auto Show. AutoMobility LA is the new auto industry’s first true trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. It provides a space to connect with investors, tech influencers, automakers and more in the days preceding the LA Auto Show, with manufacturer vehicle debuts intermixed. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25710 November 29, 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/25890 December 1, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show* Los Angeles Auto Show. Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show), is one of the most influential and best-attended auto shows globally and spans more than 870,000 square feet. Each fall, show creator ANSA Productions gathers the who’s who of the auto industry to unveil the future of mobility in the car culture capital of the world. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25914 December 6, Los Angeles -- *10th Annual Digital FamilyReunion* 10th Annual Digital Family Reunion: Envisioning LA Tech in 2027. Please join us for the 10th Annual Digital Family Reunion: Envisioning LA Tech in 2027. If you've attended before, you already know the magic of DFR...and if this is your first, get ready to experience what happens when LA's entire tech community convenes to celebrate all that connects us. From Silicon Beach to DTLA and across So Cal, please join fellow digital media, entertainment and technology professionals for the event of the season -- and the decade. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25957 December 13, 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/25887 ------------------------------ *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. 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