*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, February 27, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - United Scope Acquired By L Squared Capital Partners <#m_-2952187672884051193_0073884> - SloanLED Acquires Litecorr <#m_-2952187672884051193_0073883> - Viasat Rolls Out High Speed Satellite Internet Nationwide <#m_-2952187672884051193_0073882> - First Access Entertainment Launches New Seed Investment Fund For Youth <#m_-2952187672884051193_0073881> - HTT Gets $1.2M Funding For Cleveland-Chicago Hyperloop Study <#m_-2952187672884051193_0073874> - Science's SpringRole Targets Professional Networking With Blockchain <#m_-2952187672884051193_0073869> - EV Safe Charge Launches New Mobile Charging Stations For Events <#m_-2952187672884051193_0073868> *Marketplace* - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-2952187672884051193_ad188> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-2952187672884051193_ad724> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-2952187672884051193_ad695> - Oracle <#m_-2952187672884051193_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-2952187672884051193_ad611> *Tuesday, February 27, 2018* *Recurring Revenue Conference 2018—April 12, Marina del Rey Marriott <http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com>* Presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Join 600+ entrepreneurs, SaaS and subscription innovators, leading VCs, private equity/angel investors and executives on April 12. 8am-5:30pm followed by cocktail reception. Speaker lineup includes keynote Therese Tucker, Founder & CEO, Blackline. Register and use Promo Code: SocalTECH for 20% discount. Register at: http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com Questions: [email protected] *United Scope Acquired By L Squared Capital Partners* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073884.html> Irvine-based United Scope, a maker of microscopes and accessories which operates under the name AmScope, has been acquired by private equity investor L Squared Capital Partners, via a majority recapitalization. Financial details of the transaction were not announced. United Scope sells its products to the education market, life sciences, scientific research, and industrial inspection markets. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073884.html>) *SloanLED Acquires Litecorr* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073883.html> Ventura-based SloanLED, a developer of LED lighting products and power supplies, has acquired Litecorr, a LED lighting products manufacturer, according to private equity investor Baird Capital. Baird Capital owns SloanLED. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Baird Capital says the buy will help the companies expand their global reach and product line. Litecorr serves the commercial and industrial market, the companies said. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073883.html>) *Viasat Rolls Out High Speed Satellite Internet Nationwide* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073882.html> Carlsbad-based satellite Internet provider Viasat said this morning that it has extended its high speed, satellite Internet service nationwide, as it ramps up access to its ViaSat-2 satellite. According to Viasat, it will offer up speeds of up to 100 Mbps through its satellite-based, home Internet service, which is available to consumers nationwide. ViaSat said the new service will offer up unlimited data plans, set to speed tiers of 12 Mbps, 25 Mbps, 30 Mbps, 50 Mbps, and 100 Mbps speeds. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073882.html>) *First Access Entertainment Launches New Seed Investment Fund For Youth* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073881.html> Los Angeles-based First Access Entertainment, and entertainment firm which provides music recording management and publishing, film and TV development, and acting and model management, said this morning that it has launched a new investment fund, called The Fund by First Access Entertainment. According to First Access, the new fund will invest in companies started by "creative young people". The new fund will be led by Sarah Stennett and Simon Tikham. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=56830>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073881.html>) *HTT Gets $1.2M Funding For Cleveland-Chicago Hyperloop Study* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073874.html> https://www.socaltech.com/images/story/httsystem.jpg Playa Vista-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), the startup founded by Dirk Ahlborn and Bibop Gresta which is one of a number in the LA area focused on bringing the Hyperloop technology to market, says it has received funding worth $1.2 million for its feasability study to connect Cleveland to Chicago with its technology. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073874.html>) *Science's SpringRole Targets Professional Networking With Blockchain* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073869.html> Los Angeles-based startup studio Science Inc. has officially launched a new company, SpringRole, which it says will use blockchain to create a new, professional reputation network. The new network looks to be taking aim at LinkedIn, currently the dominant professional networking service. According to Science, the use of blockchain--the core technology behind the cryptocurrency Bitcoin--will elimate fraud from user profiles, by attaching a cost to endorsing others. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073869.html>) *EV Safe Charge Launches New Mobile Charging Stations For Events* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073868.html> Are you an event organizer, and expect your parking lot to be packed with EVs needing charging? Los Angeles-based EV Safe Charge has the solution for you: a new service which offers up mobile chargers for event organizers and others. According to EV Safe Charge, its new service, EV Charge Mobile, will provide portable Level 2 and DC fast EV charging systems for event organizers who need temporary EV charging on any site. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073868.html>) *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our sponsors and supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. 