*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, July 22, 2021* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
*Sponsored By * Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group (http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending) Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Sketchy Names New Exec, Advisors <#0081515> - Faraday Future Hits Public Markets Via SPAC <#0081512> - Broadvoice Acquires GoContact <#0081513> - BayWa r.e. Launches New Brand For Acquired Company <#0081514> - Bonfire Ventures Extends Network With Angel, Seed Investment Effort <#0081511> - FloQast Raises $110M <#0081510> *Marketplace* - Network Thinking Solutions - DevOps and Managed Services <#ad774> - 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> - Stradling <#ad608> *Thursday, July 22, 2021* *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 *Sketchy Names New Exec, Advisors* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081515.html> Los Angeles-based education technology startup Sketchy is ramping up its hiring efforts, saying today that it has added a number of new executives and advisors to the company. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081515.html>) *Faraday Future Hits Public Markets Via SPAC* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081512.html> Los Angeles-based Faraday Future is now a publicly traded company, after a successful acquisition by a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Property Solutions Acquisiton Corp., the company said on Wednesday afternoon. Faraday Future will begin trading today under the ticker symbols FFIE and FFIE.WS. Faraday Future--currently led by CEO Dr. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081512.html>) *Broadvoice Acquires GoContact* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081513.html> Los Angeles-based voice, unified communications, and SIP trunking provider Broadvoice said on Tuesday that it has acquired GoContact, a Portugese provider of contact center services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Broadvoice says that GoContact has sales and service operations in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Angola and Colombia. The deal will expand the company's operations in Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Broadvoice is led by CEO Jim Murphy. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081513.html>) *BayWa r.e. Launches New Brand For Acquired Company* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081514.html> Irvine-based BayWa r.e., a renewable energy developer and services provider, says it has launched a new brand, BayWa r.e. Power Solutions Inc.. The new brand is a new name for Enable Energy Inc., which BayWa r.e. acquired in September. The new company is focused on solar and battery energy storage systems for the U.S. commercial, industrial, and utility sectors. BayWa r.e. Power Solutions is active in Hawaii, California, plus the Northeast U.S. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081514.html>) *Bonfire Ventures Extends Network With Angel, Seed Investment Effort* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081511.html> Los Angeles-based venture capital investment fund Bonfire Ventures is looking to extend its network--and make more angel, pre-seed, and seed investments--through a new program is is calling Bonfire Firestarters. According to Bonfire, it has partnered with six individuals and five early-stage fund managers who the firm will be using to make investments for the fund. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081511.html>) *FloQast Raises $110M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081510.html> Los Angeles-based accounting software developer FloQast said this morning that it has raised $110M in its Series D funding round, with its latest valuation putting the company into unicorn territory, at $1.2 billion. The funding was led by Meritech Capital, and also included Insight Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Coupa Ventures, Polaris Partners, and Norwest Venture Partners. The company develops financial close management software, used for financial reporting. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=42390>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081510.html>) *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 implement, manage and monitor CI/CD, Load Balancing, Docker and Auto Scaling technologies. NTS also provides Desktop Managed Services for your business team which includes antivirus, threat protection, ransomware detection, and inventory management. Please reach us at [email protected] to start a conversation. *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]. *Stradling <http://www.sycr.com>* Stradling, Attorneys At Law ( href="http://www.sycr.com";>http://www.sycr.com ) For more than 40 years top companies and municipalities have counted on Stradling to have the right team and skills to meet their toughest challenges 24/7, 365 days a year. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 7/21/21 FloQast <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103068> Los Angeles $110.00 M 7/20/21 QMerit, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103067> Irvine $0.00 M 7/16/21 NetraDyne, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103034> San Diego $150.00 M 7/14/21 Endgame <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103033> Los Angeles $12.25 M 7/13/21 Specright <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103032> Tustin $30.00 M 6/30/21 ServiceTitan <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102971> Glendale $200.00 M 6/30/21 Quizizz <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102972> Santa Monica $31.50 M 6/29/21 TOCA Football, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102954> Costa Mesa $40.00 M 6/29/21 FutureProof <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102955> San Diego $3.00 M 6/28/21 Tapcart <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102953> Santa Monica $50.00 M 6/24/21 GOAT <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102952> Los Angeles $195.00 M 6/16/21 RayzeBio, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102909> San Diego $108.00 M 6/14/21 EcoATM <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102908> San Diego $75.00 M 6/10/21 Mythical Games <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=102893> Sherman Oaks $75.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 29, San Diego -- *Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking* Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking. CONNECTpreneur Investor Network presents Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking. Come learn, connect with others, and be inspired! “Rocket Pitch + Power Networking” by CONNECTpreneur features virtual networking sessions and a Rocket Pitch segment with exciting early stage companies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26729 July 30, Los Angeles -- *Datacon LA Startup Showcase Deadline* Datacon LA Startup Showcase Deadline. Data Con LA, in partnership with TenOneTen Ventures, invites you to submit your startup pitch at our 2021 virtual Startup Showcase. Prizes awarded! The deadline for submission is July 30th. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26730 August 1, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2021* SIGGRAPH 2021. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH conferences, held in North America and Asia, are the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experiences showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26333 August 2, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2021* SIGGRAPH 2021. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH conferences, held in North America and Asia, are the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experiences showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26334 August 3, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2021* SIGGRAPH 2021. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH conferences, held in North America and Asia, are the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experiences showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26335 August 4, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2021* SIGGRAPH 2021. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH conferences, held in North America and Asia, are the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experiences showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26336 August 5, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2021* SIGGRAPH 2021. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH conferences, held in North America and Asia, are the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experiences showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26337 ------------------------------ *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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