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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Stratolaunch Shifts Aim To Defense, Not Space <#0082527> - Polygon Gets $3.6M For ADHD Diagnosis <#0082523> - Element Biosciences Sets Chief Commercial Officer <#0082525> - Capstone Wins Deals In California <#0082526> - EVgo Bolsters Board <#0082524> *Marketplace* - From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice <#ad760> - Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <#ad764> - Tech vs. Media: From Working in a Small Apartment to Selling Your Company for Over $100M <#ad786> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> *Monday, May 23, 2022* *Recurring Revenue Conference - June 23, 2022 <https://bit.ly/3LLZhhG>* Recurring Revenue Conference Scaling SaaS & Subscription Businesses June 23, 2022 Culver City or virtually Join 500+ entrepreneurs, executives, and investors June 23 at the Culver City Hilton. Whether you are a SaaS or subscription business, or if customer retention is critical for your success, this is the premier Southern California event to learn from the tech pioneers. Hear from experts who are successfully growing their industry leading companies, as well as from the investors backing them. Can’t make the in-person event? Join us virtually. Enter the Promo Code below to save 10% on your ticket! Register at https://bit.ly/3LLZhhG Promo Code: SoCalTech10 Enter Promo Code before registration details *Stratolaunch Shifts Aim To Defense, Not Space* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082527.html> Mojave-based Stratolaunch, the space rocket venture of late Microsoft mogul Paul Allen, seemed to be at the brink of shutdown after Allen's death, but--at the last moment--was acquired by a private equity investor. Wired took a look at what's going on at Stratolaunch, which has pivoted itself to providing supersonic testing services for the defense industry. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082527.html>) *Polygon Gets $3.6M For ADHD Diagnosis* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082523.html> Santa Monica-based *Polygon <https://www.hellopolygon.com>*, a startup which provides remote evaluation and support for dyslexia, ADHD, and other conditions, has raised $3.6M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Spark Capital, and also included Pear VC. As part of the funding, Spark Capital's Natalie Sandman has joined the company's board. Polygon was founded by CEO Jack Rolo and CTO Meryll Dindin.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082523.html>) *Element Biosciences Sets Chief Commercial Officer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082525.html> San Diego-based Element Biosciences, which is developing a new, DNA sequencing platform, said it has named Mark Aitkenhead, PhD, as Chief Commercial Officer. Aitkenhead was most recently General Manager for Cellular Analysis Instrumentation and Global Commercial Leader for the Clinical Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he had been since 2003. Element is backed by Fidelity Management & Research Company, JS Capital, Foresite Capital and Venrock. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082525.html>) *Capstone Wins Deals In California* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082526.html> Van Nuys-based Capstone Green Energy Corporation, a manufacturer of microturbines for energy generation, says it has scored a win for six of its C65 microturbines in California. Financial details of the win were not announced. The company said the turbines will be installed for customers in the agriculture, oil and gas, and hospitality industries. Capstone's microturbines are used to generate power using natural gas, on-site at customer locations. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082526.html>) *EVgo Bolsters Board* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082524.html> Los Angeles-based public EV fast charging network operator EVgo said this morning that it has added two new board members. According to the company, it has named Katherine Motlagh and Badar Khan to the body. Motlagh is currently Executiv Vice President and Chief Financial Offier of CyrusOne LLC. Khan is currently U.S. President of National Grid. EVgo says it now has over 850 charging locations, spread across 60 metropolitan areas in more than 30 states. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082524.html>) *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 *Tech vs. Media: From Working in a Small Apartment to Selling Your Company for Over $100M <https://www.curtco.com/tvm-06-jon-skogmo>* How to go from $10,000 and Working in a Small Apartment to Selling Your Company for Over $100,000,000 with Junkin Media Founder and Former CEO, Jon Skogmo The ultimate content creator: the “King of Viral Video,” founder and former CEO of Junkin Media Jon Skogmo, discusses how licensing and monetizing video clips on digital platforms and being an early adopter of YouTube helped him sell his company for over 100 million dollars. Listen to the episode here: href="https://www.curtco.com/tvm-06-jon-skogmo *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 $40 billion in assets and 69 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. For more information, visit http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or reach out to Britt Nelson at [email protected]. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 5/11/22 PrismPop <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103221> Pasadena $5.00 M 5/09/22 AskGene <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103220> Camarillo $20.00 M 5/02/22 LinearB <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103219> Santa Monica $50.00 M 4/15/22 Obsidian Security <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103217> Newport Beach $90.00 M 4/14/22 Welcome Tech <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103216> Los Angeles $30.00 M 4/12/22 Studio <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103214> Los Angeles $50.00 M 3/23/22 Gamefam <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103212> Los Angeles $25.00 M 3/23/22 Subject <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103213> Los Angeles $29.40 M 3/10/22 Menlo Microsystems, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103211> Irvine $150.00 M 3/10/22 Slingshot Aerospace <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103210> El Segundo $25.00 M 2/22/22 Fama Technologies, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103209> Los Angeles $10.00 M 2/17/22 Voila <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103207> Los Angeles $6.00 M 2/17/22 Spotter, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103208> Beverly Hills $200.00 M 2/15/22 Telgorithm <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103206> Northridge $3.80 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html June 16, San Diego -- *DigiMarCon California 2022 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition* "DigiMarCon California 2022 is your chance to ... – Experience a safe and intimate gathering with marketing leaders and professionals in a clean and hygienic environment. – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. – Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. – Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network. 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