Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=63c7f0ef-2205-4748-ac93-58f99ea78efa&Preview=1 Date 4/11/2012 Company Name Conduit Ltd. Mailing Address 400 S. El Camino Real San Francisco, CA 94402 Company Description Conduit provides web publisher syndication solutions that increase site traffic, revenue and brand loyalty while simplifying access to the content, communities and applications that subscribers care about most. By creating a direct, … Continue reading “Conduit Ltd. Receives $100,000,000 New Financing Round”
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The Billion-Dollar App: How Apple Propelled Instagram to Success
Yesterday’s news that Facebook is buying Instagram and its photo-sharing app was eye-popping for about five reasons at once. But the most interesting reason, to me, has also been the most overlooked so far. Here are the points that jumped out in yesterday’s news, starting with the least important (and most discussed) and building up … Continue reading “The Billion-Dollar App: How Apple Propelled Instagram to Success”
Core Innovation Capital’s $45M Fund Seeks Tech for the “Underbanked”
In 2007, a not-for-profit Chicago outfit called the Center for Financial Services Innovation launched a private equity fund to support tech startups with innovative financial products. The fund, says its New York-based manager Arjan Schutte, specifically sought out companies serving the “underbanked,” or as he explains it, “consumers who either don’t have a bank, or … Continue reading “Core Innovation Capital’s $45M Fund Seeks Tech for the “Underbanked””
Amgen Acquires KAI Pharmaceuticals for $315,000,000
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=60d7936b-049f-4caf-840c-f65e003b7385&Preview=1 Date 4/10/2012 Company Name KAI Pharmaceuticals Mailing Address 270 Littlefield Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 Company Description KAI Pharmaceuticals is a biology-based product-driven pharmaceutical company developing a new class of therapeutics targeting cell-signaling enzymes that affect numerous disease pathways. The company is leveraging its leadership position in protein kinase C … Continue reading “Amgen Acquires KAI Pharmaceuticals for $315,000,000”
Vesting Is a Hack
Vesting in general (and founder vesting in particular) is an oft-misunderstood tool that has a tendency to really screw up young companies. There are some deep misconceptions at work here that often cause founders all sorts of grief. Most of it comes from the simple fact that stock grants are, at their heart, a crude … Continue reading “Vesting Is a Hack”
Four Xconomists in the News this Weekend, Including Two XSITE Keynoters
It was a busy weekend in tech coverage, despite the holiday. Among other things, four Xconomists were in the news, making headlines, announcing key moves, or as part of national articles—three of them in the New York Times. Here is a quick pointer: –Stephen Wolfram was the focus of a New York Times article about … Continue reading “Four Xconomists in the News this Weekend, Including Two XSITE Keynoters”
Investing in Biotech Isn’t Just for Investors Anymore
There hasn’t been much to crow about for years in the world of biotech financing. There’s no getting around the fact that new drugs still take a long time and a lot of money to develop, and they usually fail. It doesn’t fly in an instant-gratification economy, where people take extraordinary technical achievements—like, say, streaming … Continue reading “Investing in Biotech Isn’t Just for Investors Anymore”
Streetline Obtains $25,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=45d7e56d-12d4-4299-90f4-ae47332842e6&Preview=1 Date 4/9/2012 Company Name Streetline Mailing Address 393 Vintage Park Dr Foster City, CA 94404 Company Description Streetline builds solutions to longstanding problems in city management and operations, through the customized design and application of new sensing technologies. Our parking management system offers cities the first real control and oversight of … Continue reading “Streetline Obtains $25,000,000 New Funding Round”
Facebook Acquires Instagram for $1,000,000,000
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=10be33c1-dc1e-4f42-8276-c3a946666380&Preview=1 Date 4/9/2012 Company Name Instagram Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94100 Company Description Snap a photo with your iPhone, choose a filter to transform the look and feel, send to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr – it’s all as easy as pie. It’s photo sharing, reinvented. Website http://www.instagr.am Transaction Type M&A … Continue reading “Facebook Acquires Instagram for $1,000,000,000”
Notepaper App Showdown: Bamboo, FiftyThree, and Noteshelf
Most geeks like me suffer from a condition called Amazing New Tech Syndrome. The chief symptom of ANTS is a happy delirium over the latest gadget you’ve acquired, followed by resentful disillusionment toward that same gadget as soon as a newer one comes out. You can only assuage the resentment by buying the new gadget, … Continue reading “Notepaper App Showdown: Bamboo, FiftyThree, and Noteshelf”
Apple and the Cloud: A Cautionary Tale
