Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Bay Area Tech Wire -- Sept. 24

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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Sept. 24, 2014
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o Accuris Networks Raises $15 Million, Opens U.S. HQ and Names CEO
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San Francisco-Based Fuel Secures $3.5 Million in Funding
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San Francisco-Based PowWow Raises $2.5 Million in First Round
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S.F.-Based GetFeedback.com Lands $2.3 Million in Funding
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San Francisco-Based ClearSide Acquires "Seed Mail" App
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Briefly Noted: Doximity, Nordic Innovation House, Sideband Networks

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o Accuris Networks Raises $15 Million, Opens U.S. HQ and Names CEO

San Mateo, Calif. -- Accuris Networks, an Irish developer of cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity tools, said on Wednesday it has raised $15 million in a new round of funding, and announced the establishment of new U.S. headquarters in San Mateo. Investors included Ulster Bank Diageo Venture Fund and the China Ireland Growth Technology Fund. In addition, the company named Jeff Brown as its new CEO, working out of the Palo Alto office. Brown was previously the president and CEO of mobile technology company Kineto Wireless. Accuris currently boasts several U.S. customers, including AT&T, Bell Mobility, Telus, GoGo, Cisco, HP and Alcatel-Lucent. "We've barely scratched the surface of the opportunities here so far," said Brown.
http://www.accuris-networks.com 
http://www.accuris-networks.com/news-and-events/in-the-news/15-million-investment 
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o San Francisco-Based Fuel Secures $3.5 Million in Funding

San Francisco -- Fuel, the San Francisco-based developer of a platform used to create connected experiences on mobile games, said it has raised $3.5 million in a new round of funding, from Middle East Venture Partners and Rising Tide Fund. The company, formerly known as Grantoo, also announced several key hires, including Shrikant Latkar (chief revenue officer), Jeremy Nusser (senior vice president of business development) and Mike Upton (executive producer). Fuel's platform allows publishers to create competition among game players by offering a simple way to launch multiplayer challenges and host live events and tournaments.
http://www.fuelpowered.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140923005458/en/Fuel-Raises-3.5-Million-Middle-East-Venture#.VCMBRZRdXng 
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o San Francisco-Based PowWow Raises $2.5 Million in First Round

San Francisco -- PowWow, the San Francisco-based developer of an application delivery platform that transfers a company's enterprise apps to mobile devices, said on Wednesday it has raised $2.5 million in its first round of funding. Investors included OurCrowd, Vertical Venture Partners, IT-Farm, Julien Nguyen, Prabhu Goel and Kumar Malavalli. The company said it will use the proceeds to bolster its go-to-market activities and expand its engineering teams. Available for the iPhone and iPad, PowWow's platform moves any Windows or web application to any mobile device in minutes. "This funding not only enables us to take PowWow to market, but it also allows us to expand operational capabilities to support our fast growing customer base," said co-founder and CEO Andrew Cohen.
http://www.powwowinc.net 
http://powwowinc.net/press-news/ 
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o S.F.-Based GetFeedback.com Lands $2.3 Million in Funding

San Francisco -- GetFeedback.com, the San Francisco-based developer of a mobile customer feedback app, said on Wednesday it has raised $2.3 million to bolster its product development, sales and marketing efforts. Salesforce Ventures led the round for the company, which was founded last year by former salesforce.com executives Kraig Swensrud and Sean Whiteley. The company will use the proceeds to bolster its online survey software and expand its sales and marketing division. Clients include Facebook, Fox Sports, ESPN, Hurley, The North Face, Twitter and The World Economic Forum.
http://www.getfeedback.com 
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140924005198/en/GetFeedback.com-Raises-2.3-Million-Series-AA-Investment#.VCL6PJRdXng 
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o San Francisco-Based ClearSide Acquires "Seed Mail" App

San Francisco -- ClearSlide, the San Francisco-based developer of a sales engagement platform, said on Wednesday it has acquired mobile email app Seed Mail from China-based Mangrove Technologies. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the acquisition, the company said it has launched ClearSlide Mail, which it said will allow sales people to "be more responsive on their mobile devices." The ClearSlide Mail app is available for free in the Apple App Store.
https://www.clearslide.com/ 
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140924005171/en/ClearSlide-Announces-Acquisition-Seed-Mail-Introduces-ClearSlide#.VCL0j5RdXng 
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o Briefly Noted:


(San Francisco) San Francisco-based Doximity, developer of an online physician network, on Wednesday named Emily Peters as its vice president of marketing communications and Peter Alperin as its vice president of connectivity solutions. Peters is the former vice president of marketing communications at Practice Fusion, and Alperin is the former vice president of medicine and product at Archimedes.
https://www.doximity.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140924005998/en/Doximity-Positions-Growth-VP-Hires#.VCL4jJRdXng 

