Mobile Madness Northwest was a pretty action-packed affair all the way through—from the scramble to get more chairs for our standing-room-only crowd to the networking and conversations that were still going on as the caterers were packing up and going home. It was our first time bringing this specific event to the Seattle area, and … Continue reading “Mobile Madness NW: Photos from Our Standing-Room-Only Event”
Inside Flipboard’s Project to Rethink Its iPad App for the iPhone
Any iPad owner who uses Flipboard a lot knows the familiar disappointed feeling: You left your iPad at home, you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, and you just want to pull out your iPhone and spend a minute or two browsing the app’s beautiful lineup of stories pulled from your Twitter, Facebook, RSS … Continue reading “Inside Flipboard’s Project to Rethink Its iPad App for the iPhone”
Urban Science Expands Detroit Headquarters to Accommodate Growth
Urban Science, a Detroit-based company founded 34 years ago to help bridge science and marketing functions primarily for automotive clients, recently announced it has expanded to a larger and completely renovated 100,000-square-foot space. The new digs, at 400 Renaissance Center in Detroit, will accommodate Urban Science’s growing business and work force. “People think of the … Continue reading “Urban Science Expands Detroit Headquarters to Accommodate Growth”
In Zink’s Quest for Inkless Printers, $35M and New Co-CEOs
Bedford, MA-based Zink Imaging said this week it has closed $35 million in Series B financing led by Genii Capital. The company, whose name stands for “zero ink,” is developing technology for inkless digital printers that can be attached to or integrated with cameras, consoles, and other devices. Zink’s technology was conceived at Polaroid Research … Continue reading “In Zink’s Quest for Inkless Printers, $35M and New Co-CEOs”
Affinity Circles Deal Gives Climber.com Access to More Recruiting Tools
Mingle, a San Diego Internet holding company founded in 2005, says it’s expanding its online recruiting business, Climber.com, with the acquisition of Affinity Circles, a Sunnyvale, CA-based startup built around alumni organizations and other social networks. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Mingle CEO Michael O’Brien sized the deal for me, saying … Continue reading “Affinity Circles Deal Gives Climber.com Access to More Recruiting Tools”
Digital Media Center Looks Ahead at Financing Scene for 2012
Investment bankers, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists gathered Tuesday morning at the New York offices of accounting and consulting firm Deloitte near Bowling Green to listen to a panel discuss the financing outlook for technology startups in 2012. The event was the first to be presented by the Digital Media Center, a new group formed by … Continue reading “Digital Media Center Looks Ahead at Financing Scene for 2012”
Qualcomm, uTest, Progress, & Others Inking Boston Deals This Week
Acquisitions and big venture financings made up the deals news for New England-area software and IT companies in the past week. —Retroficiency, a Boston-based maker of energy efficiency software, raised $3.3 million in a funding round from Point Judith Capital and acquired the energy efficiency division of one of the venture firm’s other portfolio companies, … Continue reading “Qualcomm, uTest, Progress, & Others Inking Boston Deals This Week”
What’s Ahead for Groupon, LivingSocial? Seattle’s Tippr Has Some Ideas
LivingSocial will skip the IPO and get acquired. Hundreds of smaller daily deals startups will shut their doors. Groupon’s special product offerings will crash and burn. Those are among predictions for 2012 from Seattle’s Tippr, a daily deals startup that focuses mainly on offering white-label services to publishers that want their own discount brands. Headed by … Continue reading “What’s Ahead for Groupon, LivingSocial? Seattle’s Tippr Has Some Ideas”
Momenta Gets a Steal on Promising Scientific Asset from Once-Hot Virdante
When Cambridge, MA-based Momenta Pharmaceuticals said Monday that it had acquired the scientific assets of neighboring Virdante Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: [[ticker:MNTA]]), few paid much attention, perhaps because of the deal’s small size. Momenta paid just $4.5 million up front, plus additional milestone payments that could reach $51.5 million over time. But it appears that Momenta is … Continue reading “Momenta Gets a Steal on Promising Scientific Asset from Once-Hot Virdante”
Vertical Performance Partners Receives $1,500,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=748fcee0-3a74-408a-bc0d-c5558b4d947e&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Vertical Performance Partners Mailing Address 126 Union Street Providence, RI 02903 Company Description Vertical Performance Partners is a Performance Lifecycle Management company that leverages cutting edge mobile technologies to help organizations elevate their human performance in order to achieve higher results. Website http://www.verticalpp.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Vertical Performance Partners Receives $1,500,000 New Round”
