*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, September 12, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Epic Sciences Gets $52M More <#m_4129180569312866144_0075977> - Cornerstone OnDemand Buys Workpop <#m_4129180569312866144_0075979> - Impact Buys Mediarails <#m_4129180569312866144_0075981> - EvoNexus Adds Five New Startups To Incubator <#m_4129180569312866144_0075978> - CalAmp Enables Electric Scooter Sharing Market With Telematics Tech <#m_4129180569312866144_0075980> - Bird Collects Scooters In North Carolina Ahead Of Hurricane <#m_4129180569312866144_0075976> - CPC Strategy Acquired By Elite SEM <#m_4129180569312866144_0075966> - Sonos Connects To IFTTT <#m_4129180569312866144_0075963> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_4129180569312866144_ad729> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_4129180569312866144_ad596> - Stradling <#m_4129180569312866144_ad608> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_4129180569312866144_ad694> *Wednesday, September 12, 2018* *Epic Sciences Gets $52M More* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075977.html> San Diego-based Epic Sciences, which is developing technology around personalization of cancer treatment and management, has raised $52M more in a Series E funding, the company's lead investor said this morning. According to Blue Ox Healthcare Partners, it led the $52M investment, which are being used to accelerate Epic's clinical studies for oncology decision support services in its pipeline and execution of its long-term growth plan. Names of other investors in the round were not announced. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=22543>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075977.html>) *Cornerstone OnDemand Buys Workpop* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075979.html> Santa Monica-based learning and human capital management software developer Cornerstone OnDemand has acquired fellow Santa Monica company WorkPop, as a part of its expansion into talent acquisition software, the company announced this morning. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Cornerstone was already an investor in Workpop, which it backed through its Cornerstone Innovation Fund in 2015. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075979.html>) *Impact Buys Mediarails* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075981.html> Santa Barbara-based Impact, which develops fraud protection, marketing attribution, partnership management, and related software, said today that it has acquired Mediarails, a developer of customer relationship management and marketing automation software. Financial details of the buy were not announced. Mediarails was based in Cologne, Germany. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075981.html>) *EvoNexus Adds Five New Startups To Incubator* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075978.html> La Jolla-based technology incubator EvoNexus said this week that it has added five more startups to its incubator program, including four in San Diego and one in Irvine. According to EvoNexus, the startups will get residency in its incubator for up to two years, in addition to access to its mentorship programs, dry lab space, and more. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075978.html>) *CalAmp Enables Electric Scooter Sharing Market With Telematics Tech* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075980.html> Irvine-based CalAmp, which develops telematics hardware and software used to track the location of assets and vehicles in real time, has jumped into the electric scooter sharing market, saying today that it is applying its technology to support the launch of scooter sharing services with partner Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS). According to CalAmp, its telematics devices and cloud services from PWS can be used for on-demand electric scooter sharing and "micro-mobility" management. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075980.html>) *Bird Collects Scooters In North Carolina Ahead Of Hurricane* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075976.html> Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter rental company Bird is collecting all of its local scooters in Raleigh, North Carolina, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence, according to local reports. Bird apparently was asked to collect the scooters so they would not be hazard as the Category 4 hurricane comes ashore, by the City of Raleigh. Raleigh--like many other cities--suddenly saw the appearance of Bird's scooters in July. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075976.html>) *CPC Strategy Acquired By Elite SEM* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075966.html> San Diego-based e-commerce agency CPC Strategy has been acquired by digital marketing agency Elite SEM, according to private equity backer Mountaingate Capital. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Mountaingate Capital said that CPC Strategy with over 125 employees, is known for its expertise in retail, ecommerce, and specifically the Amazon channel. The acquisition is the third for Elite SEM since Mountaingate Capital acquired the comapny in 2017. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075966.html>) *Sonos Connects To IFTTT* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075963.html> Want your Sonos music system to automatically play music when you get home, or for the color of your smart lights to change when the song does? Sonos has announced that its connected whole-home music players are now connected into the IFTTT service, a service which allows users to connect a wide range of devices and websites together. According to Sonos, the new link to IFTTT comes thanks to its new open API, the Sonos Sound Platform, which it announced last week. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075963.html>) *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 *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <[email protected]>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] *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. *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/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_4129180569312866144_funding>* 9/12/18 Epic Sciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93585> San Diego $52.00 M 9/11/18 FirstClose <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93579> Austin $0.00 M 9/10/18 Momentum IoT <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93526> Long Beach $3.10 M 9/07/18 Daybreak Games <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93524> San Diego $0.00 M 9/06/18 OrderMark, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93510> Los Angeles $9.50 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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* VENTURE CAPITAL: WHAT THEY LOOK FOR IN FUNDING A STARTUP Topic: Venture Capital – What they look for in funding a startup. Find out what venture capitalists look for in a startup and what makes a company fundable. One size does not fit all! Will also cover alternative funding sources and why venture capital isn’t right for many types of businesses. Speaker: John Waller is a partner at Okapi Venture Capital. Okapi is a local, early stage, tech venture fund. Prior to joining Okapi, he co-founded such companies as Resume.com (acquired by Adecco S.A.) and 24/7 Real Media (NASDAQ: TFSM), and was CEO for X1 Technologies, Managing Director of New Ventures Group for Idealab, and Strategic Development and M&A for Mattel. He is also the founder and Managing Director of Green Thumb Ventures.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26177 September 15, Encino -- *First Time Entrepreneur Workshop * *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26181 September 19, Los Angeles -- *Intro to Javascript: Build A Virtual Pet* INTRO TO JAVASCRIPT: BUILD A VIRTUAL PET Learn the programming fundamentals of JavaScript by building a virtual pet (think: Tamagotchi). With each new programming concept you learn you will add new features to game – including customizing your pets, feeding them, and keeping track of their health. 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 27, Costa Mesa -- *OCBC: Josh D’Amaro, President, Disneyland Resort* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26182 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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