*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, September 25, 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 * - Canoo Aims At Subscription EVs, Hopes To Launch In 2021 <#0078894> - LegalZoom Names New CEO <#0078895> - 174 Power Global Lands Solar, Battery Storage Deal In Florida <#0078896> - Super Hi-Fi Links With Targetspot For Audio Ads <#0078897> - Catasys Finds $45M In Debt Financing For Mental Health Efforts <#0078892> - Landline Gets $3.85M For Airport Bus Service <#0078891> - SleepScore Labs Finds $1.8M <#0078890> - ZestFinance In Test With Freddie Mac <#0078889> - Zingle Acquired By Medallia For $42M <#0078887> *Marketplace* - TuesdayNights Impact Conference - Santa Monica - 9/27 <#ad754> - Stradling <#ad608> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#ad717> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#ad737> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> *Wednesday, September 25, 2019* *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] *Canoo Aims At Subscription EVs, Hopes To Launch In 2021* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078894.html> A new, Los Angeles-based startup, Canoo, says it is hoping to launch a brand new, electric vehicle (EV) subscription service, which uses vehicles designed and built by the company. According to Canoo, it hopes to launch its subscription-only EV service starting in 2021, in Los Angeles. Canoo rolled out details on its vehicle on Tuesday, saying it had created an EV with "significantly more interior space" and which it called "an urban loft on wheels". (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078894.html>) *LegalZoom Names New CEO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078895.html> Glendale-based LegalZoom, the provider of legal documents and services for small businesses and families, has named a new CEO, saying on Tuesday afternoon that it has named Daniel Wernikoff as its new Chief Executive Officer. Wernikoff takes over from longtime CEO John Suh, who LegalZoom said will become a Senior Advisor to the company. Suh will also step down from his position on the company's board of directors. Suh had been CEO for 12 years, leading the company from 2004 to 2019. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078895.html>) *174 Power Global Lands Solar, Battery Storage Deal In Florida* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078896.html> Irvine-based utility-scale, solar power development company 174 Power Global said this morning that it has scored a win in Jacksonville, Florida, for a nine megawatt (MW) solar plus battery energy storage system. According to 174 Power Global--owned by the Hanwha Group--the project is its first, utility-scale direct current couple solar plus storage product. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078896.html>) *Super Hi-Fi Links With Targetspot For Audio Ads* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078897.html> Los Angeles-based Super Hi-Fi, a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for improving digital streaming and listening experiences, said it has linked up with ad delivery and monetization company Targetspot. According to the two, the deal will provide new ad delivery capabilities for digital music services. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078897.html>) *Catasys Finds $45M In Debt Financing For Mental Health Efforts* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078892.html> Los Angeles-based Catasys, a provider of technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict, identify, and treat mental issues among health plans members, has raised $45M in a debt financing round, the company said on Tuesday. The financing came from Goldman Sachs. According to Catasys, it provides 7 of the 8 largest U.S. health plans, including Aetna and Humana, to identify members with untreated behavioral health conditions which worsen chronic medical disease. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078892.html>) *Landline Gets $3.85M For Airport Bus Service* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078891.html> Los Angeles-based Landline, a startup which is launching specialized, shuttle bus service in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the Midwest. The funding was led by Upfront Ventures, and also included Mucker Capital and Matchstick Ventures. The company currently offers up connections between Duluth International Airport and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and Mankato Regional Airport and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on a regular schedule, for as little as $5.00. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078891.html>) *SleepScore Labs Finds $1.8M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078890.html> Carlsbad-based SleepScore, a developer of mobile apps which help people get a better night's sleep, has raised $1.845M in a funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. Details on the funding have not yet been announced. SleepScore's app uses a phone's microphone to detect if a user is snoring, grinding their teeth, and also monitors a user's breathing while they sleep. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=57333>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078890.html>) *ZestFinance In Test With Freddie Mac* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078889.html> Los Angeles-based fintech startup ZestFinance appears to be on the cusp of a deal with housing finance giant Freddie Mac, according to a report today in the WSJ. The report said that Freddie Mac is testing underwriting software from ZestFinance, which could help make more mortgages available for first time home buyers and minorities. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078889.html>) *Zingle Acquired By Medallia For $42M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078887.html> Carlsbad-based Zingle, a developer of mobile messaging and customer experience software for the hospitality, travel , and retail markets, has been acquired by San Francisco-based Medallia, a provider of customer experience management software. Medallia said it will pay approximately $42M in cash for Zingle. Zingle had been backed by Rincon Ventures and Crosscut Ventures, and had raised $3M in its Series A funding round in 2016. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078887.html>) *TuesdayNights Impact Conference - Santa Monica - 9/27 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesdaynights-impact-conference-tickets-66623359261>* 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. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesdaynights-impact-conference-tickets-66623359261 *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. 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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 *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 *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. 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Contact us at http://www.bestronics.com ------------------------------ *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 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 2, Los Angeles -- *Future Forum: Healthcare Personalization* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26547 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 October 23, Anaheim -- *Nth Generation 19th Annual Symposium* Nth Generation 19th Annual Symposium. This year’s 19th annual technology event on October 23-24, 2019 in Anaheim, CA features 40+ showcase technologies & solutions, 600+ attendees, over 30 technology sponsors with breakout sessions, showcase booths and demos, 22+ subject matter expert keynotes & panelists, client excellence awards, executive luncheon & forum. Showcase technologies include: artificial intelligence, cloud, hyperconverged infrastructure, software defined data center, business continuity and disaster recovery, security, networking, nda sessions and more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26504 October 24, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Pitch to and Network with invvestors: Angels, VCs High Net Worths,Strategic Partners and 100 entrepreneurs needing capital. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital & counsel.View products, videos, online demos.Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp. 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