*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, November 5, 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 * - Micronoma Names Execs, Plans San Diego HQ <#0080568> - Protomer Technologies Gets Funding For Protein Therapeutics <#0080566> - Esri Rolls Out New Tool For Improving Coastal Water Quality <#0080567> - Semtech Powers Smart Campus System In China <#0080569> - Raptor Scientific Acquires Sensor Concepts <#0080565> *Marketplace* - Preccelerator U Presents: Financial Modeling & Fundraising - Nov 10 <#ad770> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - 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> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#ad188> *Thursday, November 5, 2020* *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]. *Micronoma Names Execs, Plans San Diego HQ* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080568.html> San Diego-based biotech startup Micronoma announced this morning that it has hired three new executives, and plans to set up a headquarters in San Diego. The company said it has named Eddie Adams as Chief Scientific Officer, Greg Poore as Chief Analytic Offier, and Darryl Garrison as Chief Operating Officer. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080568.html>) *Protomer Technologies Gets Funding For Protein Therapeutics* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080566.html> Pasadena-based Protomer Technologies announced this morning that it has received funding from both the JDRF T1D Fund, as well as Eli Lilly and Company, in a funding round. Size of the investment was not announced. The company said Eli Lilly and Company led the funding, with the new investment today from JDRF. Protomer said it is developing next-generation protein therapeutics that can sense molecular activators in the body. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=62742>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080566.html>) *Esri Rolls Out New Tool For Improving Coastal Water Quality* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080567.html> Redland-based GIS software giant Esri announced this week that it has rolled out a new, free and open tool it says helps countries monitor their coastal water quality. The company said its new tool is being released in partnership with the United Nationas and GEO Blue. The company says the tools can be used to help guide policy and reduce pollution from land sources. Esri said the tool helps analyze above-normal concentrations of marine algae. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080567.html>) *Semtech Powers Smart Campus System In China* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080569.html> Camarillo-based semiconductor developer Semtech has scored another design win with its LoRaWAN technology, saying today that its technology is being used by Chinsese company Shenzhen Sundray Technology Co., Ltd. (Sundray), for a new "software-defined classroom" product. Semtech said that Sundray's technology is being used to promote safer learning spaces by monitoring classroom occupancy, equipment usage, temperature monitoring, door and window locks, and air quality sensors. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080569.html>) *Raptor Scientific Acquires Sensor Concepts* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080565.html> Newport Beach-based Raptor Scientific, a provider of testing and measurement products for the aerospace and defense market, said on Wednesday that it has acquired Sensor Concepts, Inc.. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Sensor Concepts is a provider of products used for radar cross-section (RCS) measurements. Raptor Scientific is owned by private equity firm L Squared Capital Partners, which founded the company in 2019. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080565.html>) *Preccelerator U Presents: Financial Modeling & Fundraising - Nov 10 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-u-presents-financial-modeling-fundraising-with-mark-wald-tickets-126484064241>* Preccelerator® U Presents: Financial Modeling & Fundraising with Mark Wald. November 10, 12pm - 1:30pm Online Mark Wald, owner of Supporting Strategies Santa Monica, will deliver this casual talk and combine it with a Q&A. To attract professional investor capital, you need to be in control of your financials and projections. Every entrepreneur looking to expand their business should join us for this workshop by one of the leading financial accounting firms in town, Supporting Strategies Santa Monica. Over a 90-minute workshop you can expect to get a glimpse into financial modeling and fundraising for startups, KPIs and how to use them, and more! Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-u-presents-financial-modeling-fundraising-with-mark-wald-tickets-126484064241 *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] *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 <#funding>* 11/05/20 Protomer Technologies <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101039> Pasadena $0.00 M 10/29/20 Slingshot Aerospace <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101038> El Segundo $8.00 M 10/28/20 Scopely <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101037> Culver City $340.00 M 10/27/20 Theta Lake <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101034> Santa Barbara $12.70 M 10/27/20 Replicated <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101036> Los Angeles $25.00 M 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 GOAT <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100896> Los Angeles $100.00 M 9/23/20 Point Predictive <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=100897> San Diego $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 10, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator U Presents: Financial Modeling & Fundraising * Preccelerator® U Presents: Financial Modeling & Fundraising with Mark Wald. Mark Wald, owner of SupportinPreccelerator® U Presents: Financial Modeling & Fundraising with Mark Wald. Mark Wald, owner of Supporting Strategies Santa Monica, will deliver this casual talk and combine iPreccelerator® U Presents: Financial Modeling & Fundraising with Mark Wald. Mark Wald, owner of Supporting Strategies Santa Monica, will deliver this casual talk and combine it with a Q&A. To attract professional investor capital, you need to be in control of your financials and projections. Every entrepreneur looking to expand their business should join us for this workshop by one of the leading financial accounting firms in town, Supporting Strategies Santa Monica. Over a 90-minute workshop you can expect to get a glimpse into financial modeling and fundraising for startups, KPIs and how to use them, and more!. 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