*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, June 23, 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 * - Illumina Selects Seven Companies For Accelerator <#0080004> - EV Connect Completes Fast Charging Corridor In California's Central Valley <#0080003> - Loot Crate, BuzzFeed Launch New Crate <#0080002> - Jeet Launches App For Better Food Ordering <#0080000> - Poseida Therapeutics Files For IPO <#0080001> - Outer Finds $4.3M For Direct To Consumer Outdoor Furniture <#0079997> *Marketplace* - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#ad596> - Stradling <#ad608> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#ad188> - Technology Management and Operational Outsourcing – PulseOne <#ad765> - Resources For UK Companies and Investors Impacted By Coronavirus <#ad762> *Tuesday, June 23, 2020* *Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <http://www.preccelerator.com>* The Preccelerator® Program is an accelerator for early-stage startups offered to select companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides initial capital, sophisticated legal services, interim office space, mentorship, a targeted curriculum, investment strategy counseling and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. www.preccelerator.com *Illumina Selects Seven Companies For Accelerator* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080004.html> S (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080004.html>) *EV Connect Completes Fast Charging Corridor In California's Central Valley* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080003.html> El Segundo-based EV Connect, which operates a network of electric vehicle chargers, says it has completed a fast charging corridor along California's Central Valley. According to EV Connect, it now has more than 150 miles of State Highway 99 supported by fast charging stations. The company said the corridor was created by placing charging stations at three Love's Travel Stops along the 99. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080003.html>) *Loot Crate, BuzzFeed Launch New Crate* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080002.html> Los Angeles-based Loot Crate and BuzzFeed says they have created a new "crate" to help people take a break from the noise, slow down, and enjoy some time offline. According to the two, the new "Joy of Missing Out Crate" is aimed at helping cure "fear of missing out syndrome" and onine burnout caused by keeping up with all of the apps, news sites and blogs. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080002.html>) *Jeet Launches App For Better Food Ordering* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080000.html> Tired of trying to order from a restaurant menu, but can't quite picture what you want? Los Angeles-based Jeet said it launched today with a new app, which it says helps solves the problem of menus not having pictures. The company said the free app--which runs on iOS--allows customers at restaurants to see visual images of menu items, see what your friends have eaten, and works directly within restaurants. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080000.html>) *Poseida Therapeutics Files For IPO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080001.html> San Diego-based Poseida Therapeutics, which is developing cell and gene therapeutics products, recently filed for an IPO, saying it is looking to raise up to $115M in a public offering. The company has filed to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market as PSTX. The IPO is being underwritten by BofA Securities, Piper Sandler, and William Blair. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080001.html>) *Outer Finds $4.3M For Direct To Consumer Outdoor Furniture* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079997.html> Santa Monica-based Outer, which makes direct-to-consume outdoor furniture, said last week that it has raised $4.3M in a funding round. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079997.html>) *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. 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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. *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 *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]. *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) ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 6/17/20 DroneBase, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100472> Los Angeles $7.50 M 6/16/20 UNEST <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100471> Hollywood $9.00 M 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 ChromaCode, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100103> Carlsbad $10.00 M 5/19/20 Amplyx Pharmaceuticals <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100104> San Diego $53.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html June 24, Los Angeles -- *TechFire x DLA Piper: Bessemer Venture Partners' Ethan Kurzweil* *NEW* . 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