*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, May 13, 2020* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://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 * - GrowFlow Gets $8.4M <#0079851> - ServiceTitan Donates 100,000 Masks To Hospitals, Contractors <#0079850> - Openpath Debuts Hands Free Access Management <#0079849> - Allied Esports Ramps Content Efforts In Europe <#0079852> - Belkin Launches Emergency Ventilator <#0079848> *Marketplace* - Resources For UK Companies and Investors Impacted By Coronavirus <#ad762> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#ad596> - Stradling <#ad608> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#ad694> *Wednesday, May 13, 2020* *The Mindset of an Investor Today - 10:30am <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6515887198661/WN_wvniCritQEabyQHU4bjAgQ>* The Mindset of an Investor Today. Join Peter Cowen (Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners) as we explore what SaaS investors are looking for in the current climate. Sutton Capital Partners and the Recurring Revenue Conference. 5/13/20 - Tim Draper, Founder, Draper Associates 5/20/20 - Mark Mullen, Co-Founder, Bonfire Ventures 5/27/20 - TBD 6/3/20 - Ben Narasin, Venture Partners, NEA Register today! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6515887198661/WN_wvniCritQEabyQHU4bjAgQ *GrowFlow Gets $8.4M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079851.html> Los Angeles-based GrowFlow, a software-as-a-service company which provides its software to the cannabis and hemp industry, has raised $8.5M in a growth financing round, the company announced on Tuesday. The funding was led by TVC Capital, and also included Bull & Bear Fund and two angel investors. As part of the funding, TVC's Jeb Spencer and Ryan McMorrow will both join the company's board. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079851.html>) *ServiceTitan Donates 100,000 Masks To Hospitals, Contractors* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079850.html> Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan, which provides software and services to the residential and commercial contracting business, says it has donated 100,000 masks to a combination of hospitals as well as essential trade businesses. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079850.html>) *Openpath Debuts Hands Free Access Management* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079849.html> Los Angeles-based Openpath, a developer of mobile access control systems, says it has launched a new "hands-free" feature as part of a new firmware release. According to the company, its new system lets users wave their hands in front of a reader--without touching any physical surfaces--to unlock an entry, helping building owners, managers and tenants who are looking to reduce risks for workplace re-entry. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079849.html>) *Allied Esports Ramps Content Efforts In Europe* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079852.html> Irvine-based Allied Esports says it is ramping its online content efforts, with new original content and production in Europe. According to the company, it will launch a new HyperX show and move its Esports Expo "Gamevention" online, as gamers and esports fans have moved online during the pandemic. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079852.html>) *Belkin Launches Emergency Ventilator* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079848.html> Los Angeles-based consumer electronics giant Belkin says it is working with the University of Illinois, to make available an emergency ventilator, which was designed in conjunction with the University of Illinois. According to Belkin, the FlexVent Gas-Operated Ventilator is pending the review and approavl of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079848.html>) *Resources For UK Companies and Investors Impacted By Coronavirus <https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/>* If you are a UK company, or an investor in the UK, and the Coronavirus is affecting your business: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/ If you have a UK registered business this is the primary source of information regarding the British Governments response and how to access that support. This includes employee furlough support, the large business loan scheme, corporate financing facility, HMRC’s ‘Time to Pay’ tax service, and VAT deferral. >From UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) *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] *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. *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>* 5/06/20 BURST Oral Care <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100010> Walnut $0.00 M 5/05/20 Orca Security <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100008> Los Angeles $20.00 M 5/05/20 Postal.io <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100009> San Luis Obispo $9.00 M 4/20/20 Faze Clan <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100003> Los Angeles $40.00 M 4/17/20 Movandi Corp <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100002> Irvine $27.00 M 4/16/20 Coconut Collaborative <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99984> Los Angeles $7.00 M 4/16/20 Greenbits <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99985> San Jose $23.00 M 4/14/20 Source Photonics <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99983> West Hills $40.00 M 4/07/20 eResonate <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99965> Playa Vista $1.00 M 4/02/20 SteadyMD, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99938> Westlake Village $6.00 M 3/31/20 AristaMD, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99937> La Jolla $18.00 M 3/20/20 Robin Games <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99861> Venice $7.00 M 3/03/20 TaleSpin LLC <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99860> Culver City $15.00 M 2/27/20 Dray Alliance <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99854> Lakewood $10.20 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html May 13, Los Angeles -- *The Mindset of an Investor Today: Tim Draper* The Mindset of an Investor Today. Join Peter Cowen (Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners) as we explore what SaaS investors are looking for in the current climate. Sutton Capital Partners and the Recurring Revenue Conference. 5/13/20 - Tim Draper, Founder, Draper Associates. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26615 May 20, Los Angeles -- *The Mindset of an Investor Today: Mark Mullen, Bonfire Ventures* The Mindset of an Investor Today. Join Peter Cowen (Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners) as we explore what SaaS investors are looking for in the current climate. Sutton Capital Partners and the Recurring Revenue Conference. 5/20/20 - Mark Mullen, Co-Founder, Bonfire Ventures. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26619 June 3, Los Angeles -- *The Mindset of an Investor Today: Ben Narasin, Venture Partners, NEA* The Mindset of an Investor Today. Join Peter Cowen (Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners) as we explore what SaaS investors are looking for in the current climate. Sutton Capital Partners and the Recurring Revenue Conference. 6/3/20 - Ben Narasin, Venture Partners, NEA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26620 June 10, Santa Monica -- *DigiMarCon West 2020 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition* DigiMarCon West 2020 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition. DigiMarCon West 2020 is your chance to ... - Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. - Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. - Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26597 June 10, Santa Monica -- *TECHSPO Los Angeles 2020* TECHSPO Los Angeles Technology Expo - June 10-11, 2020 - Los Angeles, CA. 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