*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, January 29, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Bonfire Ventures Launches $60M Venture Capital Fund <#m_8084874449088753077_0073517> - SpaceX Aims For Falcon Heavy Launch On February 6th <#m_8084874449088753077_0073513> - Hoopo Raises $1.5M For IoT Tracking <#m_8084874449088753077_0073515> - Viasat Targets Residential, Business Customers In Services Partnership <#m_8084874449088753077_0073516> - Illumina Wins $26.7M In Patent infringement Lawsuit Against Ariosa <#m_8084874449088753077_0073514> - Zerolag Communications Acquired By Total Server Solutions <#m_8084874449088753077_0073507> - Overwatch League Adds New Sponsors <#m_8084874449088753077_0073502> - MovieLaLa, Backed By LA Angel Investors, Acquired By Gyfcat <#m_8084874449088753077_0073500> *Marketplace* - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_8084874449088753077_ad694> - Neohire South <#m_8084874449088753077_ad720> - Oracle <#m_8084874449088753077_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_8084874449088753077_ad611> - Stradling <#m_8084874449088753077_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_8084874449088753077_ad596> *Monday, January 29, 2018* *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 *Bonfire Ventures Launches $60M Venture Capital Fund* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073517.html> Los Angeles-based Bonfire Ventures said this morning that it has officially launched with its first fund, a new $60M fund aimed at early stage startups. The fund was founded by longtime Southern California technology investors Jim Andelman and Mark Mullen, who are joined by Leah Volger, formerly of Google and Santander InnoVentures. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073517.html>) *SpaceX Aims For Falcon Heavy Launch On February 6th* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073513.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX, the commercial rocket and spacecraft developer led by technology mogul Elon Musk, is aiming at its first launch of its new Falcon Heavy rocket for February 6th. SpaceX conducted a static firing test on the new rocket design last week. The Falcon Heavy is currently on Launchpad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073513.html>) *Hoopo Raises $1.5M For IoT Tracking* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073515.html> Hoopo, a startup developing low power, Internet-of-Things (IoT) tracking technology, which has its U.S. offices in Santa Monica and headquarters in Ra'anana, Israel, has raised $1.5M in a funding round. The funding came from Israeli investor Zohar Gilon and Ben Marcus, the CEO of Santa Monica-based AirMap. The company's investors also include Dr. Eli Fogel, former CTO at Intel. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073515.html>) *Viasat Targets Residential, Business Customers In Services Partnership* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073516.html> Carlsbad-based satellite Internet services provider Viasat is ramping out its efforts to reach residential and business customers, with a new partnership with service provider Perfect 10. According to Viasat, it will train Perfect 10's technicians, subcontractors, and dealer teams to help serve its residential and business fulfillment needs across the United States. Financial details of that fulfillment partnership were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073516.html>) *Illumina Wins $26.7M In Patent infringement Lawsuit Against Ariosa* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073514.html> San Diego-based life sciences equipment maker Illumina has won $26.7M in a patent infringement lawsuit against competitor Ariosa Diagnostics, the company said late last week, after a federal jury in San Francisco ruled in its favor in a patent infringement suit. According to Illumina, the jury found that Riosa Diagnostics' non-invasive, prenatal tests infringe on two patents owned by Illumina. The patents in question in the suit were US Patent 8,318,430 and US Patent 7,955,794. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073514.html>) *Zerolag Communications Acquired By Total Server Solutions* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073507.html> Los Angeles-based managed hosting service provider Zerolag Communications has been acquired by Atlanta-based Total Server Solutions, Total Server Solutions announced on Friday. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced, however, Total Server Solutions said it has just raised $23M in a combination of equity and debt for acquisition financing and growth. That funding came from Layer 7 Capital and J.P. Morgan Chase. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073507.html>) *Overwatch League Adds New Sponsors* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073502.html> The Overwatch League has added two new brands to its list of partners on Friday, saying it has added T-Mobile and Sour Patch Kids to its list of major sponsors--a list that already includes HP, Intel, and Toyota. The professional e-sports league said T-Mobile becomes the "official wireless provider" for the Overwatch League in the United States, and will be the exclusive title sponsor of the Overwatch League Regular Season MVP and Finals MVP awards. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073502.html>) *MovieLaLa, Backed By LA Angel Investors, Acquired By Gyfcat* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073500.html> MovieLaLa, which had operated an app-based, social network for movie fans--and was backed by LA angel investors--as been acquired by user generated GIF site Gfycat, Gyfcat said on Thursday. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. As a result of the acquisition, Gyfcat has redirected all of MovieLaLa's website to its own pages. MovieLaLa's investors include Allen DeBevoise, Jim Moloshok, and other LA angel investors, plus such investors as Marc Benioff of Salesforce.com. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073500.html>) *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/ *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 *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 *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_8084874449088753077_funding>* 1/29/18 Hoopo <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89828> Santa Monica $1.50 M 1/26/18 Songtradr, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89817> West Hollywood $4.00 M 1/26/18 Skydance Media <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89815> Marina Del Rey $0.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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* Fundraising for HealthTech. San Diego Venture Group. On raising early-stage capital in HealthTech and Life Sciences — plus a meet-and-greet with several of San Diego's most interesting HealthTech and Life Science startups. 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. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Neohire South (http://www.neohiresouth.com) Scaling startups since 2007. The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. 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