*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, April 19, 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 * - Utilities Eye West Coast, EV Charging Corridor For Long Haul Trucks <#m_-4883109922816682614_0077930> - Forge Technologies Rolls Out Job Sharing At Mall of America <#m_-4883109922816682614_0077929> - San Diego's Express Logic Acquired By Microsoft <#m_-4883109922816682614_0077928> - Soylent Launches Snack Bar Line, Soylent Squared <#m_-4883109922816682614_0077927> - Gen.G Finds $46M For E-Sports Effort, Plans New LA Headquarters <#m_-4883109922816682614_0077926> - Red 6 Aerospace Lands $2.5M For AR Technology <#m_-4883109922816682614_0077925> - Quest Buys ApexSQL <#m_-4883109922816682614_0077920> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-4883109922816682614_ad737> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-4883109922816682614_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-4883109922816682614_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-4883109922816682614_ad596> *Friday, April 19, 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 n...@suttoncapitalpartners.com Register today! Use Promo Code: SoCalTECH to get 20% discount. Tickets and info: bit.ly/2TXSCqc https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/ *Utilities Eye West Coast, EV Charging Corridor For Long Haul Trucks* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077930.html> Is it possible to transform the long haul trucking industry from being based on pollution emitting diesel to all electric? A group of nine electric utilities and two agencies on the West Coast of the United States said on Thursday they have launched an effort to explore electric vehicle (EV) charging to enable "zero-emission" shipping along the I-5, connecting California, Washington, and Oregon by an all-electric shipping cooridor. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077930.html>) *Forge Technologies Rolls Out Job Sharing At Mall of America* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077929.html> Los Angeles-based Forge Technologies, a startup developing job-sharing software which lets businesses share part-time labor, says it has rolled out at the Mall of America, the giant mall in Bloomington, Minnesota. According to Forge, it is in a partnership with the Mall of America, which is offering up businesses the ability to join Forge's network. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077929.html>) *San Diego's Express Logic Acquired By Microsoft* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077928.html> San Diego-based Express Logic, a developer of real-time operating systems (RTOS) used heavily in industrial settings, has been acquired by Microsoft, in a bid to extend Microsoft's footprint into the real time OS arena. According to Microsoft, it will use the acquisition of Express Logic to expand its support for IoT devices, and as a complement to its security offering for microcontrollers, Azure Sphere. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077928.html>) *Soylent Launches Snack Bar Line, Soylent Squared* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077927.html> Los Angeles-based alternative nutrition maker Soylent is re-entering the energy bar market, saying on Thursday that it has launched a new product called Soylent Squared, new 100-calorie solid bars in three different flavors. Soylent Squared said that the new bars are designed to provide a "mini meal" for people who are "sick of the typical sugar-loaded, chocolate covered protein bar. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077927.html>) *Gen.G Finds $46M For E-Sports Effort, Plans New LA Headquarters* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077926.html> Gen.G, a South Korean e-sports organization which runs such a network of e-sports teams, has raised $46M in a celebrity-packed funding round, and plans to set up a new headquarters in Los Angeles. According to Gen. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077926.html>) *Red 6 Aerospace Lands $2.5M For AR Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077925.html> Los Angeles-based Red 6 Aerospace, a startup developing Augmented Reality software aimed at used in what it says are "high-speed, dynamic environments", has raised $2.35M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Moonshots Capital, and also included Irongate Capital Advisors, as well as angel investors. The company was founded by a veteran of the Royal Air Force, Daniel Robinson, a former fighter pilot for the RAF. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077925.html>) *Quest Buys ApexSQL* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077920.html> Aliso Viejo-based software developer Quest Software announced on Thursday morning that it has acquired ApexSQL, a developer of SQL Server development and database tools. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. Quest Software is a developer of IT systems management, data protection, and cybersecurity software. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077920.html>) *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 lat...@bdo.com. http://www.bdo.com *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 *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 <+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. 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Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 johnhuttin...@pacificunified.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4883109922816682614_funding>* 4/17/19 Slingshot Aerospace <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96701> El Segundo $5.00 M 4/17/19 Sistine Solar <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96702> 28 Dane Street $0.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html April 22, Los Angeles -- *CTO Awards* LABJ CTO Awards. 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