SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Los Angeles-based online electronics retailer Newegg and project crowdfunding site Indiegogo said this morning that the two are in a collaboration, where they will help successfully funded, crowdfunding campaigns to sell and deliver their products. The two said that Newegg will provide access to the retail market for Indiegogo campaigners, and will provide distribution and fulfillment services to those projects.
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 7, 2016
Tronc to make thousands of videos with A.I., Spaces Inc. to launch virtual reality attractions in China, SAG-AFTRA calls for probe of stressful videogame vocal work, and more.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Los Angeles-based Faraday Future , which is developing electric cars, is hoping to test driverless car technology in Michigan, according to the Detroit News. According to a source at the Michigan Department of Transportation, the startup has been asking about how to apply for license plates for self driving car testing in the state. Faraday Future has been very mum about its yet-to-be-developed electric vehicles.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Los Angeles-based YP says it has linked up its local search site with travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor , the latest integration and partnership deal for the online directory provider. According to the two, consumers searching YP will see additional user-generated reviews, ratings and information when they are searching for businesses. The deal also adds photos from TripAdvisor to those search results.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment and Facebook said on Monday that the two are in a new collaboration, where Blizzard will link its games into Facebook, via Facebook Login. The deal will let users sign up for, and log into games using their Facebook account. The deal will also help drive more social activity and integration within Blizzard's games.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Murrieta-based Forentis Partners , a new venture capital investment fund, said Monday that it has launched the Forentis Fund , a new, $50M special purpose venture fund specifically focused on bringing personalized medical solutions to market. The company said it will invest in companies in the pahrmaceutical and diagnostic industries. The new firm is led by Jay Goth, and is headquartered at the Murrieta Innovation Center in Murrieta, California.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Pasadena-based QLess , which is developing mobile apps to help reduce the lines in government offices and other locations, has raised $3.5M in a funding round, according to the company. The funding came from True Growth Capital and Wellington Financial LP. QLess develops apps for the iPhone and Android, which is aimed at reducing lines in the retail, higher education, healthcare, government, and logistics areas.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Los Angeles-based Armorway , which develops data analytics software which uses artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity response, has raised $2.5M in a seed funding round. The funding came from Aristos Ventures, private angel investors and investment from serial entrepreneurs, founders and executives from several high tech companies, according to the company.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 7, 2016
Peter Csathy , the digital media veteran who was CEO of Manatt Digital Ventures for the last three yeras, said this morning that he has launched a brand new company, called CREATV Media. Csathy said the new venture is a media innovation, investment, and advisory firm. According to Csathy, the new company will provide access to talent, expertise, network, resources, and capital in the media and tech-related industry.
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