*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, October 18, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
*Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Produce Pay Finds $14M More <#m_2483822366766387289_0076355> - CUJO AI Gets Funding Injection <#m_2483822366766387289_0076356> - AppOnboard Signs Customers For Mobile App Demo Technology <#m_2483822366766387289_0076357> - Activision: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Delivers $500M In Sales In First Three Day <#m_2483822366766387289_0076359> - Veritone Names New Board Member <#m_2483822366766387289_0076358> - GOAT Inks Endorsement Deal With Lakers' Kyle Kuzma <#m_2483822366766387289_0076353> - Loot Crate Launches New Indie Games Subscription Service <#m_2483822366766387289_0076351> - Riot Games Facing Sexual Harassment Claims <#m_2483822366766387289_0076352> - Virgin Galactic, Virgin Orbit Deal On Rocks After Saudi Arabia Murder Mystery <#m_2483822366766387289_0076348> - Edlio Snags Investment for K-12 Education Software Acquisition <#m_2483822366766387289_0076344> *Marketplace* - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_2483822366766387289_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_2483822366766387289_ad611> - Stradling <#m_2483822366766387289_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_2483822366766387289_ad596> *Thursday, October 18, 2018* *TECH+HOMELESSNESS: A Conversation. October 18, 6-8:30pm, Santa Monica <https://bit.ly/2RhOXSS>* Is homelessness just too complex to solve? How can we harness technology to impact homelessness? Should the SoCal tech community engage in conversations around innovation and disruption of the deepening homeless crisis? Sutton Capital Partners is proud to sponsor an evening focused on solutions. Come hear how a 15-week coding course is changing lives; how VR, social media and mobile apps are creating impact. Mix and mingle with tech enthusiasts, founders/funders, philanthropists and homeless industry experts. Bring your questions and your curiosity. Grab a ticket at: https://bit.ly/2RhOXSS #tech4homeless #tech #LA #SVPLA *Produce Pay Finds $14M More* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076355.html> Los Angeles-based ProducePay, a Los Angeles company which is developing fintech for food growers, distributors, shippers and marketers, has raised $14M in a Series B funding round, the company said this morning. The funding was led by Anterra Capital, and also included Rabo Frontier Ventures, Coventure, Social Leverage, FJ Labs, Greenhouse Capital, Moonshots Capital and Tribeca Angels. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=46738>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076355.html>) *CUJO AI Gets Funding Injection* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076356.html> El Segundo-based CUJO AI, a developer of artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity software for telecom network operators, has raised a round of growth capital from KPN Ventures, the company said this morning. Size of the investment, which was part of a larger Series B investment, was not announced. KPN Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Netherlands-based KPN, a large telecom company. KPN Ventures is based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=57764>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076356.html>) *AppOnboard Signs Customers For Mobile App Demo Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076357.html> Los Angeles-based AppOnboard, the developer of mobile app demo technology led by Jonathan Zweig, says that it now has such app developers as FoxNext Games, Game Insight, Superheart Studios, Jam City, Huuuge Games, and Simple Habit using its tools. According to the startup, those cutomers are some of the developers who are using its tools to enable Google Play Instant apps via its "App Store Demos" product, which it launched in August. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076357.html>) *Activision: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Delivers $500M In Sales In First Three Day* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076359.html> Santa Monica-based Activision is reporting this morning that it has had more than $500M in "sell-through" on its latest title in its first three days of release, saying that it has now set records for most combined players, average hours per player and total number of hours played, on current generation consoles. Activision said that its digital sales results have broken records across all of its platforms, although Activision has not yet commented on overall sales of the title. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076359.html>) *Veritone Names New Board Member* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076358.html> Costa Mesa-based *Veritone <http://www.veritone.com>*, a developer of artificial intelligence software, said this morning that it has added Nayaaki Nayyar as a member of its board of directors. Nayyar is the President of Digital Services Management at BMC Software, and she previously served as head of SAP's Internet of Things (IoT) division, in addition to serving at SAP, Shell, and Valero. Veritone is led by longtime technology veterans Chad and Ryan Steelberg.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076358.html>) *GOAT Inks Endorsement Deal With Lakers' Kyle Kuzma* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076353.html> Los Angeles-based online sneaker marketplace GOAT has inked a endorsement deal with the Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma, the company said on Wednesday. According to GOTA, Kyle Kuzma will serve as its first "Brand Ambassador". Financial details of the endorsement deal were not announced. GOAT said KUZMA will represent GOAT on and off the court throughout the NBA season, wearing Nike sneakers provided by GOAT. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076353.html>) *Loot Crate Launches New Indie Games Subscription Service* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076351.html> Los Angeles-based Loot Crate says it is launching a new subscription service, focused on the independent developed PC game market, the company said on Wednesday morning. According to Loot Crate, its new digital subscription service, Loot Play, will offer up five indie games every month, for $10 a month. The new service--which it is launching in partnership with Chrono. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076351.html>) *Riot Games Facing Sexual Harassment Claims* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076352.html> Los Angeles-based online game maker Riot Games is facing allegations of sexism and harassment at the company, according to a report this weekend from the LA Times. The allegations include that two employees who defended diversity initiatives were "targeted by online mobs and out of a job soon after. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076352.html>) *Virgin Galactic, Virgin Orbit Deal On Rocks After Saudi Arabia Murder Mystery* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076348.html> Investments in two local, Mojave-based companies--Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit--are on hold this week, after the mysterious disappearance--and suspected murder==of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last week. In a statement issued last week, Sir Richard Branson said that Virgin has suspended discusions with the Saudi Arabian Public investment Fund, over a proposed billion dollar investment in Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit. Khashoggi, a journalist based in the U.S. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076348.html>) *Edlio Snags Investment for K-12 Education Software Acquisition* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076344.html> Los Angeles-based Edlio, has received a growth capital investment this morning, for its K-12 education and "community engagement" software, and in particular, acquisitions of other companies. The funding came from private equity investment provider LLR Partners. Size of the investment was not announced. According to LLR Partners, its investment will be used by Edlio to support its market expansion, via organic growth and acquisitions. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=33276>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076344.html>) *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/ *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 *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. *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] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_2483822366766387289_funding>* 10/18/18 ProducePay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94058> Los Angeles $14.00 M 10/18/18 Cujo AI <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94059> El Segundo $0.00 M 10/17/18 Edlio <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94056> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/17/18 Avidity Biosciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94055> La Jolla $0.00 M 10/09/18 Machinify <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94011> Palo Alto $10.00 M 10/04/18 ZipRecruiter <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93955> Santa Monica $104.00 M 10/03/18 Tyffon <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93937> Los Angeles $2.17 M 10/02/18 Boulevard <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93936> Santa Monica $0.00 M 10/01/18 VelosBio Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93914> San Diego $58.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html October 18, Los Angeles -- *TechCrunch Sessions: AR/VR* TC Sessions: AR/VR is a single-day event designed to facilitate in-depth conversations, hands-on demos and networking opportunities with the industry leaders, content creators and game changers bringing innovation to the masses. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26198 October 18, Santa Monica -- *Tech + Homelessness: A Conversation* TECH+HOMELESSNESS: A Conversation. Is homelessness just too complex to solve? How can we harness technology to impact homelessness? Should the SoCal tech community engage in conversations around innovation and disruption of the deepening homeless crisis? Sutton Capital Partners is proud to sponsor an evening focused on solutions. Come hear how a 15-week coding course is changing lives; how VR, social media and mobile apps are creating impact. Mix and mingle with tech enthusiasts, founders/funders, philanthropists and homeless industry experts. Bring your questions and your curiosity.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26235 October 18, Los Angeles -- *The Original Mixer* The Original Mixer. The Original Mixer is one of the premier networking events in Southern California, attracting hundreds of professionals from as far as San Diego, Las Vegas, & San Francisco.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26238 October 19, Pasadena -- *Space Apps Challenge 2018 Kickoff* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26268 October 19, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26258 October 20, Pasadena -- *Space Apps Challenge 2018 * *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26269 October 20, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26259 October 20, Los Angeles -- *THE COLLECTIVE CONFERENCE 2018 * The Collective Conference. Join LA’s most sought-after speakers and trendsetters to experience the FUTURE of Fashion, Food, and Travel. This year, we’re not just focusing on what’s new but pushing the conversation ahead to 2019 and beyond to ensure that you have the tools and insights to take your Business, Blog, and Career to the next level. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26233 October 21, Los Angeles -- *PyData LA* PyData conferences bring together users and developers of data analysis tools to share ideas and learn from each other. The PyData community gathers to discuss how best to apply Python tools, as well as tools using R and Julia, to meet evolving challenges in data management, processing, analytics, and visualization. We aim to be an accessible, community-driven conference, with tutorials for novices, advanced topical workshops for practitioners, and opportunities for package developers and users to meet in person. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26202 October 21, Pasadena -- *Space Apps Challenge 2018 * *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26270 October 21, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26260 October 22, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26261 October 23, Pasadena -- *Bubblemania* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26271 October 23, Pasadena -- *Entrepreneurial Metrics-Measurements for Success* Entrepreneurial Metrics-Measurements for Success. Investors agree that the single most important factor for a company's success is the entrepreneur. Join Pasadena Angels Chairman, Chris Wadden, at this special evening where he will talk about various methodologies that investors use to evaluate entrepreneurs. Chris will offer case studies and talk about ongoing research and start-ups addressing this topic. Appetizers & drinks will be served. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26239 October 23, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26262 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 October 24, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26263 October 25, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Network with Investors: Angels, VCs, High Net Worths, Strategic Partners and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00am sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26226 October 25, Los Angeles -- *Cybersecure LA 2018* This conference is designed to equip participants define the specific risks they face amidst the current information risk landscape, develop an action plan to manage these risks, and deliver a stronger cyber risk posture. Most importantly, participants will be prepared with the right questions, practical tools, valuable resources, and the critical next steps to take to strengthen their organization’s cyber risk posture.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26204 October 25, Irvine -- *MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #19* OC ENTREPRENEURS: Join us for another LIVE MasterMinds Workshop. Bring your startup ideas and business questions so our friendly group of local Orange County entrepreneurs and business owners can help you move your business farther, faster. Free tickets available if you have a good startup business question for discussion, or you want to practice your startup pitch!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26197 October 25, Santa Monica -- *Founder-Only Roundtable ft. Roger Obando* Founder-Only Roundtable ft. Roger Obando. Are you the founder of a tech startup? Join Founders Network for one of our intimate roundtable discussions featuring Roger Obando, Co-Founder and CTO of Baker Technologies. These intensive sessions are founder-only, and serve as a space to share real issues and challenges with your peers. Each session begins with a keynote discussion to set the tone, followed by a moderated roundtable discussion. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26256 October 25, Pasadena -- *AI and Society: Creating a Fair and Ethical Future* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26272 October 25, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26264 October 26, Malibu -- *Masterminds 2018 - Survive and Thrive* SURVIVE AND THRIVE TODAY 2018. Keynotes by Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass; Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures; Vernice Armour, first African American Fighter Pilot, and others. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26155 October 26, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26265 October 27, Malibu -- *Masterminds 2018 - Survive and Thrive* SURVIVE AND THRIVE TODAY 2018. Keynotes by Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass; Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures; Vernice Armour, first African American Fighter Pilot, and others. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26156 October 27, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26266 October 28, Malibu -- *Masterminds 2018 - Survive and Thrive* SURVIVE AND THRIVE TODAY 2018. Keynotes by Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass; Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures; Vernice Armour, first African American Fighter Pilot, and others. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26157 October 28, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26267 October 29, Newport Beach -- *OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM* OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM. Join us October 29-30 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26134 October 30, Newport Beach -- *OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM* OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM. Join us October 29-30 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26135 November 3, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Venturing to Mars* Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Venturing to Mars. Mars entrepreneurship has entered its lift off phase. The US Government is preparing for manned missions to Mars but private companies like SpaceX may well get there first. Elon Musk declared that SpaceX will put one million people on Mars. Entrepreneurial opportunities already have emerged in areas like Launch, Sensors, Instrumentation and Habitats. Join us to hear expert speakers from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, industry insiders and entrepreneurial startups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26225 November 10, 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/26146 November 15, Los Angeles -- *Building Billion Dollar Startups: The First Annual Unicorn Quest* Building Billion Dollar Startups: The First Annual Unicorn Quest. Alliance SoCal. Meet SoCal's billion dollar startups from today and the future. The Unicorn Quest celebrates the ambition and massive successes of SoCal’s innovation ecosystem as told by the founders and investors themselves. Plus you will meet high-flying startups on a trajectory to unicorn status and the potential for meaningful impact on the SoCal ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26254 ------------------------------ *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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