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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]. *Google Pays $93M To Settle Location Data Lawsuit* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083636.html> Google will pay $93M, but admit no wrongdoing <https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/14/california-hits-google-for-93m-over-deceptive-location-data-options/> for using people's location data for advertising--despite saying that it would not. Google apparently was logging a users' location history, even if a user had toggled multiple options to limit that location data, and also would turn on tracking if a user ever agreed to "enhance" their Google Maps experience with a popup.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083636.html>) *Firefly Aerospace Launches Rocket Out Of Vandenberg* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083634.html> commuters coming home from work were surprised by the sight of a rocket launch on Thursday night out of Vandenberg Air Force Base, as rocket developer Firefly Aerospace launched its first rocket into space. Firefly--which is based out of Texas--said it launched its Alpha rocket and deployed a spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force Space System Command. The company said the launch came after a 24-hour notice for final payload operations. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083634.html>) *Prime Focus Technologies Ties With Microsoft* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083635.html> Los Angeles-based *Prime Focus technologies <https://www.primefocustechnologies.com>*, a developer of AI-powered software for the media and entertainment industry, said it has tied with Microsoft, and is using Azure and Microsoft AI as part of its offerings. The company said the new product revolves around its "Active Archive" product, which is geared towards managing multimedia content, such as videos, audio files, images, and related documents.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083635.html>) *Gently Partners With DeliverZero On Zero-Waste Takeout Containers* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083633.html> Santa Monica-based last-mile delivery provider Gently says it has partnered with New York-based DeliverZero, to adopt DeliverZero's reusable takout packaging system. The system uses reusable food containers, which people can use and then return to participating restaurants, which can dramatically cut paper and plastic usage. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. The company said it will deploy those returnable restaurant takeout containers in the Los Angeles area. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083633.html>) *Performio Gets $13M In Debt* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083632.html> Irvine-based *Performio <https://www.performio.com>*, which develops incentive compensation software, has raised $13M in a debt financing. The funding came from CIBC Innovation Banking. Terms of that debt were not announced. Performio said the debt "provide additional resources in support of our long-term plans".(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083632.html>) *Orbee Gets $4M Funding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0083631.html> Irvine-based Orbee, which provides technology services to the automotive industry, has raised $4.0 in a Series A funding round. The funding came from FM Capital, along with Holman Enterprises, Flow Automotive Companies and Pohanka Automotive Group plus automotive retailers Mills Automotive Group, Qvale Auto Group, Basil Family Dealerships and angel investor Ron Frey. Orbee is led by co-founder and CEO Atul Patel. 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