There wasn’t a lot of news out of San Diego’s high tech community last week. On the other hand, the news we had was big. Get your roundup here. —Aptera Motors, which raised an estimated $36 million in venture funding to develop a teardrop-shaped, three-wheel electric vehicle, shut down its operations Friday, according to an … Continue reading “Aptera Shuts Down, Nettle Starts Movie App, & More San Diego BizTech News”
W Fund Nabs $5M from State to Top Off $25M Investment Pool
The state of Washington is chipping in $5 million from a federal jobs program to put the finishing touch on a new $25 million investment fund that will look to spin more startups out of research labs at the University of Washington, Washington State University, and other local research institutions. Gov. Chris Gregoire is announcing … Continue reading “W Fund Nabs $5M from State to Top Off $25M Investment Pool”
Mobile Madness NW: Free Windows, Android Phones from AT&T
We’re gearing up for Mobile Madness Northwest, Xconomy’s half-day forum focusing on how Northwest innovators are tackling the mobile computing revolution. And if you’re a last-minute shopper, here’s a couple of things that might pique your interest: Registering now saves you $30 over the walk-up price, and our event sponsors at AT&T are giving away … Continue reading “Mobile Madness NW: Free Windows, Android Phones from AT&T”
New Qualcomm Life Subsidiary Rolls Out Wireless Health System
As the third annual mHealth Summit convenes today near Washington, D.C., San Diego-based Qualcomm (NASDAQ: [[ticker:QCOM]]) says it has formed a new subsidiary, Qualcomm Life, from its wireless health business unit. The wireless technology giant says it also has established a $100 million wireless health investment fund that will be managed by Qualcomm Ventures. Qualcomm … Continue reading “New Qualcomm Life Subsidiary Rolls Out Wireless Health System”
ALTe Named to Forbes List of America’s Most Promising Companies
Last week, Forbes magazine announced that Auburn Hills, MI-based ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of the first range-extended plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain for light commercial fleet applications, made its list of America’s most promising companies. ALTe is one of only three companies listed in the Capitol Goods industry category, the only hybrid technology company, and the … Continue reading “ALTe Named to Forbes List of America’s Most Promising Companies”
Join Us at 3 pm ET/Noon PT for Tweetchat on Biotech Startups
Quick reminder for those of you on Twitter to join us for a live chat at 3 pm Eastern/Noon Pacific on the state of biotech startups. Carol Gallagher (@carol_gallagher) and Jason Rhodes (@JasonPaulRhodes) are the featured guests, who will field questions on how biotech startups can make it at a time when biotech venture capital … Continue reading “Join Us at 3 pm ET/Noon PT for Tweetchat on Biotech Startups”
SuccessFactors, Admeld, Gowalla: Bay Area Biztech by the Numbers
Time for our irregular, data-driven review of recent Bay Area funding and M&A news and other developments. From biggest to smallest: $3.4 billion—The amount German business software giant SAP (NYSE: [[ticker:SAP]]) expects to pay for San Francisco-based SuccessFactors (NYSE: [[ticker:SFSF]]), the maker of cloud-based human resources management software. The all-cash acquisition was announced Saturday. $400 … Continue reading “SuccessFactors, Admeld, Gowalla: Bay Area Biztech by the Numbers”
Actifio Gets Active With $33.5M Led by Andreessen Horowitz
Actifio is growing like a weed—just like the data it tries to help companies tame—and it has just raised one of the bigger Boston-area tech financing rounds of the year. The Waltham, MA-based data management startup said today it has closed $33.5 million in Series C funding led by new investor Andreessen Horowitz. Previous investors … Continue reading “Actifio Gets Active With $33.5M Led by Andreessen Horowitz”
TappIn Acquired for $9M, Price Could Grow
Seattle file-sharing startup TappIn, formerly known as Homepipe Networks, has been acquired by San Antonio, TX-based GlobalSCAPE (AMEX: [[ticker:GSB]]), a company that provides file transfer software. GlobalSCAPE is paying $9 million up front for TappIn, with another $8 million in possible payments over the next three years if the new property hits revenue and development … Continue reading “TappIn Acquired for $9M, Price Could Grow”
Affymax Shares Climb As FDA Considers Wider Use for Anemia Drug
[Corrected: 3:48 pm, 12/7/11] Investors have had pretty low expectations about the prospects for Affymax’s anemia drug, which seeks to challenge Amgen’s 22-year monopoly in the field. But the expectations are starting to rise today, as Affymax approaches its make-or-break moment. Palo Alto, CA-based Affymax (NASDAQ: [[ticker:AFFY]]) saw its shares rise more than 20 percent … Continue reading “Affymax Shares Climb As FDA Considers Wider Use for Anemia Drug”
EnVivo Posts Positive Trial of Schizophrenia Drug
