*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, July 25, 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 ------------------------------ *Headlines * - SpaceX Successfully Launches Another Iridium Mission <#m_-7931901424121191532_0075494> - Snap Loses Head Of Spectacles Division <#m_-7931901424121191532_0075499> - Stamps.com Acquires MetaPack For $230M <#m_-7931901424121191532_0075495> - San Diego's TriTech Rolled Up Into Superion By Vista Equity, Bain Capital <#m_-7931901424121191532_0075498> - EDF Renewables North America Sells Wind Project To MidAmerican Energy <#m_-7931901424121191532_0075497> - HyreCar Names New Board Member <#m_-7931901424121191532_0075496> - Applied Data Finance Finds $145M <#m_-7931901424121191532_0075492> *Marketplace* - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-7931901424121191532_ad724> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-7931901424121191532_ad729> - Neohire South <#m_-7931901424121191532_ad720> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-7931901424121191532_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-7931901424121191532_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-7931901424121191532_ad608> *Wednesday, July 25, 2018* *SpaceX Successfully Launches Another Iridium Mission* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075494.html> SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 into space on Wednesday morning, putting the Iridium-7 NEXT mission into space at 4:39 a.m. PDT from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The very early morning launch is the seventh of 75 satellites that SpaceX will be delivering into space for Iridium for that company's global satellite communications network. As part of the launch, SpaceX also landed the first stage of the Falcon 9 in the Pacific Ocean, on the "Just Read the Instructions" droneship. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075494.html>) *Snap Loses Head Of Spectacles Division* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075499.html> Venice-based Snap lost the head of its Spectacles division earlier this month, according to a report on Tuesday, as Snap continues to struggle to make its connected sunglasses more appealing to users. Snap--the parent company of Snapchat--launched the second version of its Spectacles in April. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075499.html>) *Stamps.com Acquires MetaPack For $230M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075495.html> El Segundo-based Stamps.com announced this morning that it has acquired UK-based MetaPack Ltd., a provider of e-commerce shipping software. Stamps.com said it paid approximately $230M for MetaPack, funded entirely from its current cash balances. MetaPack offers up its enterprise e-commerce shipping software to e-commerce customers. According to Stamps. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075495.html>) *San Diego's TriTech Rolled Up Into Superion By Vista Equity, Bain Capital* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075498.html> San Diego-based software developer TriTech, a developer of public safety software for 911 dispatching, crime mapping, emergency medical services, and other related areas, has been rolled into single company with another two companies, Superion and Aptean. All three companies provide software for the public safety and public administration area. The big rollup is being funded by private equity companies Vista Equity Partners and Bain Capital. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075498.html>) *EDF Renewables North America Sells Wind Project To MidAmerican Energy* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075497.html> San Diego-based EDF Renewables North America, which develops renewable energy projects, reports this morning that it has sold the development assets to a wind far in Iowa. According to EDF Renewables, MidAmerican Energy Company and the company have closed on an asset purchase agreement for a 91-megawatt (MW) wind project, the Ivester Wind Project, which is based in Grund County, Iowa, about 85 miles northeast of Des Moines. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075497.html>) *HyreCar Names New Board Member* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075496.html> Los Angeles-based HyreCar, which operates an online car sharing marketplace specifically to provide vehicles to ridesharing drivers, announced this morning that it has named a new board member. According to HyreCar, it has appointed Brooke Skinner Ricketts as an Independent Director at the company. Ricketts is the Chief Marketing Officer for Cars.com, and also has served at Avant and Twitter; Ricketts was previously Head of Brand Strategy when she was at Twitter. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075496.html>) *Applied Data Finance Finds $145M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075492.html> San Diego-based Applied Data Finance, which is developing technology used for credit modeling, loan origination, and asset management, said on Tuesday afternoon that it has raised $145M in a combination of equity and debt. The funding came from MAI Capital Management, LLC (MAI), Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC (VPC) and Park Cities Asset Management, LLC (PCAM), along with family office investors. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075492.html>) *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! 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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_-7931901424121191532_funding>* 7/23/18 Gossamer Bio, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89673> San Diego $230.00 M 7/18/18 AdQuick <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93105> Los Angeles $2.10 M 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 Honk <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92883> Los Angeles $18.00 M 6/27/18 InvolveSoft <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92879> Santa Monica $2.50 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 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 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* CTO Mixers: Cruise w/ Anita Sengupta of Virgin Hyperloop. CTO Mixers is a curated, invite-only event. Geared at C-Level, SVPs in the Enterprise and high quality entrepreneurs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26151 August 1, Westlake Village -- *ACG 101 Annual Summer Wine Social - August 1st* ACG 101 Summer Social at the Stonehaus. Join ACG 101 and ACG 101's Women in Corporate Growth the evening of August 1st at the beautiful Westlake Village Inn Stonehaus for our annual Summer Social. This always-popular gathering brings together ACG Members, Sponsors, friends - new and old - past program presenters and other special guests for an evening aimed at nothing but the enjoyment of one another's company! And heck, if a business deal or two results in those connections...all the better. Look forward to seeing you there!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26152 August 1, Westlake Village -- *ACG 101 Annual Summer Wine Social - August 1st* ACG 101's Women in Corporate Growth Social. Join ACG 101's Women in Corporate Growth committee for a private, champagne meet-and-greet with Lauren B founder and beauty industry expert, Lauren Berkovitz. Come to learn what Lauren is seeing in the world of high-end beauty products, and toast the new Women in Corporate Growth members. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26153 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. 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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