EquaShip Receives $1,500,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=905b009d-0137-473c-a1c9-baea646b75c2&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name EquaShip Mailing Address 200 West Thomas Seattle, WA 98119 Company Description EquaShip is a new kind of parcel delivery service designed specifically for small and medium-sized business shippers. Website http://www.equaship.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,500,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes The company plans to use … Continue reading “EquaShip Receives $1,500,000 New Round”
Tribogenics Receives $2,500,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7bb4751b-e9da-4a7d-ba6c-a0b54f3fdf71&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Tribogenics Mailing Address 4040 Del Rey Avenue Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Company Description Tribogenics patented technology enables portable, compact x-ray solutions for applications in precious metal, mining, military, medical imaging, security and other industries. By miniaturizing X-ray sources and eliminating the need for high voltage. Website … Continue reading “Tribogenics Receives $2,500,000 New Financing Round”
Uber Lands $32,000,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=021a2743-15e4-49d2-9438-987e86009266&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Uber Mailing Address 182 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Company Description The company has created a mobile application that allows users to request car service to pick them up wherever they are located. Website http://www.Uber.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $32,000,000 Transaction Round Series B … Continue reading “Uber Lands $32,000,000 Series B Funding Round”
Twilio Secures $17,000,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4e809597-ca45-4766-b515-c700f54a1a46&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Twilio Mailing Address 548 Market St San Francisco, CA 94104 Company Description Twilio provides an in-cloud API for voice communications that leverages existing web development skills, resources and infrastructure. Twilio’s simple programming interface opens the field of voice applications to millions of web developers, and its Pay-As-You-Go … Continue reading “Twilio Secures $17,000,000 Series C Financing Round”
Martini Media Network Lands $13,000,000 Series C Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b87656b1-a7ca-4d2a-8acd-ced11a617870&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Martini Media Network Mailing Address 880 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description Martini connects premium advertisers with high net-worth individuals online. We host a flagship site at MartiniLife.com that anchors our network. Here we feature content from publishers across the Web. Website http://www.martinimedianetwork.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Martini Media Network Lands $13,000,000 Series C Round”
DreamBox Learning Secures $11,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4bd0fce2-9814-4bd0-8a2b-ee617a90f7de&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name DreamBox Learning Mailing Address 305 108th Ave NE Second Floor Bellevue, WA 98004 Company Description DreamBox Learning’s team brings an unprecedented combination of experiences. We’re entrepreneurs, educators, creative designers, and technologists. Website http://www.dreambox.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $11,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes DreamBox Learning … Continue reading “DreamBox Learning Secures $11,000,000 New Round”
GiftRocket Obtains New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=baa3c244-fdb8-4654-8b6b-0108cca93c60&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name GiftRocket Mailing Address Undisclosed Mountain View, CA 94035 Company Description GiftRocket is a new type of gift card that works for any business. It’s the easiest way to send a gift. If you’re new here, check out how it works. There’s no card to carry, and if … Continue reading “GiftRocket Obtains New Funding Round”
Iron.io Receives $1,400,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2aa6b578-779f-4e19-8f2c-822766e5971c&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Iron.io Mailing Address 149 9th St San Francisco, CA 94103 Company Description Iron.io provides cloud application services that areeasy to use, durable, and deliver ironclad value. Website http://www.iron.io Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,400,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes With this capital, Iron.io plans to continue … Continue reading “Iron.io Receives $1,400,000 New Financing Round”
Fab.com Secures $40,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=032188b2-7489-42cd-9a3a-cde7be3de083&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Fab.com Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10000 Company Description Fab.com is a social net and lifestyle site aimed at gay men. Website http://www.fab.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $40,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes The company plans to use the funds to invest its distribution … Continue reading “Fab.com Secures $40,000,000 New Financing Round”
