*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, January 8, 2019* 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 * - ATTOM Data Solutions Acquired by Private Equity Investor <#m_1228025217204009347_0076999> - Ring Rolls Out Smart Lighting, Video Doorbell, Other Products <#m_1228025217204009347_0076998> - Taoglas Buys ThinkWireless <#m_1228025217204009347_0076997> - Semtech Gets Design Win With Chinese Wireless Charger Maker <#m_1228025217204009347_0076996> - EDF Renewables North America Signs Wind Operations Deal In Texas <#m_1228025217204009347_0077000> - BlackLine Expands In Japan, Names Country Manager <#m_1228025217204009347_0076994> - SpaceX's Next Launch From Vandenberg Delayed <#m_1228025217204009347_0076993> - Fandango Inks Streaming VOD Deal With IMAX <#m_1228025217204009347_0076992> - Disney Shutters Parenting Blog Site, Babble <#m_1228025217204009347_0076989> - Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA <#m_1228025217204009347_0076988> - NantCell Receives $30M More From Celgene, Now A $4 Billion Unicorn <#m_1228025217204009347_0076985> *Marketplace* - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_1228025217204009347_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_1228025217204009347_ad695> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_1228025217204009347_ad596> - Stradling <#m_1228025217204009347_ad608> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_1228025217204009347_ad694> *Tuesday, January 8, 2019* *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our sponsors and supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact [email protected] for details. *ATTOM Data Solutions Acquired by Private Equity Investor* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076999.html> Irvine-based ATTOM Data Solutions, a provider of real estate data for U.S. residential and commercial properties, has been acquired by private equity investor Lovell Minnick Partners, Lovell Minnick announced this morning. Financial terms of the deal were not announced by the company. ATTOM's real estate data includes property tax, deed, mortgage, foreclosure, environmental risk, natural hazard and neighborhood data for more than 155 million U.S. residential and commercial properties. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076999.html>) *Ring Rolls Out Smart Lighting, Video Doorbell, Other Products* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076998.html> Los Angeles-based Ring, which makes video doorbells, security cameras, and other products for the home security market, has rolled out a slew of new products at CES, including new "smart lighting" products, a new Ring Door View Cam, and alarm product integrations for its Ring Alarm. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076998.html>) *Taoglas Buys ThinkWireless* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076997.html> San Diego-based Taoglas, which develops antenna technology to the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and automotive market, has acquired ThinkWireless, a developer of antennas for the commercial vehicle industry. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. ThinkWireless develops automotive antenna systems, which cover two or more frequency bands, including those for SiriusXM satellite radio, GPS, AM/FM, weather band, DAB, HDTV, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076997.html>) *Semtech Gets Design Win With Chinese Wireless Charger Maker* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076996.html> Camarillo-based analog and mixed-signal semiconductor developer Semtech has scored a design win with a Chinese maker of wireless chargers, the company said today. According to Semtech, Shanghai Magway magnetic has adopted its LinkCharge wireless charging platform for the company's first commercial 22mm long distance smartphone wireless charger. Semtech said Shanghai Magway Magnetic is using its LinkCharge integrated circuit (IC) chipset for wireless charging of major brand smartphones. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076996.html>) *EDF Renewables North America Signs Wind Operations Deal In Texas* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077000.html> San Diego-based EDF Renewables North America, which both develops renewable energy projects as well as provides operations and management services for those projects, reported on Monday that it has signed a new, multi-year operations and maintenance deal for wind projects in Texas. Financial details of that agreement were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077000.html>) *BlackLine Expands In Japan, Names Country Manager* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076994.html> Los Angeles-based BlackLine, a developer of enterprise accounting and finance software, is expanding its overseas efforts, saying on Tuesday that it has named a new country manager for Japan, for its recently estabished Tokyo subsidiary. According to BlackLine, Yoshiko Furuhama will be representative director and country manager for BlackLine K.K. Ms. Furuhama previously was at Philips Japan, and also had served at SAP in both Japan and Germany. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076994.html>) *SpaceX's Next Launch From Vandenberg Delayed* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076993.html> Hawthorne-based rocket launch and spacecraft developer SpaceX has delayed its next, West Coast launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, from tomorrow--Tuesday--to an indefinite future date. The delay comes as another storm system is expected through the Central Coast through the end of the week. SpaceX had planned a launch of the Iridum 8 mission, carrying the Iridum Next 66-75 satellites on Tuesday morning. No new date for that launch has yet been announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076993.html>) *Fandango Inks Streaming VOD Deal With IMAX* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076992.html> Los Angeles-based Fandango, the movie ticketing and movie information provider, has inked a new deal to stream films from IMAX, as part of its video-on-demand service, FandangoNOW, the company said on Monday. According to FandangoNOW, it will become the exclusive, transactional video-on-demand (VOD) service which will feature IMAX Enhanced films releasing to home video through 2019. Financial details of the deal were not announced. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076992.html>) *Disney Shutters Parenting Blog Site, Babble* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076989.html> Burbank-based Disney has shut down parent blog site Babble, according to the site, which did not say why it was shutting down. Disney had owned Babble since 2011. The site had originally been founded in 2006 by Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman, covering topics around parenting and raising children. Disney had paid $40M for Babble in 2011, one of a number of parenting sites acquired in the era by Disney Interactive. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076989.html>) *Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076988.html> During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions for 2019 from Southern California's technology industry. Here's the contribution by Matt Stodder of StartupBoost LA (our apologies to Matt for the late post, our fault, not his!) What was the biggest lesson you learned this year? My biggest takeaway this year was truly understanding the strength and cohesion of the Los Angeles startup community. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076988.html>) *NantCell Receives $30M More From Celgene, Now A $4 Billion Unicorn* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076985.html> Los Angeles-based NantCell, one of the biotech companies run by billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, has raissed another $30M from Celgene, according to the two companies. According to NantCell, it has now raised a total of $105M from Celgene which values NantCell at $4 billion. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076985.html>) *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. 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. *Square 1 Bank <http://www.square1bank.com>* Square 1 Bank is a division of Pacific Western Bank, a Los Angeles-based commercial bank with over $21 billion in assets. A full service financial services partner to entrepreneurs and their investors, Square 1 provides clients flexible resources and attentive service to help their companies grow. Square 1 offers a broad range of venture debt, treasury and cash management solutions through offices in top innovation centers: Atlanta, Austin, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Durham, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC. Pacific Western Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW). For more information, visit www.square1bank.com, or send an email to [email protected]. *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. 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. *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/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_1228025217204009347_funding>* 1/03/19 Forge Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94796> San Diego $11.10 M 1/03/19 Verily <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94814> South San Francisco $1000.00 M 12/20/18 AvantStay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94684> Los Angeles $5.00 M 12/20/18 Cloud Constellation Corporation <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94795> Los Angeles $100.00 M 12/19/18 Elementary Robotics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94682> Los Angeles $3.60 M 12/19/18 NantCell, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94876> Culver City $30.00 M 12/18/18 Seismic <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94681> Solana Beach $100.00 M 12/13/18 Procore Technologies <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94564> Carpinteria $75.00 M 12/13/18 Akero Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94565> South San Francisco $70.00 M 12/13/18 Vyng <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94563> Los Angeles $4.00 M 12/11/18 Jaanuu <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94561> El Segundo $15.00 M 12/10/18 AlphaTrAi <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94532> Los Angeles $0.00 M 12/06/18 WhiteFox Drone Defense <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94518> San Luis Obispo $12.00 M 12/04/18 Freeletics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94355> Los Angeles $45.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 8, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop * Preccelerator Workshop. How will you lead your company to 10x your growth and outpace the competition? Find your “Mars Group”: identify and engage your internal influencers, including senior managers and key personnel, who embody your company’s spirit and future. Understand why you’re in business: your Mars Group will identify, develop, and articulate your core ideology – the values and purpose that set you apart from the competition. Dive deep into your business: identify and communicate industry trends, core customer cares, and company strengths to become a leader in your constantly-changing competitive climate. Spread the word: share this roadmap to exponential growth with your teams, customers, and vendors, empowering decision-making that aligns with your company’s vision and legacy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26316 January 9, Los Angeles -- *L.A. Tech 2019 Kickoff* L.A. Tech 2019 Kickoff. Startup Coil. Kick off 2019 with Startup Coil and L.A. Tech Happy Hour at the beautiful Waterfront Venice. