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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Vamstar Connects With $9.5M <#0082625> - Viasat Rolls Out Cheaper, Home Satellite Internet <#0082623> - EV Connect Acquired By Schneider Electric <#0082622> - Activision Blizzard Approve Transparency Efforts, But No Employee Seat <#0082626> - Rently Integrates With Apartments.com <#0082624> - SteadyMD Acquires BlocHealth <#0082621> *Marketplace* - Apply For KPMG's 2nd Annual Global Tech Innovator Competition <#ad793> - Tech vs Media Episode 3: Pioneering Diversity in Asset Management <#ad783> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <#ad764> - Stradling <#ad608> *Wednesday, June 22, 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 *Vamstar Connects With $9.5M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082625.html> Los Angeles- and London-based Vamstar, a startup developing artificial intelligence (AI) software for matching medical supplies and pharmaceuticals to buyers, has raised $9.5M in a Series A funding, the company said today. The funding was led by Alpha Intelligence Capital and Dutch Founders Fund, and also included BTOV Partners and Antler. The company is led by co-founder and CEO Praful Mehta. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082625.html>) *Viasat Rolls Out Cheaper, Home Satellite Internet* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082623.html> Carlsbad-based Viasat has rolled out new, lower-priced home satellite Internet plans, as the company has begun to see competition from SpaceX's Starlink satellite service. According to Viasat, it will offer up "New Choice" home internet plans, starting at $49.99 per month, with download speeds up to 25Mbps and 150Mbps in select areas. The company is targeting residential customers, particularly in rural areas. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082623.html>) *EV Connect Acquired By Schneider Electric* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082622.html> El Segundo-based EV Connect, which builds and installs electric vehicle charging stations, has been acquired by Schneider Electric, the companies said today. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to the companies, EV Connect CEO and foudner Jordan Ramer will continue to lead EV Connect's operations. EV Connect's customers inlude GM, Avista Utilities, Love's Travel Stops, Verizon, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and others. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082622.html>) *Activision Blizzard Approve Transparency Efforts, But No Employee Seat* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082626.html> Shareholders at Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard approved a proposal by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to publicly report on efforts to stop workplace discrimination and harassment, but rejected a bid by employees for a seat on the board. The company has been under siege for gender harassment and other issues at the company. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082626.html>) *Rently Integrates With Apartments.com* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082624.html> Los Angeles-based *Rently <https://www.rently.com>*, which operates a marketplace for self-guided, self-service home tours, says it has integrated its platform with *Apartments.com <https://www.apartments.com>*. The company said renters can now schedule self-guided tours available on Rently through Apartments.com. Rently's technology allows renters to tour properties without a manager or agent.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082624.html>) *SteadyMD Acquires BlocHealth* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082621.html> Los Angeles-based SteadyMD, which provides B2B telehealth infrastructure, says it has acquired BlockHealth, a clinician licensing, credentialing, and payer enrollment platform. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. SteadyMD is backed by Lux Capital, Pelion Venture Partners, NEXT VENTŪRES, Acrew Capital, Draper Associates, Sound Ventures, and Anne Wojcicki. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082621.html>) *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. *Tech vs Media Episode 3: Pioneering Diversity in Asset Management <https://www.curtco.com/tvm-03-mellody-hobson>* CurtCo Media Launches its Newest Podcast: Tech vs Media, Hosted by Longtime Tech and Entertainment Veteran, Richard Wolpert (Apple, Disney, RealNetworks, 4x CEO). On Tech vs Media , Richard shares the amazing lessons learned on past, present, and predictions of the future of media and technology, and how these two categories have and will continue to converge or clash. Tech vs Media Episode 3: Pioneering Diversity in Asset Management with Mellody Hobson, the Co-CEO and President of Ariel Capital, Board Director of JP Morgan and Starbucks, and former Chairman of Dreamworks. Mellody shares her perspective on the past, current, and future of the entertainment industry, as well as her perspectives on race, diversity, mental health and gender in America today. Listen here: https://www.curtco.com/tvm-03-mellody-hobson *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 *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>* 6/16/22 Metropolis Technologies, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=103223> Venice $167.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *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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