*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, September 6, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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The new Preccelerator office, located at 1316 3rd Street Promenade, both increases the co-working space for the in-house companies and increases event space. Learn more here: https://www.newswire.com/news/sa-m-preccelerator-program-announces-milestone-tenth-class-of-companies-20587940 *KB Home Links With Google* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075914.html> Los Angeles-based homebuilder KB Home, in another move to boost the technology features of its homes, said this morning that it has linked up with Google, to integrate its homes with Google Assistant. According to KB Home, it will offer up the KB Smart Home Systems, an in-home system which will be included with new homes at select communities in Denver, Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada; Jacksonville, Florida; and Orange County, California. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075914.html>) *TP-Link Debuts New Router For Gaming Crowd* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075916.html> Brea, California-based TP-Link, which develops networking products for both the business and consumer market, has launched a new networking router specifically for the gaming market. According to the company, its new Archer C5400X MU-MIMO Tri-Band Gaming Router specifically prioritizes gaming traffic, and is designed for heavy-bandwidth gaming and 4K video streaming. The company said the new router is powered by 1. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075916.html>) *Westlake Village BioPartners, Led By Amgen Vets, Launches $320M Fund* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075912.html> Westlake Village BioPartners, a brand new venture capital fund focused on the life sciences, said on Wednesday that it has launched a new, $320 investment fund aimed at early stage companies. According to the new venture fund, it was founded by Beth Seidenberg, M.D., general partner at Kleiner Perkins and former chief medical officer and head of global development at Amgen, and Sean Harper, M.D., executive vice president and head of R&D at Amgen. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075912.html>) *Core Innovation Capital Backs SynapseFi* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075910.html> Los Angeles-based fintech investor *Core Innovation Capital* is one of the lead investors in *SynapseFi <https://www.synapsefi.com>*, a developer of APIs and other tools for connecting into banking services. SynapseFi said it raised a $17M Series A--which actually closed at the end of last year--which was led by Trinity Ventures and Core Innovation Capital, along with others. SynapseFi is based in San Francisco. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=93507> )(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075910.html>) *Pipeliner Debuts Cloud Version Of Its CRM Software* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075908.html> Los Angeles-based Pipeliner CRM, which develops customer relationship management (CRM) software tools, said on Wednesday that it has rolled out a cloud-only version of its software. The company, led by CEO Nikolaus Kimla, said the new Pipeliner CRM Cloud version allows users access to the same user experience as it has in its hybrid onlin/offline version. The company is now offering up three versions of the online, cloud software--Starter, Business, and Enterprise--all via a subscription. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075908.html>) *Bernie Sanders Intros New Stop BEZOS Bill* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075906.html> Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) are taking aim at Amazon and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos, with new legislation that they say will force the likes of Amazon and Walmart to pay workers a living wage. In an announcement in Washington this morning, Sen. Sanders and Rep. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075906.html>) *Factual Finds $42M In Funding, Takes Total To $104M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075903.html> Los Angeles-based Factual, the provider of location data led by Gil Elbaz, has raised $42M more in a funding round, the company said on Wednesday morning, bringing its total raised to $104M. According to Factual, the funding included Upfront Ventures, Felicis Ventures, as well as aothers. The company said the funding will go to enhance its product offerings and to grow its business, and in particular help it expand to the Asia Pacific region. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=23294>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075903.