*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, January 31, 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 * - Hollywood's Ultraviolet Digital Movie Locker To Shut Down <#m_4628848405679582765_0077227> - Sweep Eyes Nationalwide Electric Scooter Maintenance, Logistics <#m_4628848405679582765_0077226> - Semtech Open Sources LoRa Gateway Software <#m_4628848405679582765_0077225> - YouTube Music Connects With Sonos <#m_4628848405679582765_0077224> - Zebit Eyes $100M Revenue Mark In 2019 <#m_4628848405679582765_0077223> - Versant-Backed Kinestral Finds $100M More For Smart Glass <#m_4628848405679582765_0077222> - Acorns Adds $105M For Micro Investing Apps, Now Valued At $860M <#m_4628848405679582765_0077216> - FabFitFun Finds $80M <#m_4628848405679582765_0077215> - USC And Unity Technologies Launch Online Game Design Course <#m_4628848405679582765_0077210> - SpaceX Shifts Fairing Catching Ship, Mr. Steven, To East Coast <#m_4628848405679582765_0077211> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_4628848405679582765_ad729> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_4628848405679582765_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_4628848405679582765_ad611> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_4628848405679582765_ad188> *Thursday, January 31, 2019* *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. *Hollywood's Ultraviolet Digital Movie Locker To Shut Down* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077227.html> In a move to again raise the question of it you truly own those digital movie and TV titles you have purchased, Ultraviolet, the digital movie locker service which had acted as a cloud-based digital "locker" location for movies and television shows, is shutting down. Ultraviolet said on its home page that it will close on July 31, 2019. According to Ultraviolet, it is "working with retailers" to continue to make those digital movies and television shows available to consumers. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077227.html>) *Sweep Eyes Nationalwide Electric Scooter Maintenance, Logistics* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077226.html> Santa Monica-based Sweep, a startup which is focused on cleanup and maintenance of the many scooters from Bird, Lime, Spin, and others, said this week it's looking to create a nationwide network of e-scooter logistics hubs. The startup, led by CEO Rich Banning, is harnessing an "on-demand" workforce to sweep up scooters from the streets, for inventory checks, and also says it has specialized mechanics working on maintenance of the scooers. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077226.html>) *Semtech Open Sources LoRa Gateway Software* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077225.html> Camarillo-based Semtech Corporation, which develops analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, has released software for its LoRa-based, wireless communications gateway into open source. According to Semtech, its open source packet forwarder works on Linux, allowing data communications and remote management across its LoRa system. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077225.html>) *YouTube Music Connects With Sonos* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077224.html> YouTube Music, the subscription music streaming service run by YouTube, said on Wednesday that it now is connected to Sonos, the Santa Barbara-based maker of whole-home audio systems and speakers, allowing YouTube Music subscribers to play their streams on all Sonos speakers. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077224.html>) *Zebit Eyes $100M Revenue Mark In 2019* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077223.html> San Diego-based Zebit, which is venture backed by Crosslink Capital, Wildcat Venture Partners, Leapfrog Ventures, Ulu Ventures, and Correlation Ventures, said on Wednesday that it expects to cross over $100M in revenues this year. The company--which helps consumers who live paycheck-to-paycheck purchase items--says it offers up zero percent financing, with no interest, no membership fees, and no credit scores necessary. Zebit says it now has over 300,000 users using its services. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077223.html>) *Versant-Backed Kinestral Finds $100M More For Smart Glass* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077222.html> Kinestral, a developer of "smart" electronically controlled tinting glass, which is backed by San Diego's Versant Ventures, said on Wednesday that it has raised $100M in a Series D funding. The funding was ld by SK Holdings, and also included current investors 5AM Ventures, Alexandria Real Estate, Capricorn Investment Group and Versant Ventures. Kinestral, based in Haywards, California said the funding will go towards expanding manufacturing, sales, and installation of its smart-tinting glass. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077222.html>) *Acorns Adds $105M For Micro Investing Apps, Now Valued At $860M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077216.html> Irvine-based Acorns, which offers up a micro-investment and savings app, has raised $105M in a Series E funding, which values the company at $860M, the company said this week. The funding came from Comcast Ventures, NBCUniversal, Bain Capital Ventures, BlackRock, Rise Fund, DST, and MSD Capital, among others. acorns is led by CEO Noah Kerner. Acorns' mobile apps include one which rounds up the purchases users make, and invests them in an index fund run by Acorns. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95302>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077216.html>) *FabFitFun Finds $80M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077215.html> Los Angeles-based FabFitFun, the subscription-based, lifestyle brand founded by Daniel and Michael Broukhim and Katie Rosen Kitchens, said on Wednesday morning that it has raised $80M in the company's Series A funding round. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins, and also included NEA and Upfront Ventures. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=44589>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077215.html>) *USC And Unity Technologies Launch Online Game Design Course* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077210.html> The University of Southern California and 3D game development engine developer Unity Technologies are launching a brand new, online game design course, aimed at both students and "lifelong learners", to help them design and publish their own original games, the two announced on Tuesday. According to Unity Technologies and the USC School of Cinematic Arts, its self-paced, adaptive online course will teach students and prospective developers how to design and publish their original games. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077210.html>) *SpaceX Shifts Fairing Catching Ship, Mr. Steven, To East Coast* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077211.