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Interview with Jeb Spencer, TVC Capital

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We invest in and acquire software companies who are in somewhat niche markets, which often times the big venture capital firms have passed over, because the total available market for those companies is only $100 to $200 million. The market was probably $100 million or less when we first looked at Accordent.

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Interview with Clark Benson, Ranker

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I sold that company, eCRUSH, which operated espin.com, to Hearst at the end of 2006. We're not yet marketing or selling direct to advertisers, because we're really focused on growing and honing our platform. Clark Benson: We raised money from Draper Fisher Jurvetson in Palo Alto, Rincon Ventures, and a number of angels.

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2009 Coming To A Close, 2010 Just Around The Corner!

Tech Zulu Event

Here is a quick list of just a few: With more than four decades of success, the International CES reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive. Justin.tv - Founded in October 2006, Justin.tv is funded by: Y Combinator, Alsop Louie Partners and Draper Associates.