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Interview with Evan Rifkin, Burstly

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We're very similar to OpenX, from the standpoint of ad management tools, in that we also have built in a marketplace and also allow you to go direct to advertisers. Finally, you're one of the few companies that has raised some significant funding in this market, how tough was it for you to go through that process?

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This Week in VC with Mo Koyfman of Spark Capital

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Private, flash sales site focused on apparel goods (women, men and children). Business model: Premium brands offer select goods (often excess inventory) for sale at 40%-70% discounts; consumers need to be invited by existing member or via application to participate in private sales; HauteLook collects percentage of gross sale.