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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Robin Games Gets $7M In Seed Funding For Women's Games <#0079658> - Maimovie Launches Movie Award System <#0079655> - Masimo Announces Remote Patient Solution Aimed At COVID-19 Response <#0079656> - Dave Donates $250K To Feeding America <#0079657> - Snapchat To Debut Wellness Tools As Virus Threat Ramps <#0079654> - Wheels Pauses E-Bike Sharing On Virus Fears <#0079653> - The Trade Desk Partners With TikTok In Asia Pacific <#0079652> *Marketplace* - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> - Stradling <#ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#ad596> *Friday, March 20, 2020* *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 *Robin Games Gets $7M In Seed Funding For Women's Games* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079658.html> Venice, California-based Robin Games, a startup that is developing mobile games aimed at women, has raised $7M in a seed funding round, the company said on Thursday. The funding was led by LVP, and also included 1Up Ventures, Alpha Edison, Everblue Management, firstminute Capital, Greycroft Tracker Fund, Hearst Ventures and Third Kind Venture Capital. The startup, led by Jill Wilson, says it is developing "lifestyle gaming" titles, which run on such platforms as Apple's iOS and Google Android. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=99861> )(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079658.html>) *Maimovie Launches Movie Award System* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079655.html> Los Angeles-based Maimovie, which operates an AI-driven search and recommendation service for movies, says it has launched a new "movie award" system, which uses its AI software to generate "people-powered awards" to movies based on feedback from its users. The company said the new service lets users view social rankings for their favorite movies, and offers up recommendations and analysis for over 540,000 movies. Maimovie is a service of artificial intelligence software developer Mycelebs. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079655.html>) *Masimo Announces Remote Patient Solution Aimed At COVID-19 Response* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079656.html> Irvine-based Masimo, which develops instrumentation for patient vitals monitoring, and University Hospitals (UH), a health system in Northeast Ohio, said this morning that they have launched a new, remote patient management solution specifically aimed at helping to aid in response to the COVID-19 virus response. According to the two, their new system, Masimo SafetyNet, is an economically scalable patient management system designed to help clinicians care for patients remotely. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079656.html>) *Dave Donates $250K To Feeding America* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079657.html> Los Angeles-based banking app startup Dave says it is expanding an existing partnership with nonprofit Feeding America, and will donate $250,000 to the group's COVID-19 fund, which is aimed at helping to secure food and help distribute it to people in need across the country. According to Dave, it will launch an email and blog series which will include includes best practices for volunteering at and accessing food banks during this time. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079657.html>) *Snapchat To Debut Wellness Tools As Virus Threat Ramps* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079654.html> Venice, California-based Snapchat is launching its new set of health and wellness tools, well ahead of schedule, due to the growing threat of the COVID-19 virus threat, and will surface educational information on the new virus and health measures, as well as mental health content. According to reports, the company's "Here For You" tool will tap information from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079654.html>) *Wheels Pauses E-Bike Sharing On Virus Fears* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079653.html> Los Angeles-based e-bike sharing service Wheels said on Thursday that it is pausing its operations until the end of March, in light of the growing COVID-19 coronavirus threat. According to the company, it will "temporarily stop deploying bikes until the end of March". Wheels is not the only company to pause its micro-mobility services as a result of the growing virus outbreak; Lime, a provider of electric scooters, paused its operations on Wednesday citing similar issues. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079653.html>) *The Trade Desk Partners With TikTok In Asia Pacific* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079652.html> Ventura-based advertising exchange The Trade Desk and mobile video app developer TikTok are in a new, advertising partnership covering Asia Pacific markets, the two said this morning. According to the two, the partnership will allow advertisers to directly access premium TikTok inventory across Asia-Pacific via The Trade Desk platform. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079652.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 *From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice < [email protected]>* 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 [email protected]. *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. 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For more information about the Venture Banking Group, visit www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or send an email to Brian Weber at [email protected] *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. *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency < [email protected]>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 3/20/20 Robin Games <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99861> Venice $7.00 M 3/03/20 TaleSpin LLC <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99860> Culver City $15.00 M 2/27/20 Dray Alliance <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99854> Lakewood $10.20 M 2/26/20 Flock Freight <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99853> Solana beach $50.00 M 2/21/20 Brace <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99803> Santa Monica $10.00 M 2/20/20 Cloudbreak Health, LLC <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99732> El Segundo $10.00 M 2/20/20 SmartBug Media <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99733> Irvine $0.00 M 2/20/20 Liquid Death <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99802> Santa Monica $9.00 M 2/19/20 Digital Motors <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99731> Irvine $0.00 M 2/18/20 Open Raven <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99721> Marina Del Rey $4.10 M 2/13/20 GumGum <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99720> Santa Monica $22.00 M 2/13/20 Seqster <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99719> San Diego $0.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html March 23, Los Angeles -- *Digital Summit LA* Digital Summit LA. 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