Watertown, MA-based EnVivo Pharmaceuticals presented results from a Phase 2b study of its schizophrenia compound, EVP-6124, today at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology meeting in Hawaii. The drug demonstrated statistically significant improvements in cognitive function—the study’s main endpoint—the company said in a statement. Improvements were also observed in so-called negative symptoms of the disease—the inability … Continue reading “EnVivo Posts Positive Trial of Schizophrenia Drug”
Dave Balter Joins Nicole Stata’s Boston Seed Capital as VC Fund Ramps Up
The Boston ecosystem for tech startup investing just got a little more active. Boston Seed Capital said today it has hired Dave Balter, the CEO of BzzAgent, as a venture advisor (see photo, right). Balter joins Peter Blacklow from Worldwinner, now executive vice president of digital for GSN, as a top advisor to the fund. … Continue reading “Dave Balter Joins Nicole Stata’s Boston Seed Capital as VC Fund Ramps Up”
Health Startups And Bigwigs Crowd Into First NYC Health IT Showcase
For two days last week, the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) hosted presentations and exhibits from 43 companies eager to show off their health IT initiatives. The gathering attracted big names like UnitedHealth and GE, as well as nine startups seeking to make a name in health IT. The organizers of NYeC were stunned by … Continue reading “Health Startups And Bigwigs Crowd Into First NYC Health IT Showcase”
UTest, Boosted by Surge in Mobile App Development, Inks $17M
UTest, a Southborough, MA-based startup that crowdsources testing for software applications, said today that it has raised a $17 million Series D financing, at a company valuation that more than doubled since uTest’s last funding round 15 months ago. Baltimore, MD-based QuestMark Partners led the investment, which also included all existing uTest investors: Scale Venture … Continue reading “UTest, Boosted by Surge in Mobile App Development, Inks $17M”
Steve Jobs’s Dying Realization About Biology and Technology
Take a guess who made the following statement: “I think the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be at the intersection of biology and technology. A new era is beginning.” A. Bill Gates B. Steve Jobs C. Paul Allen The comment has gotten little attention in the last few weeks, but it jumped off … Continue reading “Steve Jobs’s Dying Realization About Biology and Technology”
iPubSci: An Alternative to Unaffordable Science Journals
Advances in the biomedical sciences are highly dependent upon researchers having a clear understanding of the current state of knowledge. This information is primarily acquired by having access to the scientific literature via professional journals and, less commonly, books. Unfortunately, this body of literature has not only expanded greatly over the past few decades, most … Continue reading “iPubSci: An Alternative to Unaffordable Science Journals”
GEA Geothermal Energy Finance Forum 2012
The Geothermal Energy Association hosts a meeting on investing in the geothermal business. From the event listing: “The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) will be holding a one-day Geothermal Energy Finance Forum on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, CA. This program will bring the finance and investment community of the … Continue reading “GEA Geothermal Energy Finance Forum 2012”
uTest Receives $17,000,000 Series D Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=baf6ebfa-7843-44f9-932b-3872e51b90fc&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name uTest Mailing Address 153 Cordaville Rd Southborough, MA 01772 Company Description uTestTM is revolutionizing traditional software testing by introducing the first global marketplace for software application testing coupled with a Pay Per Bug business model. Website http://www.utest.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $17,000,000 Transaction Round Series … Continue reading “uTest Receives $17,000,000 Series D Funding”
VCharge Garners $1,900,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9c97bd21-bacd-42bf-a185-4a9d125da79b&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name VCharge Mailing Address 90 Lesson Lane Newton, MA 02459 Company Description VCharge uses decentralized, market-based principles to enable residential electric heaters, electric cars, and other transactive loads with embedded storage to engage in rapid demand response. VCharge technology brings real value to utilities, grid operators, and end … Continue reading “VCharge Garners $1,900,000 New Round”
InfraReDx Secures $10,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f8eda43c-924c-4d75-9faa-bb5f8d448c9d&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name InfraReDx Mailing Address 34 Third Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 Company Description The company has now developed a fiber-optic, catheter-based, near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy system designed to characterize the composition of coronary plaques in patients undergoing catheterization. This NIR system is currently being evaluated in a clinical study. … Continue reading “InfraReDx Secures $10,000,000 New Financing”
