*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, June 5, 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 * - Mapp Acquires Marketing Analytics Developer Webtrekk <#m_8493715798729286671_0078239> - Teledyne Buys Unit Of 3M In $230M Deal <#m_8493715798729286671_0078238> - eSUB Construction Software Names CTO <#m_8493715798729286671_0078241> - EZ Texting Adds Atom Tickets' Checchi To Board <#m_8493715798729286671_0078240> - Tinder Opens Up On Sexual Orientation <#m_8493715798729286671_0078237> - Carbon Lighthouse Collects $20M For Energy Efficiency Efforts <#m_8493715798729286671_0078236> - Bird Launches New Electric Bike, The Bird Cruiser <#m_8493715798729286671_0078235> - Inhibrx Files For IPO <#m_8493715798729286671_0078233> - Moleaer Finds $5M For Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Nanobubble Technology <#m_8493715798729286671_0078232> - FTD Files Chapter 11: Long, Complex Path Through SoCal's Tech Industry <#m_8493715798729286671_0078231> - Angeles Equity Partners Buys APCT <#m_8493715798729286671_0078225> *Marketplace* - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_8493715798729286671_ad596> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_8493715798729286671_ad737> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#m_8493715798729286671_ad752> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_8493715798729286671_ad188> *Wednesday, June 5, 2019* *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. *Mapp Acquires Marketing Analytics Developer Webtrekk* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078239.html> San Diego-based Mapp, a developer of cloud-based digital marketing software, has completed its acquisition of European marketing analytics software developer Webtrekk, the company said this morning. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Webtrekk was based in Berlin, and has other offices in Italy and Spain. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078239.html>) *Teledyne Buys Unit Of 3M In $230M Deal* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078238.html> Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies has acquired the gas and flame detection business of 3M, in a deal worth $230M in cash, the company announced early this morning. According to Teledyne, the deal includes the Oldham, Simtronics, Gas Measurement Instruments (GMI), Detcon and select Scott Safety products, which had been part of the gas and flame detection business of 3M. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078238.html>) *eSUB Construction Software Names CTO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078241.html> San Diego-based eSUB Construction Software--fresh off a $12M funding round--says it has hired on a new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), to help it development its platform. The company, which develops software used by construction contractors, said it has named Angelina Hendricks to the Chief Technology Officer position, where she will be responsible for developing the company's technology strategy, driving product innovation, and leading its product and software development teams. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078241.html>) *EZ Texting Adds Atom Tickets' Checchi To Board* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078240.html> Santa Monica-based SMS marketing software developer EZ Texting says it has added Allison Checchi, the Chief Operating Officer of Atom Tickets, to its board of direcftors. Checchi was promoted to Chief Marketing Officer of Atom Tickets in 2017, and previously worked as Chief Marketing Officer at YP, in addition to serving at Bain & Company. According to EZ Texting, Checci will be the second independent member of its board of directors. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078240.html>) *Tinder Opens Up On Sexual Orientation* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078237.html> Los Angeles-based dating application developer Tinder is making it easier for its users to express their sexual orientation on the service, saying on Tuesday that it has added a new "Orientation" option on its profiles. Tinder said the new feature will let users "select up to three terms" to describe their sexual orientation. In addition, the new features allows users to change how potential matches are ordered on the service, based on sexual orientation. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078237.html>) *Carbon Lighthouse Collects $20M For Energy Efficiency Efforts* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078236.html> Carbon Lighthouse, a provider of energy efficiency services and developer of energy efficiency technology which recently opened up a Los Angeles office, has raised $20M in a funding, the company said on Tuesday. According to Carbon Lighthouse, it received the round of funding from Cox Enterprises. Carbon Lighthouse says that it helps commercial building owners significantly reduce their energy costs and environmental footprint with no upfront cost. