*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, July 30, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Vision. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - TenOneTen Launches New Podcast, LA Venture <#m_-4650566590459340380_0078562> - Report: Ring Now Working With Over 200 Law Enforcement Agencies <#m_-4650566590459340380_0078565> - Transphorm Gets $18.5M Contract <#m_-4650566590459340380_0078563> - Sixgill Rolls Out Machine Learning Tool <#m_-4650566590459340380_0078564> - Video Interview With Alex Canter, Ordermark <#m_-4650566590459340380_0078559> - Ordermark Gets $18M In Series B <#m_-4650566590459340380_0078558> - Beachbody Raises $8.5M <#m_-4650566590459340380_0078556> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-4650566590459340380_ad737> - Facilitated Off-Site Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Firms <#m_-4650566590459340380_ad753> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#m_-4650566590459340380_ad752> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#m_-4650566590459340380_ad749> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-4650566590459340380_ad694> - Stradling <#m_-4650566590459340380_ad608> *Tuesday, July 30, 2019* *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our sponsors and supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact [email protected] for details. *TenOneTen Launches New Podcast, LA Venture* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078562.html> Los Angeles-based venture capital investment firm TenOneTen Ventures has launched a new podcast, to highlight Los Angeles area venture capital funds, the fir is announcing today. The new podcast is run by Minnie Ingersoll and David Waxman, partners at TenOneTen, and it intended to help entrepreneurs get to know LA-based funds and the people behind them, according to Waxman. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078562.html>) *Report: Ring Now Working With Over 200 Law Enforcement Agencies* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078565.html> Santa Monica-based Ring--the doorbell and security camera maker which is now owned by Amazon--has now partnered up with at least 200 law enforcement agencies, giving those departments the ability to see where Ring cameras are installed in a neighborhood, and allowing the police to directly contact camera owners for requests for footage, according to a report. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078565.html>) *Transphorm Gets $18.5M Contract* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078563.html> Goleta-based Transphorm, which develops high voltage, Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors, has received $18.5M in a contract from the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR). According to Transphorm, the Office of Naval Resaerch--part of the U.S. Departmetn of Defense (DoD)--eercised a three year, $15.9M option on an existing $2.6M base contract with the company, which will go to establish a domestic source of Gallium Nitride epiwafers. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078563.html>) *Sixgill Rolls Out Machine Learning Tool* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078564.html> Santa Monica-based software developer Sixgill has launched a new product this morning, saying it has unveiled a new application called HyperLabel, which helps developers, engineers, and data scientists implement machine learning. The company said its new desktop data labeling applications helps users create labeled datasets for better machine learning models. The company said its Developer edition is free and includes 3,000 labels; the company said it will offer up an "Unlimited" version for $9. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078564.html>) *Video Interview With Alex Canter, Ordermark* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078559.html> Los Angeles-based Ordermark (www.ordermark.com)announced this morning that it has raised $18M in a Series B funding round from Foundry Group, TenOneTen Ventures, Vertical Venture Partners, Mucker Capital, Act One Ventures, and Nosara Capital. We recently spoke with Alex Canter, the founder of the company, for a video interview. Alex--the grandson of the founder of Canter's Deli--talks about his startup, the hassle for restaurants of handling online ordering, and startup life. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078559.html>) *Ordermark Gets $18M In Series B* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078558.html> Culver City-based Ordermark, which develops software to help restaurants manage the orders and headache of having to deal with multiple, disparate, mobile delivery services, has raised $18M in a Series B funding, the company announced on Monday morning. According to the company, the new funding was led by Foundry Group, and also included TenOneTen Ventures, Vertical Venture Partners, Mucker Capital, Act One Ventures, and Nosara Capital. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078558.html>) *Beachbody Raises $8.5M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078556.html> Santa Monica-based health and fitness company Beachbody has just raised $8.5M in an equity funding, according to a regulatory filing from the company. Details on the funding have not been announced by the company. 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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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4650566590459340380_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 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 August 27, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: Strategic Partnerships with Jonathan Tavss* Preccelerator Workshop: Strategic Partnerships with Jonathan Tavss. Strategic partnerships are integral to businesses both big and small. Unfortunately, most partnerships are not created equal and outcomes can be deeply affected when not giving deliberate consideration to who should be teamed up with and why. Consider how the venture should regard partnerships – what they should be looking for in a partnership – and what those partners are actually looking for in return. Put a simpler way: everything is a partnership. What are investors, collaborators, employees, vendors, and conferences looking for from you? With this understanding, better sourcing, agreements, communication, and outcomes can be had. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26508 ------------------------------ *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). Email [email protected] for more information about sponsoring this newsletter. ------------------------------ You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the socalTECH.com TechNews from our web site, or otherwise requested a subscription. 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