*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, July 30, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Two Bit Circus Gets New Funding, Sets First Location In Downtown LA <#m_-5348015833819225641_0075531> - Cool Planet Collects $20M More For Biochar Technology <#m_-5348015833819225641_0075537> - Pepperdine University, 2U In Online MBA Agrrement <#m_-5348015833819225641_0075532> - AwesomenessTV Acquired By Viacom <#m_-5348015833819225641_0075538> - Amgen Adds To Sutro Biopharma Investment <#m_-5348015833819225641_0075533> - Galvanize Plans Expansion To Los Angeles <#m_-5348015833819225641_0075535> - SRAX Sells SRAXmd For $52.5M <#m_-5348015833819225641_0075536> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-5348015833819225641_ad720> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-5348015833819225641_ad717> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-5348015833819225641_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-5348015833819225641_ad608> *Monday, July 30, 2018* *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/ *Two Bit Circus Gets New Funding, Sets First Location In Downtown LA* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075531.html> Los Angeles-based Two Bit Circus, the startup which combines entertainment with education and immersive technology, said it has received a strategic round of funding, which it will use it will open up its very first "micro-amusement park" this fall in downtown Los Angeles. The new strategic funding came from CJ CGV, a South Korean entertainment and theatrical company. Two Bit Circus said CJ CGV is the world's fifth largest cinema exhibition company. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075531.html>) *Cool Planet Collects $20M More For Biochar Technology* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075537.html> Cool Planet, which is developing agricultural technology centered around "biochar", which is used to boost the fertility of soil while also sequestering carbon, has raised $20.3M in a new investment round. The company, which has an office in Camarillo, said the funding was led by Agustín Coppel and North Bridge Venture Partners, its two largest existing investors. Cool Planet said the new investment is an extension of its previously announced Series A funding. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=23761>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075537.html>) *Pepperdine University, 2U In Online MBA Agrrement* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075532.html> Malibu-based Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School and online education provider 2U, which has one of its major offices in Los Angeles, said last week that the two companies are in a expanded partnership. According to the two, 2U will power Pepperdine's existing online MBA degree, starting in January of 2020. Financial details of the deal were not announced. According to the two, 2U will support Pepperdine in development, launch, and management of the degree. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075532.html>) *AwesomenessTV Acquired By Viacom* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075538.html> Los Angeles-based AwesomenessTV, which develops digital media for the youth market, has been sold to Viacom, in a deal reportedly worth less than $300M. Viacom acquired AwesomenessTV from Comcast, Verizon, and Hearst. Combast/NBC Universal had owned 51 percent of the company, which Verizon and Hearst evenly splitting the remaining 49 percent of ownership. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075538.html>) *Amgen Adds To Sutro Biopharma Investment* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075533.html> Thousand Oaks-based Amgen has returned as one of the investors in cancer therapeutis developer Sutro Biopharma, as part of an $85.4M funding round. South San Francisco-based Sutro Biopharma said last week that it has raised $85.4M in a Series E funding round. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075533.html>) *Galvanize Plans Expansion To Los Angeles* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075535.html> Galvanize, a company which operates a network of locations teaching software engineering skills--and which often serve as hubs of startup activity nationwide, offering up coworking for technology startups, events, and more--is planning to expand its efforts in Los Angeles, after raising $32M and buying another "coding bootcamp" operator, Hack Reactor. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075535.html>) *SRAX Sells SRAXmd For $52.5M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075536.html> Los Angeles-based digital marketing company Social Reality (SRAX) announced this morning that it is selling its healthcare and pharmaceutical digital advertising product line, SRAXmd, to private equity firm Halyard Capital. According to SRAX, it will receive up to $52.5M for SRAXmd, including $33.5M in cash, $10M in Class A membership units of newly formed entity Halyard MD, and up to $9M in earnout. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075536.html>) *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 *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. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *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. 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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_-5348015833819225641_funding>* 7/30/18 Cool Planet Energy <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93134> Greenwood Village $20.30 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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. 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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