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078236.html>) *Bird Launches New Electric Bike, The Bird Cruiser* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078235.html> It's a bird, it's a plane... no, it's an electric bike. Santa Monica-based Bird said on Tuesday that it is introducing a new product, the Bird Cruiser, an electric bicycle with a "cushioned seat for two". According to Bird, the new electric vehicle has 20-inch wheels and a full suspension, and will join the company's fleet of shared vehicles this summer. Bird did not say exactly when it will roll out the new electric vehicle, which comes on top of the company's existing scooters. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078235.html>) *Inhibrx Files For IPO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078233.html> La Jolla-based biopharmaceuticals startup Inhibrx has just filed for an IPO, saying in an S-1 filing that it is looking to raise up to $74.75M in an IPO on the Nasdaq Global Market. Inhibrx has applied to trade as INBX. The IPO is being underwritten by Evercore ISI, Barclays, Nomura, and Raymond James. Inhibrx is backed by LAV Biosciences Fund and Viking Global Investors. The company reported a net loss of $31.02M in 2018 on revenues of $8. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078233.html>) *Moleaer Finds $5M For Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Nanobubble Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078232.html> Los Angeles-based Moleaer, a developer of equipment used in watewater treatment, farming, oil and mining, and other industrial processes, has raised $5M in a funding round, according to the company. The company develops industrial-scale nanobubble generators, which are used to dissolve gases into any liquid. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078232.html>) *FTD Files Chapter 11: Long, Complex Path Through SoCal's Tech Industry* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078231.html> In long, complicated path that wound through Southern California's high tech industry, flower delivery network operator FTD has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. FTD also agreed to sell both its North American and Latin American businesses to private equity investor Nexus Capital Management, in a move that includes San Diego-based Proflowers. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078231.html>) *Angeles Equity Partners Buys APCT* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078225.html> Los Angeles-based private equity investor Angeles Equity Partners announced this morning that it has acquired printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer APCT, Inc.. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced by the companies. APCT is a manufacturer of quick-turn printed circuit board (PCB) prototypes. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078225.html>) *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. 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For more information, please contact our LA Technology leaders Anthony Ferguson, Tim Clackett, and Kris Kaufmann at [email protected]. http://www.bdo.com *Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <https://www.bestronics.com>* Are the great ideas stacking up faster than your engineering resources can handle? Your company needs a reliable resource of analog/digital and software engineers to understand your issues, define the problem statements and lay out a course of action to output hardware products ready for integration into your system. Our unique capabilities, used by many in the medical, scientific, military and aerospace industries, allow us to offer engineering services that result in deliverable, production ready subsystems so you can concentrate on targeting your customer base and not stressing about the right mix and numbers of engineering talent needed to see your vision become reality. Contact us at http://www.bestronics.com *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_8493715798729286671_funding>* 5/30/19 Mission <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97268> El Segundo $15.00 M 5/22/19 Locana <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97225> San Diego $55.00 M 5/15/19 Halla <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97031> Los Angeles $1.40 M 5/08/19 Neural Analytics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96997> Los Angeles $22.00 M 5/07/19 INDOSE INC. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96994> Woodland Hills $3.50 M 5/07/19 Liquid Death <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96995> Santa Monica $1.60 M 5/01/19 VideoAmp <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96885> Santa Monica $70.00 M 4/30/19 Trovata.io <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96886> San Diego $5.50 M 4/25/19 Happy Returns <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96847> Santa Monica $11.00 M 4/22/19 Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96795> La Jolla $142.00 M 4/17/19 Sistine Solar <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96702> 28 Dane Street $0.00 M 4/17/19 Slingshot Aerospace <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96701> El Segundo $5.