*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, December 4, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Report: Uber Considering Deal to Buy Either Bird or Lime <#m_5998660729663169635_0076721> - Freeletics Finds $45M For Digital Workout App <#m_5998660729663169635_0076718> - Jam City Launches Season of Cookies Event <#m_5998660729663169635_0076717> - Teledyne: Our Sensors Key Part Of NASA's Asteroid Mission <#m_5998660729663169635_0076719> - Newegg Making International Push <#m_5998660729663169635_0076720> - Brain To Roll Out Autonomous Robots At Walmart <#m_5998660729663169635_0076716> - SpaceX, LACMA Art Project Heads Into Space <#m_5998660729663169635_0076711> - Dreamscape Launches First VR Venue At Westfield Century City <#m_5998660729663169635_0076708> *Marketplace* - Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <#m_5998660729663169635_ad741> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_5998660729663169635_ad737> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_5998660729663169635_ad729> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_5998660729663169635_ad611> *Tuesday, December 4, 2018* *Startups: The Year That Was and The Year That's Ahead, 12/5, Thousand Oaks <https://form.jotform.com/callutheransom/ESS_Dec5>* Cal Lutheran Center for Entrepreneurship Speaker: Ben Kuo, editor and founder, socalTECH.com We are excited to invite back Benjamin Kuo, editor and founder of socalTECH.com, for another year in review. He will talk about some of the noteworthy funding deals, acquisitions, exits and trends of 2018, and talk about what might be in store for the future. Wednesday, December 5, 6 - 8 p.m. Lundring Events Center California Lutheran University 130 Overton Court (inside Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center) Thousand Oaks Register today: https://form.jotform.com/callutheransom/ESS_Dec5 *Report: Uber Considering Deal to Buy Either Bird or Lime* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076721.html> Ridesharing giant Uber is considering a major deal to buy either Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter rental service Bird, or possibly, Bird's key rival, Lime, according to a report. According to The Information, Uber has been holding talks with both Bird and Lime about acquiring one of the companies in what would be a multi-billion dollar deal. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076721.html>) *Freeletics Finds $45M For Digital Workout App* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076718.html> Los Angeles-based Freeletics, a startup focused on digital fitness, has raised $45M in a Series A funding round, the company said this morning. The funding was led FitLab, Causeway Media Partners and JAZZ Venture Partners, and also included Courtside Ventures, Elysian Park Ventures, ward.ventures, plus Tony Robbins. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=94355> )(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076718.html>) *Jam City Launches Season of Cookies Event* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076717.html> Los Angeles-based mobile game maker Jam City, on a play on its popular title, Cookie Jam Blast, said it is launching a new, cookie-focused event within its game called the "Season of Cookies". According to Jam City, it will be featuring cookie recipes from its players in the game, alongside game pieces based on those recipes. Jam City explained the event will create a "mobile recipe exchange" among its players around the world, showcasing player recipes all during the holiday season. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076717.html>) *Teledyne: Our Sensors Key Part Of NASA's Asteroid Mission* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076719.html> Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies is hailing the arrival of the NASA OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission yesterday, saying that its sensors were a key part of that mission, aimed at investigating how planets formed, life began, and investigating how asteroids impact Earth. According to Teledyne, the majority of the image sensor technologies used in the OSIRIS-REx were developed by Teledyne. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076719.html>) *Newegg Making International Push* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076720.html> Los Angeles-based online electronics retailer Newegg says it is making a big international push, saying it now reaches more than 50 countries through localized websites for each of those countries. Newegg said it recently improved its operations to include translated country-specific websites, expanded local-language support, new local return options and free shipping on select products. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076720.html>) *Brain To Roll Out Autonomous Robots At Walmart* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076716.html> San Diego-based robotics and artificial intelligence software developer Brain Corp. said on Monday that Walmart Stores will be rolling out a fleet of robots, powered by its software, starting in early 2019. According to Brain Corp., the 360 Robots will be used to automate Walmart's fleet of floor scrubbers across the United States, so that those scrubbers can automatically clean and scrubs floors at its stores. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076716.html>) *SpaceX, LACMA Art Project Heads Into Space* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076711.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX successfully launched yet another payload into space on Monday morning, carrying 64 satellites into space on the Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express mission. Among the 64 satellites on the flight is one of the more unusual payloads for SpaceX: an art project for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076711.html>) *Dreamscape Launches First VR Venue At Westfield Century City* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076708.html> Los Angeles-based Dreamscape Immersive, which is developing live, in-person virtual reality venues, has set its first location for the Westfield Century City. The company has started taking reservations for its "adventures" at the Westfield Century City starting on Friday, December 14th, allowing users to experience one of five different virtual reality adventures. The company is charging $20.00 per ticket for those live, virtual reality experiences. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076708.html>) *Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <https://collective-genius.com/getting-to-peak/>* If you wanted to reach the peak of Mount Everest, you wouldn’t just gather a few friends, buy some supplies, and start hiking. Similar to building a growth company, you wouldn’t just hire a few people, build some products, and win a market. Peak is a facilitated annual leadership team planning session for emerging growth companies. It's a one day leadership team session to create company focus and clarity around a three year vision, one year plan, and quarterly priorities. With the vision and plan set, Peak provides leadership tools and systems to keep the team on track. To learn more contact us to schedule a 45 minute walk through at [email protected] or 1.424.259.3036. Collective Genius - Leadership Planning and Recruiting for Emerging Growth Companies. http://www.collective-genius.com. *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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[email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_5998660729663169635_funding>* 12/04/18 Freeletics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94355> Los Angeles $45.00 M 11/30/18 Viacyte <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94286> San Diego $80.00 M 11/21/18 PlayVS <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94252> Santa Monica $30.50 M 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 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94078> Irvine $0.00 M 10/23/18 Tala <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94079> Los Angeles $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 4, Westlake Village -- *The Soul Of A Deal With Author Richard Wolpert* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26282 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 5, Thousand Oaks -- *Startups: The Year That Was and The Year That's Ahead* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26281 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. 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