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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[email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_5129828185340287546_funding>* 9/05/18 Factual <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93494> Los Angeles $42.00 M 8/29/18 Zadara <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93402> Irvine $25.00 M 8/27/18 Rakuten Aspyrian <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93297> San Diego $150.00 M 8/22/18 Opkix <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93298> Costa Mesa $11.80 M 8/17/18 Cargomatic, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93293> Venice $35.00 M 8/15/18 AuditBoard <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93227> La Palma $40.00 M 8/14/18 Airspace Technologies <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93223> Carlsbad $8.00 M 8/10/18 Appetize <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93222> Los Angeles $23.00 M 8/07/18 Sagewise <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93193> Los Angeles $1.25 M 8/03/18 WeeCare <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93142> Venice $4.20 M 8/02/18 inVia Robotics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93141> Westlake Village $20.00 M 7/30/18 Cool Planet Energy <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93134> Greenwood Village $20.30 M 7/23/18 Gossamer Bio, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89673> San Diego $230.00 M 7/18/18 AdQuick <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93105> Los Angeles $2.10 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html September 7, Pasadena -- *Pasadena's Newest Venture Fund For Healthcare* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26176 September 8, 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26140 September 8, El Segundo -- *Cross Campus End Of Summer Bash* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26175 September 10, Pasadena -- *Design Thinking Workshop* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26180 September 11, Los Angeles -- *Mobile World Congress Americas* Mobile World Congress Americas. Mobile World Congress Americas is the premier mobile tech event of the Americas region and it’s coming to the LA Convention Center from September 12th – 14th. With nearly 1,000 exhibitors and participating companies, extensive thought-leadership and education, and the industry’s best networking opportunities, MWC Americas is where tech leaders come together to share their stories and vision, and take innovation to the next level. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26171 September 12, Camarilllo -- *BioScience Alliance Event* BioScience Alliance Event. REMD Biotherapeutics. REMD Bio Executives will give tours of their new facility and briefly discuss their company’s ongoing drug development efforts relating to Diabetes. Come tour REMD’s new facility and gather with others who are involved in our region’s life science industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26161 September 12, Santa Monica -- *ACGLA: Beers With Peers* Beers with Peers. ACG LA. Craft beer tasting with colleagues. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26166 September 12, Los Angeles -- *Mobile World Congress Americas* Mobile World Congress Americas. Mobile World Congress Americas is the premier mobile tech event of the Americas region and it’s coming to the LA Convention Center from September 12th – 14th. With nearly 1,000 exhibitors and participating companies, extensive thought-leadership and education, and the industry’s best networking opportunities, MWC Americas is where tech leaders come together to share their stories and vision, and take innovation to the next level. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26172 September 13, Los Angeles -- *Mobile World Congress Americas* Mobile World Congress Americas. Mobile World Congress Americas is the premier mobile tech event of the Americas region and it’s coming to the LA Convention Center from September 12th – 14th. With nearly 1,000 exhibitors and participating companies, extensive thought-leadership and education, and the industry’s best networking opportunities, MWC Americas is where tech leaders come together to share their stories and vision, and take innovation to the next level. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26173 September 14, Los Angeles -- *Mobile World Congress Americas* Mobile World Congress Americas. Mobile World Congress Americas is the premier mobile tech event of the Americas region and it’s coming to the LA Convention Center from September 12th – 14th. With nearly 1,000 exhibitors and participating companies, extensive thought-leadership and education, and the industry’s best networking opportunities, MWC Americas is where tech leaders come together to share their stories and vision, and take innovation to the next level. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26174 September 14, Pasadena -- *Venture Capital What They Are Looking For In A Startup* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26177 September 19, Los Angeles -- *Intro to Javascript: Build A Virtual Pet* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26179 September 27, Newport Beach -- *OCTANE 5th Annual High Tech Innovation Awards* OCTANE 5th Annual High Tech Innovation Awards. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26133 September 28, Los Angeles -- *USC Body Computing Conference* USC Body Computing Conference. On Friday, Sept. 28, the USC Center for Body Computing (CBC), part of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, will host thought leaders and innovators across medicine, military, sports, business, public policy and cybersecurity at the 12th Annual Body Computing Conference. The theme of this year's conference, The Decline of HealthCare, The Rise of LifeCare, will touch on the role of technology in all aspects of life — from ridesharing and digital health cars to combat training — and how security for digitally enabled LifeCare data has deep implications for individuals, organizations and even national security. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26164 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *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). 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