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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - UP.Partners Raises $230M Transportation Venture Fund <#0081827> - Original Wood Case Apple-1 Computer Goes Up For Auction <#0081828> - EV Connect Rolls Out API For EV Charging Network <#0081829> - Metagenics Acquired By Gryphon Investors <#0081830> - Scopely Buys GSN Games For $1 Billion <#0081831> *Marketplace* - Network Thinking Solutions - DevOps and Managed Services <#ad774> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - Stradling <#ad608> - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> - Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <#ad764> - Stradling <#ad608> *Tuesday, October 19, 2021* *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our sponsors and supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact [email protected] for details. *UP.Partners Raises $230M Transportation Venture Fund* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081827.html> A new, Santa Monica-based venture fund, UP.Partners, said on Monday afternoon that it has raised a $230M, early stage venture capital fund focused on transportation and logistics. According to the fund, it is backed by Alaska Air Group, ARK Invest Founder and CEO Cathie Wood, Toyota subsidiary Woven Capital, Hillwood, a Perot Company; and ship management company OSM Maritime. UP.Partners is led by Managing Directors Adam Grosser, Cyrus Sigari and Ben Marcus. UP. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081827.html>) *Original Wood Case Apple-1 Computer Goes Up For Auction* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081828.html> An original, wood paneled Apple-1 computer -- originally owned by a professor at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga -- is going up for auction, according to a local auction house, John Moran Auctioneers. According to the auction company, the "Chaffey College Apple-1" is estimated at $400,000 to $600,000. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081828.html>) *EV Connect Rolls Out API For EV Charging Network* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081829.html> El Segundo-based EV Connect, which operates a network of electric vehicle charging stations, says it has rolled out an application programming interface (API), which allows its customers to integrate into its network. According to the company, the API allows charging providers to develop customized EV networks as well as smart charging and eMobility applications. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081829.html>) *Metagenics Acquired By Gryphon Investors* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081830.html> Aliso Viejo-based Metagenics, a provider of health supplements distributed through healthcare providers, has been acquired by private equity investor Grophon Investors. Financial details of the deal were not announced. Metagenics was previously owned by Alticor Inc.. Metagenics was founded in 1983, and offers up "nutritional solutions recommended by healthcare professionals". The company will continue to be led by current CEO Brent Eck. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081830.html>) *Scopely Buys GSN Games For $1 Billion* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081831.html> Los Angeles-based mobile games developer Scopely said on Monday that it is paying approximately $1 billion for GSN Games, the division of Game Show Network owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment. GSN Games owns a portfolio of free-to-play mobile and online games, and is best known for such titles as "Solitaire TriPeaks" and "Bingo Bash". According to Scopely, the deal is split between both cash and equity in the company, which will give SPE a minority interest in the company. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081831.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 Zero Trust Policies. Please reach us at [email protected] to start a conversation or visit our website https://networkthinking.com/devops/ *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. *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]. *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 *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>* 10/12/21 Day-J <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103177> Los Angeles $2.00 M 10/11/21 Audio Up <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103176> Los Angeles $12.00 M 10/07/21 GrayMatter Robotics <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103169> Los Angeles $4.10 M 10/06/21 Amionx <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103168> Carlsbad $0.00 M 9/29/21 Sommetrics, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103166> San Diego $11.00 M 9/27/21 Dozuki <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103164> San Luis Obispo $0.00 M 9/27/21 Thankful <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103165> Venice $12.00 M 9/23/21 Clovers <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103162> Los Angeles $15.00 M 9/22/21 Perch Mobility <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103163> Los Angeles $0.00 M 9/21/21 Assembly <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103161> Los Angeles $0.00 M 9/20/21 Omaze <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103160> Venice $85.00 M 9/20/21 WurkNow <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103158> Riverside $10.00 M 9/20/21 9am.health <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103159> Encinitas $3.70 M 9/17/21 Outer <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103157> Santa Monica $50.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). 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