*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, July 18, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Santa Monica-based SPACES (www.spaces.com), led by Shiraz Akmal and a team of entertainment veterans from Dreamworks Animation, is hoping to do that with a series of physical attractions, powered by VR technology. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075427.html>) *Seismic Games Acquired By Niantic, Maker Of Pokemon Go* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075426.html> Culver City-based videogame maker Seismic Games has been acquired by Pokemon Go maker Niantic, the two companies announced this morning. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Seismic was founded in 2011, and has received backing from such investors as DFJ Frontier and venture capitalist Tom Matlack. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075426.html>) *j2 Adds New VP, GM* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075425.html> Los Angeles-based j2 Cloud Services, the cloud services arm of j2 Global, announced this morning that it has named Timothy Smith as its new Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Backup Business Unit. Smith joins j2 Global from Western Digital, where he had been Vice President, PLatforms Business Management. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075425.html>) *Willdan Wins Entergy* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075424.html> Anaheim-based Willdan Group, which provides professional and technical consulting services and software, said this morning that it has been selected by Entergy Corporation in a software deal. According to Willdan, Entergy is using LoadSEER, a modeling application developed by its software unit Integral Analytics, for electric grid data and analytics. Financial impact of the win was not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075424.html>) *Nimble In Distribution Deal With Microsoft* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075423.html> Santa Monica-based customer relationship management (CRM) software developer Nimble said today that it has signed a global distribution agreement with Microsoft, which will create a bundle of Nimble's CRM tools with Microsoft's Office 365. According to Nimble, it has added six "significant" Microsoft Channel Partners to its partnership program as a part of the effort. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075423.html>) *RA Medical Systems Files For $86.25M IPO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075422.html> Carlsbad-based RA Medical Systems, which develops cardiovascular and dermatology catheters and excimer lasers, has filed for an IPO, saying that it is looking to raise up to $86.25M in an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. RA Medical Systems said it filed to trade under the symbol RMED. The IPO is being underwritten by Piper Jaffray, Cantor, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, and Nomura. The reported a net loss of $17.765M on net revenues of $5.87M for its year ended December 31, 2017. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075422.html>) *Openpath Adds $20M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075420.html> Los Angeles-based Openpath, founded by startup veterans Alex Kazerani and James Segil, have raised another $20M for the company, in a Series B funding, the company said on Tuesday. The new funding was led by Emergence Capital. Kazerani and Segil previously founded Edgecast, which they sold to Verizon in 2013 for around $390M. Openpath is developing cloud-based physical access control systems for businesses. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93069>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075420.html>) *HyreCar Links With DriveItAway* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075419.html> Los Angeles-based HyreCar, which operates a car sharing marketplace, said today that it is in a strategic partnership with DriveItAway, a car dealership company that offers up turn-key software, insurance, and training to help car dealerships aimed at the ridesharing market get off the ground. According to the two, they are working to create a "collaborative turnkey solution" which allow DriveItAway franchises and independent car dealers to list their vehicles on HyreCar's platform. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075419.html>) *AutoGravity Names New CEO, CTO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075413.html> Irvine-based online car shopping and financing provider AutoGravity announced both a new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer this morning, saying that it has named Alex Mallmann named CEO and Jason Bonifay as CTO. Mallmann also joins AutoGravity's board of directors. Mallman was most recently President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance China, having served at Mercedes-Benz sine 1998. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075413.html>) *Pelican Products Names Consumer Marketing Chief* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075414.html> Torrance-based Pelican Products said on Monday that it has named Jennifer Lim as its Director of Marketing for its Consumer Division. Pelican, best known for its protective cases, develops a range of products for the huntin and fishing, adventure, personal electronics, photography, and other markets. Lim has previously worked at Hyundai, Harmon/Karon, and Beats by Dr. Dre. Pelican says that Lim will be based out of its Long Beach office. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075414.html>) *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. 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To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-2925987019877042286_funding>* 7/17/18 Openpath <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93069> Culver City $20.00 M 7/16/18 Octi AKA Supermediafuture <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93065> Hollywood $7.50 M 7/11/18 CapLinked <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93055> Redondo Beach $2.50 M 7/05/18 ENTITY <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93014> Los Angeles $0.00 M 7/03/18 Tour Engine <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92999> San Diego $2.25 M 7/03/18 Harper Wilde <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93005> Los Angeles $2.00 M 7/02/18 Califia Farms <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92977> Los Angeles $50.00 M 6/27/18 InvolveSoft <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92879> Santa Monica $2.50 M 6/27/18 Honk <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92883> Los Angeles $18.00 M 6/27/18 UST Global <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92881> Aliso Viejo $250.00 M 6/20/18 Scratch Financial, LLC <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92870> Los Angeles $6.40 M 6/19/18 CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92772> Irvine $200.00 M 6/19/18 Crate.io <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92774> San Francisco $11.00 M 6/19/18 Cylance <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92858> Irvine $120.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 18, Los Angeles -- *BizBash Live: Los Angeles 2018* BizBash Live Los Angeles. BizBash Live: Los Angeles returns to the California Market Center with the most important experience for event and meeting professionals. These event organizers will connect, collaborate, and cultivate new relationships with industry vendors from across Southern California and North America, and learn from the leading names in live experiences. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26149 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 25, Pasadena -- *Silicon Dragon LA 2018* Digital Entertainment Meets China Meets Tech. Silicon Dragon. The Silicon Dragon Los Angeles program, now in its 4th year, explores the city’s links to China as cross-border activities heighten. Alibaba, Tencent and Bytedance are investing in emerging tech and entertainment companies. As China looks west and Hollywood looks east, more Chinese and US companies are collaborating on content, production and digital entertainment. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26150 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 July 31, Marina del Rey -- *CTO Mixers: Cruise w/ Anita Sengupta of Virgin Hyperloop* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26151 August 11, Culver City -- *Pitch Genius Workshop * Pitch Genius Workshop. The purpose of this workshop is to educate idea-to-early stage startups about investors, fundraising, and how to make a successful pitch. We're going deep into the investors' mind to understand how they analyze startups for investment. Through a slide-by-slide explanation of the investor deck, you will learn what turns investors on, what turns them off, and what investors absolutely abhor when founders are pitching them. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26116 August 16, Los Angeles -- *9th Annual Women in Green Forum* 9th Annual Women in Green Forum. The Women in Green Forum has emerged as the premier conference series highlighting women’s impact on the environmental industry. Now in its 9th year, the Women In Green Forum is the largest conference of its kind and attracts an international audience of environmental professionals. Each year, we convene sustainability trailblazers who share insights about the newest and most cutting-edge environmental innovations. The Forum’s 2018 program is built around the theme “The Future // Reimagined.” Speakers will focus on the future of tech and its environmental potential through sessions on topics ranging from blockchain to satellite imaging to automated workforces to augmented reality. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26083 ------------------------------ *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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