*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, October 24, 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 * - HelloOffice Sets Up Shop In LA <#0079054> - NextGen Healthcare Buys Topaz Information Solutions <#0079053> - Radicle Growth Invests $250K In WeedOUT <#0079052> - Wander Debuts Wireless, High Speed Networking In Santa Monica <#0079051> - Triller Takes $28M For Social Video Sharing <#0079050> - Intrepida Bio Gets $9.5M <#0079049> - SpaceX Tests Encrypted, Military Communications Through Starlink <#0079048> - LegalMation Lands Funding Round <#0079046> - Beyond Limits Snags Former VC, Investor As COO <#0079047> *Marketplace* - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - Facilitated Off-Site Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Firms <#ad753> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> *Thursday, October 24, 2019* *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 *HelloOffice Sets Up Shop In LA* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079054.html> HelloOffice, a San Francisco-based real estate startup, is opening up an office in Los Angeles, after raising $6.5M in a funding round. The company said it raised funds from Initialized Capital, Founders Fund, Founder Collective, Peak State Ventures, SV Angel, Liquid 2 Ventures, SaaStr, and The House Fund. HelloOffice helps companies find office space, operating as a commercial real estate brokerage to help companies find office space. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079054.html>) *NextGen Healthcare Buys Topaz Information Solutions* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079053.html> Irvine-based NextGen Healthcare has acquired Topaz Information Solutions, a company offering up solutions in the behavioral health and social services area, the company said yesterday. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to NextGen Healthcare, all employees of TopazIS have joined the company as part of the deal. NextxGen said the buy will help it accelerate market penetration into the behavioral health segment. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079053.html>) *Radicle Growth Invests $250K In WeedOUT* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079052.html> San Diego-based Radicle Growth, a startup investor which invests in innovative agtech and food tech startups, says it has awarded $250,000 to WeedOUT, an Israeli startup focused on the resistance of weeds to existing chemical herbicides. According to Radicle Growth, it made the investment in WeedOUT as part of the Radicle Challenge Israel, a competition to identify the most promising agtech and foodtech startups in Israel. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079052.html>) *Wander Debuts Wireless, High Speed Networking In Santa Monica* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079051.html> Los Angeles-based Wander has waded into the high speed, Internet access business, saying on Wednesday that it has launched a new, roughly $25-per-month high speed networking service in Santa Monica. The startup--led by David Fields and Dan Rahmel--said that it is providing last-mile, wireless Internet to users using low-cost wireless hardware and its own software. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079051.html> ) *Triller Takes $28M For Social Video Sharing* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079050.html> Los Angeles-based Triller, which operates a social video sharing service which competes against TikTok, has raised $28M in a Series B funding round, the company said on Wednesday. The startup said the funding was led by Proxima Media. In conjunction with the funding round, Triller said it has acquired UK-based MashTraxx, a developer of a machine learning platform for music and video editing. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079050.html>) *Intrepida Bio Gets $9.5M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079049.html> San Diego-based Intrepida Bio, a biopharmaceuticals startup focused on developing medicines that modulate the innate immune system to fight cancer and other diseases, has raised $9.5M in a funding round, according to the company. The funding came from Sofinnova Investments and Canaan. According to Intrepida, the funding will go towards investigational new drug (IND) application-enabling studies of Intrepida's lead oncology program. Intrepedia was co-founded by Joel F. Martin, Ph.D. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079049.html>) *SpaceX Tests Encrypted, Military Communications Through Starlink* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079048.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX has been testing encrypted, military communications through its broadband Internet, Starlink satellite constellation, according to Reuters, saying the U.S Air Force has been testing very high speed communications using Elon Musk's network of low earth orbit satellites. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079048.html>) *LegalMation Lands Funding Round* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079046.html> Los Angeles-based LegalMation, a startup which develops artificial intelligence and machine learning-based software for litigation and law practices, has raised a round of funding, according to the company. Size of the funding was not announced. According to the company, the private placement round came from REV Venture Partners, Relativity, and Bridge Investments, and continuing participation by Key Venture Partners. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=61280>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079046.html>) *Beyond Limits Snags Former VC, Investor As COO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079047.html> Glendale-based Beyond Limits, a venture-backed developer of artificial intelligence software, has named Meghan Sharp, Ph.D., the former Managing Director of BP Ventures/Americas, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Sharp most recently led BP Ventures/Americas investment in Beyond Limits in 2017, leading the company's $25M Series B funding round and joining its board. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079047.html>) *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 *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: [email protected] Collective Genius - Off-Site Planning and Recruiting for Growth Companies and Venture Firms - collective-genius.com *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 *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. 