*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, April 23, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ *Slingshot Aerospace Wins $6M Air Force Award* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077944.html> Los Angeles- and Austin-based Slingshot Aerospace, the venture-backed developer of artificial intelligence software for processing satellite, aerial, and drone imaging, said this morning that it has won a $6M contract award, from the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC). According to the company, the award goes towards use of its software for "next-generation" space situational awareness and enterprise space battle management. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077944.html>) *BlueNalu Expands In San Diego, Aims To Grow Fish Tissue For Food* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077946.html> San Diego-based BlueNalu, a developer of cellular technology being applied to the aquaculture and sustainable seafood industry, said it is expanding in San Diego, with a move to a larger research facility. According to the company, the move will help it on its efforts to commercialize its technology. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077946.html>) *Impact Rolls Out New Deep Linking Support For Mobile Affiliates* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077947.html> Santa Barbara-based Impact, which develops software used by brands to manage partnership and affiliate programs, has launched a new product to help those companies with managing mobile linking. According to IMpact, it has added "deep linking" to specific product pages in apps, and tracking of in-app clicks and conversions for "partner attribution", in and enhancement to its platform. The company said the move will help marketers drive more revenue and higher mobile conversion rates. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077947.html>) *Google Adds EV Charging Stations To Maps* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077948.html> Google is surfacing the location of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Southern California, and elsewhere, on Google Maps, the company announced on Tuesday morning. According to Google, users can load Google Maps on their desktop, Android phone, iOS, and Android Auto and search for "ev charging stations" and see the location of the nearest stations run by such partners as Chargemaster, EVgo, SemaConnect and soon ChargePoint. The new feature is available in both the U.S. and the UK. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077948.html>) *Avidity Biosciences Lands $35M In Deal With Lilly* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077943.html> La Jolla-based Avidity Biosciences, a developer of biopharmaceuticals that uses monoclonal antibodies and oligonucleotide-based therapeutics, said on Monday that it has received $20M in an upfront payment, as well as an investment of $15M in a deal with Lilly. According to Avidity, the company is also eligible to receive up to approximately $405 million per target for development, regulatory and commercialization milestones, as well as tiered royalties on product sales. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077943.html>) *Poseida Therapeutics Finds $142M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077942.html> San Diego-based Poseida Therapeutics, a biopharmaceuticals startup developing non-viral gene engineering technology, has raised $142M in a Series C funding, the company said on Monday. According to the company, the funding was led by Novartis Pharma AG, which invested $75M in the round. Other investors in the round included Aisling Capital Management, Pentwater Capital Management, Perceptive Advisors, plus Malin Corporation plc., Longitude Capital, Vivo Capital and Boxer Capital, LLC. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=47086>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077942.html>) *Beyond Meat Sets IPO Pricing Range* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077941.html> Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat, which develops plant-based meat products, which look and taste like real meat, has set its IPO pricing range, as its preps to go public. According to Beyond Meat, it expects an initial offering price of between $19.00 and $21.00 per share. The company has applied to list on the Nasdaq Global Market as BYND. Beyond Meat's IPO is being underwritten by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, BofA Merrill Lynch, Jefferies, and William Blair. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077941.html>) *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 [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. *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 *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. 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Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_841709628893954981_funding>* 4/22/19 Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96795> La Jolla $142.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html April 24, Malibu -- *Start-up World Cup - Los Angeles Regional Pitch Competition* *NEW* . 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