*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, July 16, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Amount of the new funding was not announced. The Series B funding came from Source Capital Partners and Kayne Capital Partners, as well as "local banks". According to the company, it will use the new funding for the development of an artificial intelligence platform and for expansion in the European Union. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078481.html>) *Snap, Baidu Renew Advertising Sales Partnership* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078483.html> V (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078483.html>) *Zyxel Targets IP Surveillance Camera Networks With New Switches* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078482.html> Anaheim-based networking equipment maker Zyxel is targeting the IP surveillance camera network market, with the launch of a new set of switches specifically aimed at deployment and management of IP camera networks. Zyxel said the new products are aimed at everything from a few cameras to large, high density environments. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078482.html>) *ResMed Raises $500M In Private Placement Debt* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078480.html> San Diego-based ResMed, which develops medical devices used to treat sleep apnea, COPD and other chronic diseases, has raised $500M in a private placement debt financing, the company said on Monday afternoon. According to the publicly traded firm (NYSE: RMD) the funding came in the form of $250,000,000 principal amount 3.24% senior notes due July 10, 2026, and $250,000,000 principal amount 3.45% senior notes due July 10, 2029. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078480.html>) *Corent Ties Into Microsoft Azure Migration Tool* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078484.html> Aliso Viejo-based Corent Technology, which develops cloud migration software tools, says it has integrated its tools with Microsoft Azure Migrate, Microsoft's migration software for its cloud services. According to Corent, its SurPaaS software can provide both scanning/discovery/analysis and migration to Azure. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078484.html>) *Video Interview: Dr. Masaru Rao and Brynley Lee, Basilard Biotech* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078479.html> Our video interview today is with Dr. Masaru Rao and Brynley Lee, who are in the midst of forming Basilard Biotech, a spinout of UC Riverside. Dr. Rao is an Associate Professor at the UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering, and Brynley Lee is CEO-in-Residence at UC Riverside's Office of Technology Partnerships. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078479.html>) *SpaceX: Leaking Component Cause Of Destruction Of Crew Dragon* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078478.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX has released the results of an investigation into the destruction of its Crew Dragon in April, during a static fire engine test, blaming a leaky component for the failure. The failure on April 20th occurred during a test of SpaceX's vehicle propulsion systems, which were designed to detect system level issues prior to an "In-Flight Abort" test of the space capsule. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078478.html>) *Facilitated Off-Site Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Firms <http://www.collective-genius.com>* Peak is a facilitated team off-site that empowers growth companies and venture firms to build a Three Year Vision, One Year Plan, and Quarterly OKRs. With the vision and plan set, we provide additional tools to keep the team aligned, accountable and on track. Peak is a collection of best practices Jeff Martin founder of Collective Genius has derived from twenty plus years of experience in founding and operating technology growth companies and venture firms. We are partnered with local and national venture firms and provide portfolio partner discounts. Schedule a Pre-Camp Meeting to Learn More: [email protected] Collective Genius - Off-Site Planning and Recruiting for Growth Companies and Venture Firms - collective-genius.com *IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <http://www.socalip.com>* Patents. Trademarks. Copyrights. Trade Secrets. IP Filings. IP Strategy. IP Litigation. IP Transactions. US and Worldwide. Offices in Westlake Village and Santa Barbara. [email protected] www.socalip.com *Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending>* Pacific Western Bank is a commercial bank with over $26 billion in assets and 74 full-service branches located throughout California and one branch in Durham, North Carolina. Our Venture Banking Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors. We also offer Community Banking and National Lending services. For more information, visit http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or send an email to [email protected] *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. 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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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_5936443409445394231_funding>* 6/24/19 AFYX Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97538> San Diego $13.00 M 6/18/19 Elevate Services <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97508> Los Angeles $25.00 M 6/14/19 Sunbit, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97477> Los Angeles $26.00 M 6/13/19 CreatorIQ <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97476> Culver City $12.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 17, El Segundo -- *El Segundo Tech & Aerospace Networking* El Segundo Tech & Aerospace Networking @ Smoky Hollow Tasting & Taproom. Join us for South Bay Tech & Aerospace Happy Hour in Hermosa Beach! We are building Aerospace and Tech community in the South Bay. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26490 July 18, Los Angeles -- *So what's this app called TikTok?* All about TikTok. Startup Coil. Do you know that the team behind its success works in your own backyard? Learn more about the TikTok team, our app, and how short-form vertical videos are changing the content ecosystem through a cross-functional panel of members of the TikTok team. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26492 July 20, Venice -- *Tech in the Sun: Summer Networking Party* Tech in the Sun: Summer Networking Party. StartOut LA and Podshare present "Tech in the Sun: Summer Networking Party" a intergenerational networking event for new and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us for our summer networking party as we help both new and seasoned entrepreneurs build business relationships in the Los Angeles Technology Ecosystem. You won't want to miss. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26489 July 26, Santa Monica -- *Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles* Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Are you a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout who likes to come up with big ideas, invent things, work with others, and learn skills that will help you with school, college, and a future job? Then Startup Weekend is for you! During this exciting event, you will take an idea from nothing to something, pitch to product. Girls will pitch ideas, form teams around the top ideas, research their customers, and work intensely as teams to build a prototype that demonstrates the potential of their business. The event culminates in a “SHARK TANK” style pitch competition where teams present their business and demonstrate their prototype to a panel of judges. Experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet and network with the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26486 July 27, Santa Monica -- *Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles* Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Are you a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout who likes to come up with big ideas, invent things, work with others, and learn skills that will help you with school, college, and a future job? Then Startup Weekend is for you! During this exciting event, you will take an idea from nothing to something, pitch to product. Girls will pitch ideas, form teams around the top ideas, research their customers, and work intensely as teams to build a prototype that demonstrates the potential of their business. The event culminates in a “SHARK TANK” style pitch competition where teams present their business and demonstrate their prototype to a panel of judges. Experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet and network with the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26487 July 28, Santa Monica -- *Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles* Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Are you a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout who likes to come up with big ideas, invent things, work with others, and learn skills that will help you with school, college, and a future job? Then Startup Weekend is for you! During this exciting event, you will take an idea from nothing to something, pitch to product. Girls will pitch ideas, form teams around the top ideas, research their customers, and work intensely as teams to build a prototype that demonstrates the potential of their business. The event culminates in a “SHARK TANK” style pitch competition where teams present their business and demonstrate their prototype to a panel of judges. Experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet and network with the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26488 August 15, Los Angeles -- *10th Annual Women in Green Forum – Posting on Events Calendar* 10th Annual Women in Green Forum. 10th Annual Women in Green Forum The Women In Green Forum has emerged as the premier conference series highlighting women’s impact on the environmental industry. Now celebrating its 10th year, the Women In Green Forum (WIGF) is the largest conference of its kind and attracts an international audience of environmental professionals. Each year, we convene sustainability trailblazers who share insights about the newest and most cutting-edge environmental innovations. The 2019 WIGF program is built around the theme “A Decade of Impact” to highlight the Forum’s 10th anniversary celebration. Speakers will explore on the advances made in the environmental movement over the last decade and the innovations on the horizon for the coming decade.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26447 ------------------------------ *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. 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