The consumer’s electronic world as we know it today is shared between Apple, Google, Facebook, Twitter, and a handful of other popular brands. Most offerings must ride on these platforms and play by their rules. Yet I believe our current interest in—and use of—this ecosystem will peak in 3-6 years, and what awaits each of … Continue reading “Apple and the Cloud: A Cautionary Tale”
Rolith Receives $5,000,000 Series A Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0741bd1e-03bc-43ad-b06f-94fb9e7e5012&Preview=1 Date 4/6/2012 Company Name Rolith Mailing Address 5880 W Las Positas Blvd Pleasanton, CA 94588 Company Description Rolith is a developer of advanced nanostructured coatings for renewable energy, green building, and consumer electronics markets. Website http://www.rolith.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $5,000,000 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes Rolith will … Continue reading “Rolith Receives $5,000,000 Series A Funding”
Neato Robotics Secures $12,228,268 Series D Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0a20bc68-5f33-4046-9680-bb87ce5fef69&Preview=1 Date 4/6/2012 Company Name Neato Robotics Mailing Address 8100 Jarvis Avenue Newark, CA 94560 Company Description The company develops home convenience robots. Website http://www.neatorobotics.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $12,228,268 Transaction Round Series D Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC regulatory filing. M&A Terms Venture Investor Undisclosed
Red Robot Labs Obtains $5,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8a145d0f-2a8d-4ebb-bd53-fa1b48464ecc&Preview=1 Date 4/6/2012 Company Name Red Robot Labs Mailing Address 2251 Yale St Palo Alto, CA 94306 Company Description Red Robot Labs is a mobile gaming start-up located in Palo Alto, California. The company was founded in January 2011 by a team of industry veterans who are passionate about creating innovative, highly … Continue reading “Red Robot Labs Obtains $5,000,000 New Funding”
The Internet Election of 2012? Votizen, Politix, Politify Work to Wake Up Voters
The Tea Party and the Occupy movement have each had their shot at disrupting the U.S. political process. Now Silicon Valley wants a turn. It was bound to happen eventually. As industries from consumer goods to travel to healthcare have begun to yield to the power of Valley-birthed Internet technologies like social media, targeted advertising, … Continue reading “The Internet Election of 2012? Votizen, Politix, Politify Work to Wake Up Voters”
Innovation in Startup Business Models
In our industry, it’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to become so mono-focused on the novelty of product innovation that they forget to innovate equally around their business model. In my estimation, a disruptive business model is at least as important as disruptive technology. As an investor, the perfect scenario for me is a disruptive technology … Continue reading “Innovation in Startup Business Models”
Xconomist of the Week: Roger Ehrenberg Plans for Deeper Investments
Innovative use of data will change our world when you peer through the lens of Roger Ehrenberg, founder and managing partner of two-year-old IA Ventures in New York. From financial services to education and beyond, he sees opportunities to mine, harvest, cleanse, and analyze data in competitive ways. Armed with a $105 million fund that … Continue reading “Xconomist of the Week: Roger Ehrenberg Plans for Deeper Investments”
SpiderCloud Wireless Secures $35,000,000 Series C Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=96181066-abd7-47d3-9844-5294fc25f69d&Preview=1 Date 4/5/2012 Company Name SpiderCloud Wireless Mailing Address 2500 Augustine Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 Company Description The company has created enterprise radio access network (E-RAN) technologies that enables direct integration between enterprise IT networks and mobile devices through small cell technologies. Website http://www.spidercloud.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $35,000,000 … Continue reading “SpiderCloud Wireless Secures $35,000,000 Series C Funding Round”
LUMOback Receives $1,100,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=65a4662a-d334-469e-92a9-5a8114557167&Preview=1 Date 4/5/2012 Company Name LUMOback Mailing Address 3340 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 Company Description The LUMOback sensor connects wirelessly to our engaging mobile application. Your new friend LUMO, the avatar, helps you measure and monitor your posture throughout the day, and offers you tips and insights that can dramatically … Continue reading “LUMOback Receives $1,100,000 Series A Round”
Attachments.me Secures $2,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=86a92fea-6bb0-4300-bb20-6a735ec0746f&Preview=1 Date 4/5/2012 Company Name Attachments.me Mailing Address 455 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94103 Company Description The company operates an online service that allows users to search the attachments in their e-mail messages. Website http://www.attachments.me Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,000,000 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes This investment will … Continue reading “Attachments.me Secures $2,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
