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AUGUST 14, 2019

Seal Beach-based CUDDLY , a developer of software and technology to help non-profit, animal rescue organizations, announced on Tuesday afternoon that it has received an investment from an angel investor. CUDDLY said the investment came from Greg Kidd, the co-founder and CEO of globaliD, and founding partner of investment firm Hard Yaka. Size of the investment was not announced.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 14, 2019

Esports team owner Echo Fox has forfeited its role as a competitor in Riot Games Inc.’s lucrative “League of Legends” League Championship Series after failing to sell the spot to another bidder.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based RepairSmith , which offers mobile automotive maintenance and repair services, has launched its services in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the company said on Wednesday. The startup is backed by Daimler AG, and offers up online pricing of services, online scheduling, and servicing of a vehicle at a customer's home, work, or at a shop.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 14, 2019

Santa Monica-based venture investors March Capital Partners led a $51 million Series C round for conversational artificial intelligence developers Uniphore Software Systems Private Ltd.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Santa Monica-based talent management and learning software developer Cornerstone OnDemand reported this morning that it has been selected by the University of North Carolina (UNC) System, to provide its tools to 47,000 employees. According to Cornerstone OnDemand, its product will provide the tools for those employees to develop new skills, become more engaged at work and recruit employees who are the best fit for their organization.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 14, 2019

Renewable energy storage firm Energy Vault, a portfolio company of Pasadena's Idea Lab, received a $110 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund to scale its operations and expand into international markets.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 14, 2019

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Los Angeles VC Panel and LAVA Annual Membership Meeting. Come meet three of the most active Venture Capital funds in Los Angeles. Meet the top VCs who are investing in Southern California. Find out what they are looking to invest in. Find out what does it take to secure Venture Capital for your company. Learn about the hottest trends and the mistakes NOT to make.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 14, 2019

A new report, from J.D. Power , says that "younger generations" are "cozying up" to smart thermostats, the devices which automatically adjust a home's temperature based on when people are in or out of a home, usually saving energy and money. According to J.D. Power, its 2019 Smart Thermostate Satisfaction Report says that overall satisfaction for smart thermostats has increased from 2018, as the firm said that manufacturers have focused on easing installation and use of those smart thermostats,

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 14, 2019

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Preccelerator Workshop: UX Primer for Entrepreneurs w/ Rich Abronson. This session will discuss: What UX is (and isn't) and why it's important UX costs and how to incorporate it into your strategy The UX process including brainstorming, feature prioritization, and usability testing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2019

As the economy flourishes after some tough economic times, more and more people seem to be turning to entrepreneurship as an alternative to traditional employment. I applaud this trend, but caution all of you thinking this direction to approach entrepreneurship with your eyes wide open. It is not for everyone, as the entrepreneur’s path is fraught with challenges.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 14, 2019

Wireless giant Qualcomm has appointed Mark McLaughlin , the former CEO of network security company Palo Alto Networks, as chairman of its board of directors. McLaughlin joined Silicon Valley-based Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW ) as president and CEO in 2011, ahead of its 2012 IPO. He served as the company’s top executive through June 2018. Prior to his time at Palo Alto Networks, McLaughlin was CEO of Internet infrastructure company Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN ).

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socalTECH

AUGUST 14, 2019

WeWork , the co-working space operator which has a significant presence across Southern California, has filed for an IPO, saying this morning that it is looking to raise up to $1,000,000,000 in a public offering. The company is looking to trade under the symbol WE, but has not yet selected an exchange. The IPO is being underwritten by J. P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs & Co., BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, HSBC, UBS Investment Bank, and Wells Fargo Securities.

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