*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, June 7, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
*Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - The Honest Company Gets $200M Growth Investment <#m_-4163077068406604853_0075034> - Metawave Opens New Development Center In Carlsbad <#m_-4163077068406604853_0075033> - Sonos Rolls Out TV Soundbar, The Sonos Beam <#m_-4163077068406604853_0075029> - Qualcomm, Disney, UTA Back The VOID For VR Entertainment <#m_-4163077068406604853_0075027> - Science37 Seeks $130M More For Clinical Trial Technology, Says Report <#m_-4163077068406604853_0075018> *Marketplace* - Intellectual Property Seminar - June 28 - Santa Monica <#m_-4163077068406604853_ad733> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-4163077068406604853_ad729> - Neohire South <#m_-4163077068406604853_ad720> - Stradling <#m_-4163077068406604853_ad608> *Thursday, June 7, 2018* *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 *The Honest Company Gets $200M Growth Investment* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075034.html> Los Angeles-based The Honest Company, the online natural baby, personal care, and beauty products provider, said Wednesday that it has raised $200M in a strategic minority investment, which came from private equity investor L Catterton. According to The Honest Company, the new funding will go towards its growth strategy, and will go both towards "innovation initiatives" as well as operational capabilities to boost its supply chain and global reach. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=31809>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075034.html>) *Metawave Opens New Development Center In Carlsbad* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075033.html> Metawave, a developer of wireless technology specifically aimed at self-driving vehicles, fixed wireless, and 5G networks, announced on Wednesday that it is opening up a brand new, advanced development center in Carlsbad. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075033.html>) *Sonos Rolls Out TV Soundbar, The Sonos Beam* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075029.html> Santa Barbara-based *Sonos <http://www.sonos.com>* announced a new TV soundbar on Wednesday, the new Sonos Beam. According to Sonos, the new, compact soundbar--which only is 25.6 inches--is now available for pre-order for $399. The new Sonos Beam includes such features as "far field" microphones for voice control, and which costs significantly less than existing products from Sonos in the TV soundbar area.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075029.html>) *Qualcomm, Disney, UTA Back The VOID For VR Entertainment* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075027.html> Three, Southern California investors--Qualcomm Ventures, Disney, and the United Talent Agency--have backed the developer of a network of "experience centers" focused on virtual reality entertainment, as part of a newly disclosed Series A Funding. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075027.html>) *Science37 Seeks $130M More For Clinical Trial Technology, Says Report* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075018.html> Playa Vista-based Science37, which develops technology to allow pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials at patients' homes, is reportedly raising around $130M in a funding round from Softbank, according to a report this morning. The round, a Series D, appears to value to company at around $300M. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075018.html>) *Intellectual Property Seminar - June 28 - Santa Monica <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-what-entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-intellectual-property-tickets-44576539630>* Planning for Success: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property “IP can be complex and confusing; now, I am able to make smart decisions to protect my IP and maximize its value!” – this is the reaction of many who have attended Kevin’s past presentations. Kevin DeBré, Chair of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions practice at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP is conducting a unique one-hour workshop geared specifically for entrepreneurs on Intellectual Property Protection, Planning and Profit. Key topics will include: • How to build a solid IP foundation on a startup budget • Common mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them • How to respond to tough questions about IP protection from potential investors This workshop will change the way you think about IP. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-what- entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-intellectual-property-tickets-44576539630 *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 *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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4163077068406604853_funding>* 6/07/18 The Honest Co. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92627> Santa Monica $200.00 M 6/05/18 Raken <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92570> Cardiff-By-The-Sea $10.00 M 5/31/18 SnackNation <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92567> Los Angeles $12.00 M 5/29/18 Surkus, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92542> Los Angeles $10.00 M 5/29/18 Moleaer <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92543> Torrance $6.00 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 OspreyData Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92195> San Juan Capistran $5.00 M 5/16/18 Zeeto <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92196> San Diego $0.00 M 5/14/18 MEI Pharma <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92078> San Diego $75.00 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. General Assembly. Legal mistakes can doom even the best startup concepts and founding teams. Join Matt Crowley from Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy as he aims to prepare you to deal with the essential legal issues that every startup faces. Making sure the legal matters are in order while you’re running your company is one of the most important things that can make your startup more investible in the future. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26088 ------------------------------ *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. 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