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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - SpaceX Launches Starlink For RVs <#0082538> - BuildOps Raises $43M <#0082533> - Activision Blizzard Employees Push Further Anti-Discrimination Efforts <#0082537> - EvoNexus Expands Silicon Valley FinTech Incubator Effort <#0082535> - H2U Names Chief Commercial Officer <#0082534> *Marketplace* - Recurring Revenue Conference - June 23, 2022 <#ad791> - Tech vs. Media Episode 5: Creating Content on a Global Basis <#ad785> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <#ad764> - Network Thinking Solutions - DevOps and Managed Services <#ad774> *Wednesday, May 25, 2022* *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 *SpaceX Launches Starlink For RVs* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082538.html> In a move which will make many a nomadic tech worker happy, Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX has launched a new Starlink product specifically aimed at RVs and those on the go. The new service includes features that let users pause and unpause service--so they are not billed all the time--but also is deprioritized in areas with heavy congestion. The new service is immediately available, with the service costing $135 a month. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082538.html>) *BuildOps Raises $43M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082533.html> Los Angeles-based BuildOps, which develops management software for commercial contractors, said on Tuesday afternoon that it has raised $43M in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Next47, and also included Founders Fund, StepStone Group, Fika Ventures, Global Founders Capital, MetaProp VC, 1984 Ventures, L2 Ventures, NBA all-star Metta World Peace, Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols, and others. Next47 is backed by Siemens. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082533.html>) *Activision Blizzard Employees Push Further Anti-Discrimination Efforts* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082537.html> A group of employees at Santa Monica-based *Activision Blizzard <https://www.activision.com>* have formed a new committee to push for further anti-discrimination efforts <https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/05/24/activision-blizzard-breastmilk-harassment/> at the company, according to the WaPo. According to the report, the group feels that "more action is needed" from the game publisher, blaming "inaction of leadership" at the company.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082537.html>) *EvoNexus Expands Silicon Valley FinTech Incubator Effort* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082535.html> EvoNexus, the startup incubator effort which originally had focused on attracting startups to San Diego and Orange County, is expanding its efforts in Silicon Valley, saying that it is looking for new, early-stage start-up applicants for its Silicon Valley FinTech Incubator. The company said the incubator is being backed by Royal Bank of Canada and Franklin Templeton, and so far has had 17 fintech startups involved in incubation efforts. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082535.html>) *H2U Names Chief Commercial Officer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082534.html> Los Angeles-based cH2U Technologies, a developer of "green" hydrogen prodution technology based on technology developed at Caltech, says it has named David Martin as the company's Chief Commercial Officer. The company said Martin previously served at such companies as Ballard Europe, Electric Hydrogen and Stuart Energy Systems, and has worked on commercializing early-stage water and energy technology. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082534.html>) *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 *Tech vs. Media Episode 5: Creating Content on a Global Basis <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-vs-media/id1606444841>* Tech vs Media Episode 5: Creating Content on a Global Basis with guest Christy Haubeggar, EVP and Chief Inclusion Officer at Warner Media One of the most powerful women in entertainment explains how Warner Media is moving into the future with HBOMAX, CNN, Warner Brothers, TNT, Cartoon Network and more. And how they are choosing diversity because it drives bigger audiences, not only because it's the right thing to do! Listen to the newest episode on href=" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-vs-media/id1606444841";>Apple, Spotify <https://open.spotify.com/show/3oiHCYLkLqPpr2aO7GlkEt>, href=" https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNGZhYjM2NjMtYmMwZS00MmRhLWJjYTEtYWI2ODAwMGViMTA5LzhmMzQ2NjE4LTRlYTMtNDI0Ni04ODFkLWFlMjQwMTNhOGU3Yy85Nzc4ZmIwNS0wYTAwLTQ3NjEtOGY1ZC1hZTI0MDE0MDk2YmUvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3d ">Google, href=" https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cbe66668-37d8-4c9b-abda-e9f67c1ae493/tech-vs-media ">Amazon, and Stitcher <https://www.stitcher.com/show/tech-vs-media>. *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]. *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 *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/ ------------------------------ *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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