*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, November 30, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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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/ *Enjoius Gets $1.4M For Online Party Planning Site* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072938.html> Los Angeles-based Enjoius, an online party planning website, has raised $1.4M in a seed funding round. The funding came from angels, including Nancy Tellem (Executive Chairman, Eko Studios and former President of CBS Network Television Group), Daniel Murray (CFO Dollar Shave Club), Angela Mathes (Entrepreneur & former President, ABC Daytime TV) and Kent Wakeford (COO & Board Member KSV esports). (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072938.html>) *NASA Plans First Re-Use Of SpaceX Booster In December* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072940.html> NASA said on Wednesday that it plans to use a "flight-proven" booster rocket from Hawthorne-based SpaceX on its next Commercial Resupply Mission (CRS-13), the first time the agency will use a returned SpaceX booster in a mission. SpaceX already has been sending payloads into space with its previously flown Falcon 9 booster rockets for other customers. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072940.html>) *Loot Crate, Bungie, Team On Destiny 2 Crate* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072941.html> Los Angeles-based Loot Crate has inked a deal with game studio Bungie, to offer up a new "loot crate" focused on Destiny 2. According to the two, the Destiny 2 Limited Edition Crate will feature exclusive figure, apparel and other collectibles inspired by the Destiny 2 universe. The new crate will ship in Spring 2018, and costs $49.99 plus shipping and handling here in the United States, or $74.99 (including shipping an handling and VAT) internationally. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072941.html> ) *The Grinch Shows Up In Jam City's Panda Pop* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072942.html> Los Angeles-based mobile game developer Jam City says that "the Grinch", the famous Dr. Seuss character, is making a special appearance in its popular Panda Pop game, through a collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and White Space Entertainment. According to Jam City, the Grinch will show up in Panda Pop in a "Grinchmus" holiday takeover, where game artwork and levels will feature the Whos, in-game events focused on the Grinch, a Grinch costume for Mama Panda, and much more. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072942.html>) *Viasat Swizzles Branding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072939.html> Carlsbad-based satellite communications provider Viasat is in a big rebranding today, saying that it has consolidated its key sub-brands--its Exede consumer internet service, Yonder Ku-band aviation service, and others under its Viasat brand. The company also rolled out a new logo. Viasat said that it has decided to provide "one unified brand" to its customers and partners, as a result of its expanding portfolio of services, particularly internationally. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072939.html>) *The Gores Group Sells Peoplenet* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072943.html> Los Angeles-based private equity investor *The Gores Group* has sold one of its portfolio firms, Atlanta-based *Peoplenet*, to Boston-based *Bullhorn*. Financial details of the sale were not announced. Peoplenet was a developer of cloud-based, workforce management software; Bullhorn is a developer of CRM and operations software for the recruitment industry. Gores acquired Peoplenet in 2016, through its Gores Small Capitalization Partners fund.( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072943.html>) *Jaanuu Finds New Funding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072932.html> El Segundo-based medical apparel company Jaanuu, the venture-backed startup led by Shaan Sethi, said it has received a new, strategic investment round today. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072932.html>) *Yet Another New LA VC, NordicEye, Appears After Big Exit* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072931.html> Another, new venture capital firm, with an office in Los Angeles, NordicEye, has set up an office in Santa Monica, and has been targeting investments in the growing Silicon Beach region. NordicEye--which just saw a big exit after Los Angeles-based Weblife was acquired by Proofpoint today--says its investment efforts here are being led by Richard Sussman. The venture investor is split between Copenhagen and LA. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072931.html>) *Weblife Acquired By ProofPoint For $66M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072930.html> Los Angeles-based Weblife, a developer of secure, employee web browsing software, has been acquired by Proofpoint, in a $66M all cash deal, the companies announced today. Proofpoint said it will use the acquisition to extend its email malware protection to users' personal email accounts. Weblife was venture backed by a new, venture capital investment firm in Los Angeles, Nordic Eye, which has offices in both LA and Copenhagen. Nordic Eye said it invested $3. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072930.html>) *Clearlake Capital's NetDocuments Acquires ThreadKM* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072926.html> Santa Monica-based private equity investor Clearlake Capital and portfolio firm NetDocuments said today they have acquired ThreadKM, a developer of project management and collaboration software. Financial details of the buy were not announced. Both NetDocuments and ThreadKM serve the legal and compliance market. Clearlake Capital acquired NetDocuments in March. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072926.html>) *Hulu Adds Designated Survivor, Other New Disney/ABC Content* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072923.html> Santa Monica-based streaming television service Hulu said this morning that it is adding Designated Survivor, as well as other titles, such as Revenge, Shadowhunters, Marvel’s Agent Carter, Blossom, The Catch, and Bunheads to its library of content. The addition comes as a result of a licensing deal with The Disney/ABC Television Group. Financial details of the deal were not announced. Hulu already was providing streaming of a number of series from The Disney/ABC Television Group. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072923.html>) *Transphorm Receives $15M In New Investment* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072915.html> Goleta-based Transphorm, which is focused on developing gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors, has raised $15M in a new investment round. The funding came from Yaskawa Electric Corporation. According to Transphorm, the investment comes only a few weeks after Yaskawa said it was using Transphorm's products for a servo motor. Transphorm said the new funding goes toward its product development efforts. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89079>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072915.html>) *Microsemi Completes $130M Acquisition of Vectron International's Timing Business* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072916.html> Aliso Viejo-based semiconductor developer Microsemi said it has completed its acquisition of the high performance timing business of Vectron International. The deal was worth $130M. Microsemi acquired the business from Knowles Corporation. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072916.html>) *Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <http://www.keyinfo.com/braas-free-trial/>* Right now, sign up for 2 months FREE Cloud Backup and Recovery services with KeyCloud. The most important part of your backups isn’t the taking of that backup, but the guaranteed ability to recover and restore. 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Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_2372844278842540082_funding>* 11/30/17 Enjoius <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89081> Los Angeles $1.40 M 11/29/17 Transphorm, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89079> Goleta $15.00 M 11/22/17 Divergent3D <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88983> Los Angeles $65.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 30, Los Angeles -- *Global LAVA: Blockchain andCryptocurrency Investing* Global LAVA: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Investing. Speakers: Sheri Kaiserman, Head of Advanced Securities at Wedbush; Brad Bulent Yarar, Co-Founder Blockchain Investors Consortium (BIC); Adam Ettinger, Shephard Mullin; Heidi Pease, Co-Founder of UCLA & Los Angeles Blockchain Labs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25966 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 11, Dana Point -- *AIMed* AIMed: Artificial Intelligence In Medicine. Event on AI in medicine and healthcare. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25967 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. 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