*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, January 21, 2020* 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 * - Calidi Biotherapeutics Raises Series A Funding <#0079408> - ContractWorks Expands To London <#0079410> - Viasat Wins $90M Contract From USAF <#0079409> - Rocket Lab's Next Launch For National Reconnaissance Office <#0079407> - SpaceX Deliberately Destroys Falcon 9 In Successful Crew Launch Demonstration <#0079405> - ServerFarm Wins Car Manufacturer <#0079406> - Homebound Gets $35M More For Home Rebuilding <#0079404> *Marketplace* - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#ad737> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#ad749> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#ad724> - Stradling <#ad608> *Tuesday, January 21, 2020* *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 *Calidi Biotherapeutics Raises Series A Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079408.html> San Diego-based Calidi Biotherapeutics, which is developing cell-based oncolytic virus immunotherapies for cancer, has raised a Series A funding, from two, South Korean investment companies, the company announced this morning. Size of that Series A funding was not announced. The funding came from Won & Partners and Greentable Co., Ltd. According to Calidi Biotherapeutics, the new funding will go towards advancing manufacturing for its pre-IND and IND filings. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079408.html>) *ContractWorks Expands To London* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079410.html> Santa Barbara-based ContractWorks, which develops contract management software, says it has expanded into Europe, and opened up a new office in London, England. The company said the new office will serve current and future customers in the EMEA. The office is only the second for ContractWorks. ContractWorks said the new office will be led by Mark Rhodes, who will serve as Managing Director, Europe. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079410.html>) *Viasat Wins $90M Contract From USAF* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079409.html> Carlsbad-based satellite communications provider Viasat says it has scored a new contract from the United States Air Force, worth $90M, to provide handheld link radios for special warfare operators. According to Viasat, the contract is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. The company's BATS-D device are used to connect to both satellite and wireless networking systems, and are known by the military as the AN/PRC-161. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079409.html>) *Rocket Lab's Next Launch For National Reconnaissance Office* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079407.html> Huntington Beach-based Rocket Lab said on Monday that its next launch, the first for 2020, will be the for U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). According to Rocket Lab, the mission, named "Birds of a Feather", will occur on January 31st, from Rocket Lab's New Zealand launch site. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079407.html>) *SpaceX Deliberately Destroys Falcon 9 In Successful Crew Launch Demonstration* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079405.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX successfully completed an in-flight test of its Crew Dragon launch escape system on Sunday, deliberately aborting a Falcon 9 and Dragon launch -- destroying a Falcon 9 on purpose -- as part of its qualifications to send NASA astronauts into space on a Crew Dragon. SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, from Launch Complex 39A, at 10:30 a.m. EST. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079405.html>) *ServerFarm Wins Car Manufacturer* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079406.html> Los Angeles-based data center operator *ServerFarm <http://www.serverfarmllc.com>* reported on Monday that the company has signed a partnership to provide its data center management services to a global car manufacturer. Financial details, and name of that customer, were not announced. ServerFarm said "one of the world's most recognizable automotive brands" is now using its data center services. ServerFarm is led by founder and CEO Avner Papouchado.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079406.html>) *Homebound Gets $35M More For Home Rebuilding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079404.html> Homebound, a startup which rebuilds homes after disasters--and which has offices in Malibu--has raised $35M in a Series B funding, the company disclosed this week, bringing its total raised to $53M. The startup--which is split between Santa Rosa, California and Malibu, California--said the Series B was led by Los Angeles-based Fifth Wall Ventures, and also included Khosla Ventures, Google Ventures, Ashton Kutcher, and Thrive Capital. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=99505> )(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079404.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 *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 *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 *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] *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our sponsors and supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact [email protected] for details. *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. 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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>* 1/17/20 Homebound <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99505> Malibu $35.00 M 1/16/20 SPINLAUNCH INC. