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Congratulations to Kashya, acquired by EMC for $153M, and to CBeyond, which began trading on Nasdaq. Spot Runner launched! Read the feature in Fast Company’s April issue, “The Cable Guys.” Luminus Devices recognized at January’s widely attended Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Congratulations to Spot Runner, The NewsMarket and Ruckus Network for their inclusion in AlwaysOn’s “AO100 Hollywood” list. |
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GP Scott Tobin teamed with Scott Friend from ProfitLogic (sold to Oracle) at this Spring’s Nantucket Conference. |
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 The Great Software Debate?We have to recognize that while the software industry has no doubt changed, it’s not going away. And that means opportunity. So we are wise as investors to continually focus on the central question of how to think about the software industry today, and how to continue re-evaluating the market as it changes in the years ahead. |
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The Future of TVTwenty years ago, I worshiped Ricky Schroeder on my walls, wore his signature crisscrossed jelly bracelets, and never missed my weekly 30 minutes of Silver Spoons. A tremendous amount has changed since the days of shows like Silver Spoons — when you had to sit and watch a show at the scheduled time. This article takes a look at the major trends in TV, and gives us a glimpse into where the market is headed and where the opportunities exist for new businesses to exploit these trends. |
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The nation’s largest
eldercare referral network, serving families who are searching for
care options for elderly loved ones. |
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An online entertainment company that recently
launched the beta version of Meez.com, enabling consumers to create
highly-customized 3D avatars in minutes. Read More... |
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A specialist in the innovative design,
development and production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and tools
for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Read More... |
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Provider of innovative airline IT and services,
powering airfare pricing and shopping for some of the world’s
largest travel companies. Read More... |
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A broadband PCS (personal cellular services)
network that allows customers to “pay by the month, not by the
minute.” Read More... |
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A specialty finance company that provides
students with funds for higher education, and is the innovative force
behind “MyRichUncle™”. Read More... |
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An Internet-based ad agency that makes
it easy and affordable for local businesses to advertise on TV. Read More... |
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Welcome to The Battery Charger, our newsletter covering the latest developments in the industry, at our firm, and with our portfolio companies. We aim to provide insight into the markets, trends and companies that we have found interesting in the past few months. Contact us to learn more or to discuss any of the information covered. |
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