*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, September 25, 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 * - Snapchat Lets Users Take Photos, Get Products Via Amazon <#m_4689885406274855815_0076106> - Cirrus Insight Finds Growth Funding <#m_4689885406274855815_0076101> - Inseego Names Enterprise VP <#m_4689885406274855815_0076105> - CoreLogic: Hurricane Florence Caused Between $20 Billion And $30 Billion In Loss <#m_4689885406274855815_0076104> - Semtech Boosts Board <#m_4689885406274855815_0076103> - ATTN Adds $15.0M <#m_4689885406274855815_0076100> - Foresee Medical Finds $3.8M <#m_4689885406274855815_0076099> - BluFocus Buys The Master QC Group <#m_4689885406274855815_0076098> - FabFitFun Debuts Interactive, Live Programming <#m_4689885406274855815_0076091> *Marketplace* - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_4689885406274855815_ad188> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_4689885406274855815_ad611> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_4689885406274855815_ad729> - Stradling <#m_4689885406274855815_ad608> *Tuesday, September 25, 2018* *Snapchat Lets Users Take Photos, Get Products Via Amazon* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076106.html> Venice, California-based Snap has rolled out a new integration deal with Amazon, saying on Monday that it has added a new feature which lets users takes photos of physical products or barcodes, and automatically have those products ordered from the Snapchat camera. According to Snapchat, the new feature lets users point there camera at a product or barcode, and a link to that product--or similar ones--from Amazon will appear on their phone. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076106.html>) *Cirrus Insight Finds Growth Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076101.html> Irvine-based Cirrus Insight, a developer of software used to help sales people with managing their email inbox and calendar, has received what it says is a "significant" growth equity investment. The funding came from private equity investor Clovis Point Capital. Size of the funding was not announced. Cirrus Insight's software integrates directly with Gmail and Outlook, helping users manage the Salesforce sales process directly from their email inbox. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=58667>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076101.html>) *Inseego Names Enterprise VP* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076105.html> San Diego-based *Inseego <http://www.inseego.com>* says it has named John Weldon as Senior Vice President of its Enterprise Saas Solutions business, leading up its cloud asset management and tracking solutions business. The business operates under the Ctrack brand. Weldon reports to chairman and CEO Dan Mondor. Weldon was previously working in Verizon's connected vehicle and workforce management arm, and also served as VP of Product Strategy at Telogis, among other companies.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076105.html>) *CoreLogic: Hurricane Florence Caused Between $20 Billion And $30 Billion In Loss* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076104.html> Irvine-based property information provider CoreLogic estimates losses from Hurricane Florence hitting properties in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia at between $19 billion and $28.5 billion, including both residential and commercial properties, storm surge and inland flooding, plus wind losses. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076104.html> ) *Semtech Boosts Board* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076103.html> Camarillo-based analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Semtech has added two new board members, the company said on Monday afternoon, adding Rodolpho Cardenuto and Saar Gillai to the board. The company now has 10 members on its board of directors. Cardenuto is President of SAP's Global Partner Operations (GPO) organization; Gilai is CEO of Teridion, and also has served at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP Cloud, and 3Com; Gillai also is on the boards of SpaceIQ and Xilinx. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076103.html>) *ATTN Adds $15.0M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076100.html> Los Angeles-based ATTN, an online media company focused on important societal topics, has raised $15.0M in a funding round, part of an ongoing $18.264M funding round, according to a regulatory filing from the company. Source of the funding--which came from a single investor--has not yet been announced. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=47880>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076100.html>) *Foresee Medical Finds $3.8M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076099.html> San Diego-based Foresee Medical, a startup developing software for healthcare reimbursement tracking, has raised $3.8M in a funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. Details on the funding have yet to be announced by the company. The filing indicates Foresee's funding round remains open, and is targeted at raising approximately $10M in total for the company. The initial investment tranche includes 6 investors, according to the filing. Foresee's CEO is Dr. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=58655>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076099.html>) *BluFocus Buys The Master QC Group* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076098.html> Burbank-based BlueFocus, a provider of digital technology, hardware and software to Hollywood, said on Monday that it has acquired The Master QC Group LLC, a provider of file-based master quality control for Hollywood studios and production houses. Financial details of the buy were not announced. BlueFocus is led by Ceo Paulette E. Pantoja, and is part of Blue, a provide of digital supply cahin, distribution, and testing services for the entertainment industry. