*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, June 15, 2022* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - XENDEE Plugs Into $12M <#0082606> - Tellie Gets $10M For NFT Site Building Tool <#0082604> - Tango Takes $14M For Team Software <#0082601> - Quantic Electronics Acquires Microwave Dynamics <#0082603> - Vance Street Capital Acquires Eberle Design <#0082605> - Invoca Joins Unicorns, Raises $83M <#0082600> *Marketplace* - Investor 360 Roundtable Interview with Jed Leidheiser of March Capital <#ad792> - Recurring Revenue Conference - June 23, 2022 <#ad791> - Tech vs Media Episode 09: From MTV To NPR To Riot Games, Learning From Jarl Mohn <#ad790> - Network Thinking Solutions - DevOps and Managed Services <#ad774> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> *Wednesday, June 15, 2022* *Apply For KPMG's 2nd Annual Global Tech Innovator Competition <https://www.meridianwest.eu.com/jfe/form/SV_bdbdMpeNgxOQUqa>* KPMG's 2nd Annual Global Tech Innovator Competition Requirements to participate: US based tech or a tech-enabled business that has been actively operating for 5 years or less (in current form) Revenue generating between $1-15M; or have raised at least $500k in equity Available to virtually pitch at a regional and national final event (if selected) Available to pitch at the global final at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2022 (if selected) There is no cost! We recognize that innovative technology companies in the U.S. are introducing tech breakthroughs that are transforming businesses and disrupting entire industries. It’s why we’re so excited to be introducing the second annual KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator competition in the U.S. to recognize the fastest‑growing tech innovators across the country. If you know a business that has what it takes to be the next KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in the U.S.—encourage them to submit an application now. *XENDEE Plugs Into $12M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082606.html> San Diego-based software developer XENDEE Corporation announced this morning that it has raised $12M in a Series A funding, to go towards its distributed energy resources planning and operations software. The funding was led by Anzu Partners, and also included financing from TravelCenters of America Inc. (the owner of the TA travel center/truck stop chain), Evergy Ventures, and Surlamer Investments. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082606.html>) *Tellie Gets $10M For NFT Site Building Tool* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082604.html> Los Angeles-based Tellie, which develops site building tools for creators, has raised $10M in a Series A funding. The funding came from Malibu Point Capital, Galaxy Digital, Osage Venture Partners, Dapper Labs, SXSW Innovation Fund, and Gaingels plus existing investors including Corazon Capital, TQ Ventures, and Upfront Ventures. The company was first incubated at Upfront Ventures. Tellie is led by CEO Kim Nortman. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082604.html>) *Tango Takes $14M For Team Software* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082601.html> Los Angeles-based Tango, a new startup that is developing software for teams to manage capturing best practices and processes for businesses, has raised $14M in a series A funding round. The funding was led by Tiger Global Management, and also included Slack Fund and Atlassian Ventures, along with Wing VC, General Catalyst, GSV Ventures, Red Sea Ventures, and Outsiders Fund. The company says it has now raised $19.7M in total funding. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082601.html>) *Quantic Electronics Acquires Microwave Dynamics* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082603.html> Irvine-based Quantic Electronics said on Tuesday that it has acquired Microwave Dynamics, a developer of high-precision microwave and millimeter wave components. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Quantic Electronics is owned by private equity investor Arcline Investment Management. Microwave Dynamics makes free running and phase-locked oscillators, amplifiers, frequency converters, and frequency multipliers for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082603.html>) *Vance Street Capital Acquires Eberle Design* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082605.html> L (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082605.html>) *Invoca Joins Unicorns, Raises $83M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082600.html> Santa Barbara-based *Invoca <https://www.invoca.com>*, which develops call tracking software, has raised $83M in a new funding, which reportedly values the company at $1.1 billion post-money. The new funding round was led by Silver Lake Waterman, and also included Upfront Ventures, Accel, and H.I.G. Capital. The company provides its software to contact centers. The company has now raised $184M in total. Invoca is led by CEO Gregg Johnson.( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082600.html>) *Investor 360 Roundtable Interview with Jed Leidheiser of March Capital <http://stubbsalderton-6641104.hs-sites.com/march-capital>* Join Stubbs Alderton & Markiles on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 for our next Investor 360 roundtable interview with Jed Leidheiser of March Capital! Jed will speak about March Capital’s investment thesis, current investment climate, startup advice, and more. There will be ample opportunity for questions at the end of the webinar! Investor 360: Monthly Investor Roundtable Interview Featuring Jed Leidheiser of March Capital Wednesday, June 15, 2022 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT http://stubbsalderton-6641104.hs-sites.com/march-capital *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 09: From MTV To NPR To Riot Games, Learning From Jarl Mohn <https://link.chtbl.com/aKC6DpJG>* Tech vs Media Episode 09: >From MTV, to running NPR, to investing in Riot Games, learn from the industry master Jarl Mohn Former NPR CEO Jarl Mohn recounts some of the most pivotable portions of his career which were in turn pivotal for all of us who are consumers of entertainment Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/aKC6DpJG *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/ *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. 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For more information, visit http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or reach out to Britt Nelson at [email protected]. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#funding>* 6/14/22 Overair <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103222> Santa Ana $145.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *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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