Thursday, September 27, 2018 --. MORE
Los Angeles-based R&D lab and "content studio" Not Impossible Labs said this week that it has linked with technology distributor Avnet. Not Impossible--which says it is focused on creating "technology for the sake of humanity"--will tap into Avnet's product development expertise and resources. Financial details of the partnership were not. MORE
Scopely Inc., the Culver City mobile game developer behind titles such as “Walking Dead: Road to Survival” and “WWE Champions” is expanding its corporate development and communications divisions MORE
Associated Press has found a way to add listeners: partner with Super Hi-Fi to embed news stories between streamed songs MORE
Most entrepreneurs and certainly all investors would like to see “a positive liquidity event” (a good sale of the business) someday. MORE
Fountain Valley-based HyperX , which makes products for the videogaming market, said today that it has rolled out two new solid state disks (SSDs) specifically aimed at videogamers. According to the company--which is the gaming division of Kingston Technology--it has rolled out the FURY RGB SSD and SAVAGE EXO SSD, two diferent solid state drives specifically aimed at both accelerating read and write speeds for gamers--and also to enhance gaming systems with "more color and LED lighting". MORE
Camarillo-based Semtech , which develops analog and mixed signal semiconductors, said today that it has launched a new optical chip for use in 5G wireless systems. According to the company, it has started shipping a high speed optical transceiver IC, the ClearEdge CDR, to its customers. The company said it expects the chip will be used in early 5G deployment in Europe, starting in 2019. READ MORE>>. semtech optical analog mixed signal semiconductor wireless MORE
The Los Angeles-based women’s subscription box and media business FabFitFun is expanding its video catalog with the launch of new live programming set to coincide with the launch of its latest seasonal box. MORE
Ross Lipson, the chief executive officer and co-founder of the on-demand marijuana and cannabis delivery service, Dutchie, had thought he was done with the online delivery business. MORE
Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu said last week that it now has more than 1 million subscribers to its live TV streaming service, bringing its total subscribed base to around 20 million users. Hulu's live TV service behaves much like traditional linear television does, whether broadcast TV or cable, in that users have access to just live television streams. The service lets users "flip" between different channels. MORE
There was more news this morning in the advancement of precision cancer drugs, which target a tumor’s genetic signature. Roche plans to file for approval of entrectinib, a drug the Swiss firm acquired when it bought San Diego, CA-based Ignyta for $1.7 billion last year. MORE
Meredith Perry , the CEO of Los Angeles-based uBeam , has stepped down from her post, and will shift to become a senior advisor and board member of the company, according to Mark Suster of Upfront Ventures, one of the company's backers. uBeam, which had been working on technology to wirelessly charge phones using sound waves, also is pivoting into the B2B market, and intends to license its technology to others rather than build its own products. MORE
Los Angeles-based venture capital investor March Capital is the lead investor in a Series B funding round for software-defined, converged infrastructure startup ioTium. ioTium announced this morning that it has raised $13.6M in a Series B funding, which it says was led by March Capital Partners, and also included Honeywell Ventures, John Chambers' JC2 Ventures and Hanna Ventures plus GE Ventures and Juniper Ventures. MORE
Kim Gamez, CEO and co-founder of the Ann Arbor, MI-based startup Mi Padrino , is a self-described “all-American Gringa ” who grew up in farm country. She fell in love with Hispanic culture as she got to know her husband Hugo, a native of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. One of her favorite traditions was that of the padrino , or patron. On her website, Gamez describes padrinos (and madrinas ) as “essential members of their Hispanic community who act as patrons or sponsors for family events. MORE
Los Angeles-based SnapMD , which provides enterprise telehealth technology, announced this morning that it has raised $7.1M in a Series B funding. Names of the investors in the company were not announced, however, the company said that participating investors included its original investment syndicate. The company says it has now raised a total of $16.3M. SnapMD develops telehealth software, which allows healthcare providers to offer up telehealth services. MORE
Equillium, a biotech startup developing treatments for immune system disorders—including an immune response that affects some transplant recipients—is preparing for an IPO to finance tests of its lead drug. MORE
In the days leading up to TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2018, The Economist published the cover story, ‘Why Startups Are Leaving Silicon Valley.’ ’ The author outlined reasons why the Valley has “peaked.” MORE
“Flippy” the robot will work at Dodger Stadium through end of season; Ring previews new hardware; WME invests in Panopoly Media MORE
Pasadena-based advertising technology provider and ad exchange operator OpenX said last night that it has made an expansion to Japan and the Asia Pacific market, launching a new, programmatic video exchange to the region. According to OpenX, publishers and marketers in Japan and the APAC can now access its video inventory through its OpenX Exchange. OpenX said it opened up a new office in Japan earlier this year. READ MORE>>. openx japan video advertising exchange marketplace programmatic MORE
Technology mogul Elon Musk , the founder and CEO of Hawthorne-based SpaceX , has finally been sued by Thai cave rescue diver Vernon Unsworth, over statements Musk made on Twitter claiming that Unsworth was a "pedo" and "child rapist". Musk--who made the statements after beign shut out of the rescue efforts in Thailand--is being sued for $75,000, the statuatory minimum for defamation. MORE
Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter rental service Bird is planning a massive, international expansion, and has been hiring in dozens of cities overseas , according to the Financial Times. The paper says that Bird's hiring plans include dozens of cities across both Asia and Latin America, including such cities as Mumbai, Mexico City, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. READ MORE>>. bird scooter ondemand international expansion rental smartphone MORE
Friday, September 28, 2018 -- Tapping Non-Dilutive Funding for Success. 20th Annual SoCalBio Conference. The Annual SoCalBio Conference will feature a number of breakout sessions focused on investment and funding trends. We are pleased to announce that one of these sessions will feature experts on accessing non-dilutive grant funding from governmental sources. MORE
San Diego-based EDF Renewables North America , which develops and manages renewable energy projects, said this morning that it has acquired 50 percent of EnterSolar , a provider of distributed solar generation to commercial and industrial customers. According to EDF Renewables, the investment comes alongside a strategic partnership which will target corporate clients seeking distributed generation solar solutions. MORE
Applied Information, Inc. , a developer of "intelligent" transportation systems and Internet-of-Things mobility technology, says it has named a new VP for the company in Los Angeles, to head up business development in the western states. According to Applied Information, it named Alan Clelland as Vice President, West, to manage the company's business development efforts in the western United States. MORE
Today, there is a massive shortage of cybersecurity talent across the globe. According to a 2015 study from Frost & Sullivan and the (ISC)² Foundation, there could be more than 1.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally by 2020. MORE
Hulu to broadcast on Amazon Echo Show; FabFitFun starts live programming on Facebook; Geldmacher and Ricca join Scopely MORE
Los Angeles-based Fair --a technology-enabled startup which lets people get access to a car with none of the traditional limitations and handcuffs of a lease--is making it even easier for people to get a car through its service, saying it has started to let drivers choose how much they want to spend each month for a vehicle. According to Fair, it has now started letting its car shoppers adjust the start fee and monthly payments on a car, to better fit their budgets. MORE
For today's Insights and Opinions piece for the site, we have a contribution from Kaäre Wagner of Silicon Valley Bank, taking about the Top Five Venture Debt Pitfalls For Startups. I love lists. My personal catnip is reading through an arbitrary ranking of anecdotes, experiences and pop culture. Blame social media, my short attention spanwhatever. Just feed me listicles and don't bother me with long narratives. MORE
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Ross Lipson, the chief executive officer and co-founder of the on-demand marijuana and cannabis delivery service, Dutchie, had thought he was done with the online delivery business.
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
A Pasadena robotics and artificial intelligence outfit that’s been using a robot to fry chicken tenders at Dodger Stadium just gave the bots an upgrade to include the frying skill
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
In the days leading up to TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2018, The Economist published the cover story, ‘Why Startups Are Leaving Silicon Valley.’ ’ The author outlined reasons why the Valley has “peaked.”
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter rental service Bird is planning a massive, international expansion, and has been hiring in dozens of cities overseas , according to the Financial Times. The paper says that Bird's hiring plans include dozens of cities across both Asia and Latin America, including such cities as Mumbai, Mexico City, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. READ MORE>>. bird scooter ondemand international expansion rental smartphone
Xconomy
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Today, there is a massive shortage of cybersecurity talent across the globe. According to a 2015 study from Frost & Sullivan and the (ISC)² Foundation, there could be more than 1.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally by 2020.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu said last week that it now has more than 1 million subscribers to its live TV streaming service, bringing its total subscribed base to around 20 million users. Hulu's live TV service behaves much like traditional linear television does, whether broadcast TV or cable, in that users have access to just live television streams. The service lets users "flip" between different channels.
Xconomy
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
There was more news this morning in the advancement of precision cancer drugs, which target a tumor’s genetic signature. Roche plans to file for approval of entrectinib, a drug the Swiss firm acquired when it bought San Diego, CA-based Ignyta for $1.7 billion last year.
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018 -- Tapping Non-Dilutive Funding for Success. 20th Annual SoCalBio Conference. The Annual SoCalBio Conference will feature a number of breakout sessions focused on investment and funding trends. We are pleased to announce that one of these sessions will feature experts on accessing non-dilutive grant funding from governmental sources.
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
The Los Angeles-based women’s subscription box and media business FabFitFun is expanding its video catalog with the launch of new live programming set to coincide with the launch of its latest seasonal box.
