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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud ------------------------------ *Headlines * - LightPointe Moves Headquarters, Manufacturing Facility <#m_-2128132295194306034_0076795> - IQMS Acquired By Dassault For $425M <#m_-2128132295194306034_0076793> - sensemetrics Gets $10M For IoT Sensor Software <#m_-2128132295194306034_0076792> - Jaanuu Snags $15M More For Medical Apparel <#m_-2128132295194306034_0076787> - Cast & Crew Acquired By Private Equity Investor EQT <#m_-2128132295194306034_0076786> - AppOnboard Finds $15M More For Mobile App Demos <#m_-2128132295194306034_0076785> - Calibrate Ventures Raises $80M Investment Fund <#m_-2128132295194306034_0076784> *Marketplace* - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-2128132295194306034_ad188> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-2128132295194306034_ad596> - Stradling <#m_-2128132295194306034_ad608> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-2128132295194306034_ad695> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-2128132295194306034_ad729> - Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <#m_-2128132295194306034_ad741> *Wednesday, December 12, 2018* *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. For more information, please contact our LA Technology leaders Anthony Ferguson, Tim Clackett, and Kris Kaufmann at [email protected]. http://www.bdo.com *LightPointe Moves Headquarters, Manufacturing Facility* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076795.html> San Diego-based LightPointe, which manufactures outdoor, point-to-point radios used for wireless backhaul, said it has moved its headquarters and manufacturing facility into a new facility in San Diego. According to the company, the move will consolidate manufacturing of its 60 GHz, 70 GHz, 80 GHz, and 90 GHz point to point radios at the new location. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076795.html>) *IQMS Acquired By Dassault For $425M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076793.html> In another big, software acquisition for California's Central Coast, Paso Robles-based IQMS, a developer of ERP software for the engineering and manufacturing industry, has been acquired by French software giant Dassault Systemes. Dassault said that it is paying $425M in cash for IQMS, in order to extend its solutions to business operations for small and midsized manufacturers. IQMS develops manufacturing ERP software which are used by manufacturers to manage their business processes. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076793.html>) *sensemetrics Gets $10M For IoT Sensor Software* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076792.html> San Diego-based sensemetrics, a startup developing software to digest the vast amount of industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensor data in the areas of mining, dams, energy and the industrial machine sectors, said on Tuesday that it has raised $10M in a financing round. The Series A funding was led by German inestor X2 I Equity, and also included Mooring Ventures and Three Curve Capital. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076792.html>) *Jaanuu Snags $15M More For Medical Apparel* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076787.html> El Segundo-based medical apparel brand Jaanuu--formed by former investment banker Shaan Sethi and his sister, Dr. Neela Sethi Young --has snagged $15M more in funding, the company said this week, bring the company's total raised to $25M. The funding was led by JMK Consumer Growth Partners, and also included existing investors, including the Nordstrom family, and new investor David Kessenich, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of healthcare private equity firm Excellere Partners. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=59047>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076787.html>) *Cast & Crew Acquired By Private Equity Investor EQT* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076786.html> Burbank-based Cast & Crew, which provides software and services for both payroll and production management to Hollywood, has been acquired by private equity investor EQT Partners. Financial details of the buy were not announced. Cast & Crew previously was owned by private equity investor Silver Lake. EQT Partners said Cast & Crew was acquired by its EQT VIII fund. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076786.html>) *AppOnboard Finds $15M More For Mobile App Demos* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076785.html> Los Angeles-based AppOnboard, the startup developing mobile app demo and analytics software, has raised $15M more in a funding round, the company said on Tuesday morning. The funding was led by Breakaway Growth Fund, and also included Tiller Partners & Rainier Partners, plus Manta Ray Ventures, Runa Capital, Korea Investment Partners, Mirae Asset Management, MTGx, Troy Capital Partners, and 500 Startups. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076785.html>) *Calibrate Ventures Raises $80M Investment Fund* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076784.html> Pasadena-based Calibrate Ventures, a brand new venture capital firm founded by Kevin Dunlap and Jason Schoettler, announced on Tuesday morning that it has raised $80M in its very first venture capital fund, Calibrate Ventures, L.P.. According to the newly created venture capital firm, it will focus on early revenue startups, focused on companies across both the consumer and enterprise sectors. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076784.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 *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] *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. 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We work with you to meet your cloud strategy needs and enable you to leverage all of the unique capabilities of the platform. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone *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. 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