*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, August 12, 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 * - AdGreetz Partners With TikTok <#0080217> - MasonHub Links With Returnly <#0080218> - TipTags Launches Mobile Map System For Crowdsourced Pandemic Mapping <#0080219> - Whistle Wins Four Sisters Boutique Hotel Chain <#0080216> - Valence Lands $5.25M More For Black Professional Networking <#0080215> - Kingston Technology Unable To Shake $7.5M Jury Award <#0080214> *Marketplace* - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - Technology Management and Operational Outsourcing – PulseOne <#ad765> - Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <#ad764> *Wednesday, August 12, 2020* *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 *AdGreetz Partners With TikTok* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080217.html> Los Angeles-based AdGreetz, which develops a video personalization software platform for advertisers, says it has partnered with social networking service TikTok. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. According to the two, the deal will allow advertisers to produce, deploy, and optimize "hyper-personalized" content and messaging in real time. AdGreetz is ledby CEO and Founder Eric Frankel. The two said they already have partnered on a hyper-personalized app for Prudential plc. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080217.html>) *MasonHub Links With Returnly* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080218.html> Los Angeles-based MasonHub, a provider of fulfillment technology and services which is backed by Canvas Ventures, says it has integrated with digital returns provider Returnly. According to the two, integration enables clients to automate RMAs and generate refunds within seconds, saving employees hundreds of hours of manual work and freeing up valuable time. MasonHub has received seed funding of $6.5M from Canvas Ventures; the company is led by founder and CEO Donny Salazar. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080218.html>) *TipTags Launches Mobile Map System For Crowdsourced Pandemic Mapping* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080219.html> Los Angeles-based TipTags, which develops mapping software, says it has rolled out a new, mobile map-based system to help with the sharing of information about the pandemic. According to the company, its new system allows anyone to create, share, and access hyper-local information about such information as testing, local outbreaks and PPE availability. The company said it apps let anyone share information about local situation in a visual, map-based application using text, photos and links. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080219.html>) *Whistle Wins Four Sisters Boutique Hotel Chain* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080216.html> Los Angeles-based *Whistle <http://www.trywhistle.com>*, which develops a platform for hotels to send messages and engage with their guests, said on Tuesday that it has signed up Four Sisters Inn, a boutique hotel chain in California. Financial details of the win were not announced. Whistle said that Four Sisters Inns runs such properties as the Kenwood Inn & Spa in Sonoma County. Christopher Hovanessian is CEO of Whistle Messaging(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080216.html>) *Valence Lands $5.25M More For Black Professional Networking* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080215.html> Los Angeles-based Valence, the Black professional networking community, has raised $5.25M more in a Series A funding, the company said on Tuesday. The funding was led by GGV Capital, and also included Upfront Ventures. According to Valence, which is led by CEO Guy Primus, GGV Capital's Hans Tung is joining the company's board of directors with the investment. Valence previously raised a $2. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080215.html>) *Kingston Technology Unable To Shake $7.5M Jury Award* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080214.html> Fountain Valley-based memory giant Kingston Technology was unable to reduce a $7.5M jury award for patent infringement on a "swiveling" cover for a USB flash memory device, after a California federal judge rejected the company's legal challenge to the jury's findings. The award--made to a company called Pavo Solutions LLC--came after a jury trial in March, where Pavo had sought $15M in damages for Kingston's use of a swiveling USB flash memory cover. Pavo is based in South Korea. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080214.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 *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 *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] *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. As the #1 destination in Europe for inward investment and tech talent, and home to more fast-growth companies than any other European country, the UK has a lot to offer to US companies. We work with all companies, from start-ups/scale-ups through to the Fortune 500. To find out more about "Why UK," and to work with DIT's LA team, contact us at: https://www.events.great.gov.uk/ehome/200195057 *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]. *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 7/30/20 MomentFeed <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100700> Santa Monica $10.00 M 7/29/20 Heal <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100699> Pacific Palisades $100.00 M 7/22/20 TrackStreet, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100695> Santa Barbara $5.10 M 7/20/20 Gemist <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100579> Los Angeles $0.00 M 7/20/20 Carbonated Games <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100581> El Segundo $8.50 M 7/20/20 Ready, Set, Food! <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100582> Encino $3.00 M 7/09/20 Kernel <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100542> Los Angeles $53.00 M 7/08/20 VelosBio Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100084> San Diego $137.00 M 6/25/20 Treehouse Games <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100533> Los Angeles $2.60 M 6/25/20 Clickup <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100534> San Diego $35.00 M 6/24/20 Pipe <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100532> Los Angeles $60.00 M 6/23/20 Scalefast <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100510> Manhattan Beach $21.58 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html August 17, Irvine -- *What do investors want to see before they write that check? * What do investors want to see before they write that check? Pismo Ventures. Join JJ Richa in fireside chat with Kathie Priebe and Roland Schumann about what investors look for. For first-time and experienced entrepreneurs, the lingering question is the same: How do I get an investor to write a check? Sometimes the process of raising money seems more like a mystery novel that takes months to unfold and concludes with disappointing results. Are there ways to speed up this process, make the outcome more predictable and more lucrative? Do you have or need a champion? Do you know your investor audience? Have you answered in investor terms: Why This? Why You? Why Now? How transparent should you be?. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26667 August 27, Los Angeles -- *11th Annual Women In Green Forum* 11th Annual Women In Green Forum. The Women In Green Forum has emerged as the premier conference series highlighting women’s impact on the environmental industry. The Women In Green Forum (WIGF) is the largest conference of its kind and attracts an international audience of environmental professionals. Each year, we convene sustainability trailblazers who share insights about the newest and most cutting-edge environmental innovations. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26649 September 6, Los Angeles -- *National Business Plan Competition Deadline/Pismo Ventures* National Business Plan Competition Deadline/Pismo Ventures. Pismo Ventures presents the National Venture Plan Competition (NVPC). The NVPC is a business plan competition offering startups and entrepreneurs, across the United State, a unique opportunity to present their plans to experienced investors, screen in front of multiple investor groups nationwide, win cash and in-kind prizes, and participate in an array of invaluable webinars. Most of all, the competition provides participants one of the biggest opportunities to raise capital by being fast-tracked to present to many investor groups, angels, VCs and family offices across the US. Seee https://bit.ly/2ZRkWPP. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26636 September 9, Los Angeles -- *Digital Summit LA* Out of concern for the health and safety of our attendees and staff, Digital Summit Los Angeles will reschedule our 2020 to September 9-11. Thanks!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26647 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. 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