Comments for Europe 2.0 http://blog.europe20.com Web 2.0 | startups | entrepreneurship | funding | innovation | in Europe & beyond Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:47:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 Comment on Founders of Skype raising big funding for Atomico by Jean-Yves http://blog.europe20.com/2008/04/25/founders-of-skype-raising-big-fundin/#comment-36 Jean-Yves Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:21:46 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=60#comment-36 Isn't Mangrove fund, from Luxembourg, one of Skype first VC, this time partner of Atomico? Isn’t Mangrove fund, from Luxembourg, one of Skype first VC, this time partner of Atomico?

]]> Comment on Founders of Skype raising big funding for Atomico by Simon McDermott http://blog.europe20.com/2008/04/25/founders-of-skype-raising-big-fundin/#comment-18 Simon McDermott Thu, 01 May 2008 08:42:04 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=60#comment-18 Truthfully when it comes to Series A it might be better to look at angels or constructions like Atomico. VC companies deal with the high risk by bringing in awful terms like multiple "participation" preferences and other kickers and can really dampen the enthusiasm of the entrepreneurs. (Not all are like this by the way). By definition the company is in a better place to negotiate when needing Series B or higher and VC then becomes a better option. Truthfully when it comes to Series A it might be better to look at angels or constructions like Atomico. VC companies deal with the high risk by bringing in awful terms like multiple “participation” preferences and other kickers and can really dampen the enthusiasm of the entrepreneurs. (Not all are like this by the way). By definition the company is in a better place to negotiate when needing Series B or higher and VC then becomes a better option.

]]> Comment on Crunch for early stage : 3i exits sector by Founders of Skype raising big funding for Atomico « Europe 2.0 http://blog.europe20.com/2008/03/26/crunch-for-early-stage-3i-exits-sector/#comment-16 Founders of Skype raising big funding for Atomico « Europe 2.0 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:08:59 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=30#comment-16 [...] Founders of Skype raising big funding for Atomico Published April 25, 2008 Uncategorized Tags: Atomico, friis, skype, zennström For those who don’t know, Atomico is the investment arm started by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis (Skype founders), with their payday from the eBay acquisition. Atomico is a new breed of player in the European (and global) investment scene, the kind of player that will step up and fill the void left by 3i. [...] [...] Founders of Skype raising big funding for Atomico Published April 25, 2008 Uncategorized Tags: Atomico, friis, skype, zennström For those who don’t know, Atomico is the investment arm started by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis (Skype founders), with their payday from the eBay acquisition. Atomico is a new breed of player in the European (and global) investment scene, the kind of player that will step up and fill the void left by 3i. [...]

]]> Comment on Online classifieds: Craigslist expanding in European languages by Josh http://blog.europe20.com/2008/03/28/online-classifieds-craigslist-expanding-in-european-languages/#comment-15 Josh Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:30:49 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-15 Another notable and upcoming site Infozeal.com (http://www.infozeal.com) with tons of cool features to buy or sell almost any thing. Another notable and upcoming site Infozeal.com (http://www.infozeal.com) with tons of cool features to buy or sell almost any thing.

]]> Comment on Online classifieds: Craigslist expanding in European languages by Zoltan http://blog.europe20.com/2008/03/28/online-classifieds-craigslist-expanding-in-european-languages/#comment-12 Zoltan Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:08:26 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-12 It is hard to compete with the big and old sites but I believe there is still room for more players in the market, even if you have to compete with players like eBay or the big national newspapers. We are building our own free classified network, will be ready soon. http://www.kugli.com It is hard to compete with the big and old sites but I believe there is still room for more players in the market, even if you have to compete with players like eBay or the big national newspapers. We are building our own free classified network, will be ready soon. http://www.kugli.com

]]> Comment on ZiLok interview: changing the world of rental by Plugg - small country but still great people (talents) in here « iStockCV blog http://blog.europe20.com/2008/04/02/zilok-interview-changing-the-world-of-rental/#comment-11 Plugg - small country but still great people (talents) in here « iStockCV blog Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:24:13 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=52#comment-11 [...] but not least, Zilok (see Roald’s post) another Belgian company, came up with a thought-provoking business model: an eBay-like for [...] [...] but not least, Zilok (see Roald’s post) another Belgian company, came up with a thought-provoking business model: an eBay-like for [...]

]]> Comment on Plugg conference : some highlights by ZiLok interview: changing the world of rental « Europe 2.0 http://blog.europe20.com/2008/03/20/plugg-conference-some-highlights/#comment-10 ZiLok interview: changing the world of rental « Europe 2.0 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:05:18 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=23#comment-10 [...] April 2, 2008 startups Tags: rentmineonline, seedcamp, zilok I had the chance to meet at Plugg with Gary Cige and Thibaud Elziere, the founders of ZiLok, a website where people can rent just [...] [...] April 2, 2008 startups Tags: rentmineonline, seedcamp, zilok I had the chance to meet at Plugg with Gary Cige and Thibaud Elziere, the founders of ZiLok, a website where people can rent just [...]

]]> Comment on Roundup of some incredible news today: Google, TechCrunch, …and Engadget by Bloglarda 1 Nisan Şakaları! | alialtugkoca http://blog.europe20.com/2008/04/01/roundup-of-some-incredible-news-google-techcrunch-and-engadget/#comment-9 Bloglarda 1 Nisan Şakaları! | alialtugkoca Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:24:57 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-9 [...] Roundup of some incredible news today: Google, TechCrunch, …and Engadget [...] [...] Roundup of some incredible news today: Google, TechCrunch, …and Engadget [...]

]]> Comment on Startup competition lineup at TheNextWeb conference by Vladimir http://blog.europe20.com/2008/03/27/startup-competition-lineup-at-thenextweb-conference/#comment-8 Vladimir Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:47:03 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-8 Hope we'll meet you there and see that what we are building is not that science fiction :) Hope we’ll meet you there and see that what we are building is not that science fiction :)

]]> Comment on Online classifieds: Craigslist expanding in European languages by Roald Cyberath http://blog.europe20.com/2008/03/28/online-classifieds-craigslist-expanding-in-european-languages/#comment-7 Roald Cyberath Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:36:24 +0000 http://europe20.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-7 @John: you're right, eBay kept those acquisitions without changing the name (unlike alando.com, iBazaar.be, etc.) @David: yes, thanks for pointing that there are indeed others ; I've added Adoos and OLX to the list. (couldn't find a "single point of entry" in the Schibsted online classifieds). @John: you’re right, eBay kept those acquisitions without changing the name (unlike alando.com, iBazaar.be, etc.)

@David: yes, thanks for pointing that there are indeed others ; I’ve added Adoos and OLX to the list. (couldn’t find a “single point of entry” in the Schibsted online classifieds).

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