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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Immunicom Finds $1.85M In Series B Funding <#0078928> - Molecular Assemblies Finds $12.2M in Series A Funding <#0078926> - Illumina, Broad Institute Link On Genomic Analysis Tools <#0078925> - Second Sight Medical Gets $2.4M From NIH <#0078927> - Quake Global Buys Skynet Healthcare Technologies <#0078929> - BlackBerry's New Lab Unit Leverages Work From Irvine's Cylance <#0078923> - Video: Advice For First Time Entrepeneurs, Matt Crowley <#0078922> - Jaunt Acquired By Verizon <#0078921> - Kelley Blue Book Rolls Out Auto Repair Guide <#0078920> - Video Interview: Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, CMO, Los Angeles Rams <#0078914> - Elon Musk Unveils Starship, Claims Test Flights In Next One To Two Months <#0078919> - CoreSite Upgrades Downtown LA Data Center <#0078916> - Blackstone, UC System Expand Entrepreneurship Program <#0078918> - Korn Ferry Acquires Three Companies <#0078915> *Marketplace* - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - Facilitated Off-Site Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Firms <#ad753> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#ad749> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#ad737> *Tuesday, October 1, 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. i...@socalip.com www.socalip.com *Immunicom Finds $1.85M In Series B Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078928.html> San Diego-based Immunicom, a developer of immunotherapy products for treating cancer, has raised $1.85M in its Series B funding, bringing the total raised in its Series B to $12.85M, the company said today. According to Immunicom, it has now raised $21.85M in total. Immunicom says it is developing a non-pharmaceutical solution for treating stage IV metastatic cancer. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078928.html>) *Molecular Assemblies Finds $12.2M in Series A Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078926.html> San Diego-based Molecular Assemblies, a developer of enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, has raised $12.2M in its Series A funding round, the company said this morning. According to the company, the financing was led by iSelect Fund, and also included Agilent Technologies, Alexandria Venture Investments, and Keshif Ventures, all existing investors in the company. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=51725>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078926.html>) *Illumina, Broad Institute Link On Genomic Analysis Tools* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078925.html> S (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078925.html>) *Second Sight Medical Gets $2.4M From NIH* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078927.html> Los Angeles-based medical implant maker Second Sight Medical said today that it has been chosen for a $2.4M, four-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). According to Second Sight Medical, the four year grant will go to help develop spatial localization and mapping technology, and for integration of that technology into its implantable visual prosthetics. Second Sight Medical's products are used to provide an artificial "vision" for blind individuals. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078927.html>) *Quake Global Buys Skynet Healthcare Technologies* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078929.html> San Diego-based Quake Global a provider of Internet-of-Things automation and process automation products and services, has acquired Skynet Healthcare Technologies Inc., a provider of real-time-location-systems (RTLS) products for the senior care market. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Quake Global said the acquisition will help it expand its market reach. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078929.html>) *BlackBerry's New Lab Unit Leverages Work From Irvine's Cylance* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078923.html> BlackBerry said on Monday that it is launching a brand new, advanced lab called the BlackBerry Advanced Technology Development Labs, which will leverage technology created by Irvine-based Cylance. BlackBerry acquired in February of 2019 in a deal worth $1.4 billion. According to BlackBerry, the new business unit will focus on research and development in the cybersecurity space. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078923.html>) *Video: Advice For First Time Entrepeneurs, Matt Crowley* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078922.html> What are some of the biggest issues that brand new, first time entrepreneurs run into in starting their companies? Matt Crowley an attorney who runs the LAVA First Time Entrepreneurs Workshops and also has his own practice in Los Angeles, Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy, gives first time entrepreneurs some advice. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078922.html>) *Jaunt Acquired By Verizon* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078921.html> Jaunt, a developer of virtual reality technology, software, and apps--which previously had its virtual reality content development efforts based here in Los Angeles--has been acquired by Verizon, the companies said today. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. According to Jaunt, Verizon has acquired Jaunt's software and technology, among other assets. Jaunt was founded in 2013. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078921.html>) *Kelley Blue Book Rolls Out Auto Repair Guide* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078920.html> Irvine-based Kelly Blue Book has rolled out a new addition to its website, providing information on auto repairs, and also connecting users to local auto repair centers, the company said on Monday morning. According to Kelley Blue Book, its new Auto Repair Guide provides expected values for repairs, and covers recalls, maintenance, and repairs. The new service also connects consumers to a "Featured Auto Repair Center", via a connection with one of its sister companies, Xtime. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078920.html>) *Video Interview: Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, CMO, Los Angeles Rams* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078914.html> What are the lessons that Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, Chief Marketing Officer of the Los Angeles Rams (www.therams.com), has learned as being a female in the executive ranks? We spoke with Ronalee about the LA Rams, the importance of community to the Rams organization, and how she ended up at the Rams. socaltech interviews talks with Southern California's startup entrepreneurs, investors, and others in the local communiy. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078914.html>) *Elon Musk Unveils Starship, Claims Test Flights In Next One To Two Months* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078919.html> Elon Musk has unveiled a prototype of the massive spacecraft, the Starship Mk1, this weekend, the spacecraft that he says will carry people to Mars and back. According to Musk, at an event in Texas, the Starship Mk1 unveiled by Los Angeles-based SpaceX is expected to have its first test flight shortly, to an altitude of just under 70,000 feet, using three of its Raptor rocket engines. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078919.html>) *CoreSite Upgrades Downtown LA Data Center* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078916.html> Data center hosting provider CoreSite Realty Corporation said late last week that it has upgraded its energy efficiency at its data center in downtown Los Angeles, in an effort with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). According to CoreSite, it received an award from the LADWP for its efforts, which it says included implementing an "extensive cooling system retrofit" which is expected to save more than 9.8 million kWh of energy annually. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078916.html>) *Blackstone, UC System Expand Entrepreneurship Program* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078918.html> Private equity investor Blackstone, through its nonprofit, charity arm--the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, and the University of California system are expanding their efforts to boost entrepreneurship at schools, based off of the success of the program's efforts in Los Angeles at the University of California Los Angeles. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078918.html>) *Korn Ferry Acquires Three Companies* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078915.html> Los Angeles-based *Korn Ferry <http://www.kornferry.com>*, the management consulting giant, has acquired three companies from *TwentyEighty*, the company said this morning. According to Korn Ferry, it has acquired *Miller Heiman Group*, *AchieveForum*, and *Strategy Execution*. Financial terms of the acquisitions were not announced. According to Korn Ferry, the acquisition will help it bolster its learning, development, and training offerings.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078915.html>) *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 *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: j...@collective-genius.com Collective Genius - Off-Site Planning and Recruiting for Growth Companies and Venture Firms - collective-genius.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 bwe...@pacwest.com *Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/>* Accelerating Growth for Early Stage Innovation The Preccelerator® Program is a platform offered to select start-up companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides interim office space, sophisticated legal services, mentorship and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ *BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <http://www.bdo.com>* BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to publicly traded and privately held companies through more than 60 offices domestically and 160 countries globally. Our Southern California technology industry team professionals have deep experience helping online, software, hardware, and cleantech businesses in the local ecosystem to navigate the many issues affecting their businesses and to help them meet their larger strategic goals. Our team provides a wide range of guidance in the key issues effecting technology companies including, M&A advisory, initial public offerings, tax planning and consulting, intellectual property agreements, financial reporting and regulatory compliance matters. For more information, please contact our LA Technology leaders Anthony Ferguson, Tim Clackett, and Kris Kaufmann at lat...@bdo.com. http://www.bdo.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 10/01/19 Molecular Assemblies <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98369> San Diego $12.20 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html October 2, Los Angeles -- *Future Forum: Healthcare Personalization* Future Forum: Healthcare Personalization. LAEDC. The LAEDC’s next Future Forum featuring the topic of Healthcare Personalization will take place on October 2, 2019. The Future Forum series is presented by California State University, Dominguez Hills. Keynote Speaker is Nichole Elliott, SOPHiA Key Account Manager, is the Future Forum: Healthcare Personalization Keynote Speaker. SOPHiA GENETICS, a leader in Data-Driven Medicine, is a health tech company that developed SOPHiA, the advanced technology helping healthcare professionals make sense of the large amount of clinical data. 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26538 October 30, Irvine -- *25th Annual Economic Forecast Conference - Orange County Business Council* OCBC 25th Annual Economic Forecast Conference. The 25th Annual Economic Forecast Conference at Hotel Irvine is hosted by Orange County Business Council and California State University, Fullerton. This annual conference offers critical economic indicator insight to the leading business, government and academic leaders in Orange County. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26456 ------------------------------ *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). 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