ActiFio Garners $33,500,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=158a9632-77e7-461c-9bec-fe7ad6ce81bb&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name ActiFio Mailing Address 19 Lanes End Weston, MA 02493 Company Description ActiFio is delivering a paradigm shift in the complexity and cost of IT storage ecosystem. Website http://actifio.appspot.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $33,500,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes Actifio plans to use the funds … Continue reading “ActiFio Garners $33,500,000 Series C Financing”
mFoundry Garners $18,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6de808bb-9c6d-4875-9d55-0d808d5d0f09&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name mFoundry Mailing Address 60 E. Sir Francis Drake Larkspur, CA 94939 Company Description mFoundry provides the only equitable mobile banking and payments solution for financial institutions and wireless carriers. mFoundry’s Spotlight Financial Platform is a cross-carrier, cross-platform solution with the broadest device support of any competitor. Website … Continue reading “mFoundry Garners $18,000,000 New Financing”
XtremIO Receives $19,000,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=44540013-e7ea-4aa6-93b3-3e63488e2d22&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name XtremIO Mailing Address 20660 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 Company Description XtremIO is a privately held, venture-backed company founded in 2009. We are developing breakthrough storage system solutions based on innovative architecture and storage algorithms, utilizing solid-state drive (SSD) technologies. Our storage solutions address the growing … Continue reading “XtremIO Receives $19,000,000 Series B Funding Round”
GainSpan Obtains $18,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3cd3e7f8-25f9-4cdb-aa28-4cd165fd6e13&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name GainSpan Mailing Address 125 S. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113-2292 Company Description GainSpan brings Wi-Fi sensor networks to life. The company’s semiconductor and software solutions break new ground in Wi-Fi applications by enabling years of battery life for Wi-Fi sensors and other devices. Website http://www.gainspan.com Transaction … Continue reading “GainSpan Obtains $18,000,000 Series C Funding”
Science Exchange Receives $1,500,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=88b26eda-840a-40cc-9e50-7111499f01b5&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name Science Exchange Mailing Address 236 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301 Company Description Science Exchange is an online marketplace for science experiments. Our goal is to make it easier for researchers to access core resources across institutions. Website http://www.scienceexchange.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,500,000 Transaction … Continue reading “Science Exchange Receives $1,500,000 New Financing”
Sitecore Garners New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ad468561-eff8-4620-8d94-7991e2373b60&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name Sitecore Mailing Address 591 Redwood Highway Bldg. 4000 Mill Valley, CA 94941 Company Description A leader in Web Content Management and Online Engagement, Sitecore builds business application software that solves modern day problems for a wide range of companies and organizations. Sitecore software consists of platforms for … Continue reading “Sitecore Garners New Financing Round”
Facebook Acquires Gowalla for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d737da32-188c-4d81-96cf-d19e14419007&Preview=1 Date 12/5/2011 Company Name Gowalla Mailing Address 610 W. Fifth Austin, TX 78701 Company Description Gowalla inspires people to share their favorite places and events with friends while discovering the world around them. The Gowalla service is currently available on iPhone and Android. Formerly Alamofire, Inc., Gowalla is also the creator … Continue reading “Facebook Acquires Gowalla for Undisclosed Sum”
Xconomy Forum: New York’s Venture Emergence
With jobs growth anemic and full economic recovery still over the horizon, the stakes for creating innovative new companies are arguably higher than ever. Yet amidst the uncertainty come areas of frenzied growth-and it seems that almost overnight, behind a wave of super-valued startups from Foursquare to Gilt, New York has risen to rival Silicon … Continue reading “Xconomy Forum: New York’s Venture Emergence”
Xconomy Xchange: The 100-Year Company—An Evening with Evernote, Morgenthaler, and Sequoia
Evernote isn’t like most of the Internet startups you know in the age of Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify. Yes, its technology helps you collect photos, audio files, Web clips, and other digital media and store them in the cloud, but it’s not about sharing this stuff with your friends. Yes, its entire business is based … Continue reading “Xconomy Xchange: The 100-Year Company—An Evening with Evernote, Morgenthaler, and Sequoia”
VIP Forum With Bristol-Myers Squibb: WBBA Event
The WBBA will be holding one of its Venture Investment and Strategic Partnering (VIP) Forums with Bristol-Myers Squibb on Jan. 12 in Seattle. For more information, click here.