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[email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-2952187672884051193_funding>* 2/23/18 Intellisense <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90293> Torrance $0.00 M 2/22/18 Vision Esports <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90294> Beverly Hills $38.00 M 2/22/18 FanAI <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90289> Santa Monica $2.50 M 2/21/18 Lindora <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90258> Costa Mesa $0.00 M 2/16/18 NGD Systems <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90188> Irvine $12.40 M 2/15/18 DroneBase, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90180> Los Angeles $12.00 M 2/15/18 Lumi <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90182> Los Angeles $9.00 M 2/15/18 Workast <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90185> Santa Monica $1.85 M 2/15/18 SaltStack <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90187> Lehi $15.50 M 2/15/18 Miso Robotics, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90181> Pasadena $10.00 M 2/13/18 Tipalti <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90097> Palo Alto $30.00 M 2/08/18 GOAT <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90089> Los Angeles $60.00 M 2/07/18 ZipRecruiter <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60250> Santa Monica $50.00 M 2/06/18 Beauty By Design <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90028> Los Angeles $2.20 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html February 27, Santa Monica -- *Namely HR Santa Monica Launch Event! * Namely HR Santa Monica Launch Event! It's official: Namely has landed in Silicon Beach! To celebrate, we're hosting a panel and happy hour with our client, GumGum. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26010 February 28, Beverly Hills -- *Beverly Hills Blockchain Meeting* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26017 February 28, Thousand Oaks -- *IEEE Buenaventura EMBS Talk* IEEE Buenaventura EMBS Talk. Understanding Signal Transduction Pathways. Cancer cells are notorious for uncontrolled growth and invasiveness. Within the human cell, proteins "talk" to each other and practice checks and balances to ensure that communication is tightly regulated. Speaker: Dr. Nitika Parmar received her PhD in Molecular Biology from UCLA and subsequently completed a Post-Doctoral fellowship at UCLA after which she was appointed as an Assistant Project Scientist. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26013 March 7, Camarillo -- *Lifelong Happiness: Your Secret Weapon at Work and In Life* Lifelong Happiness: Your Secret Weapon at Work and In Life. Russell Fischer Business Collection, Camarillo Library. What would your life feel like if you could be 98.6% stress-free, and you were able to exude complete confidence and happiness everywhere you go on a daily basis? The good news is you can stop wondering and start experiencing this for yourself immediately. Ricky Powell, an International speaker, coach, and author of the book, Happiness Rocks, will be sharing his most important hacks with you during this awesome, engaging seminar.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26004 March 7, Santa Monica -- *The Montgomery Summit* The Montgomery Summit. The Montgomery Summit gathers an invited group of entrepreneurs, senior investors, and leading executives to discover the most important innovations in business and technology. The event features two days of presentations, keynotes, panels, and salons at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26015 March 7, Los Angeles -- *USC Startup Career Fair Spring 2018* USC Startup Career Fair Spring 2018. Small Companies, HUGE Opportunities. · 20+ Startups· Full-Time and Internship Positions· Opportunities for ALL majors: DESIGN, MARKETING, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS, FILM, ETC.· Wednesday, March 7th, 10 AM – 2 PM in Viterbi E-Quad. Our mission is to connect talent on campus with the hottest startups in Los Angeles and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to engage in informative discussions with recruiters and apply for both full-time and internship positions. We’ll also be showcasing some of USC’s best student startups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26014 March 8, Santa Monica -- *LA CEOs* LA CEOs presents: eSports. Our special guest speaker is Andy Babb, Head of Games at Super League Gaming, the premiere amateur esports organization in the United States. Super League has built community-based, branded esports teams in 16 cities which compete against each other in “City Champs” competition. Investors include Softbank, Cinemark, Nickelodeon, and several professional sports team owners. This sponsor supported event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs only. Confirmed RSVP required. Service providers not admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26011 March 8, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25960 March 8, Santa Monica -- *The Montgomery Summit* The Montgomery Summit. The Montgomery Summit gathers an invited group of entrepreneurs, senior investors, and leading executives to discover the most important innovations in business and technology. The event features two days of presentations, keynotes, panels, and salons at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26016 March 8, Los Angeles -- *TechFair LA 2018* TechFair LA 2018. LA's Largest Technology Job Fair will be returning to LA for an even bigger and better event for the second year in a row, co-hosted by Comparably, Annenberg Foundation and Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Over 250 most prominent tech companies in attendence along with 10,000+ job-seekers in Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Design and more attending. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25987 March 9, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25961 March 9, Long Beach -- *CSULB VR Day - Long Beach, CA* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26018 March 10, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25962 March 11, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25963 March 13, Santa Monica -- *LA Female Founder Office Hours* LA Female Founder Office Hours. This is the first in a series of Female Founder Office Hours, staffed by female partners from a collective of VC firms. For our first event, we'll be focused on helping seed-stage female founders with their pitches. We'll be offering forty 1:1 office hour slots with 10 female VC partners from Benchmark, Canaan, Cowboy, Forerunner, Freestyle, Lux, Sequoia, and Reach. There will also be a talk by two former female founders-turned-VCs on how to fundraise, based on their experiences from both sides of the table. The event is also a great opportunity for female founders to meet, mingle, and share advice with one another. Our goal is for every female founder to walk away with a bit of advice from some female investors and a few new female founder friends that they can count on. We hope to use this to kickstart a virtuous cycle and community of women helping women.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25988 March 15, Los Angeles -- *R.E.D. Talks - Fireside Chat with Joanna McFarland* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26019 ------------------------------ *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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