*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, November 6, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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For Up To $66.5M <#m_2421491178888854860_0076531> - ResMed Buys MatrixCare <#m_2421491178888854860_0076529> - Syntiant Snags $25M For Edge Computing <#m_2421491178888854860_0076526> - RingDNA Adds $30M For Sales Analytics <#m_2421491178888854860_0076525> - NASA, SpaceX Rehearse Crew Ocean Landings <#m_2421491178888854860_0076523> *Marketplace* - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_2421491178888854860_ad724> - BDO USA - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_2421491178888854860_ad737> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_2421491178888854860_ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_2421491178888854860_ad694> - Square 1 Bank <#m_2421491178888854860_ad695> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_2421491178888854860_ad611> *Tuesday, November 6, 2018* *j2 Global Revenues Increase To $292.7M For Q3* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076530.html> Los Angeles-based j2 Global, the Internet services and publishing giant behind such brands as IGN, Mashable, PCMag, eFax, eVoice, KeepItSafe, and dozens of others, saw its third quarter revenues rise to $292.7 million, up 7 percent compared with Q3 of 2017. The company says its expects revenues of between $1.2 billion and $1.25 billion for its fiscal 2018, and an Adjusted EBITDA between $480 million and $505 million. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076530.html>) *Bird Launches In London* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076532.html> Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter rental service Bird has launched its service--in a limited way--in London, with a limited pilot that makes the company's scooters available in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The new service skirts a strict U.K. law which makes operating electronic scooters illegal to operate on streets, by solely operating on private property. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076532.html>) *Stanson Health Acquired By Premier Inc. For Up To $66.5M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076531.html> Los Angeles-based Stanson Health, a developer of clinical decision support software, has been acquired by Premier Inc., Premier announced this morning. Premier said it will pay $51.5M in cash, plus up to $15M in earnout, for Stanson Health. Stanson Health was founded in 2013, by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Dr. Scott Weingarten, the former CEO of Zynx Health. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076531.html>) *ResMed Buys MatrixCare* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076529.html> San Diego-based ResMed, a developer of software for the healthcare market, has acquired MatrixCare, a developer of long-term post-acute care software. According to ResMed, it will pay $750M for MatrixCare, which it will fund primarily through a credit facility. MatrixCare is epxected to have pro forma net revenue of approximately $122M, and pro forma EBITDA of approximately $30M. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076529.html>) *Syntiant Snags $25M For Edge Computing* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076526.html> Irvine-based Syntiant, which is developing semiconductor used for edge computing, raised $25M in its Series B funding. The funding came from Sunstone Venture Capital Fund, along with Seraph Group, plus Microsoft, Intel, Amazon, Robert Bosch, Applied Materials, and Motorola, according to the company. Sunstone was an investor in its Series A funding. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94171>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076526.html>) *RingDNA Adds $30M For Sales Analytics* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076525.html> Los Angeles-based RingDNA, which develops analytics software used for understanding the sales process and sales conversations, said last week that it raised $30M in a growth capital funding. The funding was led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity (GS Growth), and also included Palisades Growth Capital and Bryant Stibel. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94170>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076525.html>) *NASA, SpaceX Rehearse Crew Ocean Landings* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076523.html> NASA and SpaceX have been rehearsing recovery for future, crewed missions of the SpaceX Crew Dragon out at sea, NASA said on Monday, as the two move closer to launching astronauts into space using SpaceX rockets. According to NASA, SpaceX has outfitted its recovery ship, the GO Searcher, with a medical treatment facility and a helipad in the center of the vessel, in the "unlikely event" of an astronaut medical emergency. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076523.html>) *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? 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[email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_2421491178888854860_funding>* 11/02/18 Syntiant <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94171> Irvine $25.00 M 11/01/18 RingDNA, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94170> Sherman Oaks $10.00 M 11/01/18 Imbellus <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94168> Los Angeles $14.50 M 10/31/18 PatientPop, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94133> Santa Monica $65.00 M 10/30/18 WAYV <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94129> Los Angeles $5.00 M 10/30/18 LegalZoom.com <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94128> Glendale $0.00 M 10/25/18 Pathmatics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94080> Santa Monica $3.00 M 10/23/18 Tala <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94079> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/23/18 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94078> Irvine $0.00 M 10/22/18 Qpex Biopharma <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94077> San Diego $33.00 M 10/18/18 Cujo AI <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94059> El Segundo $0.00 M 10/18/18 ProducePay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94058> Los Angeles $14.00 M 10/17/18 Avidity Biosciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94055> La Jolla $0.00 M 10/17/18 Edlio <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94056> Los Angeles $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 6, Los Angeles -- *Hollywood Tech Happy Hour -Tech Save America* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26278 November 7, Santa Monica -- *Santa Monica Tech Happy Hour on the Promenade!* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26276 November 7, Los Angeles -- *GetGlobal 2018 - Thrive in Foreign Markets* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26279 November 8, Los Angeles -- *LA Tech Mixer* Schmoozd LA Tech & Startup Mixer. Come celebrate the end of 2018, and the culmination of Schmoozd's fascinating year, on Thursday, November 8th (6pm)! Grab a drink and network with 300 other members of the Schmoozd community. Check out 10 NEW startups showcase their latest launch. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26273 November 8, Santa Monica -- *Shift Happens: Digital Transformation and Business* SHIFT HAPPENS: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND BUSINESS. Cross Campus. Worldwide spending on digital transformation technologies -- hardware, software, and services -- hit $1.3 trillion in 2017. Spending is expected to almost double between now and 2021 when the total amount spent on digitalization globally will surpass $2.1 trillion. Technology impacts every industry and the way we conduct business. Digital transformation, the modernization of IT infrastructure, speeds business change, provides companies with competitive differentiation, and increases value – not only with customers but also of the digitally transformed company itself. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26275 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 10, Los Angeles -- *brunchwork w/ Warner Music Group & Art Muse* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26280 November 13, Los Angeles -- *DTLA Pitch Night* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26277 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 November 15, Costa Mesa -- *Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) 17th Annual Wine Tasting & Scholarship Fundraiser* 17th Annual Advancing Women in Technology Wine Tasting & Scholarship Fundraiser. Join in the celebration on Thursday, November 15 as we recognize this year’s scholarship recipients and our 2018 Rising Women and Outstanding Executives in Technology. Enjoy wine tasting, a light dinner, a fantastic silent auction, and networking with our tech community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26274 November 26, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26122 November 27, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26123 November 28, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26124 November 29, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26125 November 30, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26240 December 1, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26241 December 1, Los Angeles -- *The In.flux Reality Mixer* The In.flux Reality Mixer. The In.flux Reality Mixer is a quarterly innovation lounge. Mixed reality art meets provocative conversations, a hosted bar and signature small bites. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26257 December 2, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26242 December 3, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26243 December 4, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26244 December 5, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26245 ------------------------------ *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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