The Immunex Impact: Some Great Memories and Photos
What was it, I asked last night, that made Immunex so special? Co-founder Steve Gillis summed it all up pretty succinctly, as usual. “It was the people,” Gillis said. The brainpower, entrepreneurial spirit, good humor, and camaraderie from Seattle’s pioneering biotech company were all on display last night at our big event, “The Immunex Impact.” … Continue reading “The Immunex Impact: Some Great Memories and Photos”
U-M Competition Helps Earliest Stage Startups Refine Business Models
The Michigan Business Challenge, a four-month business plan competition sponsored by the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Institute, kicks off today in Ann Arbor. Student teams will compete for $60,000, gaining valuable feedback and broadening networks along the way. And the public is invited to watch at every step. Tim Faley, managing director of the institute … Continue reading “U-M Competition Helps Earliest Stage Startups Refine Business Models”
Oncothyreon CEO Bob Kirkman Returns from Medical Leave
Bob Kirkman, the CEO of Seattle-based Oncothyreon (NASDAQ: [[ticker:ONTY]]), took an unexplained medical leave from the company back in September. The company said at the time he’d return in the fourth quarter of 2011, but now it’s official that he’s back on the job as CEO, Xconomy has learned. “Bob is back,” says Christopher Henney, … Continue reading “Oncothyreon CEO Bob Kirkman Returns from Medical Leave”
Infinity, Idera, Civitas, & More Boston-Area Life Sciences Headlines
Medical device makers, drug developers, charity foundations, and health IT startups rounded out the New England life sciences news pot this week. —Cambridge, MA-based MedicalRecords.com is raising $500,000 to put toward the development of its website, which connects sellers of electronic medical records software with doctors looking to adopt the technology. —Rib-X Pharmaceuticals, a New … Continue reading “Infinity, Idera, Civitas, & More Boston-Area Life Sciences Headlines”
WeVideo Makes Cloud Video Editing Look Like Kids’ Stuff
Video editing software is way too hard to use. At least, that seems to be what most consumers think. It explains why most of the videos you’ll find on YouTube and other video sharing sites are so raw, with no cuts, titles, or other effects. Apparently, people have a hard enough time just getting video … Continue reading “WeVideo Makes Cloud Video Editing Look Like Kids’ Stuff”
Energy for the Next 20 Years
How can we possibly meet our growing energy demands without destroying the environment? Experts on wind, nuclear, hydropower, and other energy sources debate the most promising paths forward at this evening event. Speakers include Stewart Brand of the Long Now Foundation, Joe Fargione of the Nature Conservancy, and Jesse Jenkins of Breakthrough Institute. Register here.
MCG Quarterly Green Business Networking Event
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents this breakfast panel and networking event. Speakers include Timothy Lezgus of Con Edison Company of New York, Jesse Ash of Greener Media, and David Levine of the American Sustainable Business Council. Register here.
Join Us for a Tweetchat Monday on Biotech Startups
[Update: 10:50 am PT] Biotech VCs had their chance to vent on Twitter last week about the sad state of affairs in financing startups, and now it’s time for the entrepreneurs to take their turn. So we’re bringing together a couple of top biotech startup executives, Carol Gallagher and Jason Rhodes, to share their thoughts … Continue reading “Join Us for a Tweetchat Monday on Biotech Startups”
RaNA Therapeutics Secures $2,660,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a8e68987-f9a2-4191-8a3c-45137754fe5c&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name RaNA Therapeutics Mailing Address 25 First Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Company Description RaNA was initially named IncRNA Inc., possibly a reference to intergenic non-coding RNA, the RNA that doesn’t make proteins but still performs a cellular function. Website Undisclosed Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,660,000 Transaction … Continue reading “RaNA Therapeutics Secures $2,660,000 New Round”
Freshdesk Lands $1,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3299f88c-3650-4e94-9af0-735da8408a82&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name Freshdesk Mailing Address 340 S Lemon Ave Walnut, CA 91789 Company Description Freshdesk is your answer to today’s customer support needs. With Freshdesk there is nothing to download or install – you don’t have to babysit your helpdesk or worry about server upgrades and patches. You focus … Continue reading “Freshdesk Lands $1,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
Network Optix Obtains $750,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d14db9cb-fe89-49f4-8ac1-8f81a859126a&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name Network Optix Mailing Address 4011 W Mangnolia Blvd Burbank, CA 91505 Company Description Network Optix is a software development company focused on building powerful solutions to the problems of video and digital media transfer and display within any network or local machine environment. Website http://www.networkoptix.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Network Optix Obtains $750,000 New Financing Round”