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99504> Long Beach $35.00 M 1/15/20 Califia Farms <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99434> Los Angeles $225.00 M 1/15/20 H2Scan <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99432> Unit A Valencia $10.50 M 1/14/20 Medsphere Systems <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99431> Carlsbad $40.00 M 1/10/20 Element Biosciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99345> San Diego $80.00 M 1/09/20 Omniome, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99344> San Diego $60.00 M 12/17/19 Trust & Will <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99145> San Diego $6.00 M 12/17/19 ChromaCode, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99144> Carlsbad $28.00 M 12/11/19 XOKind <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99036> San Diego $1.60 M 12/11/19 Camino Financial <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99037> Los Angeles $8.00 M 11/20/19 Mythical Games <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98807> Sherman Oaks $19.00 M 11/13/19 Avidity Biosciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98748> La Jolla $100.00 M 11/06/19 HMBradley <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=98692> Santa Monica $3.50 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 21, Santa Monica -- *AppSec California 2020 - by OWASP* Join your Information Security and Developer peers on the beach! Training classes start Jan 21, with the keynotes, talks and CTFs starting Jan 23. There will be 4 concurrent break-out sessions throughout both speaker days. The best speakers from around the world have been gathering at AppSec California now for six years. We guarantee you will leave the conference with lots of new knowledge and curiosity. An outdoor reception will allow conference goers to enjoy the ocean breezes as they sip on drinks and munch on appetizers on Jan 23. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26601 January 25, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Entrepreneur Lessons Learned * Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Entrepreneur Lessons Learned. The innovation arena is blessed with founders, investors and others ready to share insights. What’s not so often clear is which of the many admonishments was key to a particular venture’s journey. We’ve asked our speakers to include in their presentations examples highlighting oft-overlooked elements of success (or failure). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26602 January 28, Malibu -- *Startup World Cup - SoCal Regional hosted by LAVA and Pepperdine* Startup World Cup - SoCal Regional hosted by LAVA and Pepperdine. Startup World Cup ("SWC") offers innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for the startup ecosystem around the world via a global series of startup conferences and competitions that bring together phenomenal startups, VCs, and world-class tech CEOs. Startups worldwide first compete at regional events, and the regional finalists will showcase themselves at the Grand Finale event in San Francisco and compete for a $1m investment prize. Application deadline January 10th. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26595 January 30, Los Angeles Westside -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Pitch to & Network with Investors: Angels, VCs, High Net Worths, Strategic Partners and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00am sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26594 January 30, Newport Beach -- *Pitch and Learn With Investors* Pitch and Learn With Investors. Pitch and Learn engages and educates entrepreneurs on the art of pitching to investors. Pitch and Learn is meant to engage and educate entrepreneurs on the art of pitching to investors. Every pitching entrepreneur will have the opportunity to pitch their business, receive feedback from seasoned investors and then pitch again using investors’ input. The event is open to anyone to attend however, there are only 20 1-minute pitch tickets and only 4 3-minute pitch tickets available for entrepreneurs to pitch. 1 presenter per company. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26606 January 30, Newport Beach -- *Pitch and Learn With Investors* Pitch and Learn With Investors. Pitch and Learn is meant to engage and educate entrepreneurs on the art of pitching to investors. Every pitching entrepreneur will have the opportunity to pitch their business, receive feedback from seasoned investors and then pitch again using investors’ input. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26609 January 31, Burbank -- *Game Design Showcase 2020* Game Design Showcase 2020. Celebrate and play original games created by NYFA's Game Design graduating class! Join the NYFA Game Design graduating class of 2020 as they head off on their next big adventure: the real world! The NYFA Game Design Showcase features drinks, food and original video games and board games created by our MFA and BFA graduate students! Whether you are looking for a great opportunity to play new games, or a way to meet your future employees and team members, this event has something for both gamers and game industry professionals alike! The event is open to the entire Los Angeles gaming industry community, so bring a friend and get ready to play! WHEN: Friday, January 31st, 5:00p -7:30p WHERE: New York Film Academy, Los Angeles is located at 3300 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA. *Our entrance is located on Warner Blvd. RSVP at: [email protected] (with the name of the event in the subject line. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26612 ------------------------------ *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. 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