TIBCO Software Acquires LogLogic for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4796b0b8-fb9c-4eed-bcfb-57eb1ca38e5a&Preview=1 Date 4/5/2012 Company Name LogLogic Mailing Address 110 Rose Orchard Way San Jose, CA 95134 Company Description Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, CA, LogLogic is an innovator and market leader in Log Data Management and Intelligence (LMI). Website http://www.loglogic.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds … Continue reading “TIBCO Software Acquires LogLogic for Undisclosed Sum”
Twitter’s Downtown Detroit Office to Chase “Big Three” Ad Dollars
Social media giant Twitter announced today that it’s opening an office in downtown Detroit, hoping to tap into the region’s pool of digital marketing dollars with a small staff focused on advertising sales. Twitter’s decision to set up shop in the Rock Ventures-owned Madison Building adds to Dan Gilbert’s quest to make the whiteboard-and-Nerf gun-heavy … Continue reading “Twitter’s Downtown Detroit Office to Chase “Big Three” Ad Dollars”
Skout Garners $22,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3a07ff73-d73b-4811-b995-1924bfc2efc2&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name Skout Mailing Address 153 Townsend Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description You can flirt, chat, maybe even find a date through Skout. You and other Skout users belong to a community who are ready to chat online, then meet in the real world. With Skout, you … Continue reading “Skout Garners $22,000,000 New Funding Round”
MATRIXX Software Lands New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8e44b22c-3816-4473-b870-4e5957d3130d&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name MATRIXX Software Mailing Address 779 E. Evelyn Ave Mountain View, CA 94041 Company Description MATRIXX Software was formed to develop solutions that help Service Providers (SPs) address the growing volume and complexity of services that require online charging. Data and media services are exploding, yet revenue per … Continue reading “MATRIXX Software Lands New Round”
Pertino Secures $8,850,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b6070240-3aef-4629-adff-52a7ed3057e1&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name Pertino Mailing Address 10020 N De Anza Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 Company Description Pertino Networks is reinventing networking for the cloud era by delivering big IT capabilities to anyone with revolutionary simplicity, security and flexibility. Website http://www.pertino.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $8,850,000 Transaction Round Series … Continue reading “Pertino Secures $8,850,000 Series A Financing Round”
CoffeeTable Garners $2,500,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3ccac757-7ac6-4af2-ac12-7d50aecee685&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name CoffeeTable Mailing Address 153 Townsend Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description Shop your favorite retailers’ catalogs from the comfort of your iPad – in just a few taps! Coffee Table is the only app where you can browse catalogs anywhere – online and offline – and … Continue reading “CoffeeTable Garners $2,500,000 New Financing”
Minerva Project Obtains $25,000,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=51121de2-f747-4d7f-8621-8d83ef4c6247&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name Minerva Project Mailing Address 1076 Anita Lane Sebastopol, CA 95472 Company Description We are a humble group of servants. Consultants — big hearts and healthy minds — who have an interest in positively impacting the social good. We come from, mainly, the For-Profit world; we see this … Continue reading “Minerva Project Obtains $25,000,000 Seed Financing”
SugarCRM Garners $33,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dcdccd35-7747-4602-96a6-cd5ee58d0b6b&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name SugarCRM Mailing Address 10050 North Wolfe Road SW2-130 Cupertino, CA 95014 Company Description SugarCRM is the world’s leading provider of commercial open source CRM software for companies of all sizes. Website http://www.sugarcrm.com Transaction Type Debt, Venture Equity Transaction Amount $33,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes SugarCRM will … Continue reading “SugarCRM Garners $33,000,000 New Financing”
SugarCRM Secures $33,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dcdccd35-7747-4602-96a6-cd5ee58d0b6b&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name SugarCRM Mailing Address 10050 North Wolfe Road SW2-130 Cupertino, CA 95014 Company Description SugarCRM is the world’s leading provider of commercial open source CRM software for companies of all sizes. Website http://www.sugarcrm.com Transaction Type Debt, Venture Equity Transaction Amount $33,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes SugarCRM will … Continue reading “SugarCRM Secures $33,000,000 New Financing Round”
GEO Semiconductor Receives $1,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e7958eb5-a974-44f6-9b90-ea7a1a94b26a&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name GEO Semiconductor Mailing Address 2350 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054 Company Description Geo Semiconductor Inc. has acquired the assets related to two unique pixel processing platform technologies and the associated IC businesses from Silicon Optix. Both the Realta and GEO IC’s are in production. The … Continue reading “GEO Semiconductor Receives $1,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
