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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Pipeliner CRM Enhances Reporting Tools <#0081114> - Incipio Partners With Reforestation Nonprofit <#0081113> - HyperX Rolls Out New Mechanical Keyboards <#0081112> - Entrada Ventures Raises $1.6M In SPV <#0081111> - Curri Collects $6M For Construction Deliveries <#0081110> *Marketplace* - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - UK Government's Department for International Trade (DIT) <#ad756> - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> *Monday, April 5, 2021* *Network Thinking Solutions - DevOps and Managed Services <http://www.networkthinking.com>* Network Thinking Solutions provides DevOps and Managed Services for Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. NTS helps development teams for CI/CD, Load Balancing, Docker and Auto Scaling technologies. NTS implements these technologies and also monitors and maintains, on an as needed basis. Desktop Managed Services are a key to our tools for your business team which includes antivirus, threat protection, ransomware detection, and inventory management. Please reach us at [email protected] to start a conversation. *Pipeliner CRM Enhances Reporting Tools* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081114.html> Los Angeles-based Pipeliner CRM, which develops customer relationship management software for sales teams, recently released a new update to its software, adding new reporting and analytics features. According to the company, it has added new, comprehensive reporting and analytics for its software, which offers up performance indicators and quotas, plus line graphs, bar and pie charts. PIpeliner is led by CEO Nikolaus Kimla. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081114.html>) *Incipio Partners With Reforestation Nonprofit* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081113.html> Irvine-based mobile device manufacturer Incipio says it has partnered with nonprofit Eden Reforestation Projects, where Eden will plant a new tree for every one of Incipio's Organicore phone cases that are purchased. According to Incipio, Eden will plant one tree in the regions most impacted by deforestation throughout the year, with five trees planted for every purchase of those Incipio phones through April. Financial details of the effort were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081113.html>) *HyperX Rolls Out New Mechanical Keyboards* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081112.html> Fountain Valley-based gaming products maker HyperX said today that it has started shipping new, mechanical gaming keyboards featuring a new mechanical switch. According to the company, its new HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard features its HyperX Blue mechanical switch, which it says has an 80 million click rating. The company is targeting the keyboard for both gaming and work from home. The new keyboard has an MSRP of $89.99. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081112.html>) *Entrada Ventures Raises $1.6M In SPV* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081111.html> Santa Barbara-based Entrada Ventures, a venture capital firm led by Alexander Fang, the former co-founder of Aurrion (acquired by Juniper Networks), has raised $1.6M in a special purpose venture investment fund. Details on the use of that fund and any other details on any linked investment were not announced. The SPV was disclosed through a regulatory filing. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081111.html>) *Curri Collects $6M For Construction Deliveries* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081110.html> Los Angeles-based Curri, which provides delivery of construction materials via car, truck, flatbed, box truck, and other means through its own network of contractors, has raised $6M in a funding round, the company said this week. The funding was led by Brick & Mortar Ventures, and also included Rainfall Ventures and Initialized Capital. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081110.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 *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 *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]. *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 $29 billion in assets and 70 full-service branches primarily located in California, with one in Durham, NC and another in Denver, CO. Our Venture Banking Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses and their 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 Britt Nelson at [email protected]. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 3/16/21 Flowspace <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102312> Los Angeles $31.00 M 3/16/21 Pledge <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102379> Venice $3.00 M 3/11/21 Cheese <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102234> Pasadena $3.60 M 3/08/21 TheoryCraft Games <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102123> Los Angeles $37.50 M 3/04/21 Whatnot <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102122> Los Angeles $20.00 M 2/24/21 Emotive <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102079> Los Angeles $50.00 M 2/24/21 BeSmartee <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102080> Huntington Beach $0.00 M 2/23/21 SpaceX <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102053> Hawthorne $850.00 M 2/18/21 talkshoplive <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101941> Los Angeles $3.00 M 2/12/21 Pipeline Therapeutics <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101930> San Diego $80.00 M 2/03/21 LeaseLock <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101670> Marina Del Rey $52.00 M 1/21/21 Plexium <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101426> San Diego $35.00 M 1/12/21 Genalyte <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101379> San Diego $50.00 M 1/12/21 Vesica <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=101380> Los Angeles $2.10 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html April 13, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator U: Startup Guide to Financial Modeling w/ Mark Wald* Preccelerato® U: Startup Guide to Financial Modeling w/ Mark Wald. 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