Collective Intellect Garners $937,385 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b44cf6a6-8e78-429e-9f9f-bd78cdcc0b59&Preview=1 Date 12/7/2011 Company Name Collective Intellect Mailing Address 2040 14th St. Boulder, CO 80302 Company Description Business Intelligence expertise transferred to Media IntelligenceCollective Intellect, Inc. specializes in comprehensively tracking, filtering and ranking media content for the Fortune 500. The founders have worked in Business Intelligence for years, creating tools to solve … Continue reading “Collective Intellect Garners $937,385 New Funding Round”
Gary Bloom: The Search-and-Rescue CEO Who Sold eMeter to Siemens
Some Silicon Valley CEOs moonlight as racecar drivers, others as winemakers. Gary Bloom, the outgoing CEO of San Mateo, CA-based eMeter, is probably the only one who spends his off hours as an emergency-response volunteer. Bloom trained a Menlo Park, CA-based FEMA disaster team that helped with the federal responses to Hurricanes Ivan and Gustav. … Continue reading “Gary Bloom: The Search-and-Rescue CEO Who Sold eMeter to Siemens”
25 Photos from Xconomy’s 6×6: Six Cities, Six Big Tech Ideas
What exactly does 6×6 come out to? A half-day of understanding a bit more about how geniuses run companies; listening to innovators share new ways to tackle Web publishing, marketing, travel search, cloud IT, unmanned aerial vehicles, and more; and catching on to new startups. Oh, plus some very high-quality networking. That’s what we saw … Continue reading “25 Photos from Xconomy’s 6×6: Six Cities, Six Big Tech Ideas”
Ingenuitas Puts Open-Source Software to Work in Manufacturing
In ancient Roman times, Ingenuitas was a legal term for those who had been born free, and the word served to distinguish those who had enjoyed freedom since birth from freemen who started out in slavery. Nathan Oostendorp, Katherine Scott, and Anthony Oliver chose Ingenuitas as the name of their startup tech company because the … Continue reading “Ingenuitas Puts Open-Source Software to Work in Manufacturing”
Dendreon Pulls In $125M By Selling Royalty Slice of Merck’s Hepatitis C Drug
Dendreon has never lifted a finger to develop any new drugs for hepatitis C, but now the Seattle cancer drug developer is getting $125 million in cash for its stake in the emerging market for the chronic liver infection. The company (NASDAQ: [[ticker:DNDN]]) said today it made the money by selling off the rights to … Continue reading “Dendreon Pulls In $125M By Selling Royalty Slice of Merck’s Hepatitis C Drug”
Classing Up the Joint
Regular visitors to Xconomy.com may have noticed that we did some redecorating over the weekend. Our new look and feel, courtesy of the crazy talented Rob Hunter of True Italic in New York, is the first in a series of changes we’ll be making over the next few months—all aimed at making it easier and … Continue reading “Classing Up the Joint”
Progress Software, Led by New CEO, Buys Corticon
Some interesting news from the business software world today. Bedford, MA-based Progress Software has acquired decision management firm Corticon of Redwood City, CA. Terms of the deal weren’t announced, but the companies said Corticon’s business rules engine will be integrated into Progress’s responsive process management software package. Mark Allen, the founder and CEO of Corticon, … Continue reading “Progress Software, Led by New CEO, Buys Corticon”
Biogen Idec Boosts Biogenerics Strategy With $300M Samsung Joint Venture
[Updated 12/6/11 10:35 am. See below.] Today Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: [[ticker:BIIB]]) and Seoul, Korea-based conglomerate Samsung announced that they are teaming up to develop and market biosimilars—low-cost versions of biotech drugs that are losing their patent protection. The two companies will form a joint venture, based in Korea, which will be funded by $255 million from … Continue reading “Biogen Idec Boosts Biogenerics Strategy With $300M Samsung Joint Venture”
Theraclone Names Cliff Stocks, Vet of Icos & Calistoga, as New CEO
Theraclone Sciences has been searching for more than a year for a new CEO, and it found one close to home in Cliff Stocks. The Seattle-based biotech company is announcing today that Stocks, a veteran biotech dealmaker with experience at Icos and Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, is taking over as CEO at Theraclone. Stocks is replacing Steve … Continue reading “Theraclone Names Cliff Stocks, Vet of Icos & Calistoga, as New CEO”
Lean Startups? I Prefer Mine Phat
I read the book and found it quite enjoyable. And with all due respect to Eric Ries and all of the VCs out there chasing lean startups, I recognized one simple truth. I still like my startups Phat. A phat startup aims to solve a very big, very difficult problem that will transform an industry. … Continue reading “Lean Startups? I Prefer Mine Phat”
IncubateNYC Hopes to Stir A New Harlem Renaissance With Startups
A campaign to win the contract to bring a technology incubator to Harlem went into high gear on Monday with the launch of a new website. IncubateNYC, a group of entrepreneurs and investors co-founded by Marcus Mayo and Brian Shields, believes it has the answer to the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s request for … Continue reading “IncubateNYC Hopes to Stir A New Harlem Renaissance With Startups”
