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OrderWithMe on a Roll—Literally, in Fact—with Pinterest’s Partner in Tow

Posted on: May 23, 2012 by Jonathan MarinoNo Comments »

This is no ordinary deal site–and OrderWithMe is finding the strategic partners to prove it, too.

Reuters – US Start-Up Pinterest Inks $100m

Posted on: May 17, 2012 by Reuters NewsNo Comments »

Online bulletin board Pinterest has raised $100 million in a financing round that values the US start-up at $1.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal said, writes Reuters. The funding is led by Japanese e-commerce site Rakuten, with existing investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, FirstMark Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners also participating, writes Reuters. Reuters – [...]

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AHAlife Raises $10.1M From Rakuten, DCM, FirstMark

Posted on: April 26, 2012 by mboslet1 Comment »

AHAlife.com said it raised $10.1 million in Series B funding in a deal led by Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten. Existing investors DCM and FirstMark Capital also participated. The company, which operates an e-commerce site for luxury goods, has now raised a total of $19.1 million. PRESS RELEASE AHAlife.com Raises $10.1m Series B Round From Japan-based [...]