*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, June 27, 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 Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - InvolveSoft Gets $2.5M For Employee Volunteering Platform <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075233> - Beacon Discovery Expands in San Diego <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075234> - LiveXLive's Slacker Connects With Amazon Alexa <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075235> - Southern California Edison Plans $760M Investment In EV Infrastructure <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075236> - Semtech Gets LoRa Win With Chinese Manufacturer <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075237> - SpaceX Shows Off Crew Capsule Chute Testing <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075231> - Ice Energy Adds $40M For Thermal Energy Storage <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075229> - Faraday Future Finds $2 Billion In Lifeline <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075222> - GameMine Signs Deal With German Game Publisher <#m_-8089331758015541618_0075219> *Marketplace* - LAVA Awards Celebration - July 11 - Santa Monica <#m_-8089331758015541618_ad734> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-8089331758015541618_ad729> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-8089331758015541618_ad724> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-8089331758015541618_ad695> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-8089331758015541618_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-8089331758015541618_ad608> *Wednesday, June 27, 2018* *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 *InvolveSoft Gets $2.5M For Employee Volunteering Platform* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075233.html> Santa Monica-based InvolveSoft, which develops software to help companies encourage their employees to volunteer for events and help contribute to their local communities, has raised $2.5M in a funding round, the company said this morning. The funding was led by Bonfire Ventures, and also included Greycroft, Bertelsmann, Launch Capital, CrowdSmart and Noname Ventures. InvolveSoft, led by co-founder and CEO Gaurav Bhattacharya, also said it previously received funding from Mucker Capital. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=58124>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075233.html>) *Beacon Discovery Expands in San Diego* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075234.html> San Diego-based Beacon Discovery, a company focused on orphan GPCR drug discovery, says it is expanding its San Diego facility, as part of a partnership with Escient Pharmaceuticals. According to Beacon Discovery, the expansion in San Diego is being driven by Escient's recently $40M Series A funding, which will go towards development of therapeutics targeting Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgpr). (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075234.html>) *LiveXLive's Slacker Connects With Amazon Alexa* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075235.html> West Hollywood-based LiveXLive Media, the parent firm of online radio streaming service Slacker Radio, says that Slacker has launched its own Amazon Alexa "Skill" to enable voice control of its streaming music services. According to LiveXLive, the skill allows Slacker to be controlled from all Alexa-enabled devices, including Echo Dot, Amazon Tap and Amazon Fire TV. LiveXLive says it has more than one million monthly active users using its Slacker Radio service. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075235.html>) *Southern California Edison Plans $760M Investment In EV Infrastructure* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075236.html> Southern California Edison, Southern California's biggest electric utility, said on Tuesday that it is launching a new, $760M effort to expand the region's electric vehicle infrastructure. According to SCE, it has proposed a new, $760M "Charge Ready 2" program, which will go to help boost the number of electric cars on the state's highways. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075236.html>) *Semtech Gets LoRa Win With Chinese Manufacturer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075237.html> Camarillo-based Semtech reported a win this morning with a Chinese manufacturer, which will use the company's LoRa low power wireless technology for use in a "smart city" product. According to Semtech, Chinese company Lowan, a low power wide area network (LPWAN) solution provider located in Hangzhou, China, has incorporated its LoRa radio frequency technology into its smart-grid power meters. Shipments volumes and financial impact of the design win were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075237.html>) *SpaceX Shows Off Crew Capsule Chute Testing* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075231.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX said on Tuesday that it has completed its 16th test of the parachute system for its crewed Dragon module, part of the company's efforts to launch astronauts into space. According to SpaceX, the recent test was held at the Naval Air Facility El Centro in Southern California, verifying the system's ability to slow Crew Dragon and ensure a safe landing in the unlikely event of a low altitude abort. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075231.html>) *Ice Energy Adds $40M For Thermal Energy Storage* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075229.html> Costa Mesa-based Ice Energy, which develops thermal energy storage systems which work in conjunction with commercial and industrial air conditioning units to help provide distributed energy storage, has raised $40M in a new funding round, the company said on Tuesday. The funding came from private equity investor Argo Infrastructure Partners. Ice Energy was founded in 2003, and is led by CEO Mike Hopkins. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075229.html>) *Faraday Future Finds $2 Billion In Lifeline* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075222.html> Troubled Los Angeles-based electric car maker Faraday Future has received a $2 billion lifeline, and says is continuing to work on delivering its first production vehicle, the FF 91. Faraday Future said on Monday that has signed a deal with Evergrande Health Industry Group Limited to invest $2 billion into the company, after approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075222.html>) *GameMine Signs Deal With German Game Publisher* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075219.html> Los Angeles-based mobile game publisher GameMine says it has signed a distribution deal with a German game publisher, GoLive Games Studio AG, where GameMine will distribute mobile games themed around such characters as the Jungle Book, Robin Hood and Peter Pan. Financial details of the licensing deal were not announced. GameMine says GoLive Games has rights to over ten television IPs. GameMine said the deal is its twelfth mobile game distribution deal signed this year. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075219.html>) *LAVA Awards Celebration - July 11 - Santa Monica <https://www.lava.org/events/lava-venture-awards-celelbration>* "Flying With Unicorns" LAVA Awards Celebration 2018. A Fireside Chat with Los Angeles's recent Unicorn Exits from Startup to $1BB+ Snap Inc. Dollar Shave Club Ring Celebrate Hall of Fame Honoree Hemi Zucker and J2 Communications Extraordinary M&A Activity. Hemi Zucker is a Managing Principal of OCV Partners. OCV is a Los Angeles-based venture fund that invests in, owns, and operates companies in the information technology, e-commerce, media & telecommunications, life sciences & healthcare, and clean technology sectors with the objective of creating sustainable long-term value. Why You Should Attend: Connect with Startup CEOs, Venture Funded Companies, Venture Investors and thought leaders shaping the future of Los Angeles's technology ecosystem. Register today! https://www.lava.org/events/lava-venture-awards-celelbration *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 *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. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact b...@socaltech.com for details. *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 rchurch...@square1bank.com. *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. i...@socalip.com 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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-8089331758015541618_funding>* 6/27/18 InvolveSoft <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92879> Santa Monica $2.50 M 6/20/18 Scratch Financial, LLC <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92870> Los Angeles $6.40 M 6/19/18 Crate.io <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92774> San Francisco $11.00 M 6/19/18 CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92772> Irvine $200.00 M 6/19/18 Cylance <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92858> Irvine $120.00 M 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 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html June 27, Agoura Hills -- *805 Startups Innovation and Growth Fair - Q2* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26136 June 27, Los Angeles -- *Join us for the Future Forum on Future Healtcare Innovation* Future Forum – The Future of Healthcare Innovation. LAEDC. A New Healthcare Paradigm Powered by Investment in Innovation. The healthcare industry is experiencing an explosion of innovations that are improving life expectancy and quality of life. Healthcare’s innovation has driven the development of new diagnostic procedures, drugs, and medical devices, among many other advances. Future healthcare innovation is poised to deliver a massive sea change in prevention, personalized care tailored to a patient’s specific genetic profile, and more efficient technology-enabled patient-provider health encounters. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26120 June 28, San Diego -- *North County Elevate My Business Challenge Pitch Day* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26137 June 28, Irvine -- *MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #15* MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #15. OC ENTREPRENEURS: Join us for another LIVE MasterMinds Workshop. Bring your startup ideas and business questions so our friendly group of local Orange County entrepreneurs and business owners can help you move your business farther, faster. Free tickets available if you have a good startup business question for discussion, or you want to practice your startup pitch. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26104 June 28, Santa Monica -- *Planning for Success: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property* 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26113 June 29, Newport Beach -- *Ophthalmology Technology Summit (OTS)* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26132 July 9, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26126 July 10, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26127 July 11, Santa Monica -- *Flying With Unicorns LAVA Awards Celebration 2018* "Flying With Unicorns" LAVA Awards Celebration 2018. Celebrate Hall of Fame Honoree Hemi Zucker and J2 Communications Extraordinary M&A Activity. Hemi Zucker is a Managing Principal of OCV Partners. OCV is a Los Angeles-based venture fund that invests in, owns, and operates companies in the information technology, e-commerce, media & telecommunications, life sciences & healthcare, and clean technology sectors with the objective of creating sustainable long-term value. Why You Should Attend: Connect with Startup CEOs, Venture Funded Companies, Venture Investors and thought leaders shaping the future of Los Angeles's technology ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26102 July 11, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26128 July 12, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26129 July 13, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26130 July 14, Culver City -- *Pitch Genius Workshops* Pitch Genius Workshops/ The purpose of this workshop is to educate idea-to-early stage startups about investors, fundraising, and how to make a successful pitch. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26115 July 19, Playa Vista -- *LAXTechRecruit* LAXTechRecruit. All Day hands-on conference on Recruiting & Hiring Strategies. Lou Adler keynote, 35+ Talent Acquisition Leaders speaking and opening playbooks on Hiring, Employer Branding & Sourcing Automation Tools & Recruiter Outbound Marketing. 200+ attendees @ CTRL Collective & Sponsored by Hiretual. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26112 July 26, Irvine -- *MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #16* MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #16. OC ENTREPRENEURS: Join us for another LIVE MasterMinds Workshop. Bring your startup ideas and business questions so our friendly group of local Orange County entrepreneurs and business owners can help you move your business farther, faster. Free tickets available if you have a good startup business question for discussion, or you want to practice your startup pitch!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26105 ------------------------------ *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. 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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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