L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 14, 2017
Mayor Garcetti plans tech jobs for L.A.’s youth, insurance mobile app startup Sure raises $8 million, and computer software company Datum Security acquired by Prevalent.
socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2017
Pasadena-based Episona has raised $4M in seed funding, to go towards expansion of its male fertility testing product, Seed, the company said last week. According to Episona, the funding came from the Pasadena Angeles, as well as other high-net worth individuals from Pasadena and San Francisco. Episona develops an epigenetic test which examines DNA for risk factors related to male factor fertility and poor embryo quality.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 14, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017 -- Tech Ladies LA: Clarify Your Next Career Move. Join Tech Ladies, General Assembly, and Nastassia with the MIND DESIGNER for a live coaching demo and workshop. If you are feeling uncertain or stuck, this workshop will help you will clearly define your life and career goals while understanding exactly what's preventing you from hitting your targets.
socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2017
Carlsbad-based broadband communications equipment and services provider ViaSat said on Wednesday that its technology has been selected by Lockheed Martin, to support a U.S. Navy program. ViaSat said that Lockheed Martin has selected its Datalink Communications System for the U.S. Navy's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile Integration and Test Program. The company will also provide engineering support for software enhancements and flight test support.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 14, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017 -- Internet of Scary Things: My toaster is (not) spying on me. Fresh off of his presentation at IoT World 2017 in Santa Clara, Dogtown Media CTO, and former ethical hacker, Rob Pope, will enlighten us on the current state of IoT security and what the future holds. Topics for the evening include: IoT under fire. A look at Mirai and other recent attacks.
socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2017
Irvine-based SmartLabs , the parent company of smart home controller brand Insteon and home automation e-commerce site Smarthome , has been acquired by private investment firm Richmond Capital Partners. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced, however, Richmond Capital Partners said it is investing $7.3M in the company, which will remain headquartered in Irvine.
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socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2017
Donuts Inc. , the global, top level domain (gTLD) registrar and domain owner has Rightside Group Ltd. , the domain name spinoff of Santa Monica-based Demand Media, the company announced on Wednesday. The deal is worth approximately $213M, or $10.60 per share in cash. According to the companies, the deal was unanimously approved by Rightside Group's board of directors, following a comprehensive review of strategic and financial alternatives.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 14, 2017
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 -- Immersive Tech 2017: Demos and Drinks. Join us Tuesday, June 20th from 6-8:30 at UCI Applied Innovation for a Demos and Drinks event - Immersive Tech edition! At the beginning of the event we'll have 5 of our demos pitch their companies so you can learn more about how they are unique to the industry. Attendees arrive, grab a bite and a drink, and interact with the various companies showcasing their products and technology.
socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2017
Jaunt , the venture-backed producer and publisher of cinematic, virtual reality (VR) content, said this week that it has officially launched in China, with a Chinese version of its Jaunt VR app. The app, launched by Jaunt China, a joint venture with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and China Media Capital (CMC), runs on the XIOAMI VR headset. Jaunt has its content studios in Los Angeles, although its headquarters are in Silicon Valley.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 14, 2017
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 -- VR Demos and Drinks Event. Tech in Motion OC is hosting a free VR demo event on June 20th at UCI Applied Innovation in Irvine, CA. The event will feature VR demos, company pitches networking and a great time to connect wit the tech community!
socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2017
Santa Ana-based Irvine Scientific , which develops and manufactures cell culture media, said it has made a major expansion in Southern California. According to the company, it has added a new, 40,000 square foot R&D center in Irvine, the fifth building it has in California, to expand its R&D capability. The company said the additional building brings its total amount of space at its Irvine headquarters to over 140,000 square feet.
Xconomy
JUNE 14, 2017
A new program intended to teach engineering and business students how to drive innovations from concept to commercialization reflects a new imperative at UC San Diego. The business of tech transfer, which generates revenue by licensing technologies invented at UC San Diego, is giving way to a broader mission for the university as an engine of innovation and as a training ground for entrepreneurs and startup leaders.
socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2017
Los Angeles- and New York-based SURE , which offers up personal insurance, on-demand, via a mobile app, has raised $8M in a funding round. The Series A funding was led by IA Capital, and also included Menlo Ventures, FF Venture Capital, Nationwide Ventures, Assurant and AmTrust. SURE's mobile app lets users purchase flight, baggage, renters, pet, wedding and smartphone insurance, all without leaving the app.
Xconomy
JUNE 14, 2017
A U.S. patient networking group called PatientsLikeMe has dipped its toe in the waters of public opinion, asking its members what they think of the healthcare policy fight. There are many caveats, but the numbers trend in the same direction that other national polls have found—a shift towards more acceptance of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, since Republicans began their attempts to dismantle the law.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 14, 2017
If every entrepreneur could predict the future, starting the right new business would be easy. Since my experience and interests have been primarily with technology, I’ve been watching those trends for a long time, and I see rapid change, but predicting impact is a challenge. Recently I’ve changed my focus a bit to people demographics, and I find the implications a bit more concrete.
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