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Ad network Kontera receives $15.5 million in financing

Kontera says will use a $15.5 million round of financing led by Sequoia Capital to scale its network faster and to expand its real-time semantic analysis platform and products.

Posted 07/24/2009Don DavisPost a comment

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Zappos.com sends a pink slip to 8% of its employees

The deteriorating economy is taking a toll on Zappos.com Inc. The online shoe retailer has laid off about 8% of its workforce to cut costs and may also close down outlet stores at its facilities in Nevada and Kentucky.

Posted 11/11/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Zappos gets $15 million in new equity funding

Zappos.com, a retailer of footwear and other products, has secured $15 million in new equity funding from Sequoia Capital to help maintain growth that’s expected to reach $300 million this year, Zappos said.

Posted 07/06/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Multimedia Live gets $7.5 million in new financing

Multimedia Live, developer of e-commerce technology and services for online retailers, says it will use the funds to support research and development of its e-commerce products and to expand sales and marketing.

Posted 12/02/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

And The Winner Is…

RedEnvelope, a multi-channel gift retailer, has announced that it has secured its third venture round of financing for $33 million. Leading the round of financing is Direct Equity Partners, a venture between Madison Dearborn Partners and Gruppo, Levey & Co. which invests in direct marketing and e-commerce companies. Other new investors are Atrium Capital, Comdisco Ventures and Crown Technology Partners. Previous financial partners also...

Posted 01/19/2001Don DavisPost a comment

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Miadora Raises $20 Million

Online jewelry retailer Miadora Inc. has nabbed $20 million in a third-round financing, led by equity investment firm Freeman Spogli & Co. Other investors include Sequoia Capital, Capital Research & Management, HarbourVest, Pivotal Partners, Aesop Capital and Oracle Venture Fund. The company says it will use the funds continue building its two jewelry brands, Miadora and Jewelry.com. In other news, Miadora has given its president and CEO, Barry...

Posted 01/19/2001Don DavisPost a comment

The Bucks Stop Here

After years of drought, financing starts flowing into web-based technology companies again. But there’s no irrational exuberance this time.

Posted 04/02/2004Internet RetailerPost a comment

The Bucks Stop Here

After years of drought, financing starts flowing into web-based technology companies again. But there’s no irrational exuberance this time.

Posted 04/02/2004Internet RetailerPost a comment