*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, October 28, 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 * - Video Interview: Joel Ifill, DASH Systems <#0079064> - Esri Adds Drone Flight Planning, Processing Software <#0079066> - HyperX Ships Official Xbox Licensed Gaming Headset <#0079065> - Trovagene Finds $5.0M In Private Placement <#0079067> - Irvine Gets Self Driving, Ride Sharing Service From Hyundai <#0079062> - Allied Esports Lands Deal With TV Azteca For Latin American Gears League <#0079061> - Scientist.com Expands Support For Ethical Animal Treatment <#0079060> *Marketplace* - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#ad749> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#ad737> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> - Stradling <#ad608> *Monday, October 28, 2019* *** Note to readers: Stay safe out there, there's a big brush fire at the 405 near Getty Center in Los Angeles this morning. Hope all of my readers are okay (evacuations to Topanga Canyon) - Ben Kuo, Editor *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 *Video Interview: Joel Ifill, DASH Systems* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079064.html> For this morning's interview, we talked with Joel Ifill the CEO and founder of DASH Systems (dashshipping.com), a startup which has developed a system to guide packages directly from airplanes to the ground, to accelerate delivery of cargo without the need to land those airplanes. DASH Systems is one of the Techstars Los Angeles 2019 class. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079064.html>) *Esri Adds Drone Flight Planning, Processing Software* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079066.html> Redlands-based geographical information systems (GIS) software developer *Esri <http://www.esri.com>* announced this morning tht it has partnered with drone data company *3DR*, in order to expand its current drone imagery offerings. According to Esri, it will expand its Drone2Map for ArcGIS software by adding 3DR's Site Scan, unmanned aerial systems flight planning and processing software.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079066.html>) *HyperX Ships Official Xbox Licensed Gaming Headset* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079065.html> Fountain Valley-based *HyperX <http://www.hyperx.com>* is shipping a new, wireless gaming headset which is officially licensed by *Xbox*, the company said today. HyperX--which is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company--said its new headset, the *CloudX Flight*, will provide up to 30 hours of battery life. The new headset is specifically designed for the Xbox console, and has a MSRP of $159.99.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079065.html>) *Trovagene Finds $5.0M In Private Placement* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079067.html> San Diego-based *Trovagene <http://www.trovagene.com>*, a publicly held developer of oncology therapeutics, has raised $5.0M in a private placement, the company said last week. The company said the funding came from un-named institutional investors, and included both common stock and warrants. The company said the new funding will go towards clinical development activities and for working capital and general corporate purposes.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079067.html>) *Irvine Gets Self Driving, Ride Sharing Service From Hyundai* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079062.html> Irvine is getting its own fleet of self-driving, ride sharing vehicles, according to Hyundai, poowered by autonomous vehicle developers Pony.ai and Via. The new service, called BotRide, which offers up free ride-sharing for the community of Irvine, using a fleet of self-driving Hyundai KONA Electric SUVs. Hyundai said the service will run from November 4th through January 31, 2020, as a pilot. Hyundai did not say how many vehicles will be driving around Irvine's streets during the pilot. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079062.html>) *Allied Esports Lands Deal With TV Azteca For Latin American Gears League* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079061.html> Irvine-based e-sports programming provider Allied Esports and Mexican television producer TV Azteca said this morning that the two have entered into an alliance, where Azteca Esports will broadcast the Gears 5 Pro League in Latin America. Financial details of the deal were not announced. According to the two, October 28, Azteca Esports will produce live, weekly coverage of the four-team Latin America region, including a live finale on November 25 at TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079061.html>) *Scientist.com Expands Support For Ethical Animal Treatment* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079060.html> San Diego-based Scientist.com, which operates an online marketplace for outsourced research, says it has expanded support to make sure that animal welfare is included in its outsourcing. The company said that the expansion ensures that any non-human animals involved in scientific research are handled ethically and humanely. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079060.html>) *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 *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] *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 [email protected]. http://www.bdo.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/ *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>* 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 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26533 November 22, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show 2019* Los Angeles Auto Show 2019. The Los Angeles Auto Show welcomes visitors from Southern California and beyond to Los Angeles’ biggest annual gathering. Over the course of ten days, visitors come together to celebrate car culture, connect with their favorite automotive brands, test drive the latest vehicles, explore the nation’s largest public aftermarket showcase and even discover transportation services that are changing how we get from point A to point B. With a variety of activations and experiential showcases, the LA Auto Show has something for everyone. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26520 November 23, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show 2019* Los Angeles Auto Show 2019. The Los Angeles Auto Show welcomes visitors from Southern California and beyond to Los Angeles’ biggest annual gathering. Over the course of ten days, visitors come together to celebrate car culture, connect with their favorite automotive brands, test drive the latest vehicles, explore the nation’s largest public aftermarket showcase and even discover transportation services that are changing how we get from point A to point B. With a variety of activations and experiential showcases, the LA Auto Show has something for everyone. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26521 November 24, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show 2019* Los Angeles Auto Show 2019. The Los Angeles Auto Show welcomes visitors from Southern California and beyond to Los Angeles’ biggest annual gathering. Over the course of ten days, visitors come together to celebrate car culture, connect with their favorite automotive brands, test drive the latest vehicles, explore the nation’s largest public aftermarket showcase and even discover transportation services that are changing how we get from point A to point B. With a variety of activations and experiential showcases, the LA Auto Show has something for everyone. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26522 November 25, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show 2019* Los Angeles Auto Show 2019. The Los Angeles Auto Show welcomes visitors from Southern California and beyond to Los Angeles’ biggest annual gathering. Over the course of ten days, visitors come together to celebrate car culture, connect with their favorite automotive brands, test drive the latest vehicles, explore the nation’s largest public aftermarket showcase and even discover transportation services that are changing how we get from point A to point B. With a variety of activations and experiential showcases, the LA Auto Show has something for everyone. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26523 November 26, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show 2019* Los Angeles Auto Show 2019. The Los Angeles Auto Show welcomes visitors from Southern California and beyond to Los Angeles’ biggest annual gathering. Over the course of ten days, visitors come together to celebrate car culture, connect with their favorite automotive brands, test drive the latest vehicles, explore the nation’s largest public aftermarket showcase and even discover transportation services that are changing how we get from point A to point B. With a variety of activations and experiential showcases, the LA Auto Show has something for everyone. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26524 November 27, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show 2019* Los Angeles Auto Show 2019. The Los Angeles Auto Show welcomes visitors from Southern California and beyond to Los Angeles’ biggest annual gathering. Over the course of ten days, visitors come together to celebrate car culture, connect with their favorite automotive brands, test drive the latest vehicles, explore the nation’s largest public aftermarket showcase and even discover transportation services that are changing how we get from point A to point B. With a variety of activations and experiential showcases, the LA Auto Show has something for everyone. 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