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26293 January 9, Monrovia -- *MADIA Tech Launch Event* MADIA Tech Event: Meet-Up with Motiv Space System, Inc., January 9, 2019, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., @ Tanner Research, 825 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016. Join MADIA and orbital and planetary rover robotics system developer Motiv Space System, Inc. Tom McCarthy, Motiv’s VP Business Development, will discuss “Bots in Space—Launching a Robotics Company for Space Exploration.” (Check out Motiv @ http://www.motivss.com/.) Motiv creates advanced solutions for use in hostile environments throughout the Solar System including the next generation robotic arm for JPL/NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover Mission. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26314 January 10, Los Angeles -- *Silicon Beach Networking Happy Hour in Santa Monica (Open Bar + Presentations)* Silicon Beach Networking Happy Hour in Santa Monica. Come by and enjoy free drinks, presentations, and networking with some of LA's top professionals in startups, tech, online marketing, e-commerce, real estate, finance, blockchain, influencers, and more... See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26315 January 13, Los Angeles -- *brunchwork w/ Netflix & Backstage Capital* brunchwork w/ Netflix & Backstage Capital. You're invited to an unforgettable brunch with Netflix Originals Launch Strategy, Product Innovation Victoria Young and Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton. Enjoy a fireside chat with Victoria and Arlan curated connections, a business challenge and pitch off... over a seasonal, locally-sourced meal. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26318 January 16, Santa Barbara -- *Robots Are Taking Over: From Space To Inside Your Home And Everything In Between* Robots Are Taking Over: >From Space To Inside Your Home And Everything In Between. Enterprise Forum Central Coast. It’s undisputed that autonomous technologies are advancing across the globe faster than ever before. Join us for an evening of lively discussion exploring smart technologies, intelligent machines and autonomous robots. We will dive into topics including, which industries and countries are making the biggest impact, the societal myths and functional safety of what exists today and what is coming next and how the military, industrial companies and even your living room will continue to see changes. PANELISTS Paul Willard, Storm Ventures, Tim Lebeau, Seek Thermal, Yasamin Mostofi, UCSB College of Engineering. This program will be moderated by Jon Morra, VP Data Science, ZEFR. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26292 January 16, San Diego -- *How Election Hacking is changing America’s Privacy and Security (2019-01-16)* How Election Hacking is changing America’s Privacy and Security. Enterprise Forum San Diego. What really happened in the 2016 and 2018 elections? What’s the real reason Google and FaceBook CEO’s are testifying before Congress? Understanding the new rules of Privacy and Security Debunking the myths. What does this all mean for the San Diego Tech business? Questions to ask your IT and Legal team. Social Media protections that your Marketing team needs to know. Join us for an important discussion about the future of American security and privac. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26294 January 22, Santa Monica -- *AppSec California 2019* AppSec California 2019. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Los Angeles Chapter has teamed up with the Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco Bay Area Chapters to bring you another great AppSec California. Join us and your peers for amazing talks and networking on January 22-25, 2019. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26317 January 22, Los Angeles -- *CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26319 January 31, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Pitch to & 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26313 January 31, San Diego -- *Preparing Your Company for Sale* Preparing Your Company for Sale. CONNECT. Whether you are acquiring a company or looking to merge your company with another, there are significant operational, practical and legal steps you should take to ensure that your company maintains its value and remains an attractive partner through the transaction. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls in what promises to be a lively discussion among industry veterans from the technology, biotechnology and manufacturing industries. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26295 February 4, Los Angeles -- *Digital Entertainment World 2019* Digital Entertainment World 2019. Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 6th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26290 February 5, Los Angeles -- *Digital Entertainment World 2019* Digital Entertainment World 2019. Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 6th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26291 ------------------------------ *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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