*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, September 14, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Snap Deepens Media Ties With Our Stories* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076006.html> Venice-based Snap is deepening its ties to major media companies, saying on Thursday that it will expand its Our Stories feature to allow those companies to pull user-submitted videos to create their own stories. According to Deadline, the deal helps partners like CNN, NBC News, and NowThis combine user-submitted videos while adding their own context, graphics, and other information. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076006.html>) *SpaceX Books Flight Around The Moon For Private Passenger* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076005.html> *SpaceX <http://www.spacex.com>* said on Thursday that it has booked the world's first private passenger to fly around the Moon, about the company's BFR launch vehicle. SpaceX did not announce the name or details on the passenger, saying that it will be making a formal announcement on Monday, September 17th of the deal. According to the company, the move is an "important step toward enabling access for everyday people who dream of traveling to space."(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076005.html>) *MaxLinear Teams For Gigabit Modem Design* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076004.html> Carlsbad-based RF semiconductor maker MaxLinear and partner NewVasTek announced this morning that the two companies have teamed up to develop a joint, reference design for a wireless 5G modem. According to the two, the design combines MaxLinear's AirPHY multi-gigabit modem technology with NewVasTek's resonant wireless power technology. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076004.html>) *Boring Company Wants To Connect Your Garage Directly To Its Tunnels* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076003.html> Is the future of transportation taking your personal vehicle, directly from your garage at home to a magical tunnel to transport you across LA? If Elon Musk has his way, yes. The Boring Company has received approval from the Hawthorne City Council, to build a prototype system which would take a car from a garage, directly to an underground HyperLoop transportation system. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076003.html>) *Flo Technologies Launches Pilot In LA* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075999.html> Los Angeles-based Flo Technologies, which develops technology to help monitor water usage and help prevent water damage in homes, has launched a pilot program in Los Angeles. According to Flo, the new pilot program--which is being funded by the Metropolitan Water District's Innovative Conservation Program--Flo said it will provide up to 150 of its devices, plus professional installation, to qualified Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) owners free of charge. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075999.html>) *Versant Ventures, MPM Capital Launch Gene Therapy Startup, CODA Biotherapeutics* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075997.html> San Diego-based biotech investor Versant Ventures, along with MPM Capital, said today that they have launched a new startup, CODA Biotherapeutics. The companies said they invested $19M in the Series A funding for CODA Biotherapeutics, along with Astellas Venture Management and Novartis. CODA says it is developing gene therapy techniques, around what it calls a "chemogenetic platform" which it says aims to control the activity of neurons and other cells to treat diseases. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=58558>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075997.html>) *Singularity 6 Scores $2.5M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075996.html> Los Angeles-based Singularity 6, a new game studio founded by Riot Games' veterans Aidan Karabaich and Anthony Leung, has raised $2.5M in a seed funding round, the company disclosed on Thursday. The funding came from London Venture Partners. The firm did not announced what it is working on, only that it is creating "online games can deliver deeper, more meaningful experiences." Karabaich serves as Creative Director and co-founder, while Leung is serving as Executive Producer and co-founder. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075996.html>) *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. 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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_7206835622398386156_funding>* 9/13/18 CODA Biotherapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93613> South San Francisco $19.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 * First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA. LAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. The program is not open to service providers. You are encouraged to apply today for one of the 25 slots open in our workshop. LAVA members will receive first preference, but membership is not necessary to be accepted. 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* OCBC: Josh D’Amaro, President, Disneyland Resort. Join Orange County Business Council for a Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast featuring Josh D’Amaro, President, Disneyland Resort. D’Amaro is the president of the Disneyland Resort. In this role, he oversees a workforce of 30,000 cast members and is responsible for all facets of the business. He also leads the development of a $2 billion expansion of the resort that includes the addition of a new four-diamond hotel and the much-anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – a new 15-acre themed land devoted to the Star Wars franchise. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of Southern California’s leading executives, featuring Tom Phelps, Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, Chair of OCBC’s CEO Leadership Caucus and Steve Churm, Chief Communications Officer, Fivepoint Holdings LLC.. 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 October 12, Santa Monica -- *13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26183 October 13, 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/26141 October 13, Santa Monica -- *13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26184 ------------------------------ *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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