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That's simple -- it's a combination of our sponsors and YOU. How can YOU make sure you continue to get news on Southern California's technology industry? By becoming a member of socaltech! Not only do you get to support our news coverage, but you also get access to our big database of Southern California companies, venture investors, service providers, and deal information, and many other resources. We are relying on YOU! Join today at http://www.socaltech.com/Membership *Interview with Jay Goss, WaveMaker Three-Sixty Health* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074981.html> Pasadena-based WaveMaker Three-Sixty Healthcare (www.wavemaker360.com) recently ,announced a new healthcare focused venture capital fund, worth $25M. We caught up with one of the co-founders, Jay Goss, about what the new investment fund is looking for in a startup, and the types of investments it makes. First, tell us about the fund and what you are looking to invest in? Jay Goss: It's a fund focused on early stage companies, Seed or Series A. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074981.html>) *Solarflare Gets New, Funding From Oak, Xilinx* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074983.html> Irvine-based Solarflare, which develops low latency network interface cards (NICs) said this morning that it has received a strategic investment, which was led by Oak Investment Partners and also included FPGA developer Xilinx. Financial details of that investment were not announced. According to Solarflare, it will use the new funding to expand beyond its current market. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074983.html>) *KitSplit Adds Camera Rental Insurance To Camera Rental Marketplace* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074984.html> Los Angeles-based KitSplit, which operates a camera, lens, and related peer-to-peer rental marketplace, has added a new online insurance program for gear rentals, the company said over the weekend. KitSplit said the new insurance options comes as a result of a link with the Heffernan Insurance Group's InsureMyEquipment.com, and will be called KitSplit Instant Insurance. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074984.html>) *SpaceX Delivers SES-12 Satellite Into Orbit* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074982.html> Hawthorne-based *SpaceX <http://www.spacex.com>* successfully delivered another satellite payload into space early Monday evening, launching the SES-12 satellite into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) at 12:45 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. According to SpaceX, the SES-12 satellite was deployed about 32 minutes after liftoff. The launch used a "previously flown" Falcon 9 first stage. SpaceX did not attempt to recover the first stage again on this launch.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074982.html>) *Cache Creek Industries Buys Mountain Secure Systems* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074978.html> Los Angeles-based private equity investor Cache Creek Industries announed this morning that it has acquired Mountain Secure Systems, a provider of proprietary, ruggedized and highly engineered electronic solutions to leading defense contractors in the United States. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to Cache Creek Indusries, it partnered with Rockmont Capital to acquire Mountain Secure Systems (MSS), which was previously owned by Phillips Service Industries. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074978.html>) *Overwatch League Sells Out Finals* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074977.html> *The Overwatch League <http://www.overwatchleague.com>*, the e-sports tournament operator started by Blizzard Entertainment, said it has sold out tickets on its Overwatch League Grand Finals, which are being held in New York on June 17th. According to the Overwatch League, fans purchased more than 20,000 tickets to the e-sports championship event, which is being held at Barclays Center, in Brooklyn. The finals are the very first for the Overwatch League.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074977.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/ *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]. *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_8122082535595059161_funding>* 5/31/18 SnackNation <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92567> Los Angeles $12.00 M 5/29/18 Moleaer <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92543> Torrance $6.00 M 5/29/18 Surkus, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92542> Los Angeles $10.00 M 5/23/18 TruStory <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92268> Los Angeles $3.00 M 5/22/18 Openpath <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92225> Culver City $7.00 M 5/22/18 Heal <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92224> Pacific Palisades $20.00 M 5/18/18 Eyellusion <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92221> Los Angeles $2.00 M 5/17/18 Cujo AI <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92203> El Segundo $0.00 M 5/16/18 Quarterback <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92194> Los Angeles $2.50 M 5/16/18 Zeeto <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92196> San Diego $0.00 M 5/16/18 OspreyData Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92195> San Juan Capistran $5.00 M 5/14/18 MEI Pharma <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92078> San Diego $75.00 M 5/09/18 Syntiant <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92046> Irvine $0.00 M 5/08/18 Luna DNA <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92045> San Diego $4.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html June 18, Los Angeles -- *Top Legal Mistakes Made by First Time Entrepreneurs* Top Legal Mistakes Made by First Time Entrepreneurs. 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