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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Bhavuk Kaul, How Gift a Plate Is Trying To Help Local Restaurants, Hungry <#0079970> - Arena Pharmaceuticals Adds To Board <#0079969> - The Bouqs Company Names New CEO <#0079967> - LegalZoom Names General Counsel <#0079966> - Qualcomm Launches Small Business Accelerator <#0079965> - Kyriba Expands In EMEA <#0079968> *Marketplace* - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> - Technology Management and Operational Outsourcing – PulseOne <#ad765> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#ad596> - Stradling <#ad608> *Monday, June 15, 2020* *Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending>* Pacific Western Bank is a commercial bank with over $26 billion in assets and 76 branches primarily located in California, with one in Denver, Colorado and another in Durham, North Carolina. Our Venture Banking Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors. We also offer Community Banking and National Lending services. 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] *Bhavuk Kaul, How Gift a Plate Is Trying To Help Local Restaurants, Hungry* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079970.html> Recently, A new, nonprofit organization, Gift A Plate (www.giftaplate,org), launched effrts in Los Angeles, to allow people to donate to help both restaurants and families in need. The organization said it is looking to help aid restaurants and families who have been greatly impacted by COVID-19 in LA. The new nonprofit is was created by software company PlateIQ (www.plateiq.com), and is led by Bhavuk Kaul, who who chatted with about the new effort. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079970.html>) *Arena Pharmaceuticals Adds To Board* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079969.html> San Diego-based Arena Pharmaceuticals says it has added Dr. Katharine Knobil, MD, to its board of directors. Knobil is the current Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research and Development at Kaleido Biosciences. She also spent more than 20 years at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), most recently as Chief Medical Officer. The company says Knobil has more than 20 years of experience in a wide range of areas, including global clinical development, health outcomes, and medical affairs. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079969.html>) *The Bouqs Company Names New CEO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079967.html> Marina Del Rey-based online, floral delivery retailer The Bouqs Company announced today that it has named a new CEO, Alejandro Bethlen. The company said that founder and former CEO John Tabis will become Chairman of the Board. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079967.html>) *LegalZoom Names General Counsel* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079966.html> Los Angeles-based LegalZoom, which provides online legal help and documents, says it has named Nicole Miller as the company's General Counsel. Miller was most recently General Counsel at The Honest Company, and also had previously served at Cooley and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. LegalZoom said Miller will lead the company's legal organization and provide strategic guidance on compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079966.html>) *Qualcomm Launches Small Business Accelerator* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079965.html> San Diego-based Qualcomm Technologies has launched a new program to help small businesses move towards the "mobile-first" world, the company said last week. According to Qualcomm, its Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program will offer up products powered by Qualcomm Technologies solutions, plus collaboration tools and technical and integration support, so they can continue to maintain operations throughout the current global pandemic and beyond. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079965.html>) *Kyriba Expands In EMEA* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079968.html> San Diego-based fintech provider Kyriba, which provides cash and liquidity management for cross border firms, says it is expanding its efforts in the Middle East, Central Europe, and Africa, with a new partnership. The company said it has partnered with Midis Group, to provide localized services and support in those regions. Kyriba offers up its products for managing payments, cash and liquidity management, supply chain finance, and foreign exchange risk management. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079968.html>) *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 *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]. *Technology Management and Operational Outsourcing – PulseOne <https://pulseone.com/sct/>* PulseOne is a business services company specialized in delivering IT-enabled solutions to emerging and high growth companies. Bringing together the world's best technologies, renowned engineering design, and proven implementation, PulseOne is uniquely positioned for Central and South Coast based businesses to plan, build and manage your technology infrastructure - from strategy to ongoing support. Our scalable model allows companies to utilize the services they need as they grow, making high value outsourced IT management cost effective for your growing business. Staffed with technology specialists and lead by business veterans, PulseOne is designed to support your business needs. For more information on what we can do for you, contact us via https://pulseone.com/sct/ or email us 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. [email protected] www.socalip.com *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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 6/03/20 TAE Life Sciences <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100255> Foothill Ranch $30.00 M 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 Greenbits <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99985> San Jose $23.00 M 4/16/20 Coconut Collaborative <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=99984> Los Angeles $7.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). 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