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html June 5, Westlake Village -- *ACG101's 3rd Annual Emerging Growth Pitch Competition & Showcase* ACG101's 3rd Annual Emerging Growth Pitch Competition & Showcase. On June 5th, we're showcasing a select group of Greater-Los Angeles's finest startups in an event you won't want to miss. 10 selected startups will pitch to attendees, guest judges (investors and seasoned entrepreneurs) in a showcase/demo table style presentation. Three finalists will then be selected to formally do a 2-minute pitch for the grand prize! The winner will receive $1000 in cash, $2500 in legal services from leading SoCal law firm Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, a 409A valuation from Weaver (a $5K value), a year's worth of coworking space at Hub 101, and hugely valuable real-time investor feedback about their product and presentation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26468 June 11, San Diego -- *San Diego FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop* San Diego FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop. We're doing it again! Due to the overwhelming demand to pitch at our last event in San Diego, we're throwing an exclusive PitchFest speed dating event where you will be pitching to over 20 investors one-on-one! At this San Diego Event, we will be showcasing some of the newest early-stage venture funds & angel groups in the San Diego area! The panels of seasoned and newer investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel & after the panel at the Cocktail Party! As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees. All of the Investors will get your company description and contact info! Register today, as this event will sell-out and is limited! Additionally, there will be an Optional Pitching Workshop Lunch from 12pm-3pm. The cost to participate will be $350. This Lunch Workshop includes the $75 ticket to the event. During this workshop we will completely deconstruct your elevator pitch, and work with you on formulating a clean and concise 2 minute elevator pitch giving the important information that investors NEED to hear to make an educated decision on your company! Then you get to give your new Elevator Pitch in person to the Panel of Investors during the event! There are only 15 spaces left in the Workshop. Location: Cross Campus San Diego 2159 India Street San Diego, CA 92101 Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Cost: - Entrepreneur: $75 - Entrepreneur + Workshop (15 left): $350 - Investor / Service Provider: $85 Speakers: Moderator: Joe Daniels, McCarter & English Greg Horowitt, Managing Director, Jun Capital Partners Zalmi Duchman, Angel Investor Tom Markel, Angel Investor Andrew Ly, Angel Investor +DOZENS MORE INVESTORS. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26469 June 12, Los Angeles -- *DigiMarCon West 2019 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition* DigiMarCon West 2019 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition. DigiMarCon West 2019 is your chance to ... - Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. - Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. - Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere. DigiMarCon West 2019 Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition will be held from June 12th to 13th, 2019 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Whatever your goal is; reinforcing customer loyalty, improving lead generation, increasing sales, or driving stronger consumer engagement, the DigiMarCon West 2019 line up has been specifically designed to help you develop your audience. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26373 June 12, Los Angeles -- *TECHSPO Los Angeles 2019* TECHSPO Los Angeles Technology Expo - June 12-13, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26379 June 12, San Diego -- *Cybersecurity Summit June 2019* Cybersecurity Summit June 2019. Tech San Diego. Although California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was intended to govern digital giants like Facebook, it will also impact small and medium-sized businesses. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the sweeping digital privacy law gives consumers new rights over their personal information—and comes with financial risk related to non-compliance for the companies that hold it. So join ESET security expert Stephen Cobb, ESET General Counsel Alexandra Albro and Sheppard Mullin cyber attorney Justine Phillips for a candid discussion about CCPA for SMBs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26463 June 13, Los Angeles -- *What is Culture Fit?* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26479 June 13, Irvine -- *Orange County FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop* Orange County FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop. We're doing it again! Due to the overwhelming demand to pitch at our last event in Orange County, we're throwing an exclusive PitchFest speed dating event where you will be pitching to over 20 investors one-on-one! At this OC Event, we will be showcasing some of the newest early-stage venture funds & angel groups in the San Diego area! The panels of seasoned and newer investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel & after the panel at the Cocktail Party! As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees. All of the Investors will get your company description and contact info! Register today, as this event will sell-out and is limited! Additionally, there will be an Optional Pitching Workshop Lunch from 12pm-3pm. The cost to participate will be $350. This Lunch Workshop includes the $75 ticket to the event. During this workshop we will completely deconstruct your elevator pitch, and