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX is shifting its rocket fairing-catching ship, Mr. Steven, to the East Coast, as it concludes the rapid pace of launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base for satellite constellation operator Iridium. According to SpaceX, it began moving Mr. Steven to the East Coast on Tuesday. The vessel was seen moving towards Mexico as it makes its way towards the Panama Canal on Tuesday afternoon. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077211.html>) *Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone>* Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Information Systems A major downfall of a hybrid or multi-cloud environment is the difficulty in monitoring and maintaining numerous instances across several accounts and platforms. Add that to deployment complexity and capacity issues, and your business will struggle to reap the benefits of cloud. A multi-cloud consolidation platform from KeyInfo solves these issues and more! KeyInfo provides top notch multi-cloud services, management capabilities and tailored support. We enable customers to procure cloud services from a single source, allowing for the access and management of a full range of industry-leading IaaS cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and more. 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 *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/ *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . 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[email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_4628848405679582765_funding>* 1/30/19 Acorns <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95302> Irvine $105.00 M 1/30/19 FabFitFun, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95301> Beverly Hills $80.00 M 1/25/19 Trust & Will <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95160> San Diego $2.00 M 1/24/19 Wheels <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95158> Los Angeles $37.00 M 1/24/19 Modulated Imaging <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95159> Irvine $7.00 M 1/22/19 REX <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95135> Woodland Hills $45.00 M 1/14/19 Wiliot <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95066> San Diego $30.00 M 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 NantCell, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94876> Culver City $30.00 M 12/19/18 Elementary Robotics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94682> Los Angeles $3.60 M 12/18/18 Seismic <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94681> Solana Beach $100.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 February 6, Santa Monica -- *State of the City, Economic Sustainability Summit 2019: Shaping A Changing World | Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce* Santa Monica State of the City, Economic Sustainability Summit 2019: Shaping A Changing World. The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Economic Sustainability Summit including the State of the City at the SGI Auditorium in downtown Santa Monica. This event brings together the business and resident communities to hear from City Manager Rick Cole and Mayor Gleam Davis about the city’s newest initiatives and the economic report of the past year. Entrepreneurs speak to the latest trends and innovations regionally and globally. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26327 February 6, Santa Monica -- *Founder Meet Funder* Founder Meet Funder (Invite Only). Founder Meet Funder focus on supporting entrepreneur growth by connecting them with mentors, influencers, and investors within the community. A special social sphere is created due to the culture and diversity of experience brought along the way to encourage everyone to help one other's business growth. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26338 February 6, Culver City -- *Culver City Tech Happy Hour* Culver City Tech Happy Hour. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26343 February 12, San Diego -- *Reverse Mergers Into Public Shells* Reverse Mergers Into Public Shells. CONNECT. This program will educate private issuers about the process of going public by merging with an existing public shell. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26330 February 12, Los Angeles -- *Mobile LAVA Presents: Marketplaces* Mobile LAVA Presents: Marketplaces. Save the date for a thought provoking panel discussion on all things related to startup marketplace tech businesses, lead by Kiyan Yazdi of Mucker Capital, Los Angeles' Seed and "Pre-Seed" Stage Venture Fund. We’ll cover topics such as: • Fundraising • Monetization • acquisition & retention • AOV, LTV, and other KPIs • Planning for an exit • And more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26324 February 12, Santa Monica -- *Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization* Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization. LAVA Healthcare. Is VC funding the only way to develop and grow your company? Have you heard of accelerators, incubators, angles, and other resources for rapid development, funding, and growth of your start-up? Attend our LAVA event on February 19th as our distinguished panel will share their expertise and insight. Please join us on February 19th for an informative, interactive session and networking. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26325 February 14, Costa Mesa -- *IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups* TCVN Legal Program #2: IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups. TCVN now features four educational tracks in four specific areas. The four tracks are: Legal, Execution, Finance, and Marketing and will consist of a series of five, consecutive monthly programs designed to give the entrepreneur a comprehensive overview of each area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26346 February 19, Santa Monica -- *Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition* Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition. Startup Coil. L.A. startups and entrepreneurs pitch on stage for product, business model, and investing feedback, and one winner will take home a valuable prize package. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26342 February 19, Santa Monica -- *Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26348 February 20, Los Angeles -- *LAEDC Economic Forecast 2019* LAEDC Economic Forecast 2019. Panel discussion: Agents of Innovation: LA County Businesses Shaping The Future Economy. One of the first events of its kind in Los Angeles, The LAEDC's annual Economic Forecast has long been a lightning rod for cultivating meaningful economic advancement within our city. For the past 10+ years, our region's top influencers gather to ask the most pressing questions, take on challenging issues, and shape the relationships which keep LA strong. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26347 ------------------------------ *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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