*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, March 29, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
*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). ------------------------------ *Headlines * - MiLA Capital Raises First Venture Fund <#m_-6583524760574790946_0077741> - Rocket Lab Delivers Another Payload To Space <#m_-6583524760574790946_0077740> - XPRIZE Foundation Rolls Out New, $1M Moonshot Award <#m_-6583524760574790946_0077738> - EDF Renewables Wins Wind Project Deal With Tucson Electric <#m_-6583524760574790946_0077737> - Blind Squirrel Entertainment Names CFO <#m_-6583524760574790946_0077739> - Dvele Picks Up $14M For New Home Building Startup <#m_-6583524760574790946_0077736> *Marketplace* - How I Got Funded - April 3, Santa Monica <#m_-6583524760574790946_ad748> - Peak - OKR Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms by Collective Genius <#m_-6583524760574790946_ad741> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-6583524760574790946_ad695> - Stradling <#m_-6583524760574790946_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-6583524760574790946_ad596> *Friday, March 29, 2019* *Recurring Revenue Conference - April 30 to May 1st - Marina Del Rey <https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/>* Welcome to the 5th annual Recurring Revenue Conference: Scaling SaaS & Subscription Businesses presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Join 700+ entrepreneurs, executives and leading investors to discuss the Subscription Economy. Hear from companies including Zenefits, Mavenlink, Dollar Shave Club, ipsy, Sage Intacct, ProfitWell, Headspace, Winc and many more. Attend the pre-conference workshop on April 30, 1-5pm followed by Happy Hour. Real tactics and actionable takeaways. Interested in Sponsorship or exhibiting? Contact: Nancy Hammerman [email protected] Register today! Use Promo Code: SoCalTECH to get 20% discount. Tickets and info: bit.ly/2TXSCqc https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/ *MiLA Capital Raises First Venture Fund* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077741.html> MiLA Capital, the venture capital firm that is behind the Make In LA hardware accelerator, says it has raised its first official venture capital fund, officially closing its first fundraise. Size of the fund was not announced. The fund--led by Carmen Palafox, Noramay Cadena, and Shaun Arora--says it has so far made investments into 16 companies since 2015. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077741.html>) *Rocket Lab Delivers Another Payload To Space* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077740.html> Huntington Beach-based rocket developer Rocket Lab, which has developed a rocekt specifically for launching small satellite payloads into space, had a successful launch on Thursday, sending a payload for DARPA into orbit. According to Rocket Lab, the R3D2 mission successfully launched form its launch complex in New Zealand at 23:27 UTC, on its Electron rocket. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077740.html>) *XPRIZE Foundation Rolls Out New, $1M Moonshot Award* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077738.html> Los Angeles-based XPRIZE, the nonprofit which manages and operates competitions intended to spur significant advances in technology, says it has rolled out a new, $1 million award, which it calls the Moonshot Award. According to the Foundation, the award will go to an XPRIZE team demonstrating the achievement of a "moonshot" technological feat--even outside the parameters or timeframes of an XPRIZE competition. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077738.html>) *EDF Renewables Wins Wind Project Deal With Tucson Electric* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077737.html> San Diego-based renewable energy developer EDF Renewables North America reported a win on Thursday, with Tucson Electric Power (TEP). According to EDF Renewables, it will build a 247.4 megawatt wind project, the Oso Grande Wind Project, in southeaster New Mexico, for TEP. Financial details of the win were not announced. According to the company, the project includes 61 wind turbines, and will be TEP's largest renewable energy resource. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077737.html>) *Blind Squirrel Entertainment Names CFO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077739.html> Santa Ana-based videogame developer Blind Squirrel Entertainment, which develops such titles as Xcom 2, The Sims 4, Prey, Bioshock, and others, said on Thursday that it has named Steve Sardegna as the company's new Chief Financial Officer. Sardegna had previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Co-founder for fifteen years at Foundation 9 Entertainment, and also served at such companies at Vulcan Programming, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, and KPMG. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077739.html>) *Dvele Picks Up $14M For New Home Building Startup* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077736.html> San Diego-based Dvele, a new, technology startup which is using technology that allows people to order up, custom-febricated homes, and handles everything from design to on-site construction, has raised $14M in a funding round, the company announced on Thursday. The startup said the Series A funding was led by real estate investment company Crescent Real Estate. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077736.html>) *How I Got Funded - April 3, Santa Monica <https://stubbsalderton.com/youre-invited-to-how-i-got-funded-presented-by-pasadena-angels-and-stubbs-alderton-markiles/>* "How I Got Funded" Presented By Pasadena Angels And Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Wednesday, April 3, 2019 6:30PM-8: 30 PM SA&M Preccelerator 1316 3rd Street Promenade, Suite 107 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Launching your start-up requires more than grit, determination and a great idea. A successful start-up requires funding, mentoring and strong community partnerships. Join us for our panel discussion with Pasadena Angels’ funded companies and learn how leveraging relationships, laser-focused presentations and perseverance got them over $2M dollars in funding from one of Forbes top 10 angel groups. Moderated by Scott Alderton. Register today! https://stubbsalderton.com/youre-invited-to-how-i-got-funded-presented-by-pasadena-angels-and-stubbs-alderton-markiles/ *Peak - OKR Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms by Collective Genius <https://collective-genius.com/>* 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/quarterly leadership team OKR planning session for emerging growth companies and venture capital firms. 