*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, February 18, 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 * - Ring Upgrades Account Security, In Welcome Move <#0079531> - Rocket Lab Wins NASA Satellite Launch Contract <#0079533> - Emburse Rolls Out New AP Automation Product <#0079530> - Enevate Targets Power Tool Markets With New Batteries <#0079529> - HyperX, JuJu Smith-Schuster In Charity Auction Effort <#0079532> - AdQuick Finds $6M For Out Of Home Advertising <#0079528> - A Conversation With James Borow, Pepper Financial <#0079525> *Marketplace* - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> - Stradling <#ad608> *Tuesday, February 18, 2020* *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 *Ring Upgrades Account Security, In Welcome Move* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079531.html> Santa Monica-based security doorbell and camera maker Ring, which is part of Amazon, has upgraded its account security features, announcing a major upgrade to its privacy, security, and control features. Ring said that, among other upgrades, it will now require "two-factor" authentication for all of its users when they log into their Ring accounts. Ring said that with every login of a Ring account, users will receive a one time, six-digit code in order gain access to an account. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079531.html>) *Rocket Lab Wins NASA Satellite Launch Contract* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079533.html> Huntington Beach-based Rocket Lab has won a NASA contract, to launch a small satellite to the moon, according to NASA. NASA said that the contract will launch a CubeSat to the moon from Rocket Lab's new launch site, at Wallops Island, Virginia. The launch site is at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, where Rocket Lab recently set up its second launch location. Rocket Lab's original launch site is in New Zealand. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079533.html>) *Emburse Rolls Out New AP Automation Product* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079530.html> Los Angeles-based Emburse, which develops expense and accounts payable automation software, says it has launched a new product, specifically aimed at helping companies automate their non-employee expenses. According to the company, its new product, Abacus Reach, allows non-employee travelers to capture and submit travel expenses via a mobile app, all while ensuring travel policy compliance. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079530.html>) *Enevate Targets Power Tool Markets With New Batteries* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079529.html> Irvine-based battery technology developer Enevate says it is looking to apply its battery technology to the power tools market, in an expansion of the applications of its technology. The company, which develops silicon-dominant lithium-ion battery technology, has previously been focused on adoption of its technology for the electric vehicle (EV) market. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079529.html>) *HyperX, JuJu Smith-Schuster In Charity Auction Effort* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079532.html> Fountain Valley-based gaming accessories maker HyperX and NFL football star JuJu Smith-Schuster said this morning that they will be auctioning off 19, limited edition Juju Smith-Schuster Cloud MIX gaming headsets as part of a charity effort. Each of the boxes of those limited edition gaming headsets will be signed by Smith-Schuster. Smith-Schuster, who is currently a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has had an endorsement deal with HyperX since 2018. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079532.html>) *AdQuick Finds $6M For Out Of Home Advertising* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079528.html> Los Angeles-based AdQuick, a new startup which is developing software tools to help enable out of home (OOH) advertising, has raised $6M in its Series A, the company said this week. The funding was led by Initialized Capital, and also included WndrCo, Shrug Capital, The Todd & Rahul Angel Fund and Michael Kassan's MediaLink. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079528.html>) *A Conversation With James Borow, Pepper Financial* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079525.html> Our interview this morning is with James Borow, the co-founder of Pepper Financial (www.trypepper.com), a startup which is creating a new set of tools to help businesses grow smarter. The company—which is being very quiet about what it is working on—was founded by a group of former Snap executives, and is venture backed by Upfront Ventures, and which also included Lerer Hippeau, Manta Ray, and angels. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079525.html>) *Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending>* Pacific Western Bank is a commercial bank with over $26 billion in assets and 76 branches primarily located in California, with one in Denver, Colorado and another 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 about the Venture Banking Group, visit www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or send an email to Brian Weber at bwe...@pacwest.com *From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice < ryou...@kpmg.com>* KPMG provides Bookkeeping, Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to assist you at any stage of your life cycle. Whether you are starting your business, strengthening your business, expanding into new markets, or pursuing an exit, we have a global network of experienced resources that can take you to the next level. For more information, please contact Ryan Youhan at ryou...@kpmg.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 *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>* 2/13/20 Seqster <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99719> San Diego $0.00 M 2/13/20 GumGum <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99720> Santa Monica $22.00 M 2/12/20 HEADSPACE, INC. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99703> Santa Monica $53.00 M 2/10/20 JenaValve Technology Inc <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99680> Irvine $50.00 M 2/05/20 Gento <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99607> Los Angeles $5.00 M 2/05/20 NGD Systems <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99605> Irvine $20.00 M 2/05/20 HopSkipDrive <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99606> South Pasadena $22.00 M 2/04/20 Retina <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99543> Santa Monica $2.50 M 1/27/20 ProGuides <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99517> Los Angeles $5.00 M 1/24/20 Crexi <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99516> Venice $29.00 M 1/21/20 FloQast <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99512> Los Angeles $40.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html February 26, Irvine -- *SoCal Startup Day* SoCal Startup Day. We are proud to announce the first annual SoCal Startup Day. We will have a jam packed day of festivities, exhibitors, investors, keynotes, fireside chats, activites, food trucks & cocktails, and the biggest startup event Orange County has ever seen! If you are looking to network and connect with Southern California's top startups, seeking funding, or just curious about the startup community, this is the event for you. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26607 March 4, Santa Monica -- *The Montgomery Summit* Montgomery Summit 2020. The Montgomery Summit is an invitation-only event that gathers leading entrepreneurs, venture and growth investors, institutional investors, and industry executives from around the world. The Montgomery Summit has been held annually since 2004, and it has grown into the country’s largest private company investment conference, annually featuring presentations from the CEOs of 150 exceptional private companies, world-class keynote speakers and engaging panels and discussions. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26613 March 5, Pasadena -- *SCALE 18x* SCALE is North America's leading open source community conference. Held annually in the greater Los Angeles area the conference draws over 3500 attendees from around the globe. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26575 March 5, Santa Monica -- *The Montgomery Summit* Montgomery Summit 2020. The Montgomery Summit is an invitation-only event that gathers leading entrepreneurs, venture and growth investors, institutional investors, and industry executives from around the world. The Montgomery Summit has been held annually since 2004, and it has grown into the country’s largest private company investment conference, annually featuring presentations from the CEOs of 150 exceptional private companies, world-class keynote speakers and engaging panels and discussions. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26614 ------------------------------ *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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. 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