*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, July 25, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Vision. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Video Interview: Len Lanzi, LAVA on How To Get Your Startup Funded <#m_4738472381321117565_0078539> - The Trade Desk Plans Expansion In Ventura <#m_4738472381321117565_0078543> - Signal Sciences Reports Revenue Growth, Headcount Expansion <#m_4738472381321117565_0078542> - H2Scan Names Chief Growth Officer <#m_4738472381321117565_0078541> - Procore Expands To Invoice Management <#m_4738472381321117565_0078544> - The Vinetta Project Links With P&G Ventures To Boost Female-Led Startups <#m_4738472381321117565_0078540> - WeWork Plans September IPO <#m_4738472381321117565_0078536> - Bryant Stibel Backs Tile In New Funding <#m_4738472381321117565_0078535> *Marketplace* - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_4738472381321117565_ad596> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_4738472381321117565_ad694> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_4738472381321117565_ad717> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_4738472381321117565_ad724> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#m_4738472381321117565_ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#m_4738472381321117565_ad749> *Thursday, July 25, 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. *Video Interview: Len Lanzi, LAVA on How To Get Your Startup Funded* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078539.html> Len Lanzi is Executive Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) (www.lava.org), which helps startup entrepreneurs get their companies funded. Len gave some advice to startups on how best to get the attention of venture capital and other investors, at the recent First Look SoCal Showcase. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078539.html>) *The Trade Desk Plans Expansion In Ventura* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078543.html> The Trade Desk, the programmatic advertising platform developer led by technology veteran Jeff Green--and which got its start at the Ventura Venture Technology Center, the incubator behind Ventura's city hall--is planning a major expansion in Ventura, according to the company. The company--which had a successful IPO in 2016--is planning to move back to 505 Poli Street, for a combined 20,376 square feet in the same office building where it got its start. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078543.html>) *Signal Sciences Reports Revenue Growth, Headcount Expansion* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078542.html> Los Angeles-based web application security software developer Signal Sciences says that it is seeing strong revenue growth, as it grows its headcount by nearly 100 employees just in the past year. According to the startup, led by Andrew Peterson, the company has doubled its employee headcount annually since its inception, and has added another 10,000 square feet to its office space, as it continues its efforts at market expansion. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078542.html>) *H2Scan Names Chief Growth Officer* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078541.html> Valencia-based H2Scan, which develops hydrogen sensors for the utility and industrial market, has named a new Chief Growth Officer, the company said this morning. The company said it has appointed Bharat Vats to the position. Vats was previously Executive Vice president at LumaSense Technologies, and also served at Serveron Corporation (a Danaher Company). H2Scan said that Vats will oversee market expansion of its hydrogen gas sensor. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078541.html>) *Procore Expands To Invoice Management* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078544.html> Carpinteria-based Procore Technologies, which develops construction management software, is expanding its offerings into invoice management, with a new product. The fast growing company--which was worth more than $3 billion in its last funding--said it has added a new product, Procore Invoice Management, which is designed to simplify the billing and invoice process for the construction industry. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078544.html>) *The Vinetta Project Links With P&G Ventures To Boost Female-Led Startups* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078540.html> The Vinetta Project, a Los Angeles-based group which is focused on helping to accelerate the growth of female-led startups, said this week that it has linked up with P&G Ventures, an internal "startup studio" within The Procter & Gamble Company. According to the two, the partnership will help source and scale promising early-stage, female-led companies poised to solve consumer problems, focused on such areas as sleep, menopause, pain, aging, male wellness, performance, skin and non-toxic home. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078540.html>) *WeWork Plans September IPO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078536.html> WeWork, the coworking space operator which has a very significant presence in Southern California, is planning to have its IPO in September, according to a report on Wednesday. According to the WSJ, WeWork plans to disclose its IPO paperwork in August. The company filed for a confidential IPO earlier this year. WeWork operates a national chain of coworking spaces, but has a very significant presence in Los Angeles, which was one of its very first markets. Image: WeWork Manhattan Beach. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078536.html>) *Bryant Stibel Backs Tile In New Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078535.html> Bryant Stibel, the Los Angeles area venture capital investment firm of Kobe Bryant and Jeff Stibel, has backed item tracking startup Tile in a new, $45M funding round. The growth equity funding was led by Francisco Partners, and also included GGV Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, plus new investors Bryan Stibel and SVB Financial Group. Tile is best known for its wireless-enabled tags which allow users to track all kinds of items, from their keys, wallet, luggage, and anything else. 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For more information, visit http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or send an email to [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_4738472381321117565_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 25, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Pitch to & Network with Investors: Angels, VCs, High Net Worths, Strategic Partners and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital & counsel. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00am sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26495 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 8, Calabasas -- *16th Annual ERA Summer Social & Electro-Tech Table Top Show* 16th Annual ERA Summer Social & Electro-Tech Table Top Show. 16th Annual electronics industry (Reps/Distributors/OEM's, CM's, etc) Summer Social - this year we are adding a mini table top show starting at 2:45 in an effort to get attendees to show up a bit early to see the latest & greatest products on display. Then stay and enjoy cold beverages and appetizers on a beautiful summer evening on the patio. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26502 August 13, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: Priced to Grow - Building for Sustainable Growth* Preccelerator Workshop: Priced to Grow - Building for Sustainable Growth. Join our session to challenge perceptions of pricing - what it is and is not - and begin laying the groundwork to integrate pricing into your company's growth strategy that drives sustainable business goals. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26507 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 August 17, Los Angeles -- *Data Con LA 2019* Data Con LA 2019. Data Con LA, formerly known as Big Data Day LA, is the largest data conference of its kind in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza, and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors, and speakers, Data Con LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. DCLA started in 2013 with over 250 attendees, and has grown over the years with 550+ attendees in 2014, 950+ in 2015, 1250+ in 2016, 1550+ in 2017 and 1800+ in 2018. We expect over 2000 attendees this year. Data Con LA sessions typically cover the most in-demand topics of the day in areas such as Data, AI/ ML/ Data Science, Emerging Tech, Visualizations/ UI/ Use Cases, Infrastructure & Security. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26510 August 20, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: UX Primer for Entrepreneurs w/ Rich Abronson* Preccelerator Workshop: UX Primer for Entrepreneurs w/ Rich Abronson. This session will discuss: What UX is (and isn't) and why it's important UX costs and how to incorporate it into your strategy The UX process including brainstorming, feature prioritization, and usability testing. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26509 ------------------------------ *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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). 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