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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Aspen Neuroscience Gets $70M <#0079700> - Rubicon Project, Telaria Complete Merger <#0079702> - Strategic Wireless Acquires Cell Tower In Oregon <#0079701> - Omnidya Names CTO <#0079703> - Virgin Orbit Develops Ventilator For Pandemic Response <#0079699> - Overwatch League Tosses In The Towel, And Shifts Fullly Online <#0079698> *Marketplace* - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#ad724> *Wednesday, April 1, 2020* *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]. *Aspen Neuroscience Gets $70M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079700.html> San Diego-based Aspen Neuroscience, a biotechnology company developing treatments for Parkinson disease, said it has raised $70M in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by OrbiMed, and also included ARCH Venture Partners, Frazier Healthcare Partners, Domain Associates, Section 32, and Sam Altman. The company, led by CEO Dr. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079700.html>) *Rubicon Project, Telaria Complete Merger* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079702.html> Los Angeles-based online advertising exchange Rubicon Project nd New York-baesd Telaria said this morning that the two companies have completed their previously announced merger. The two said the merged company is now the world's largest independent sell-side advertising platform. The new company will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange as RUBI; the combined company said it will be launching with a new name in the coming months. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079702.html>) *Strategic Wireless Acquires Cell Tower In Oregon* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079701.html> Costa Mesa-based Strategic Wireless Infrastructure Funds Management said Tuesday that it has acquired a cell phone tower in La Grande, Oregon. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. The companys said it acquired the Snake River Tower, which was constructed in 2012. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079701.html>) *Omnidya Names CTO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079703.html> Los Angeles-based artificial intelligence software developer *Omnidya <http://www.omnidya.com>* announced this morning that it has named Akshay "Ed" Vachhani as its Chief Technology Officer. Vachhani previously had served as Executive Director of Data and Analytics at Morgan Stanley. Vachhani also previously served at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse. Omnidya says it is using artificial intelligence to develop an IoT product used for home and auto insurance.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079703.html>) *Virgin Orbit Develops Ventilator For Pandemic Response* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079699.html> Long Beach-based space launch company Virgin Orbit has temporarily shifted its attention from developing rockets and its satellite launch systems, and applied its engineering skills to developing a new ventilator, designed to help in the battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079699.html>) *Overwatch League Tosses In The Towel, And Shifts Fullly Online* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079698.html> The Overwatch League, the e-sports league run by Blizzard Entertainment based on its popular game, has decided to shift to an entirely online format, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The move--not a surprise--will move all of the League's events from weeks 14-27 to a "fully online" competition and broadcast format. The League said it will make a decision later about playoffs and its Grand Finals. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079698.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. 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