NTRO Secures $1,700,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=45ae7306-adcd-4833-85ba-c4ee21e8b81f&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name NTRO Mailing Address Undisclosed Los Angeles, CA 90049 Company Description ntro connects you to other people who are nearby and share your interests. Simply enter your interests or import them from Facebook. Website http://www.ntro.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,700,000 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “NTRO Secures $1,700,000 Series A Financing Round”
SteelHouse Obtains $6,300,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dcecbaa7-c165-4fc8-b701-fbb24f529220&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name SteelHouse Mailing Address 5870 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 Company Description SteelHouse was created by marketers, for marketers. We’re pioneering an emerging field called Behavioral Commerce that is changing eCommerce. Website http://www.steelhouse.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $6,300,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “SteelHouse Obtains $6,300,000 Series B Financing Round”
Lunera Lighting Secures $14,359,167 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7cf7e7c6-d559-4a8b-82a5-4c1d7acc7c74&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name Lunera Lighting Mailing Address 3696 Haven Avenue Redwood City, CA 94063 Company Description Lunera Lighting is a technology innovator leading the transformation of traditional lighting to environmentally friendly, digital LED technology. We design and manufacture high performance commercial LED lighting fixtures that replace common fluorescent fixtures. Our … Continue reading “Lunera Lighting Secures $14,359,167 New Funding Round”
C8 MediSensors Obtains $24,000,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8069500d-e502-408a-a8ab-56d5161ef76a&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name C8 MediSensors Mailing Address 6375 San Ignacio Ave San Jose, CA 95119 Company Description Our mission is to provide a new way to monitor your glucose levels that is painless, accurate, continuous, noninvasive, and nonintrusive to your life. We have thus created an innovative technology and embodied … Continue reading “C8 MediSensors Obtains $24,000,000 Series C Financing Round”
Aviir Receives $750,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b0a7864d-4b08-417d-861c-e4c8ebea3b56&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name Aviir Mailing Address 2463 Faber Place Palo Alto, CA 94303 Company Description Aviir is a venture-funded biotechnology company developing cutting-edge, convenient diagnostic tests enabling accurate diagnosis and prognosis of cardiovascular disease. The company’s proprietary technology draws on years of research at Stanford University, and combines the scientific … Continue reading “Aviir Receives $750,000 New Financing”
Queralt Receives $150,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e7ddebc2-fbf8-451a-8360-d7378bf2829c&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name Queralt Mailing Address 250 State Street North Haven, CT 06473 Company Description Using Queralt’s iQ3 Asset Tracking System, information about critical organizational assets is only a mouse-click away. Our iQ3 Asset Tracking Systems feature a real-time dashboard, a powerful analytics engine, and user-configurable notifications and alerts, all … Continue reading “Queralt Receives $150,000 Seed Financing Round”
Define My Style Obtains $690,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fed39a1d-ea26-40d0-b420-56d3dc18bf86&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name Define My Style Mailing Address 1917 Bigelow St Cincinnati, OH 45219 Company Description Define My Style is an online, style-centric community to empower creative and curious high school and college girls, ages 15-24. Access to this audience is highly desirable to B2C companies; creating B2C2B opportunities. Members … Continue reading “Define My Style Obtains $690,000 Seed Funding”
Rumble Obtains $15,000,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8a81a469-62bb-4a52-acdc-6f505fe38446&Preview=1 Date 12/2/2011 Company Name Rumble Mailing Address 1300 Island Drive Redwood City, CA 94065 Company Description Rumble Entertainment was founded in 2011 with a mission to create the most engaging and fulfilling online game experiences on the planet. All of our games are free-to-play and available across your favorite devices and … Continue reading “Rumble Obtains $15,000,000 Series A Financing Round”
Cheezburger CEO Ben Huh’s Amazing Story of Survival
If you just read the headlines and watch the reality shows, the life of a tech entrepreneur probably sounds something like this: Work hard, play hard, raise tons of money, change the world, retire early. It’s a swashbuckling, mile-a-minute joyride filled with the best and the brightest. Except when it’s not. The flip side of … Continue reading “Cheezburger CEO Ben Huh’s Amazing Story of Survival”