(Palo Alto, Calif.) Nordic Innovation House, a co-working space, incubator and resource center for Nordic tech companies, officially opened its doors Wednesday in Palo Alto. The new initiative is funded by an alliance of Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic and Danish governments, as well as Nordic Innovation, an institution that works to promote cross-border trade and innovation.
http://www.nordicinnovationhouse.com/ 
http://www.nordicinnovationhouse.com/blog/2014/9/24/nordic-innovation-house-opens-in-silicon-valley 

(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Sunnyvale-based Sideband Networks, a developer of network performance management tools, has named Stephen Pieraldi as its vice president of engineering. Pieraldi currently serves as a technical advisor at Total Phase and is an industry fellow at UC Berkeley. He also is a serial entrepreneur whose previous companies include Guessn, 2BClear and IForem.
http://www.sidebandnetworks.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140923005340/en/Sideband-Networks-Adds-Serial-Entrepreneur-Technologist-Stephen#.VCMAkZRdXng

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> Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media, Brisbane CA

Mode Media is a leading vertical social media company with the largest online global reach in lifestyle and among the top 10 of the Wall Street Journal’s annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. venture-backed companies. The Sr. Manager, External Reporting has primary responsibility for all external reporting and compliance. This includes SEC reporting as well as all other regulatory agencies. This position will also act as coordination of any requirements globally. This person will work with the Corporate Accounting Group to provide assistance with the Company’s audit requirements and management of the public accounting firm (E&Y) during the quarterly and annual review/audit process. The manager helps build and maintain a “World Class” accounting and operations service and support organization. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years of experience at public accounting firm, Big 4 preferred and 2 yrs experience as SEC reporting manager. Strong project management, leadership, relationship development and people management skills. Results orientation with an ability to manage the overall project, collaborate with different individuals across the organization and at target companies. To Apply: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?aj=o8CsZfwV&s=Bay_Area_Tech_Wire
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Collaborate, Educate and Innovate at the fourth annual CyberMaryland 2014 Conference October 29-30th at the Baltimore Convention Center, One W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. A two-day event of entrepreneurs, investors, academics, students, enterprises and government officials from across the nation and globe will convene in Maryland—the nation’s epicenter for cybersecurity. Network with nationally known speakers and entrepreneurs, join flash talks and pitch forums, attend sessions on commercialization and product ventures and Job Fair. Registration also includes National Cyber Security Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and MaryLand of Opportunity Night. Please visit www.cybermaryland.org Send inquiries to liz@fbcinc.com or (800) 878-2940
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> Senior Analyst - Consumer Services US

Current Analysis is seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst to join the Consumer Services US team contributing to Current Analysis' existing capabilities and coverage in the US mobile, fixed and converged providers of consumer’s services. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of the key US wireless players, service portfolios and strategies, with strong knowledge in the following areas: Mobile data, WiFi calling, carrier-OTT partnerships, the MVNO competitive landscape and emerging innovation in the areas of carrier-branded VAS. Qualified candidates should have relevant market knowledge as well as a proven ability to analyze companies their services portfolios and corporate marketing positions. 5+ years professional experience as an analyst, technical writer, journalist, marketing or product management in IT, telecoms or related fields. Experience in tracking and analyzing Consumer Services in the US. Proven written, verbal and interpersonal skills in English required. Proven public event and/or sales presentation experience. Effective prioritization and time management skills. Able to work independently from home office and travel moderately within the US. Bachelor’s Degree required. Current Analysis offers competitive compensation packages and benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. To learn more about Current Analysis, please visit us at www.currentanalysis.com Send resumes to ieppolito@currentanalysis.com
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> Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco

Seeking dynamic leader to manage $22.5 million division budget and staff of 75. An exciting civil service career opportunity to match system management expertise to improve client’s quality of life and customer experience through technology. Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of increasingly responsible experience with at least 3 years of management experience is required. Salary range up to $174,382 plus outstanding benefits and retirement. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquires welcomed to Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Apply online at http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=0942&R3=063112
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Founded in 2002, EnMasse Design is a design studio specializing in industrial design, mechanical engineering, product development and user interface design. We have experience in designing a range of products from small hand held devices to large systems. We're located in Mountain View. Industrial design / innovation / mechanical engineering / user interface design / human factors and ergonomics / injection molding / snap fits / sheetmetal / castings / machined components / formed plastics / class A surfaces / Solidworks / mechanisms / GD&T / system engineering / Dfx / analyses / electrical engineering/Medical / biotech / consumer / telecom / industrial. Send inquires to Jeff Gamelsky, Principal; jeff@enmassedesign.com; www.enmassedesign.com Phone:(650)303-1782
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