VC Cafe

APRIL 15, 2024

The internet had a massive impact on the media industry, as the reporting of news became a commodity few are willing to pay for. Source: Ben Thompson The missed opportunity of Media The realization that most people do not want to pay for the “core” product called news came late. And make some money along the way.

Generative AI 142

Generative AI Media Artificial Inteligence Vertical 142

YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2018

The business began to grow, as did his database of college students, their emails, cell phone numbers, and social media handles. And his biggest project to date just might be Brabble, a Disruptive Technology Company that combines social media and eCommerce with valuable patented technology that drives revenue for customers.

Developer 159

Developer Investment Bankers eCommerce Social Media 159

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

If you don’t know Montgomery & Co it is one of the premier technology & media focused investment banks in the country (and as Michael corrected me they also have a strong Healthcare / Med tech practice). This episode of This Week in Venture Capital featured Michael Montgomery, president of Montgomery & Co.

IPO 242

IPO Venture Capital Private Placement Cofounder 242

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2010

We discussed whether investing in the second largest player in a category makes sense given that Groupon is 10x the revenue, 3.5x But LivingSocial is reportedly doing around $180,000 per day in gross revenue. If this figure is accurate – it’s certainly a very large business even when you look at net revenues.

IPO 236

IPO .Net Venture Capital Strategic Investors 236

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Previous Celeno investors Pitango Venture Capital , Greylock Partners , Miven Venture Partners, and Cisco Systems Inc. Mobile gaming company Oberon Media raised a fifth round of $16 million – some of the funds raised are from previous investors Goldman Sachs, Infinity I-China Fund and Oak Investment Partners.

Flash 94

Flash Venture Capital Acquisition 94

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

BS: We are active on all of the social media channels above, save for Tumblr. Social media played a role in reminding loyal Chaia fans that we had moved to a permanent location and to entice our new neighbors to come in and visit. Bento Box – our mobile-friendly website was created by them to help drive revenue and customers.

Caching 69

Caching DC Social Media Finance 69

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

BS: We are active on all of the social media channels above, save for Tumblr. Social media played a role in reminding loyal Chaia fans that we had moved to a permanent location and to entice our new neighbors to come in and visit. Bento Box – our mobile-friendly website was created by them to help drive revenue and customers.

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Finance 48