work with you on formulating a clean and concise 2 minute elevator pitch giving the important information that investors NEED to hear to make an educated decision on your company! Then you get to give your new Elevator Pitch in person to the Panel of Investors during the event! There are only 15 spaces left in the Workshop. FREE PARKING ACROSS THE STREET AT: Jamboree Promenade Shopping Center Location: WeWork The Boardwalk 18575 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92612 Date: Thursday June 13th, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Cost: - Entrepreneur: $75 - Entrepreneur+Workshop (15 left): $350 - Investor / Service Provider: $85 Speakers: Moderator: Joe Daniels, McCarter & English Zalmi Duchman, Angel Investor Brandon Maier, Founding Partner, WestWave Ventures JJ Richa, Tech Coast Angels, Angel Investor Scott Fox, CEO, OC Startup Council Doug Pennington, Founder, ArchAngels Investors Anderee Berengian, Founder & Managing Director: RezVen Partners Chad Anderson, MT Digital Assets Tom Markel, Angel Investor +DOZENS MORE INVESTORS. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26470 June 19, Pasadena -- *SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019* SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019. The SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase supports, nurtures and stimulates our unique innovation culture in Southern California and promotes its position as a vibrant hub for start-ups and emerging technology. In addition to the presenters, venture capitalists and early stage angel investors attend the event, along with local elected officials, business leaders and senior administrators from the universities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26432 June 22, Burbank -- *AT&T SHAPE Conference* AT&T SHAPE Conference. Showcasing a number of interactive experiences, SHAPE 2019 will offer attendees exclusive experiences with the unprecedented responsiveness and speed of 5G. From the future of travel in an IoT-enabled Airstream Classic travel trailer that’s connected to AT&T’s 5G network to experiencing gaming on the latest 5G mobile devices to enjoying immersive entertainment with volumetric video capture and cutting-edge virtual reality content from Warner Bros, AT&T is offering something for everyone looking to learn more about the capabilities of AT&T 5G network. https://shape.att.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26476 June 23, Burbank -- *AT&T SHAPE Conference* AT&T SHAPE Conference. Showcasing a number of interactive experiences, SHAPE 2019 will offer attendees exclusive experiences with the unprecedented responsiveness and speed of 5G. From the future of travel in an IoT-enabled Airstream Classic travel trailer that’s connected to AT&T’s 5G network to experiencing gaming on the latest 5G mobile devices to enjoying immersive entertainment with volumetric video capture and cutting-edge virtual reality content from Warner Bros, AT&T is offering something for everyone looking to learn more about the capabilities of AT&T 5G network. https://shape.att.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26477 June 24, Irvine -- *UC Irvine Summer Academies in the Arts* UC Irvine Summer Academies in the Arts. UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts presents Summer Academies in the Arts - college and career preparatory intensives in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Technology for students ages 8-22 years old. Classes run through August 16, 2019. Scholarships and financial aid are available. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26440 June 25, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Class 11 Demo Day* Preccelerator Class 11 Demo Day. Clear your calendar - It's going down! The Preccelerator ® Program Class 11 Demo Day kicks off on June 25th @ 6:00 pm, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. What a wild ride it has been! Preccelerator cohort companies are early stage, and we work hand in hand with them throughout their 6-month term to know their market and users, foster their leadership skills, build and test their product, avoid legal pitfalls, ensure the defensibility of their products, acquire users and partnerships and prepare them for the fundraising process. Now it's time to showcase their efforts! Pitches will be followed by a special Startup Superhero Series speaker - who will be sharing the highs and lows and lessons learned on their startup journey. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26474 June 30, Woodland Hills -- *Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Professionals Awards* Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Professionals Awards. San Fernando Valley Business Journal. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal is proud to present the 2019 CFO and HR Professionals of the Year Awards. This year we have expanded the awards program to recognize the increasingly critical work done by Human Resources departments. Both CFOs and HR professionals serve as essential members of a company’s core leadership team, and we are pleased to recognize their contributions. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26424 ------------------------------ *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. 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