Social Matchbox Alumni LivingSocial Raises $25 Million in Series B Round
LivingSocial, the social commerce leader behind LivingSocial Deals and top Facebook applications Visual Bookshelf and Pick Your Five, today announced that it has completed a $25 million Series B round of venture funding led by U.S. Venture Partners, with Grotech Ventures and Steve Case’s Revolution, LLC participating. LivingSocial’s group buying service has grown rapidly [...]
David vs. Goliath, DC Government Style
This Sunday’s Washington Post had an article about the DC Mayor’s buddies cashing in on their ties to his office. There was also a recent article in City Paper. If you know me you probably also know that I am not driving a Porsche to work or building a mansion in Northwest. [...]
Here comes the iPad, Get Ready
When the iPhone launched people camped out, contests with the iPhone as a prize were announced, and companies formed as a direct result of the new iPhone application developer platform. The buzz surrounding iPhone development has simmered down a bit since then, but that is about to change. The sheer numbers of people [...]
President Obama Speech From DC Startup’s Offices
Today President Obama delivered a speech announcing a new energy rebate program from the offices of Washington, DC Startup Company and recent Social Matchbox alumni Opower (formerly Postive Energy). We are really glad to see the White House paying attention to the DC Startup Scene.
