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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Zest AI Finds $15M More <#m_590859989203570628_0080497> - ThinkIQ Connects With $11.6M <#m_590859989203570628_0080498> - Ways2H Gets Investment For Renewable Hydrogen Production <#m_590859989203570628_0080499> - Happy Returns, FedEx Team Up On Return Locations <#m_590859989203570628_0080495> - Topdser Extends Drop Shipping Platform To Brazil, France <#m_590859989203570628_0080496> - Good Growth Capital Expands Venture Capital Efforts To SoCal <#m_590859989203570628_0080494> - Sonos Connects To General Electric <#m_590859989203570628_0080493> *Marketplace* - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#m_590859989203570628_ad760> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#m_590859989203570628_ad756> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#m_590859989203570628_ad752> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#m_590859989203570628_ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#m_590859989203570628_ad749> - Stradling <#m_590859989203570628_ad608> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_590859989203570628_ad188> *Tuesday, October 20, 2020* *Preccelerator U Presents: Networking for Capital with Len Lanzi <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-u-presents-networking-for-capital-with-len-lanzi-tickets-122440854893>* Preccelerator® U Presents: Networking for Capital with Len Lanzi. This session will focus on techniques and ways to network in the VC and Angel Community. We will interact and share best practices on business development and promoting your start-up. We will explore the different natural networks we have individually and build a personal action plan for you to use to build your network. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-u-presents-networking-for-capital-with-len-lanzi-tickets-122440854893 *Zest AI Finds $15M More* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080497.html> Los Angeles-based software developer Zest AI has raised $15M in funding from Insight Partners, to go towards its credit underwriting software, the company announced this morning. According to Zest, the funding will go towards acceleration of adoption of its products, including growth, innovation, and customer success efforts. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=29798>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080497.html>) *ThinkIQ Connects With $11.6M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080498.html> Aliso Viejo-based software developer ThinkIQ, which is developing software for the manufacturing industry, said today that it has raised $11.6M in its Series A funding round. The funding was led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF), and also included Hitachi Ventures and ArcTern Ventures. The company says it is developing a "digital manufacturing platform", which manufacturers use for material traceability and data insights, quality, safety and compliance efforts. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=53925>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080498.html>) *Ways2H Gets Investment For Renewable Hydrogen Production* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080499.html> Long Beach-based Way2H, a startup developing technology to convert waste into clean hydrogen fuel, has scored a strategic investment from Pacific6 Enterprises, the company announced this morning. Size of that investment were not announced. Pacific6 Enterprises is led by John C. Molina. According to Ways2H, it is developing a thermochemical process to produce clean hydrogen fuel from municipal solid waste, wastewater sludge, plastics and/or other waste materials, without incineration. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080499.html>) *Happy Returns, FedEx Team Up On Return Locations* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080495.html> Santa Monica-based Happy Returns, which provides software and reverse logistics services to e-commerce companies, and FedEx are in a new agreement where people can return their items at most FedEx Office locations. According to Happy Returns, the agreement with FedEx is starting in Los Angeles, and will expand nationwide by the end of October, extending its service to more than 2,000 FedEx Office locations. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080495.html>) *Topdser Extends Drop Shipping Platform To Brazil, France* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080496.html> Los Angeles-based a href="http://www.topdser.com";>Topdser, a startup which operates a platform it says connects product suppliers who dropship with Shopify e-retailers, says it has expanded its platform to provide localized content for sellers in Brazil and France. The company says its now offers country-specific websites in French and Portuguese. Users are automatically geo-located by IP address and directed to the appropriate Topdser landing page. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080496.html>) *Good Growth Capital Expands Venture Capital Efforts To SoCal* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080494.html> Good Growth Capital, a venture capital investment firm focused on complex science and technology start-ups, says it has set up shop in Southern California, and hired a new, West Coast Venture Partner in Los Angeles. Good Growth Capital says it has appointed Krisztina "Z" Holly--well known in the LA startup community--as West Coast Venture partner, as part of its efforts to expand its team. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080494.html>) *Sonos Connects To General Electric* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080493.html> Santa Barbara-based Sonos and General Electric have connected GE's appliances with Sonos speakers, through a new integration effort between the two companies. According to the two companies, GE's appliances now allow its users to set up alerts--such that an oven is pre-heated, or a dishwasher cycle is done--through Sonos speakers in their home. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080493.html>) *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]. *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 *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] *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. *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_590859989203570628_funding>* 10/20/20 Zest AI <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101032> Los Angeles $15.00 M 10/20/20 ThinkIQ, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101033> Aliso Viejo $11.60 M 10/14/20 Menlo Microsystems, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100962> Irvine $44.00 M 10/08/20 Slingshot Aerospace <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100961> El Segundo $1.00 M 9/29/20 Seismic <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100936> Solana Beach $92.00 M 9/28/20 Liquid Death <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100935> Santa Monica $23.00 M 9/24/20 Camera IQ <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100898> Santa Monica $5.00 M 9/23/20 Point Predictive <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100897> San Diego $0.00 M 9/23/20 GOAT <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100896> Los Angeles $100.00 M 9/22/20 Beyond Limits <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100895> Glendale $133.00 M 9/16/20 YAPI (Practical Dental Solutions, Inc.) <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100894> Canyon Country $0.00 M 9/15/20 Violux <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100892> Orange County $1.20 M 8/25/20 Songtradr, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100821> West Hollywood $30.00 M 8/24/20 Connect Biopharma <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100820> San Diego $115.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html October 27, Los Angeles -- *Preccelerator® U Presents: Networking for Capital with Len Lanzi* Preccelerator® U Presents: Networking for Capital with Len Lanzi. 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