It Takes a Village to Raise a Biotech Startup: Highlights from the Tweetchat
Carol Gallagher, the former CEO of Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, is glad to see Gilead Sciences spending billions on acquiring a new drug for hepatitis C, rather than spending billions on stock buybacks. And Jason Rhodes, the chief business officer of Epizyme, borrowed a line from Hillary Clinton, on how “it takes a village” to raise a … Continue reading “It Takes a Village to Raise a Biotech Startup: Highlights from the Tweetchat”
EquaShip Fills Out Fundraising Round, Now at $1.5M
EquaShip, the Seattle startup that’s aiming to wrangle dramatically cheaper shipping costs for small and medium-sized businesses, has added another $600,000 in financing from undisclosed investors. That pushes the startup’s total funding to $1.5 million, following the announcement of a $900,000 investment in June. EquaShip rolled out its service in October, targeting the small sellers—many … Continue reading “EquaShip Fills Out Fundraising Round, Now at $1.5M”
How To Build A 100-Year Company? Ask Evernote’s Phil Libin on Feb. 7
I’m a power user of Evernote, the Web-based notekeeping service used by more than 16 million people around the world. I’ve got Evernote’s applications and extensions installed on my Mac, my iPhone, my iPad, and my Web browser, and I’ve saved thousands of items in the system, dating back to June 2008 (the wildflower photo … Continue reading “How To Build A 100-Year Company? Ask Evernote’s Phil Libin on Feb. 7”
While Politicians Fight, Entrepreneurs Focus on “Smart Health”
A new decade of “smart health” arrived in 2011. Granted, it wasn’t always easy to discern – what with the noisy background of healthcare legal challenges and political one-upmanship. Fortunately, even while various policies continue to be ironed out, a set of resilient entrepreneurs have been busy making sure we get smarter about our health. … Continue reading “While Politicians Fight, Entrepreneurs Focus on “Smart Health””
Abine Battles for Consumers’ Online Privacy in Post-Facebook Era
How annoying is the Web? I’m not talking about the nonstop distractions, the social-media window into human stupidity, or even the endless pop-up ads that block your view of the screen. I’m talking about the utter loss of privacy that most consumers have suffered online, yet rarely think about. Sure, the Web is a net … Continue reading “Abine Battles for Consumers’ Online Privacy in Post-Facebook Era”
All About Science—The Road to Biologic IND
The San Jose Biocenter sponsors an afternoon talk on submitting an investigational new drug application to the FDA. From the event description: “Whether your goal is to develop your pipeline through commercial launch, or partner as early as possible, submitting an IND is a critical early milestone. Even with big pharma and VC firms competing … Continue reading “All About Science—The Road to Biologic IND”
San Jose Biocenter Trends in Financing Investor Panel & Holiday Celebration
The San Jose Biocenter sponsors its 7th annual investor panel and holiday party. From the event description: “Steady capital is a must for all companies. The first step in funding is knowing where to look. Join experts from the investment world at our annual “Trends in Financing Investor Panel & Holiday Celebration” to understand the … Continue reading “San Jose Biocenter Trends in Financing Investor Panel & Holiday Celebration”
Meet with Abbott
The San Jose Biocenter sponsors a morning presentation and Q&A session with representatives from pharmaceutical giant Abbott. From the event description: “In this session, senior members from Abbott’s team will talk to potential partners or licensees to first explain what they are looking for in collaborations, particularly, to enable preclinical drug discovery (emerging targets/biology, technologies … Continue reading “Meet with Abbott”
Building a Financial Foundation—A Blueprint for Taking the Right First Steps
The San Jose Biocenter hosts a morning seminar on financing for life science startups. From the event description: “With increased pressure to deliver value efficiently and effectively, startups need all the help they can get. Accurate, comprehensive operational management from the start is a crucial first step to the success of any business. Join us … Continue reading “Building a Financial Foundation—A Blueprint for Taking the Right First Steps”
Zink Imaging Garners $35,000,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9ef21487-5c43-40ef-b807-2608d939fcae&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name Zink Imaging Mailing Address 16 Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 Company Description ZINK Imaging, Inc., a privately held company, was founded to enable millions of customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK Zero Ink products. A new and simpler approach to printing, ZINK Technology shifts the printing … Continue reading “Zink Imaging Garners $35,000,000 Series B Financing Round”
