*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, April 3, 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 * - GIBLIB Gets $2.5M For Medical Education Content In VR <#m_-9104346778066453354_0077769> - Local LA Business Leaders Urge Solar Push <#m_-9104346778066453354_0077773> - EvoNexus Links With EMD Performance Materials For Incubator Effort <#m_-9104346778066453354_0077771> - AeroVironment Wins $17.4M Foreign Contract <#m_-9104346778066453354_0077770> - Semtech Gets Design Win With Water Leak Detection System <#m_-9104346778066453354_0077772> - Disney Backs Effort To Give Girls A Head Start On STEM <#m_-9104346778066453354_0077767> - Lucid Sight, Backed By MLB, Finds Another $6M To Combine Video Games, Blockchain <#m_-9104346778066453354_0077759> *Marketplace* - Peak - OKR Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms by Collective Genius <#m_-9104346778066453354_ad741> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-9104346778066453354_ad737> - Stradling <#m_-9104346778066453354_ad608> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-9104346778066453354_ad611> *Wednesday, April 3, 2019* *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/ *GIBLIB Gets $2.5M For Medical Education Content In VR* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077769.html> Los Angeles-based GIBLIB, which offers up a library of on-demand, medical content in 4K and 360-degree virtual reality, announced this morning that it has raised $2.5M in a seed funding round. The funding came from the Mayo Clinic, the Venture Reality Fund, Wavemaker 360, USC Marshall Venture Fund and Michelson 20MM. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=96481> )(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077769.html>) *Local LA Business Leaders Urge Solar Push* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077773.html> A group of business, environmental, and civic leaders in Los Angeles are calling for the expansion of a local program to encourage building owners to install rooftop solar panels, according to the Los Angeles Business Council. According to the council, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power should expand an existing pilot program, which allows building owners to install rooftop solar panels and then sell the electricity generated into the utility's power grid. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077773.html>) *EvoNexus Links With EMD Performance Materials For Incubator Effort* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077771.html> San Diego- and Irvine-based startup incubator EvoNexus announced today that it has started accepting applications to a new startup incubation effort it is running with high tech material company EMD Performance Materials. EMD is owned by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077771.html>) *AeroVironment Wins $17.4M Foreign Contract* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077770.html> Monrovia, California-based unmanned aircraft maker Aerovironment has scored a $17.4M contract award, the company aid Tuesday, with an un-named, United States ally. According to Aerovironment, the sales came via the United States Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales program. The contract is worth $17,356,084, and covers its Puma AE II small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), training, and support to the allied nation. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077770.html>) *Semtech Gets Design Win With Water Leak Detection System* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077772.html> Camarillo-based Semtech has scored a design win, with a Swedish systems integrator developing water leak detection systems. According to Semtech, its LoRa wireless technology is being used in a "smart home" application by iioote, a Sweden-based independent systems integrator offering Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077772.html>) *Disney Backs Effort To Give Girls A Head Start On STEM* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077767.html> Burbank-based Disney is backing an effort, in conjunction with learning robot developer littleBits and UC Davis, the give girls a boost in getting into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. According to the threee this morning, the have launched a new program in California, called Snap The Gap, which will help 10 year old girls learn technology and science with hands-on-learning. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077767.html>) *Lucid Sight, Backed By MLB, Finds Another $6M To Combine Video Games, Blockchain* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077759.html> Los Angeles-based video game startup Lucid Sight, which is combining both videogames with blockchain, has raised $6M in a funding round, the company is announcing this morning. According to the startup, the new round of funding included Salem Partners, The Galaxy EOS VC Fund, Digital Currency Group, Breakaway Growth, Frontier Venture Capital, and Animoca Brands. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95172>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077759.html>) *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. *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 *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. *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-9104346778066453354_funding>* 4/03/19 GIBLIB <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96481> Los Angeles $2.50 M 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 Pathnostics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95978> Irvine $0.00 M 2/27/19 Axial Biotherapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95977> Boston $25.00 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 Brainbase <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95749> Los Angeles $1.00 M 2/20/19 CLUTTER INC. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=84706> Culver City $200.00 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 GOAT <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95481> Los Angeles $100.00 M 2/07/19 Power Digital Marketing <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95480> San Diego $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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, Thousand Oaks -- *Building a Mega Global Brand - Docusign* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26425 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 9, Los Angeles -- *CIS Blockchain Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26427 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 10, Los Angeles -- *CIS Blockchain Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26428 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, Santa Barbara -- *CyberSecurity: 5th Generation Threats- What We Know. Should Know. And, Don't Know.* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26426 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). Email [email protected] for more information about sponsoring this newsletter. ------------------------------ You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the socalTECH.com TechNews from our web site, or otherwise requested a subscription. 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