By admin 3/07/11 3:52pm

group chat

Union Square and RRE Invest In Messaging App Kik

New York’s GroupMe and Fast Society have been getting a lot of attention recently as competition heats up in the group texting market. But two of New York’s most prominent venture firms have just chosen an app based in Waterloo, Ontario as their choice in this crowded field. 

Union Square Ventures and RRE are participating Read More

By Mike Taylor 2/07/11 4:05pm

accelerate!

Startl and DreamIt Now Taking Accelerator Applications

Education-focused startup accelerator Startl today announced with pre-seed investor DreamIt Ventures that they’re ready to receive applications for a three-month residency in the New York-based program. This is the second year of the Startl Accelerator Program. Here’s what happens to successful applicants:

The invitation will include a stipend of $5,000 plus $5,000 per founding Read More

By admin 2/03/11 2:44pm

A VC

Fred Wilson Rekindles His Love For Twitter

VCs and startups are prone to tempestuous relationships. A young company forms powerful bonds with its early investors, but as it grows, it often finds itself increasingly playing the field. 

So it is with Twitter and Union Square Ventures. Wilson’s USV was an early backer  and evangelizer of the service, but by the third round Read More