*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, November 17, 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 * - BioAtla Files For IPO <#0080611> - XPRIZE Launches New Pandemic Response Challenge <#0080609> - Two Bit Circus Rolls Out New, Remote Game Show Platform <#0080608> - Procore Sets Chief People Officer <#0080610> - Kinnate Biopharma Files For $100M IPO <#0080612> - Report: Bird Considers Going Public Via SPAC <#0080607> - Beyond Meat Planning New Beyond Burgers <#0080606> *Marketplace* - Stradling <#ad608> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <#ad764> *Tuesday, November 17, 2020* *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 *BioAtla Files For IPO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080611.html> San Diego-based biotech BioAtla has filed for an IPO, saying that it is looking to raise up to $100M in an IPO on the Nasdaq Global Market as BCAB. The IPO is being underwritten by J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, Credit Suisse, and BTIG. BioAtla is venture backed by Himalaya Parent LLC, Pfizer Ventures, Soleus Private Equity, HBM Healthcare Investments, Baker Bros. Advisors, Cormorant Asset Management, and Zone II Healthcare Holdings. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080611.html>) *XPRIZE Launches New Pandemic Response Challenge* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080609.html> Los Angeles-based XPRIZE, the group which operates competitions that spur groups and companies to solve major societal challenges, says it has rolled out a new challenge--this one about figuring out how to safely reopen society in the midst of a pandemic. According to XPRIZE, its new challenge, which is being launched in partnership with Cognizant, is called the Pandemic Response Challenge the four month competition. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080609.html>) *Two Bit Circus Rolls Out New, Remote Game Show Platform* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080608.html> Los Angeles-based Two Bit Circus, the developer of micro amusement parks and STEM-inspired experiences, says it has launched a new, online entertainment platform that allows brands to engage their fans remotely. The company--which says that, during the pandemic, it has been intensified its focus on entertaining audiences at home--said it has created a live-hosted game show over streaming video, which can be customaized by brands. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080608.html>) *Procore Sets Chief People Officer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080610.html> Carpinteria-based *Procore <http://www.procore.com>*, which develops construction management software, has named Pat Wadors as the company's new Chief People Officer. Wadors was most recently Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at ServiceNow, and also was SVP, Global Talent Organization at LinkedIn, in addition to serving at Plantronics and Yahoo!. Wadors also sits on the board of Zenefits, Accolade, and El Camino Hospital.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080610.html>) *Kinnate Biopharma Files For $100M IPO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080612.html> San Diego-based Kinnate Biopharma has filed for an IPO, saying in a filing that it is looking to raise up to $100M. The company has filed to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol KNTE. The IPO is being underwritten by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, SVB Leerink, and Piper Sandler. The firm is backed by Foresite Capital, OrbiMed, RA Capital Management, Nextech, and Vida Ventures. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080612.html>) *Report: Bird Considers Going Public Via SPAC* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080607.html> Santa Monica-based on-demand, last mile transportation company Bird is considering going public via a Special Purpose Acquisiton Company (SPAC), according to a report from Bloomberg. It's unclear how far along the SPAC might be, however, Bloomberg said the discussions "are in an early stage". ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080607.html>) *Beyond Meat Planning New Beyond Burgers* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080606.html> El Segundo-based plant-based meat alternative developer Beyond Meat is launching new versions of its Beyond Burger, its hamburger alternative, with a new, juicier version of its burger which it says has 35 percent less saturated fat than a burger made from 80/20 beef, as well as a version of its burger which it says has 55 percent less saturated fat than a typical beef burger. The company said there's no change to its ingredients in the company's burgers. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0080606.html>) *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. *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] *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 *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 *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>* 11/13/20 Applied Data Finance, LLC <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101150> San Diego $14.20 M 11/13/20 Shred <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101149> Hollywood $4.00 M 11/10/20 Ambrx <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101040> La Jolla $200.00 M 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 ThinkIQ, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101033> Aliso Viejo $11.60 M 10/20/20 Zest AI <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101032> Los Angeles $15.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 17, Los Angeles -- *CoMotion LA Live* CoMotion LA Live. As we recover from the crisis, it’s critically important to rebuild our transportation systems in green, healthy and sustainable ways that better serve cities and citizens – that is why we are calling for a New Deal for Mobility. We hope you join us, and thousands of other leaders from the public and private sectors, as we work to transform cities and transform lives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26698 November 18, Los Angeles -- *CoMotion LA Live* CoMotion LA Live. As we recover from the crisis, it’s critically important to rebuild our transportation systems in green, healthy and sustainable ways that better serve cities and citizens – that is why we are calling for a New Deal for Mobility. We hope you join us, and thousands of other leaders from the public and private sectors, as we work to transform cities and transform lives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26699 November 19, Los Angeles -- *Chief Technology Officers on Emerging Technologies* AITP: Chief Technology Officers on Emerging Technologies. Since 2010, we’ve been inviting CTO panels that focus on emerging technologies having transformative and disruptive impacts on our world. We cover what has changed for CTOs over the recent 2-3 years and the implications of these changes going forward. This is one of the most anticipated and well-attended events of the year, and this year will be no exception. We’ll hear from the following executives on the cutting edge: Bill Parducci, CTO/CPO, Ace Metrix; Vijesh Mehta, CTO and Co-founder at EZ Texting; Thor Clark, CTO of WELL Health; Tony Karrer (moderator), Founder & CEO of TechEmpower, Founder & CTO of Aggregage. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26696 November 19, Los Angeles -- *CoMotion LA Live* CoMotion LA Live. As we recover from the crisis, it’s critically important to rebuild our transportation systems in green, healthy and sustainable ways that better serve cities and citizens – that is why we are calling for a New Deal for Mobility. We hope you join us, and thousands of other leaders from the public and private sectors, as we work to transform cities and transform lives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26700 ------------------------------ *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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