*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, January 22, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Report: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Delayed Due To Government Shutdown <#m_-5060545446264838292_0073415> - Rocket Lab Launches First Satellites Into Space <#m_-5060545446264838292_0073411> - Mars Reel Finds $2.7M For Millennial Sports Media <#m_-5060545446264838292_0073413> - Pulse Electronics Buys Austrian Firm <#m_-5060545446264838292_0073414> - InstaMed Names New CFO <#m_-5060545446264838292_0073412> - Restaurant365 Gets $20M For Restaurant Management Software <#m_-5060545446264838292_0073397> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-5060545446264838292_ad720> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-5060545446264838292_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-5060545446264838292_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-5060545446264838292_ad694> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-5060545446264838292_ad729> *Monday, January 22, 2018* *Report: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Delayed Due To Government Shutdown* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073415.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX--on the cusp of launching its new, Falcon Heavy rocket into space for the first time--is seeing delays due to the government shutdown, according to a report today. According to The Verge, SpaceX has been forced to delay static test firing operations due to lack of government personnel at its launch site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073415.html>) *Rocket Lab Launches First Satellites Into Space* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073411.html> Huntington Beach-based Rocket Lab, which is developing space launch rockets for delivering small satellite payloads into space, has seen its first successful launch into space. According to Rocket Lab, it delivered three satellite payloads into space from New Zealand on Sunday, placing an Earth imaging satellite for launch customer Planet, and two weather and ship tracking satellites for Spire into space. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073411.html>) *Mars Reel Finds $2.7M For Millennial Sports Media* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073413.html> Los Angeles-based Mars Reel, a startup which provides digital media coverage of high school basketball, aimed at millennials, has raised $2.7M in funding, the company said late Friday afternoon. According to Mars Reel, the funding came from LeBron James, Maverick Carter, hip-hop artist Nas, Steve Stoute, Bruce Tuchman (AMC, Sundance, MGM), and Robert Hisaoka. The company says the funding came as part of a $4.7M initial funding round. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=89635> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073413.html>) *Pulse Electronics Buys Austrian Firm* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073414.html> San Diego-based Pulse Electronics, a supplier of electronic components to the communications, power, military, and other industries, said over the weekend that it has acquired Austrian company Egston Holdings, a provider of magnetic and cable assembly products to the electric vehicles (EV), automotive, industrial, and power magnetics markets. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Pulse Electronics said Egston had 2017 revenues of approximately $85M, and has 1400 employees. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073414.html>) *InstaMed Names New CFO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073412.html> Newport Beach- and Philadelphia-based *InstaMed <http://www.instamed.com>*, which operates a payment network for the healthcare industry, has named Frank McAnally as Chief Financial Officer. McAnally was most recently CFO of the Institutional and Wholesale business at Fidelity National Information Systems (FIS). McAnally is based in Philadelphia. InstaMed is backed by Carrick Capital Partners.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073412.html>) *Restaurant365 Gets $20M For Restaurant Management Software* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073397.html> Irvine-based Restaurant365, a developer of cloud-based tools for accounting, back office, and reporting for restaurants, has raised $20M in a Series A funding round, according to the company. The funding came from Bessemer Venture Partners. Restaurant365 said that, as part of that investment, Bessemer Partner Brian Feinstein has joined the company's board. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=56385>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073397.html>) *Neohire South <http://www.neohiresouth.com>* Your source for the most sought-after startup jobs. At Neohire South, we take our relationships seriously. We apply years of industry experience to assess and curate our talent pool - connecting only top-notch tech candidates with the most exciting startups in the industry. Whether you’re building your team or searching for a job you love, we want to understand your unique needs and goals to create an incredible fit for your future. http://www.neohiresouth.com *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *Square 1 Bank <http://www.square1bank.com>* Square 1 Bank is a division of Pacific Western Bank, a Los Angeles-based commercial bank with over $21 billion in assets. A full service financial services partner to entrepreneurs and their investors, Square 1 provides clients flexible resources and attentive service to help their companies grow. Square 1 offers a broad range of venture debt, treasury and cash management solutions through offices in top innovation centers: Atlanta, Austin, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Durham, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC. Pacific Western Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW). For more information, visit www.square1bank.com, or send an email to [email protected]. *Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/>* Accelerating Growth for Early Stage Innovation The Preccelerator® Program is a platform offered to select start-up companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides interim office space, sophisticated legal services, mentorship and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ *Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone>* Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Information Systems A major downfall of a hybrid or multi-cloud environment is the difficulty in monitoring and maintaining numerous instances across several accounts and platforms. Add that to deployment complexity and capacity issues, and your business will struggle to reap the benefits of cloud. A multi-cloud consolidation platform from KeyInfo solves these issues and more! KeyInfo provides top notch multi-cloud services, management capabilities and tailored support. We enable customers to procure cloud services from a single source, allowing for the access and management of a full range of industry-leading IaaS cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and more. We work with you to meet your cloud strategy needs and enable you to leverage all of the unique capabilities of the platform. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-5060545446264838292_funding>* 1/22/18 Mars Reel <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89635> Los Angeles $2.70 M 1/19/18 Restaurant365 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89632> Irvine $20.00 M 1/18/18 Unitas Global <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89550> Los Angeles $10.00 M 1/17/18 Originate Inc <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89438> Los Angeles $0.00 M 1/16/18 Propagate <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89436> Los Angeles $0.00 M 1/10/18 StackShare <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89433> $5.20 M 1/09/18 Oben, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89431> Pasadena $10.00 M 1/08/18 Neural Analytics, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89429> Los Angeles $15.00 M 1/04/18 Chrome River Technologies, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89386> Los Angeles $35.00 M 1/03/18 Expansion Therapeutics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89355> San Diego $55.30 M 1/03/18 Critical Diagnostics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89356> San Diego $8.50 M 12/20/17 Happy Returns <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89121> Santa Monica $8.00 M 12/19/17 Virgin Hyperloop One <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89116> Los Angeles $50.00 M 12/19/17 Luna DNA <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89117> San Diego $2.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 22, Pasadena -- *Attend Innovate Pasadena’s Inaugural CyberHappy Hour – Capture the Flag (CTF) Grand Prix of SoCal* Innovate Pasadena, a community organization dedicated to advancing greater Pasadena as a hub of innovation in technology, design, and other industries, is excited to announce that Innovate Pasadena Cyber Happy Hour has partnered with powerhouse cybersecurity firm Tevora and The Walt Disney Company to produce the first ever Cyber Happy Hour CTF Tournament! The cybersecurity capture the flag style hack-a-thon welcomes competitors, executives and non-technical audiences to join in on some cyber hacking fun. With just a team of 3-4, you can throw your hat in the ring and compete alongside major cybersecurity professionals as you take on a rigorous cyber obstacle course, designed to touch on many aspects of information security. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch the pros in action on the big screen, sharpen their knowledge with cybersecurity awareness training, network with industry experts and have the chance to win some exclusive prizes that you can’t get anywhere else. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25973 January 28, Los Angeles -- *Global Forum* Global Forum. This year the Global Forum provides a great opportunity to make new connections in the burgeoning Los Angeles Cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Speakers will include Bob Weisenmiller, Chairman of the California Energy Commission, Sarah Colao Wallach, COO of MassCEC, Ira Ehrenpreis, Founder of DBL Partners, and Xavier Helgesen, Co-Founder and CEO of Off Grid Electric. In addition, we’ll have over 100 of our best startups from across the US and around the globe joining us at the event.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25974 January 29, Los Angeles -- *Global Forum* Global Forum. This year the Global Forum provides a great opportunity to make new connections in the burgeoning Los Angeles Cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Speakers will include Bob Weisenmiller, Chairman of the California Energy Commission, Sarah Colao Wallach, COO of MassCEC, Ira Ehrenpreis, Founder of DBL Partners, and Xavier Helgesen, Co-Founder and CEO of Off Grid Electric. In addition, we’ll have over 100 of our best startups from across the US and around the globe joining us at the event.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25975 January 29, Santa Monica -- *Daymond John, Live Talks LosAngeles* An Evening with Daymond John: Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life. New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and “Shark” on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires readers to Rise & Grind their way the top. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25979 January 30, Los Angeles -- *Global Forum* Global Forum. This year the Global Forum provides a great opportunity to make new connections in the burgeoning Los Angeles Cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Speakers will include Bob Weisenmiller, Chairman of the California Energy Commission, Sarah Colao Wallach, COO of MassCEC, Ira Ehrenpreis, Founder of DBL Partners, and Xavier Helgesen, Co-Founder and CEO of Off Grid Electric. In addition, we’ll have over 100 of our best startups from across the US and around the globe joining us at the event.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25976 February 5, Marina Del Rey -- *2018 Digital Entertainment World -Digital Entertainment World* Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of..." and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. This year's event will be held in the hip and modern Marina del Rey Marriott just steps from the beach and located in the heart of LA's thriving Silicon Beach with easy access to Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista. The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25977 February 6, Marina Del Rey -- *2018 Digital Entertainment World -Digital Entertainment World* Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of..." and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. This year's event will be held in the hip and modern Marina del Rey Marriott just steps from the beach and located in the heart of LA's thriving Silicon Beach with easy access to Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista. The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25978 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs CFO or VP Finance <http:///showjob.php?id=5698> withheld Product Engineer I <http:///showjob.php?id=5697> Aerovironment Head of CRM Marketing <http:///showjob.php?id=5696> Thrive Market Accounts Payable Specialist <http:///showjob.php?id=5695> Snap Inc. Hardware Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5694> SpaceX Cloud Management Architect <http:///showjob.php?id=5693> Withheld Engineering Mgr, Electrical Hardware. Aerospace. Valencia <http:///showjob.php?id=5691> withheld Sr. DevOps Engineer near Hollywood, CA at Awesome Startup <http:///showjob.php?id=5690> ZestFinance Director, Product Management, Video <http:///showjob.php?id=5689> OpenX Vice President, Investor Relations <http:///showjob.php?id=5688> Rubicon Project Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting <http:///showjob.php?id=5687> Snap Inc. Development Test Engineer <http:///showjob.php?id=5686> SpaceX Quality Assurance Engineer <http:///showjob.php?id=5685> Leaf Group Associate Recruiter <http:///showjob.php?id=5684> Safire Partners Senior Product Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5680> Belkin ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Make next happen now. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Neohire South (http://www.neohiresouth.com) Scaling startups since 2007. The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. 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