*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, January 26, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Songtradr Raises $4M For Music Discovery, Licensing <#m_-891449145013042582_0073497> - Skylar Body Finds $3M For Perfume Brand <#m_-891449145013042582_0073496> - Tetra Tech Acquires BridgeNet <#m_-891449145013042582_0073495> - Skydance Media Gets Investment From Tencent <#m_-891449145013042582_0073494> - Fifth Wall Backs Opendoor In $135M Investment Round <#m_-891449145013042582_0073490> - Phyn Starts Pre-Orders For First Product, Phyn Plus <#m_-891449145013042582_0073489> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-891449145013042582_ad729> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-891449145013042582_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-891449145013042582_ad695> - Stradling <#m_-891449145013042582_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-891449145013042582_ad596> *Friday, January 26, 2018* *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 *Songtradr Raises $4M For Music Discovery, Licensing* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073497.html> Santa Monica-based Songtradr, a startup which operates an online service to help people discovery and license commercial music from emerging artists, songwriters, and catalogs, has raised $4M in a funding round. The lead investor in the funding round is angel Richard White, who is CEO and founder of WiseTech Global. Songtradr said it now has more than 140,000 artists and catalogs on its platform. Songtradr's founder and CEO is Paul Wiltshire; the company said it has now raised $9M in total. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=89817> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073497.html>) *Skylar Body Finds $3M For Perfume Brand* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073496.html> Los Angeles-based *Skylar Body/ <https://skylarbody.com>*, a perfume brand, has raised $3M in funding, from Upfront Ventures and Brian Lee, plus Brilliant Ventures, and Kaktus Capital. The startup was founded by CEO Cat Chen, formerly of Honest Company. Skylar Body is part of the Amplify LA startup accelerator.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073496.html>) *Tetra Tech Acquires BridgeNet* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073495.html> Pasadena-based Tetra Tech, which provides global consulting and engineering services, said late Thursday that it has acquired Newport Beach-based BridgeNet, a developer of aviation technology. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed. BridgeNet is a developer of software, Volans, used for aerospace data analytics, environmental and acoustic modeling, and 3-dimensional airspace visualization for federal and commercial aviation customers. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073495.html>) *Skydance Media Gets Investment From Tencent* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073494.html> Los Angeles-based Skydance Media, a media company which creates feature films, vidoegames, television, and other digital media,has received an investment from Tencent Holdings Limited. Financial details of the strategic investment were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073494.html>) *Fifth Wall Backs Opendoor In $135M Investment Round* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073490.html> Venice, California-based venture capital investor Fifth Wall says it has made a $135M investment in San Francisco-based real estate sales startup Opendoor, as part of a combined equity and debt funding. According to Fifth Wall, it provided $100M in debt financing, along with its anchor LP, Lennar Corporation, in addition to investing $35M in equity from its Fifth Wall Fund. The funding came as part of Opendoor's Series D funding round. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073490.html>) *Phyn Starts Pre-Orders For First Product, Phyn Plus* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073489.html> Los Angeles-based Phyn, a startup which has developed a high tech, water monitoring device which uses a sophisticated monitoring device which allows a connection to a single water pipe to monitor the entire status of a home's water--including detecting leaks, and the water usage of very specific spigots and appliances across a home--has just started taking pre-reservations for its device. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073489.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 *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *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]. *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_-891449145013042582_funding>* 1/26/18 Skydance Media <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89815> Marina Del Rey $0.00 M 1/26/18 Songtradr, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89817> West Hollywood $4.00 M 1/24/18 Bonti, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=82752> Newport Beach $15.50 M 1/24/18 Appetize <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89799> Los Angeles $20.00 M 1/23/18 Skylar Body <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89816> Venice $3.00 M 1/22/18 Mars Reel <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89635> Los Angeles $2.70 M 1/22/18 PacketFabric <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89637> Culver City $25.00 M 1/22/18 Greenfly <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89675> Santa Monica $8.50 M 1/19/18 Restaurant365 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89632> Irvine $20.00 M 1/18/18 Unitas Global <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89550> Los Angeles $10.00 M 1/17/18 Originate Inc <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89438> Los Angeles $0.00 M 1/16/18 Propagate <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89436> Los Angeles $0.00 M 1/10/18 StackShare <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89433> $5.20 M 1/09/18 Oben, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89431> Pasadena $10.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 28, Los Angeles -- *Global Forum* Global Forum. This year the Global Forum provides a great opportunity to make new connections in the burgeoning Los Angeles Cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Speakers will include Bob Weisenmiller, Chairman of the California Energy Commission, Sarah Colao Wallach, COO of MassCEC, Ira Ehrenpreis, Founder of DBL Partners, and Xavier Helgesen, Co-Founder and CEO of Off Grid Electric. In addition, we’ll have over 100 of our best startups from across the US and around the globe joining us at the event.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25974 January 29, Los Angeles -- *Global Forum* Global Forum. This year the Global Forum provides a great opportunity to make new connections in the burgeoning Los Angeles Cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Speakers will include Bob Weisenmiller, Chairman of the California Energy Commission, Sarah Colao Wallach, COO of MassCEC, Ira Ehrenpreis, Founder of DBL Partners, and Xavier Helgesen, Co-Founder and CEO of Off Grid Electric. In addition, we’ll have over 100 of our best startups from across the US and around the globe joining us at the event.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25975 January 29, Santa Monica -- *Daymond John, Live Talks LosAngeles* An Evening with Daymond John: Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life. New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and “Shark” on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires readers to Rise & Grind their way the top. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25979 January 30, Los Angeles -- *Global Forum* Global Forum. This year the Global Forum provides a great opportunity to make new connections in the burgeoning Los Angeles Cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Speakers will include Bob Weisenmiller, Chairman of the California Energy Commission, Sarah Colao Wallach, COO of MassCEC, Ira Ehrenpreis, Founder of DBL Partners, and Xavier Helgesen, Co-Founder and CEO of Off Grid Electric. In addition, we’ll have over 100 of our best startups from across the US and around the globe joining us at the event.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25976 February 5, Marina Del Rey -- *2018 Digital Entertainment World -Digital Entertainment World* Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of..." and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. This year's event will be held in the hip and modern Marina del Rey Marriott just steps from the beach and located in the heart of LA's thriving Silicon Beach with easy access to Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista. The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25977 February 6, Marina Del Rey -- *2018 Digital Entertainment World -Digital Entertainment World* Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of..." and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. This year's event will be held in the hip and modern Marina del Rey Marriott just steps from the beach and located in the heart of LA's thriving Silicon Beach with easy access to Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista. The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25978 February 22, San Diego -- *Fundraising for HealthTech* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25986 ------------------------------ *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. 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