Nitro PDF Secures $3,500,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d5a36553-19cb-4f46-a633-fc376c30dfc8&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name Nitro PDF Mailing Address 717 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103 Company Description Nitro Pro lets you quickly create, convert, combine, edit, sign, and share 100% industry-standard PDF files for superior results and savings. Nitro’s easy-to-use PDF tools make working with digital documents pain free. Website http://www.nitropdf.com … Continue reading “Nitro PDF Secures $3,500,000 New Financing Round”
DermLink Obtains Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1ddaa202-7ab0-4742-b8f5-e9a8b161c0b2&Preview=1 Date 4/4/2012 Company Name DermLink Mailing Address Undisclosed Atherton, CA 94027 Company Description DermLink.md’s vision is to change how patients and dermatologists interact. We use online dermatology (high quality photography) to help patients with any skin condition receive a fast and accurate diagnosis remotely, without visiting the dermatologist’s office. Patients can … Continue reading “DermLink Obtains Seed Funding Round”
Augmented Reality Event
From the event site: “ARE is where the people working on and using Augmented Reality technologies come together to explore best practices and innovations in software development, tools, business strategies, design and marketing. Developers, technologists, marketers, hardware manufacturers, mobile operators, researchers, designers, startups, business developers, and entrepreneurs gather to share their experiences and learn from … Continue reading “Augmented Reality Event”
Beyond the US—Using Ireland to Drive International Growth
From the event site: “Hear Phil Fernandez, CEO, Marketo and Peter Campagna, Treasurer, Maxim IP, offer insights into their European expansions and decisions to locate in Ireland. They will discuss the challenges and opportunities you will likely face when choosing a strategic location for your business in Europe. Discussion by Channing Flynn, Global Technology Partner, … Continue reading “Beyond the US—Using Ireland to Drive International Growth”
Mobile Game Maker Storm8 Competes With Goliaths of the Industry
Unlike a lot of revenue-poor startups with freemium business models, mobile game maker Storm8 is rolling in cash. The fully bootstrapped producer of 25 Android and iOS games like iMobsters, World War, and Pets LIVE brought in $1 million dollars in a single day last year, and hit more than 200 million downloads in June … Continue reading “Mobile Game Maker Storm8 Competes With Goliaths of the Industry”
Analog Devices Acquires Multigig for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=88e812fd-e5be-4dfe-871d-759ea09061b7&Preview=1 Date 4/3/2012 Company Name Multigig Mailing Address 2645 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95134 Company Description Multigig, Inc., is a fabless semiconductor company that provides advanced next generation clock and timing solutions for the wired and wireless communications markets. Over 30 issued patents protect Multigig’s proprietary technology. Website http://www.multigig.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Analog Devices Acquires Multigig for Undisclosed Sum”
Cloud Analytics Summit
From the event website: “The Cloud Analytics Summit will provide a unique meeting place for corporate decision-makers to learn about the latest Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions aimed at addressing their BI needs, so they can harness their ‘Big Data’ sources, and integrate their systems and applications into a more productive enterprise-wide … Continue reading “Cloud Analytics Summit”
OpenStack Design Summit & Conference
The community around OpenStack, the open-source cloud computing platform, will meet in San Francisco this month. From the conference website: “The Spring 2012 OpenStack Design Summit and Conference are planned for April 16-20th in San Francisco, California. Please start making plans to join us! Note that there are two events that week—look below to see … Continue reading “OpenStack Design Summit & Conference”
Smart TV Summit
From the event site: “Deliver winning business models & partnerships to maximise viewer engagement across connected TV platforms. Meet Hollywood studios & broadcasters to gauge the future of content distribution, social integration and viewer engagement across connected devices. Win the battle for the audience: Make the most of premium content through strategic partnerships, companion apps … Continue reading “Smart TV Summit”
Biotech Can’t Sidestep Cost-Effectiveness Anymore
Back in the old days of biotech, the business was pretty straightforward. You’d craft your scientific idea, aim a new drug at patients in need, charm investors to give you some money, run bang-up clinical trials, win FDA approval. Do all that, and you’re good as gold. Charge insurers whatever the market will bear, and … Continue reading “Biotech Can’t Sidestep Cost-Effectiveness Anymore”
