*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, November 21, 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 * - HopSkipDrive Raises $7.4M More For Ride Service For Kids <#m_6528605580709516764_0072852> - LA Metro, Via Tie On Ridesharing Effort <#m_6528605580709516764_0072851> - UBTECH Debuts Alexa-Powered Humanoid Robot <#m_6528605580709516764_0072849> - Evite Encouraging Charity Donations Through Holiday Events <#m_6528605580709516764_0072848> - DTS Takes Immersive Audio To Denon, Marantz Receivers <#m_6528605580709516764_0072850> - Flo Technologies Launches Home Water Monitoring Product With $11M In Funding <#m_6528605580709516764_0072846> - Garcetti Eyes White House Run <#m_6528605580709516764_0072845> - The Trade Desk Names Chief Marketing Officer <#m_6528605580709516764_0072843> *Marketplace* - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_6528605580709516764_ad723> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_6528605580709516764_ad188> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_6528605580709516764_ad596> - Stradling <#m_6528605580709516764_ad608> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_6528605580709516764_ad694> *Tuesday, November 21, 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 *HopSkipDrive Raises $7.4M More For Ride Service For Kids* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072852.html> Los Angeles-based HopSkipDrive, the ridesharing service which helps deliver kids to and from school, after-school activities, and home, said this morning that it has raised $7.4M in a new funding round. The funding came from Student Transportation Inc. (STI), a company in the school transportation, safety, and fleet services market. FirstMark Capital, Upfront Ventures, as well as new investors Skyview Capital and Halogen Ventures also participated in the funding. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=70908> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072852.html>) *LA Metro, Via Tie On Ridesharing Effort* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072851.html> The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and ridesharing service operator Via are in a new effort to use Via's ridesharing service to provide "last mile" service to users to get them to the Metro's biggest stations, according to the two. Via and the LA Metro said that a $1. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072851.html>) *UBTECH Debuts Alexa-Powered Humanoid Robot* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072849.html> Los Angeles-based educational robot developer *UBTECH Robotics <http://ubtrobot.com>* has launched an Alexa-powered, humanoid robot called the Lynx, the company said late Monday evening. UBTECH Robotics said its new Lynx humanoid robot can interact with users, and features voice, facial and presence recognition, plus an "avatar" mode which lets users control the robot remotely from an app. The new robot costs $799.99, and is available only through Amazon.com.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072849.html>) *Evite Encouraging Charity Donations Through Holiday Events* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072848.html> Los Angeles-based Evite is launching an effort to help raise money for charities, with a "Make More Merry" campaign powered by Venice, California-based Pledgeling, the company said Monday. According to Evite, the campaign will launch next Tuesday as part of GivingTuesday. Evite said it will encourage event planners and user hosts to offer guests charitable donations as part of their events, through its Evite Donations service. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072848.html>) *DTS Takes Immersive Audio To Denon, Marantz Receivers* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072850.html> Calabasas-based audio processing technology provider DTS is powering new surround sound capability for Denon and Marantz A/V receivers, according to DTS. According to DTS, select Denon and Marantz A/V receivers can be upgraded to support the DTS Virtual:X immersive audio technology via a firmware upgrade. The DTS technology provides an immersive sound experience even when consumers only have basic stereo, 5.1 or 7. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072850.html>) *Flo Technologies Launches Home Water Monitoring Product With $11M In Funding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072846.html> Los Angeles-based Flo Technologies, a new startup in the water monitoring and conservation area, said on Monday that it has launched a new device and system which uses artificial intelligence and a special sensor to monitor what going on with a home's water system. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072846.html>) *Garcetti Eyes White House Run* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072845.html> Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles--and major booster of the region's growing high tech ecosystem--is considering a possible run for President in 2020, according to an in-depth interview with Garcetti by the New York Times, published Monday. Garcetti recently launched a new nonprofit, Accelerator for America, which is patterned on the success of "Silicon Beach" over the last decade or so in becoming a technology startup leader. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072845.html>) *The Trade Desk Names Chief Marketing Officer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072843.html> Los Angeles-based advertising technology developer The Trade Desk said today that it has named Susan Vobejda as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Vobejda joins The Trade Desk from fashion brand Tory Burch, where she had served as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer. Vobejda also had served as GM of Bloomberg's Media Distribution division, and had been at Yahoo, Gap Inc., and Walmart.com. Vobejda will be based in The Trade Desks's New York City offices. 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The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_6528605580709516764_funding>* 11/21/17 HopSkipDrive <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=70908> South Pasadena $7.40 M 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 PROGENITY, INC. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88857> San Diego $125.00 M 11/07/17 Tear Film Innovations <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88846> San Diego $9.00 M 11/06/17 QLess <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88844> Pasadena $5.50 M 11/06/17 Aquam <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88845> San Diego $26.00 M 11/03/17 Globality <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88841> Menlo Park $35.00 M 11/03/17 Wiliot <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88842> San Diego $5.00 M 11/02/17 Onica <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88840> Santa Monica $20.00 M 11/02/17 Wiliot <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88843> San Diego $14.00 M 11/01/17 DermTech International <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88818> La Jolla $10.00 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 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 12, Santa Monica -- *Book Launch Event for Media 2.0(18)with Peter Csathy* Book Launch Event for Media 2.0(18) with Peter Csathy. Media 2.0(18) : An Insider's Guide to Today's World of Digital Media & Where It's Going Peter Csathy's upcoming new book -- completely re-imagined and expanded for 2018 -- features exclusive interviews with 20 key CEOs, investors & influencers and takes you on a journey of how technology has transformed the world of content, offering a detailed snapshot of today’s digital media world — including Internet-driven over-the-top (OTT) video, music, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and eSports. Csathy identifies today’s digital media leaders, identifies their strengths and risks, and names his “Fearless Five” companies that made the boldest and most audacious Media 2.0 moves in 2017. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25964 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. Hardware Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5694> SpaceX Cloud Management Architect <http:///showjob.php?id=5693> Withheld Engineering Mgr, Electrical Hardware. Aerospace. 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