*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, April 17, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). ------------------------------ *Headlines * - j2 Global Buys Four More Companies <#m_-6192776271151041887_0077906> - Kyriba Acquires FiREapps <#m_-6192776271151041887_0077907> - Thin Line Capital Backs Solar Technology Developer <#m_-6192776271151041887_0077911> - Bloom Energy Gets Alternative Energy Win In Alhambra <#m_-6192776271151041887_0077909> - Cornerstone OnDemand Aims At SMBs With Free Trial Offer <#m_-6192776271151041887_0077910> - AdGreetz Rolls Out Automated, Personalized Ad Marketing Platform <#m_-6192776271151041887_0077908> *Marketplace* - Recurring Revenue Conference - April 30 to May 1st - Marina Del Rey <#m_-6192776271151041887_ad746> - Square 1 Bank - Brian Weber <#m_-6192776271151041887_ad695> - Stradling <#m_-6192776271151041887_ad608> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-6192776271151041887_ad611> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-6192776271151041887_ad596> *Wednesday, April 17, 2019* *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 *j2 Global Buys Four More Companies* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077906.html> Los Angeles-based j2 Global, the parent company of such companies as IGN, Mashable, eFax, and eVoice, has gobbled up four more companies, saying this morning that it has acquired Armada Cloud, a provider of cloud-based backup services; iContact, a provider of marketing cloud services; SafeSend AS, a Norwegian company in the cloud security business; and Telsys AS, a cloud backup service also based in Norway. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077906.html>) *Kyriba Acquires FiREapps* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077907.html> San Diego-based cloud treasury and finance software developer Kyriba announced this morning that it has completed its acquisition of FiREapps, a developer of enterprise currency management software. Financial details of the deal were not announced. According to Kyriba, the acquisition will give it a solution for managing global foreign exchange (FX) risk, and specifically will help finance chiefs mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations on earnings per share (EPS). (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077907.html>) *Thin Line Capital Backs Solar Technology Developer* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077911.html> Pasadena-based venture capital investment firm Thin Line Capital, a new venture capital firm led by venture veteran Aaron Fyke, has made its first investment, in a developer of solar technology. According to Thin Line Capital, it has made an ivnestment in Sistine Solar, which is developing technology which allows solar panels to blend in visually with roofs--using a special thin film coated with "ultra-durable" graphics and patterns. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077911.html>) *Bloom Energy Gets Alternative Energy Win In Alhambra* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077909.html> A new, urban community in the Los Angeles area--The Alhambra, a new 40-acre "mixed-use" community in the City of Alhambra--is jumping on the clean energy bandwagon, and will adopt fuel cell technology from Silicon Valley's Bloom Energy. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077909.html>) *Cornerstone OnDemand Aims At SMBs With Free Trial Offer* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077910.html> Santa Monica-based cloud-based learning and human capital management provider Cornerstone OnDemand is looking to attract more small business customers, as it extends from its core enterprise market, by offering up a free trial to those businesses. According to Cornerstone OnDemand, it has launched a 14-day free trial for small businesses, giving access to its "PiiQ" learning management system to companies for free. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077910.html>) *AdGreetz Rolls Out Automated, Personalized Ad Marketing Platform* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077908.html> Los Angeles-based AdGreetz, which develops personzlied advertising technology, announced a new product this morning, and automated and integrated marketing platform it calls AdChef. AAcording to the company, the new software allows companies to produce, upload and deploy millions of unique creative versions of ads to the most popular digital media platforms and demand side platforms, in real time. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077908.html>) *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 n...@suttoncapitalpartners.com Register today! Use Promo Code: SoCalTECH to get 20% discount. Tickets and info: bit.ly/2TXSCqc https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/ *Square 1 Bank - Brian Weber <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 Brian Weber at bwe...@square1bank.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. i...@socalip.com 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <+johnhuttin...@pacificunified.com>* 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 johnhuttin...@pacificunified.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-6192776271151041887_funding>* 4/16/19 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96652> Irvine $0.00 M 4/10/19 Cullgen <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96588> San Diego $16.00 M 4/10/19 DroneBase, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96587> Los Angeles $0.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html April 17, Santa Barbara -- *CyberSecurity: 5th Generation Threats- What We Know. Should Know. And, Don't Know.* CyberSecurity: 5th Generation Threats-What We Know. Should Know. And, Don't Know. MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast. Cyber threats capable of massive economic and social disruption are poorly understood and vastly underestimated. Cybersecurity is a continuing arms race. This panel/presentation will review the state of the art in cyber threats, security, and both offensive and defensive cybertactics. Cyber attacks continue to evolve. As they become more advanced and more sophisticated, government and business must stay ahead of cyberspies and criminals to ensure they remain protected – no matter what threats the future will bring. We are facing the 5th generation of attacks, but most businesses only have 2nd or 3rd generation security. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26426 April 17, Santa Barbara -- *CyberSecurity: 5th Generation Threats- What We Know. Should Know. And, Don't Know.* CyberSecurity: 5th Generation Threats- What We Know. Should Know. And, Don't Know. MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast. Cyber threats capable of massive economic and social disruption are poorly understood and vastly underestimated. Cybersecurity is a continuing arms race. This panel/presentation will review the state of the art in cyber threats, security, and both offensive and defensive cybertactics. Cyber attacks continue to evolve. As they become more advanced and more sophisticated, government and business must stay ahead of cyberspies and criminals to ensure they remain protected – no matter what threats the future will bring. We are facing the 5th generation of attacks, but most businesses only have 2nd or 3rd generation security. What will it take to insure that our commerce, banking, social media and national security are not compromised as the cybersecurity arms race continues for the forseeable future. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26429 April 17, Westlake Village -- *ACG 101 Spring Social and Brewfest!* ACG 101 Spring Social and Brewfest! ACG 101 Corridor Chapter. Spring has Sprung, and that means only one thing: It's time for the ACG 101 Annual Spring Social! This year we're being hosted by our very own 2018 Rising Star Award winner, Figueroa Mountain! Come meet and mingle with our area's top dealmakers, craft brewmasters, and company leaders, including Bob Berezansky, CFO of Figueroa Mountain Brewing. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26430 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. 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