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076098.html>) *FabFitFun Debuts Interactive, Live Programming* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076091.html> West Hollywood-based FabFitFun is launching new, interactive, live programming, behind the company's women's lifestyle brand, intended to help showcase its products, including beauty demonstrations, DIY projects, and a gameshow, the company said on Monday. According to FabFitFun, the new FfF Live programming will run Monday through Friday on its Facebook page. The company said the content goes to help differentiate the company by leveraging the Facebook platform, to interact with its audience. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076091.html>) *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net *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. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *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. 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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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_4689885406274855815_funding>* 9/25/18 Cirrus Insight <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93806> Irvine $0.00 M 9/19/18 SnapMD, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93720> Glendale $7.10 M 9/17/18 Drinks <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93616> Los Angeles $15.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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, Irvine -- *TCVN Fireside Chat w/Vijay Raman* TCVN Fireside Chat w/Vijay Raman. Tech Coast Venture Network. Meet Vijay Raman, Managing Director and Founder of more than $1,300,000,000 in venture capital investment funds. Vijay is passionate in his support of startups and emerging industries. His global venture capital funds have been the financial engine behind a large number of global companies. Nothing gets him more excited than social enterprise, companies that are investing back into their communities. Please join us for a very special and in depth Fireside Chat with this extraordinary venture capitalist, moderated by Michael Sawitz. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26185 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 27, Los Angeles -- *TechDay Los Angeles - Home* Techday LA. We know startups are looking for a few main resources to help propel their growth, and that’s exactly who we invite to join us as attendees. TechDay offers a unique opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with our attendees! Whether you’ve only just launched your startup or have grown into a household name, exhibiting at TechDay gives you access to the resources you need to succeed. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26189 September 28, Long Beach -- *20th Annual SoCalBio Conference* Tapping Non-Dilutive Funding for Success. 20th Annual SoCalBio Conference. The Annual SoCalBio Conference will feature a number of breakout sessions focused on investment and funding trends. We are pleased to announce that one of these sessions will feature experts on accessing non-dilutive grant funding from governmental sources. Learn from these experts about new funding initiatives that you should pursue, such as the new BARDA funding for sepsis or the NIDDK's solicitation of research applications that test innovative approaches to improve diabetes and obesity prevention. Also, hear from emerging companies that successfully accessed government funding from sources such as NIH, DoD, and BARDA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26186 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* 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo. 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo will return to Santa Monica on October 12-13, 2018 with brand new vehicles, speakers, and exhibitors to showcase the newest innovations of the alternative technology industry. This two-day event is free to attend and brings together in one place a variety of brands, technologies, and manufacturers specializing in alternative technology. An array of NEW vehicles will debut at the 2018 AltCar Expo including SOLO, Electra Mechannica’s new single-passenger EV. 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* 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo. 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo will return to Santa Monica on October 12-13, 2018 with brand new vehicles, speakers, and exhibitors to showcase the newest innovations of the alternative technology industry. This two-day event is free to attend and brings together in one place a variety of brands, technologies, and manufacturers specializing in alternative technology. An array of NEW vehicles will debut at the 2018 AltCar Expo including SOLO, Electra Mechannica’s new single-passenger EV. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26184 October 24, San Diego -- *QuickPitch 2018 | San Diego Venture Group* San Diego Venture Group QuickPitch Competition. 10 startups go head-to-head for over $75K in prizes. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26187 October 24, San Diego -- *QuickPitch 2018 San Diego Venture Group* John G. Watson Quick Pitch. San Diego Venture Group. 10 startups go head-to-head for over $75K in prizes. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26170 ------------------------------ *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. 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