*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, May 28, 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 * - Stackin' Picks Up $12.6M <#0079903> - Snap To Run Partner Summit Online <#0079905> - Two Bit Circus Foundation, Annenberg Offer Up Free STEAM Projects <#0079906> - Loop Media Partners With Drone TV <#0079904> - SpaceX's Next Attempt On Saturday, After Flight Scrubbed Wednesday <#0079902> - Fernish Finds $15M For Furniture Rentals <#0079901> *Marketplace* - Stradling <#ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#ad596> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#ad188> - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> *Thursday, May 28, 2020* *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/ *Stackin' Picks Up $12.6M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079903.html> Los Angeles-based Stackin', which operates a text-based, financial messaging platform which provides information to subscribers on how to save money, reduce debt, and start investing, has raised $12.6M in a funding round, the company said this morning. The funding was led by Octopus Ventures, and also included Experian Ventures, Cherry Tree Investments, Dig Ventures, Mucker Capital, Unlock Venture Partners, TechStars and Wavemaker Partners. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079903.html>) *Snap To Run Partner Summit Online* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079905.html> Santa Monica-based Snap Inc. said today--unsurprisingly--that it will run its annual partner summit online. Snap said its Snap Partner Summit will take place virtually on June 11th, and will features video keynotes as well as video breakout sessions. The company said those keynotes will feature Snap Inc. co-founders Evan Spiegel, Chief Executive Officer, and Bobby Murphy, Chief Technology Officer, along with others. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079905.html>) *Two Bit Circus Foundation, Annenberg Offer Up Free STEAM Projects* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079906.html> Los Angeles-based Two Bit Circus Foundation, the nonprofit, educational organization associated with Two Bit Circus, says it is partnering with the Annenberg Foundation's educational division, Annenberg Learner, to provide access to more than 150 hands-on science, arts, and tech projects. The projects--all focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) content--are aimed at educators, parents, and children. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079906.html>) *Loop Media Partners With Drone TV* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079904.html> Glendale-based *Loop Media <http://loop.tv>*, which develops short-form video for online and app streaming, says it has partnered with Drone TV, a streaming channel for aerial videos from around the globe. Financial terms of the partnership were not announced. Loop Media said it will provide access to Drone TV's high quality drone-recorded videos, both for its business and consumer platform. Loop Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of Interlink Plus, Inc.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079904.html>) *SpaceX's Next Attempt On Saturday, After Flight Scrubbed Wednesday* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079902.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX and NASA will re-attempt the first launch of satellites into space on the SpaceX Crew Dragon and a Falcon 9 on Saturday, after being forced to scrub their Wednesday launch. Inclement weather, including nearby thunderstorms and rain, forced SpaceX to halt its launch efforts 16 minutes before launch. There is also another possible launch window on Sunday, in case of any additional issues for the launch on Saturday. The mission will take two NASA astronauts, Col. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079902.html>) *Fernish Finds $15M For Furniture Rentals* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079901.html> Los Angeles-based Fernish, a direct-to-consumer furniture rental company, said on Wednesday that it has raised $15M in a Series A funding round. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079901.html>) *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] *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net *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]. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 5/26/20 Apeel Sciences <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100217> Goleta $250.00 M 5/21/20 Aspiration <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100213> Marina Del Rey $135.00 M 5/19/20 Amplyx Pharmaceuticals <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100104> San Diego $53.00 M 5/19/20 ChromaCode, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100103> Carlsbad $10.00 M 5/14/20 Prodoscore <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100102> Irvine $0.00 M 5/13/20 Upkeep <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100100> Los Angeles $36.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html June 3, Los Angeles -- *The Mindset of an Investor Today: Ben Narasin, Venture Partners, NEA* The Mindset of an Investor Today. 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