Ardica Technologies Lands $1,875,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2471d162-74a5-4bda-81cf-20ddac248297&Preview=1 Date 4/2/2012 Company Name Ardica Technologies Mailing Address 2325 3rd St. San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description Ardica Technologies provides the lightest and longest lasting fuel cell heat and power solutions for consumer, commercial, and military markets. The company has developed key technologies in hydrogen generation, micro-pumps, and fuel cells that … Continue reading “Ardica Technologies Lands $1,875,000 New Funding”
Bizo Obtains $10,000,000 Series B Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=97507b0e-430c-4ff6-9ef7-95751cdbc48c&Preview=1 Date 4/2/2012 Company Name Bizo Mailing Address 565 Commercial St. San Francisco, CA 94111 Company Description Bizo has created a new approach to online B2B marketing with precise ad targeting that’s based on a prospect’s bizographics – industry, functional area, seniority, size of company, education, sex, location and more. This unique … Continue reading “Bizo Obtains $10,000,000 Series B Round”
Kineto Wireless Garners $3,002,523 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=cca205a4-f0c0-43ed-a81e-a94094fe51c0&Preview=1 Date 4/2/2012 Company Name Kineto Wireless Mailing Address 1601 McCarthy Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 Company Description Kineto Wireless is the key innovator and leading supplier of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology, the 3GPP standard for extending mobile voice, data and IMS services over fixed IP access networks. Website http://www.kineto.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Kineto Wireless Garners $3,002,523 New Financing Round”
Emerald Therapeutics Receives $1,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=05d9ec9f-40d3-42b3-8a36-b5201dbf0a3d&Preview=1 Date 4/2/2012 Company Name Emerald Therapeutics Mailing Address 3475-M Edison Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Company Description Emerald Therapeutics is a venture backed Silicon Valley start-up pioneering massively disruptive therapeutic strategies. Website http://www.emeraldtherapeutics.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC … Continue reading “Emerald Therapeutics Receives $1,000,000 New Financing”
PureWave Networks Obtains $5,000,000 Series C Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=56fe8af7-f9bf-4d4f-8cac-a0d75ff50ffb&Preview=1 Date 4/2/2012 Company Name PureWave Networks Mailing Address 2660-C Marine Way Mountain View, CA 94043 Company Description PureWave Networks combines key technologies to provide cost-competitive, advanced WiMAX solutions. Website http://www.pwnets.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $5,000,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes PureWave will use the proceeds from the investment … Continue reading “PureWave Networks Obtains $5,000,000 Series C Round”
Everything.me Obtains $3,500,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dcb1c74f-679e-4dea-a068-e2796e8ee2a0&Preview=1 Date 3/31/2012 Company Name Everything.me Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 Company Description Everything.me empowers users by putting Everything they need at their fingertips. It’s the simplicity of search with the mobility of apps. Just say what you need and get your results immediately from fully mobile, Instant Apps™. Website … Continue reading “Everything.me Obtains $3,500,000 New Round”
Contactually Lands $215,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d76bcf6f-2f35-49f8-9fd6-979ccb999ca0&Preview=1 Date 3/31/2012 Company Name Contactually Mailing Address Undisclosed Mountain View, CA 94041 Company Description Contactually is about bringing business tools to where we need them. We believe in efficiency, in not copying and pasting back and forth. We believe that software should be designed around helping us do our jobs better, … Continue reading “Contactually Lands $215,000 New Financing”
The Sharing Economy
From the event website: “A new collaborative economy is emerging. One in which access trumps ownership and individuals can transform underutilized assets into capital and community connections. Join us as we explore the social, economic and environmental impact of Collaborative Consumption and how peer to peer marketplaces are changing the way we live in cities, … Continue reading “The Sharing Economy”
Xconomist of the Week: Andy Ory on the Real Opportunity for Acme Packet
Acme Packet is not the easiest technology company to write about. If you’re not careful, you end up bogging down in things like SIP trunking, IMS deployments, session delivery solutions, and other Internet Protocol networking lingo. Fortunately, Acme Packet’s co-founder and CEO, Andy Ory, makes things easy. Ory has led the Bedford, MA-based company (NASDAQ: … Continue reading “Xconomist of the Week: Andy Ory on the Real Opportunity for Acme Packet”
Coming Soon to Detroit: Live Bus Arrival Times Via Text Message?
The horrors of Detroit’s bus system and the hour-plus wait times riders regularly experience are well documented. In a city where so many people are carless, it’s a particularly galling problem. But if all goes according to plan, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus riders may soon be able to have live route information sent … Continue reading “Coming Soon to Detroit: Live Bus Arrival Times Via Text Message?”