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 and schedule a 45 minute walk through meeting contact us at [email protected] or by phone 424.259.3036. Collective Genius - Planning and Recruiting for Emerging Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms. www.collective-genius.com. *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]. *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. *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] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-6583524760574790946_funding>* 3/27/19 Trellis Research <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96436> Los Angeles $2.00 M 3/22/19 Cardea Bio <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96273> San Diego $7.80 M 3/01/19 Jet Edge International <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96079> Van Nuys $60.00 M 2/27/19 Axial Biotherapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95977> Boston $25.00 M 2/27/19 Pathnostics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95978> Irvine $0.00 M 2/25/19 Dray Alliance <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95860> Lakewood $3.50 M 2/22/19 The Action Network <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95811> Playa Vista $17.50 M 2/20/19 CLUTTER INC. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=84706> Culver City $200.00 M 2/20/19 Brainbase <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95749> Los Angeles $1.00 M 2/19/19 Sabrewing Aircraft Company <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95596> Camarillo $2.00 M 2/14/19 Skylar Body <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95592> Venice $8.00 M 2/07/19 Power Digital Marketing <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95480> San Diego $0.00 M 2/07/19 GOAT <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95481> Los Angeles $100.00 M 2/05/19 Signal Sciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95354> Venice $35.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html March 29, Los Angeles -- *BitAngels Los Angeles March Event * BitAngels Los Angeles. BitAngels is a group of cryptocurrency investors helping to grow the blockchain ecosystem through community events spotlighting new companies. The brainchild of industry leader Michael Terpin, BitAngels launched in 2013 as the world's first angel network for digital currency startups. This event will provide investors, entrepreneurs, and blockchain enthusiasts the opportunity to learn about new projects, including security token offerings. The BitAngels Los Angeles is hosted at Phase Two, a coworking space for entrepreneurs and creators in tech, media, and entertainment. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26419 April 2, Los Angeles -- *Industry 4.0: The Future of Humanity in the Smart Machine Age* Industry 4.0: The Future of Humanity in the Smart Machine Age. Please join us for a special one-day event on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Novo Room in downtown Los Angeles, in celebration of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s 50th anniversary. The full day of events, titled “Industry 4.0: The Future of Humanity in the Smart Machine Age,” will cover topics including the 4th Industrial Revolution and how to prepare the future workforce for increased automation. Pepperdine Graziadio Dean Deryck van Rensburg, Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, Singularity University Founding Executive Director Salim Ismail, and Institute for the Future’s Bob Johansen along with several other influential thought leaders will share their insights on how employers can prepare for the Smart Machine Age and how employees can ensure they remain competitive as automation increases in nearly every industry sector. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26393 April 3, San Luis Obispo -- *Women in Technology Dinner* Women in Technology Dinner. Softec. Retaining Talent: Diverse Strategies for a Diverse Workforce. The Women In Technology Dinner—an evening of networking, “TED Talk” style presentations, and Q&A discussion. Don’t miss this informative networking event, including great talks, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to meet locals who are changing the landscape of tech right here in San Luis Obispo County. Keynote speakers will address this year’s theme: retention. Talks will focus on retaining diverse talent at the individual, organizational, and community levels. We’ll also have raffle prizes and enjoy delicious food—including appetizers, salad, taco bar, and desserts—catered by our local Splash Café. Local wine and cider are also included. All are welcome to join us for this fantastic evening. We believe these talks will equally benefit those who will be soon entering the workforce as well as those in senior management positions and all of us in-between. This event is encompasses technology, career building, supporting women, and helping organizations develop a competitive edge through diversity. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26422 April 3, Santa Monica -- *How I Got Funded* You’re Invited To “How I Got Funded” Presented By Pasadena Angels And Stubbs Alderton & Markiles. Launching your start-up requires more than grit, determination and a great idea. A successful start-up requires funding, mentoring and strong community partnerships. Join us for our panel discussion with Pasadena Angels’ funded companies and learn how leveraging relationships, laser-focused presentations and perseverance got them over $2M dollars in funding from one of Forbes top 10 angel groups. Moderated by Scott Alderton. Network with Pasadena Angels investors, Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, fellow entrepreneurs. Moderator: Scott Alderton of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Panelists: Danielle Cocanoupher, Mylabbox; Phoenix Gonzalex, Dottudiopro, Brian Nickerson, Magiclinks. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26421 April 3, San Diego -- *Angel Investing 101 Workshop* Angel Investing 101. Tech Coast Angels. It turns out that angel investing is more than art - it's also very much a science. How do we know? Data! And knowing and understanding this Data can be the difference between making money and getting fleeced. On April 3rd, 2019 we're pleased to offer you another round of the popular "Angel Investing 101" workshop. It is run by legendary angel investor, co-founder of TCA-SD and former Kauffman Foundation EIR, Bill Payne. This year will also include a segment focused on the TCA due diligence and funding process and TCA's new $2M+ Annual Fund. This workshop is designed to prepare new investors with background information, strategies, tools, and resources to succeed in angel investing. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26405 April 5, Camarillo -- *Startups Ventura County* Startups Ventura County (April 5-7, 2019), formerly known as Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC), is not a typical startup weekend. Yes, it is an event where entrepreneurs can, over 54 hours, take ideas to a proof of concepts. But it is far more than that. At this event, entrepreneurs get to join forces with intrapreneurs from the two target industries, healthcare and agriculture, to address known challenges and inefficiencies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26339 April 6, Camarillo -- *Startups Ventura County* Startups Ventura County (April 5-7, 2019), formerly known as Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC), is not a typical startup weekend. Yes, it is an event where entrepreneurs can, over 54 hours, take ideas to a proof of concepts. But it is far more than that. At this event, entrepreneurs get to join forces with intrapreneurs from the two target industries, healthcare and agriculture, to address known challenges and inefficiencies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26340 April 7, Camarillo -- *Startups Ventura County* Startups Ventura County (April 5-7, 2019), formerly known as Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC), is not a typical startup weekend. Yes, it is an event where entrepreneurs can, over 54 hours, take ideas to a proof of concepts. But it is far more than that. At this event, entrepreneurs get to join forces with intrapreneurs from the two target industries, healthcare and agriculture, to address known challenges and inefficiencies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26341 April 10, Los Angeles -- *Digital Summit LA* Digital Summit LA. Why Attend in 2019? Phenomenal Content (and more of it!). We have 45+ sessions from industry leading companies — each promising the forward-leaning strategies and tactics you need to set up big wins in 2019. Awesome Keynotes - including entrepreneur, best-selling author, and tech media personality, Randi Zuckerberg, Amazon's Chief Evangelist, Dave Isbitski, and SparkToro CEO, Rand Fishkin. will be joining our all-star lineup — with more to be announced! A ridiculous, expanded list of industry heavyweights and innovators on this year's speaker roster. We're talking Amazon, Marvel, Nike, Google, Refinery29, Southwest, WIRED, Periscope, Reebok, Microsoft — with more being added every week! Even more networking opportunities with 1300+ seasoned marketing geeks like you throughout the event. Connect with like-minds, partners, and new friends at afternoon bars, parties, between sessions and more!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26312 April 11, Santa Monica -- *Santa Monica Tech Happy Hour on the Patio!* Santa Monica Tech Happy Hour on the Patio! by Startup Coil. It's finally patio season! Let's get things warmed up with an epic L.A. Tech Happy Hour overlooking the 3rd Street Promenade in beautiful downtown Santa Monica. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26411 April 13, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Venture Funding* Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Venture Funding. The Los Angeles Tech & Venture Scene 2019 / Anatomy of a Successful Seed Round. Our program keynote will debut the 2019 Amplify.LA presentation which offers a comprehensive overview of the Los Angeles tech and venture landscape. It includes a look back on 2018, and covers all the players, investors, history and emerging players in LA tech. Speaker include Eric Pakravan of Amplify, Arye Barnehama of Elementary Robotics, Eva Ho of Fika Ventures and Alex Rubalcava of Stage Venture Partners. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26408 April 17, Woodland Hills -- *2019 SFVBJ Women's Council* 2019 SFVBJ Women's Council. San Fernando Valley Business Journal.The San Fernando Valley Business Journal is proud to present the 2019 Women's Council Awards at the Hilton Woodland Hills. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal is proud to present our Women's Council Awards at the Hilton Woodland Hills. At the luncheon awards program, we will honor women who have made a difference throughout the Valley area. Join us in honoring the outstanding achievements by women who make a difference throughout the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Conejo, and Antelope valley community. Award Categories: CEO of the Year, Executive of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rising Star, Not-For-Profit, Business Owner of the Year, Business Team of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26413 April 22, Los Angeles -- *CTO Awards* LABJ CTO Awards. This event will honor Chief Technology and Information Officers and others who are in the top information technology positions within their organizations. These important individuals and teams play vital roles in making Los Angeles a hub for innovation, and in making its businesses, institutions, and nonprofits successful. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26409 ------------------------------ *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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