*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, November 16, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Cylance Acquired By BlackBerry For $1.4 Billion <#m_-4679762705041048013_0076590> - SpaceX Authorized To Launch Massive, 7,518 Satellite Constellation <#m_-4679762705041048013_0076591> - Voxox Center Of Massive SMS Data, Security Breach <#m_-4679762705041048013_0076594> - HyperX Gets Naming Rights On New Las Vegas Esports Arena <#m_-4679762705041048013_0076593> - Teledyne Microwave Solutions Wins $7.5M Contract <#m_-4679762705041048013_0076592> - Rocket Lab Finds $140M For Satellite Launch Platform <#m_-4679762705041048013_0076589> - ServiceTitan Gets $165M More, At $1.65 Billion Valuation <#m_-4679762705041048013_0076586> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-4679762705041048013_ad737> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-4679762705041048013_ad611> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-4679762705041048013_ad717> *Friday, November 16, 2018* *Cylance Acquired By BlackBerry For $1.4 Billion* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076590.html> Irvine-based cybersecurity software developer Cylance has been acquired by BlackBerry, in a deal worth $1.4 billion in cash, BlackBerry announced this morning. Cylance, develops artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity software, which detects and reacts to cybersecurity threats. Cylance was co-founded and is led by Chairman and CEO Stuart McClure. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076590.html>) *SpaceX Authorized To Launch Massive, 7,518 Satellite Constellation* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076591.html> Hawthorne-based space launch provider SpaceX, led by technology mogul Elon Musk, has just been given permission to launch a massive, 7,518 satellites into space, designed to provide saturated broadband communications across the globe. The FCC said on Thursday that it would allow the new, SpaceX satellite constellation, on top of another 4,425 satellites it already had been given permission to deploy into space. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076591.html>) *Voxox Center Of Massive SMS Data, Security Breach* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076594.html> San Diego-based VoxOx, a provider of cloud-based communications services, has been caught at the center of a massive breach of SMS messaging security, after security researchers discovered VoxOx had left open one of its servers--allowing the security researchers to see--in real time--millions of SMS messages between VoxOx customers and others. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076594.html>) *HyperX Gets Naming Rights On New Las Vegas Esports Arena* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076593.html> Fountain Valley-based computer gaming products maker HyperX, which is a division of Kingston Technology, said it has partnered with global e-sports entertainment firm Allied Esports, to obtain the naming rights for a new, e-sports areana based in Las Vegas at the Luxur Hotel & Casino. According to HyperX, the new arena will be called the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, in an exclusive, multiyear naming rights partnership. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076593.html>) *Teledyne Microwave Solutions Wins $7.5M Contract* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076592.html> Rancho Cordova-based *Teledyne Microwave Solutions*, one of the business units of Teledyne Defense Electronics Group and Teledyne Technologies, has received a $7.5M contract from the U.S. Navy, the company said Thursday. Teledyne Microwave Solutions said the $7,509,891 sole source contract came from the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP) in Philadelphia, PA. The contract covers both repair and support of a system used in the EA-18G "Growler" aircraft.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076592.html>) *Rocket Lab Finds $140M For Satellite Launch Platform* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076589.html> Huntington Beach-based Rocket Lab said on Thursday that it has raised a big new funding round, worth $140M, in its Series E funding round. The funding was led by Future Fund, and also included Greenspring Associates, Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC (Data Collective), Promus Ventures, K1W1, pluse the Accident Compensation Corporation of New Zealand. The funding brings its total raised to more than $288M. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076589.html>) *ServiceTitan Gets $165M More, At $1.65 Billion Valuation* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076586.html> Glendale-based ServiceTitan, which develops software used by home services contractors to manage their businesses, has raised $165M in its Series D funding, the company said on Wednesday, giving the company a $1.65 billion post-money valuation. The funding was led by Index Ventures, and also included Dragoneer, T. Rowe Price, Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and ICONIQ Capital. The company said the funding will go towards "rapid growth", and to expand product and to hire talent. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076586.html>) *BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <http://www.bdo.com>* BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to publicly traded and privately held companies through more than 60 offices domestically and 160 countries globally. Our Southern California technology industry team professionals have deep experience helping online, software, hardware, and cleantech businesses in the local ecosystem to navigate the many issues affecting their businesses and to help them meet their larger strategic goals. Our team provides a wide range of guidance in the key issues effecting technology companies including, M&A advisory, initial public offerings, tax planning and consulting, intellectual property agreements, financial reporting and regulatory compliance matters. 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View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4679762705041048013_funding>* 11/07/18 Mirium Pharmaceuticals <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94247> San Diego $120.00 M 11/06/18 Engineer.ai <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94246> Los Angeles $29.50 M 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 LegalZoom.com <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94128> Glendale $0.00 M 10/30/18 WAYV <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94129> Los Angeles $5.00 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 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 December 6, 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/26246 December 7, 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/26247 December 8, 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/26248 December 9, 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/26249 December 14, Los Angeles -- *Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable* Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable. Special Guest: Joseph Moussiaux, City National Bank, is a retired Special Agent of the U.S. Department of Justice and is currently a Corporate Security Investigator at City National Bank. Joe was instrumental on numerous investigative cases leading to the arrest and conviction of the illicit use of bitcoin. He will provide an overview on bitcoin: how and where it’s purchased, mined, used for illicit purposes, what is a block-chain, a digital wallet, and more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26206 ------------------------------ *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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