*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, September 19, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Interview with Zack Zalon, Super Hi-Fi <#0078865> - Boundless Bio Gets $46M For Treating Aggressive Cancers <#0078867> - 8minute Solar Energy Names VP <#0078868> - AvantStay Takes $20M For High End, Short Term Rentals <#0078866> - PlayVS Adds $50M In Series C Funding <#0078864> - WhiteFox Finds $12M More For Drone Security, Defense <#0078861> *Marketplace* - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#ad749> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - Stradling <#ad608> *Thursday, September 19, 2019* *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 *Interview with Zack Zalon, Super Hi-Fi* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078865.html> In an era, where every single streaming music service seems to be the same thing—indistinguishable from each other—how do they differentiate and create customer loyalty? Los Angeles-based Super Hi-Fi (www.superhifi.com) has created what co-founder and CEO Zack Zalon says is an artificial intelligence driven service which brings a sense of personalization and connection to those services, to help them retain and attract customers. We spoke with Zach about the company and its technology. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078865.html>) *Boundless Bio Gets $46M For Treating Aggressive Cancers* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078867.html> San Diego-based Boundless Bio, a startup that is developing treatments for aggressive cancers, has raised $46.4M in a Series A funding round. The funding was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners and City Hill Ventures, and also included Vertex Ventures, GT Healthcare Capital Partners, Boxer Capital of the Tavistock Group, Alexandria Venture Investments, and other undisclosed investors. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078867.html>) *8minute Solar Energy Names VP* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078868.html> Los Angeles-based utility-scale solar power developer 8minute Solar Energy said this morning that it has named a new VP at the company. According to the company, it has named Sean Kiernan as Senior Vice President of Development. Kiernan previously served at such companies as ReNew Power, InterGen, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, SunEdison, and Engie Storage, and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078868.html>) *AvantStay Takes $20M For High End, Short Term Rentals* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078866.html> A new, Los Angeles-based startup, AvantStay announced on Wednesday that it has raised $20M in its Series A funding round, to provide affordable, high-end short term rentals to groups to market. The company said the funding was led by 3L Capital, and also included Bullpen Capital, Convivialite Ventures, F-Prime Capital, Zeno Ventures and Olympian Shaun White. AvantStay was co-founded by Sean Breuner and Reuben Doetsch. According to the company, it has now raised $30M in total. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078866.html>) *PlayVS Adds $50M In Series C Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078864.html> Los Angeles-based PlayVS, a startup which is creating a nationwide e-sports league for high schoolers, has raised $50M more in a Series C funding round. According to the company, the funding was led by NEA, and also included Battery Ventures, Sapphire Sport, plus angels Dick Costolo and Adam Bain (01 Advisors), Michael Zeisser, Dennis Phelps (IVP) and Michael Ovitz (CAA). PlayVS is led by founder and CEO Delane Parnell. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078864.html>) *WhiteFox Finds $12M More For Drone Security, Defense* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078861.html> San Luis Obispo-based WhiteFox, which develops tools to defend against hostile drones and help manage drone airspace, has raised $12M more in a Series A funding round, the company announced this morning. According to WhiteFox, it has now raised a total of $26M. The new funding round included Moore Venture Partners, Serra Ventures, Okapi Venture Capital, SaaS Venture Capital, and JAM Capital. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=59022>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078861.html>) *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] *UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <https://www.events.great.gov.uk/ehome/200195057>* The UK is one of the world's fastest-growing tech hubs with more than 60,000 tech companies, 30 industry clusters, and over $14 billion in investment over the last five years. The UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) team provides local 1:1 support to companies expanding internationally, helping de-risk market entry with free support services. DIT can provide tailored set-up information, including market research, legal and accounting introductions, recruitment support, policy insight, and partnership-building opportunities. As the #1 destination in Europe for inward investment and tech talent, and home to more fast-growth companies than any other European country, the UK has a lot to offer to US companies. We work with all companies, from start-ups/scale-ups through to the Fortune 500. To find out more about "Why UK," and to work with DIT's LA team, contact us at: https://www.events.great.gov.uk/ehome/200195057 *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 *Stradling <http://www.sycr.com>* Stradling, Attorneys At Law ( 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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 9/18/19 WhiteFox Drone Defense <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98326> San Luis Obispo $12.00 M 9/17/19 Biproxi <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98320> San Diego $10.00 M 8/26/19 Podcorn <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98098> Los Angeles $2.20 M 8/14/19 Systum <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98062> Plano $10.70 M 8/13/19 Singularity 6 <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98060> Los Angeles $16.50 M 8/08/19 Tripalink, Corp. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97935> Los Angeles $10.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html September 21, Irvine -- *AMAOC Marketing Tech Summit* AMAOC Marketing Tech Summit. The AMAOC is hosting their 2nd annual Marketing Tech Summit at UCI. Keynote: MarTech in the Era of Customer Journey by Annette Franz Four tracks focused on marketing technology, customer journey and career advancement.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26517 September 27, Santa Monica -- *TuesdayNights Impact Conference* TuesdayNights Impact Conference. Over 100 Female Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders Unite for TuesdayNights inaugural Impact Conference at the Annenberg Community Beach House on Friday, September 27th. The event, hosted by TuesdayNights founders Justine Lassoff and Melinda Moore, will feature keynote speakers including Laura Doss-Hertz, winner of XPRIZE for water abundance and Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, CMO of the Los Angeles Rams; as well as panelists who are female founders, wellness professionals and venture capitalists making a positive impact: including Dana Settle, Partner of Greycroft; Ara Katz, CEO Seed; Deepika Chopra, Optimism Doctor; Jennifer Loo, CFO of Tala; and Nanxi Liu, Founder of Enplug and XFactor. Founded in 2013, TuesdayNights is a community of female entrepreneurs, investors and senior executives with a mission to inspire, collaborate and impact change through networking events, top speakers and intimate gatherings. Each event features a nonprofit that is changing the world for the better and sharing how the community can get involved. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26511 October 16, Los Angeles -- *LAVA Meet the VC* LAVA Meet the VC: Start-Ups Only Registration. The 11th annual conference will showcase 80 of the hottest early stage and emerging growth technology, life sciences and clean-tech innovators along with presentations from 40 Venture and Angel Investors. Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Annenberg Community Beachhouse. If you are a Startup seeking capital and/or partnerships, apply to attend at The 11th Annual LAVA Meet the VC, the premier venue connecting emerging growth companies with active Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Corporate VCs and Investment Firms. Presented by the Los Angeles Venture Association, The 2019 LAVA Meet the VC provides an unparalleled opportunity for startups to meet, network and showcase their innovative investment opportunities to a leading group of investors. However, this is a pitch made by the investors , not the Startups! A select group of 80 Top Innovators from the technology, life sciences and Clean-tech sectors will be chosen to “speed date” with an exclusive audience of Venture Capitalists, Private Investors, Investment Bankers, Corporate Investors, and Strategic Partners. The deadline for presenting company applications is October 6, 2019. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26512 ------------------------------ *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. 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