*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, March 23, 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 * - Alorica Ramps Work-At-Home Program <#0079663> - California Science Center Debuts Activities For Families Stuck At Home <#0079661> - MaxLinear Names New Board Director <#0079660> - HyperX Ships New Product, ChargePlay Clutch for Mobile <#0079664> - Momentum IoT In Partnership With Skyboss <#0079662> - RepairSmith Offers Up Free Car Repairs For Workers Hit By Outbreak <#0079659> - Robin Games Gets $7M In Seed Funding For Lifestyle Games <#0079658> *Marketplace* - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> - Facilitated Off-Site Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Firms <#ad753> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> *Monday, March 23, 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 *Alorica Ramps Work-At-Home Program* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079663.html> Irvine-based outsource customer support provider Alorica said last week that it is ramping its "Alorica-At-Home" program, its existing work-at-home program for customer service. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079663.html>) *California Science Center Debuts Activities For Families Stuck At Home* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079661.html> The California Science Center--which is temporarily closed, like a huge number of other organizations and businesses--says it has launched a new content aimed at helping K-5 students who are stuck at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 virus crisis. According to the California Science Center, it has created "Stuck at Home Science", an online series of hands-on and age-appropriate science activities, which support the Next Generation Science Standards Science and Engineering Practices. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079661.html>) *MaxLinear Names New Board Director* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079660.html> Carlsbad-based *MaxLinear <http://www.maxlinear.com>*, a provider of radio frequency (RF) and other chips, says it has named Greg Dougherty to its board of directors. Daugherty is the prior CEO of Oclaro, where he was until December of 2018, when it was acquired by Lumentum. Dougherty also has served on the boards of Avanex Corporation, Picarro, and currently sits on the boards of Infinera, IPG Photonics, and Fabrinet. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showperson&id=62142>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079660.html>) *HyperX Ships New Product, ChargePlay Clutch for Mobile* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079664.html> Fountain Valley-based *HyperX <http://www.hyperx.com>*, the gaming product division of Kingston Technology, says it has shipped a new product, the ChargePlay Clutch for mobile. The gaming controller uses the Qi wireless cahrging standard and a detachable battery pack. HyperX said the new product is available for $59.99 MSRP, through both its own online store as well as Amazon. The company said the new gaming controller also support USB charging, and fits most smart phones.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079664.html>) *Momentum IoT In Partnership With Skyboss* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079662.html> Long Beach-based Momentum IoT, a provider of fleet telematics services, says it has partnered with Skyboss, a management software provider for field service companies. According to the two, they will integrate their platforms, allowing their customers to streamline their field services management processes. Financial details of the deal were not announced. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079662.html>) *RepairSmith Offers Up Free Car Repairs For Workers Hit By Outbreak* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079659.html> Los Angeles-based mobile automobile repair startup RepairSmith says it is donating $100,000 in free car repair services, to people who are experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. The company--which offers up at-home or at-work auto repair services--says individuals can receive up to $500 in repair and maintenance services to keep their car safe and operating during this critical time period. The car repairs area available in California and Las Vegas. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079659.html>) *Robin Games Gets $7M In Seed Funding For Lifestyle Games* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079658.html> Venice, California-based Robin Games, a startup that is developing mobile lifestyle games aimed at women and others, 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. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=99861> )(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079658.html>) *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]. *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 *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 *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/ ------------------------------ *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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