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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - SpaceX Sends Secret Zuma Payload Into Space Successfully <#m_1527483901290539978_0073276> - Neural Analytics Gets $15M More For Brain Assessment Device <#m_1527483901290539978_0073273> - Ring Sued By Skybell Technologies Over Patents <#m_1527483901290539978_0073272> - Impact Biomedicines Acquired By Celgene For Up To $2.35 Billion <#m_1527483901290539978_0073274> - Axonics Gets Marketing Nod In Australia <#m_1527483901290539978_0073275> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_1527483901290539978_ad729> - Neohire South <#m_1527483901290539978_ad720> - Square 1 Bank <#m_1527483901290539978_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_1527483901290539978_ad694> - Oracle <#m_1527483901290539978_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_1527483901290539978_ad611> *Monday, January 8, 2018* *SpaceX Sends Secret Zuma Payload Into Space Successfully* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073276.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX successfully sent another payload into space on Sunday evening, putting a super-secret, U.S. government payload named "Zuma" into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SpaceX launched the payload into space at 5:00 p.m. PST, and shortly after the launch, landed the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket used in the launch in Florida. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073276.html>) *Neural Analytics Gets $15M More For Brain Assessment Device* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073273.html> Los Angeles-based Neural Analytics, a developer of portable ultrasound equiment used to assess such brain injuries as concussions, has raised $15M in a Series B funding round. The funding was led by Alpha Edison. Neural Analytics develops medical devices which use Doppler ultrasound to assess a brain's blood vessels from outside thebody. The non-invasive advice has already been cleared by the FDA. Leo Petrossian, Ph.D., is Co-Founder and CEO of the company. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=37841>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073273.html>) *Ring Sued By Skybell Technologies Over Patents* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073272.html> Santa Monica-based video doorbell developer *Ring <http://www.ring.com>* has been sued by a competitor, *Skybell Technologies*, in the California Central Court, for patent infringement. According to Skybell, Ring violated three of its patents covering dorbell communicaftions systems and methods. The patents are U.S. Patents No 9,055,202; 9,179,109; and 9,179,107. The lawsuit is case No. 8:18-cv-00014, Skybell Technologies, Inc. v. Ring Inc., and was filed on Friday.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073272.html>) *Impact Biomedicines Acquired By Celgene For Up To $2.35 Billion* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073274.html> San Diego-based Impact Biomedicines, a developer of treatments for myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, has been acquired by Celgene Corporation, in a deal worth up to $2.35 billion. According to Celgene, it will pay approximately $1.1 billion upfront, and up to $1.25 billion in contingent payments, based on regulatory approval milestones for Impact Biomedicines' Fedratinib compound. That compound iss currently in Phase II trials with myelofibrosis patients. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073274.html>) *Axonics Gets Marketing Nod In Australia* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073275.html> Irvine-based Axonics Modulation Technologies, which develops an implantable device used for treatment of overactive bladder, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence, has received approval to market its system in Australia. Axonics said the approval came from the Australian Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073275.html>) *Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone>* Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Information Systems A major downfall of a hybrid or multi-cloud environment is the difficulty in monitoring and maintaining numerous instances across several accounts and platforms. Add that to deployment complexity and capacity issues, and your business will struggle to reap the benefits of cloud. A multi-cloud consolidation platform from KeyInfo solves these issues and more! KeyInfo provides top notch multi-cloud services, management capabilities and tailored support. We enable customers to procure cloud services from a single source, allowing for the access and management of a full range of industry-leading IaaS cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and more. We work with you to meet your cloud strategy needs and enable you to leverage all of the unique capabilities of the platform. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone *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. 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[email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_1527483901290539978_funding>* 1/08/18 Neural Analytics, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89429> Los Angeles $15.00 M 1/04/18 Chrome River Technologies, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89386> Los Angeles $35.00 M 1/03/18 Expansion Therapeutics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89355> San Diego $55.30 M 1/03/18 Critical Diagnostics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89356> San Diego $8.50 M 12/20/17 Happy Returns <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89121> Santa Monica $8.00 M 12/19/17 Luna DNA <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89117> San Diego $2.00 M 12/19/17 Virgin Hyperloop One <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89116> Los Angeles $50.00 M 12/14/17 Girlboss <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89112> Los Angeles $3.10 M 12/14/17 Dreamscape Immersive, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89113> Santa Monica $30.00 M 12/13/17 Syndio <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89111> Los Angeles $0.65 M 12/13/17 Aspiration <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89097> Marina Del Rey $47.00 M 12/12/17 Slingshot Aerospace <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89095> El Segundo $3.25 M 12/07/17 Metacrine <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89091> San Diego $22.00 M 12/06/17 Prevoty <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89090> Los Angeles $13.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 20, Pasadena -- *e-Gaming and e-Sports: The OpportunitiesAbound* e-Gaming and e-Sports: The Opportunities Abound. 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