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Hulu to broadcast on Amazon Echo Show; FabFitFun starts live programming on Facebook; Geldmacher and Ricca join Scopely
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Camarillo-based Semtech , which develops analog and mixed signal semiconductors, said today that it has launched a new optical chip for use in 5G wireless systems. According to the company, it has started shipping a high speed optical transceiver IC, the ClearEdge CDR, to its customers. The company said it expects the chip will be used in early 5G deployment in Europe, starting in 2019. READ MORE>>. semtech optical analog mixed signal semiconductor wireless
Xconomy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Kim Gamez, CEO and co-founder of the Ann Arbor, MI-based startup Mi Padrino , is a self-described “all-American Gringa ” who grew up in farm country. She fell in love with Hispanic culture as she got to know her husband Hugo, a native of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. One of her favorite traditions was that of the padrino , or patron. On her website, Gamez describes padrinos (and madrinas ) as “essential members of their Hispanic community who act as patrons or sponsors for family events.
Berkonomics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Most entrepreneurs and certainly all investors would like to see “a positive liquidity event” (a good sale of the business) someday.
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Scopely Inc., the Culver City mobile game developer behind titles such as “Walking Dead: Road to Survival” and “WWE Champions” is expanding its corporate development and communications divisions
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Fountain Valley-based HyperX , which makes products for the videogaming market, said today that it has rolled out two new solid state disks (SSDs) specifically aimed at videogamers. According to the company--which is the gaming division of Kingston Technology--it has rolled out the FURY RGB SSD and SAVAGE EXO SSD, two diferent solid state drives specifically aimed at both accelerating read and write speeds for gamers--and also to enhance gaming systems with "more color and LED lighting".
Xconomy
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Equillium, a biotech startup developing treatments for immune system disorders—including an immune response that affects some transplant recipients—is preparing for an IPO to finance tests of its lead drug.
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Thursday, September 27, 2018 --.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
San Diego-based EDF Renewables North America , which develops and manages renewable energy projects, said this morning that it has acquired 50 percent of EnterSolar , a provider of distributed solar generation to commercial and industrial customers. According to EDF Renewables, the investment comes alongside a strategic partnership which will target corporate clients seeking distributed generation solar solutions.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
For today's Insights and Opinions piece for the site, we have a contribution from Kaäre Wagner of Silicon Valley Bank, taking about the Top Five Venture Debt Pitfalls For Startups. I love lists. My personal catnip is reading through an arbitrary ranking of anecdotes, experiences and pop culture. Blame social media, my short attention spanwhatever. Just feed me listicles and don't bother me with long narratives.
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
“Flippy” the robot will work at Dodger Stadium through end of season; Ring previews new hardware; WME invests in Panopoly Media
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Los Angeles-based R&D lab and "content studio" Not Impossible Labs said this week that it has linked with technology distributor Avnet. Not Impossible--which says it is focused on creating "technology for the sake of humanity"--will tap into Avnet's product development expertise and resources. Financial details of the partnership were not.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Meredith Perry , the CEO of Los Angeles-based uBeam , has stepped down from her post, and will shift to become a senior advisor and board member of the company, according to Mark Suster of Upfront Ventures, one of the company's backers. uBeam, which had been working on technology to wirelessly charge phones using sound waves, also is pivoting into the B2B market, and intends to license its technology to others rather than build its own products.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Applied Information, Inc. , a developer of "intelligent" transportation systems and Internet-of-Things mobility technology, says it has named a new VP for the company in Los Angeles, to head up business development in the western states. According to Applied Information, it named Alan Clelland as Vice President, West, to manage the company's business development efforts in the western United States.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Pasadena-based advertising technology provider and ad exchange operator OpenX said last night that it has made an expansion to Japan and the Asia Pacific market, launching a new, programmatic video exchange to the region. According to OpenX, publishers and marketers in Japan and the APAC can now access its video inventory through its OpenX Exchange. OpenX said it opened up a new office in Japan earlier this year. READ MORE>>. openx japan video advertising exchange marketplace programmatic
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Los Angeles-based SnapMD , which provides enterprise telehealth technology, announced this morning that it has raised $7.1M in a Series B funding. Names of the investors in the company were not announced, however, the company said that participating investors included its original investment syndicate. The company says it has now raised a total of $16.3M. SnapMD develops telehealth software, which allows healthcare providers to offer up telehealth services.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Los Angeles-based venture capital investor March Capital is the lead investor in a Series B funding round for software-defined, converged infrastructure startup ioTium. ioTium announced this morning that it has raised $13.6M in a Series B funding, which it says was led by March Capital Partners, and also included Honeywell Ventures, John Chambers' JC2 Ventures and Hanna Ventures plus GE Ventures and Juniper Ventures.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Technology mogul Elon Musk , the founder and CEO of Hawthorne-based SpaceX , has finally been sued by Thai cave rescue diver Vernon Unsworth, over statements Musk made on Twitter claiming that Unsworth was a "pedo" and "child rapist". Musk--who made the statements after beign shut out of the rescue efforts in Thailand--is being sued for $75,000, the statuatory minimum for defamation.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Los Angeles-based Fair --a technology-enabled startup which lets people get access to a car with none of the traditional limitations and handcuffs of a lease--is making it even easier for people to get a car through its service, saying it has started to let drivers choose how much they want to spend each month for a vehicle. According to Fair, it has now started letting its car shoppers adjust the start fee and monthly payments on a car, to better fit their budgets.
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