Cooking.com Receives $13,500,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c7a155bf-d53b-40b9-8868-944de08e94ea&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name Cooking.com Mailing Address 4086 Del Rey Avenue Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Company Description Cooking.com was founded in 1998 and is based in Santa Monica, CA. As the leading online marketplace for kitchen and house wares, Cooking.com operates six uniquely branded websites: Cooking.com, FoodNetworkStore.com, StarbucksStore.com, KitchenEtc.com, PillsburyStore.com, … Continue reading “Cooking.com Receives $13,500,000 New Financing Round”
Power2Switch Lands $1,300,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fdfbca62-4004-4dad-ab5d-fa5185f8fecc&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name Power2Switch Mailing Address 820 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60607 Company Description Power2Switch empowers both households and businesses by providing access to practical information and continuing education, enabling our clients to make smart, cost-effective, and sustainable decisions about energy usage. Website http://www.Power2Switch.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “Power2Switch Lands $1,300,000 New Funding Round”
HealthTap Obtains $11,500,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d74d6814-1415-4eef-99a4-bec5028ce533&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name HealthTap Mailing Address 37 Gresham Lane Atherton, CA 94027 Company Description The company operates a website and service that combines personalized medical information, social networking and game mechanics to help consumers manage their own health. Website http://www.healthtap.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $11,500,000 Transaction Round Series … Continue reading “HealthTap Obtains $11,500,000 Series A Funding Round”
Siemens Acquires eMeter for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b83d33e5-9409-4fbe-9681-f7c7bb3b83b7&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name eMeter Mailing Address 2215 Bridgepointe Parkway San Mateo, CA 94404 Company Description eMeter is a software products and implementation services company serving the utility market place. We understand that today’s utility is as much as a part of the information economy as it is the economy of … Continue reading “Siemens Acquires eMeter for Undisclosed Sum”
Poshmark Obtains $3,500,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=aedb70a1-a200-45ff-86f1-481a630b45ee&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name Poshmark Mailing Address 1919 Menalto Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025 Company Description At Poshmark, we are creating a fun and simple way to buy and sell fashion – right from your iPhone. Website http://www.poshmark.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $3,500,000 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “Poshmark Obtains $3,500,000 Series A Round”
Framehawk Lands $11,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4f650e6a-dce6-46ba-bf33-560f6883a630&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name Framehawk Mailing Address 177 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Company Description Framehawk, Inc., is a start-up software company focused on bringing breakthroughs in mobility to users of business applications in the enterprise. Website http://www.framehawk.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $11,000,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds … Continue reading “Framehawk Lands $11,000,000 Series B Funding”
Foxit Lands New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=699b2e72-20a5-4918-bf78-b28843506da7&Preview=1 Date 12/6/2011 Company Name Foxit Mailing Address 42840 Christy Street Fremont, CA 94538 Company Description Foxit Corporation has positioned itself to be a PDF technology solution provider and it has become an alternative to Adobe for many PDF users. Foxit is dedicated to providing high-quality products for PDF file printing, PDF … Continue reading “Foxit Lands New Round”
Pitchcrawl SF
Dishcrawl brings you Pitchcrawl SF, an opportunity to network with an intimate group of 30 investors and 90 startup founders. “Elevator pitch your startup to investors in the format of an intimate and casual crawl through 3 startup hubs…We at Dishcrawl believe that the strongest relationships are built over food, we will be feeding you … Continue reading “Pitchcrawl SF”
The Big Data Effect
The Churchill Club hosts a dinner discussion on the future of “Big Data.” From the event site: “Gartner predicts that data will grow by 800% in five years, with 80% of it unstructured. The World Economic Forum recently declared big data as an asset class. We’re only getting started to discover the implications of making … Continue reading “The Big Data Effect”
Clearwire Plans to Sell up to $345M in Stock Following Deal with Sprint
Remember when Sprint (NYSE: [[ticker:S]]) said it would buy more stock if Clearwire made an offering sometime in the future? Well, the bill’s about to come due: Clearwire (NASDAQ: [[ticker:CLWR]]) says it plans to sell $300 million in Class A common shares. The sale’s underwriters also will get a 30-day option to buy up to $45 … Continue reading “Clearwire Plans to Sell up to $345M in Stock Following Deal with Sprint”