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The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 10/23/19 LegalMation <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98616> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/17/19 Invoca <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98518> Santa Barbara $56.00 M 10/16/19 Labrador Systems <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98517> Oak Park $2.00 M 10/03/19 X1 Discovery <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98441> Pasadena $5.10 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 24, Santa Monica -- *Scaling up Business Growth Workshop* Scaling up Business Growth Workshop. Take your leadership team and your business higher! Come to a Half-Day Bootcamp and Get the Tools to Scale Up Your Business using the proven Four Decisions Methodology and Rockefeller Habits. The timing is perfect for completion of 2019 and planning initiatives for 2020! All of the money collected will go to benefit the Santa Monica Chamber Foundation, and is a 501c3 contribution. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26556 October 26, Los Angeles -- *LAVA First Time Entrepreneur Workshop* LAVA First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. Those in attendance will learn how to: Determine the value of their company; Put together a capitalization table; Understand how VCs screen potential investments; Understand the differences between trademarks, copyrights and patents and when you need them; Choose co-founders; Network at startup events — the right way. The program will take place on October 26th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26558 October 28, Newport Beach -- *Medical Technology Innovation Forum 2019* Medical Technology Innovation Forum 2019. OCTANe’s 14th Annual Medical Technology Innovation Forum (MTIF) will be held on October 28-29, 2019 in Newport Beach, California. MTIF is the largest and most important medtech industry conference in Southern California. This exciting event attracts a nationwide array of entrepreneurs, investors, medical device industry corporate leaders and R&D executives, as well as university scientists and researchers. We expect over 800 attendees at this event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26557 October 28, Los Angeles -- *Music Tectonics Conference* Music Tectonics Conference. Explore the seismic shifts shaking up the music industry as a result of technology & innovation. The first annual Music Tectonics Conference in Los Angeles October 28-29, 2019, is a destination event for innovators in music and technology. The conference speaker lineup brings together thinkers, doers and investors to explore the seismic shifts that are shaping the business of music. Labels, managers, publishers, tech companies, and startups will come together to map the new terrain.Music Tectonics is designed to promote cross-industry meeting, dealmaking, and big-picture conversations about music tech innovation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26552 October 29, Los Angeles -- *Music Tectonics Conference* Music Tectonics Conference. Explore the seismic shifts shaking up the music industry as a result of technology & innovation. The first annual Music Tectonics Conference in Los Angeles October 28-29, 2019, is a destination event for innovators in music and technology. The conference speaker lineup brings together thinkers, doers and investors to explore the seismic shifts that are shaping the business of music. Labels, managers, publishers, tech companies, and startups will come together to map the new terrain.Music Tectonics is designed to promote cross-industry meeting, dealmaking, and big-picture conversations about music tech innovation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26551 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 November 18, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility 2019* AutoMobility LA is a press and trade event featuring vehicle debuts, auto-tech exhibits, competitions, speakers and networking events over the course of four days. Held in Los Angeles – the world’s top car-buying, luxury and EV market – AutoMobility LA is where the who’s who of mobility meet to gain insights, break news and do business. Join a diverse group of automakers, tech companies, media, designers, startups, investors, dealers, government officials, analysts and more for this must-attend event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26530 November 19, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility 2019* AutoMobility LA is a press and trade event featuring vehicle debuts, auto-tech exhibits, competitions, speakers and networking events over the course of four days. Held in Los Angeles – the world’s top car-buying, luxury and EV market – AutoMobility LA is where the who’s who of mobility meet to gain insights, break news and do business. Join a diverse group of automakers, tech companies, media, designers, startups, investors, dealers, government officials, analysts and more for this must-attend event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26531 November 20, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility 2019* AutoMobility LA is a press and trade event featuring vehicle debuts, auto-tech exhibits, competitions, speakers and networking events over the course of four days. Held in Los Angeles – the world’s top car-buying, luxury and EV market – AutoMobility LA is where the who’s who of mobility meet to gain insights, break news and do business. Join a diverse group of automakers, tech companies, media, designers, startups, investors, dealers, government officials, analysts and more for this must-attend event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26532 November 21, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility 2019* AutoMobility LA is a press and trade event featuring vehicle debuts, auto-tech exhibits, competitions, speakers and networking events over the course of four days. Held in Los Angeles – the world’s top car-buying, luxury and EV market – AutoMobility LA is where the who’s who of mobility meet to gain insights, break news and do business. Join a diverse group of automakers, tech companies, media, designers, startups, investors, dealers, government officials, analysts and more for this must-attend event. 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