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Re: Google Gets Into VC Business

rmt — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:30:03 -0000

Would I let Google invest in my startups? I haven’t gotten an offer yet so I can’t tell you. Will I go out of my way to get an offer? No, for the reasons named above, but I will keep an eye on this one to see where it goes.

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Silkn Sensepil — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:59:04 -0000

I'm surprised Google is interested in venture capitalism. This is really in their area of expertise, although if done correctly it can be immensely profitable too.

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bare lifts — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:55:19 -0000

Google now wants to get a piece of this pie? Where does it end with them?

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magic jack phone — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:47:52 -0000

hmm... interesting... seems like Google is getting their hands on everything these days.

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800 calorie diet — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:19:15 -0000

Golden. Great, useful info.

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Air Climber — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:43:45 -0000

@Red Vine - draft a good business plan and present it to VCs

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Magic Jack — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:49:03 -0000

Geez google is in every industry now!

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Kiteboarding Kite — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:02:39 -0000

Nice post, very interesting!

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Diety — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:55:58 -0000

It depends on the startup, to be honest. If it was something that brought me unexpected success, then sure, why not. But if it was my secret project I've spend years working on, and was planning to keep doing that - then no way. Instant $ is always a nice concept, but always think about the long run.

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Red Wine — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:42:09 -0000

I am looking for funds for one of my ambitious ideas. Does anyone know how i can get funding from a VC or what's the procedure for the same.

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pkenjora — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:12:59 -0000

A seed round is super critical to a startup. Your first million may seem like the most important thing at first but the terms surrounding it will dictate if you are able to get further funding. later stage investors may be turned off by Google's terms. Anyone know if this is true?

Also, no one drives a nice car in a 2009 startup. So don't plan on it.

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Setai Miami — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:54:42 -0000

To be honest I don't really care why they do it. If they offered me a mil, or even half that for my startup, I wouldn't hesitate. Sure, potentially I could make more ... but from a different perspective, think of how this $ could help your next startup! Not to mention you'd be driving a nice car while doing it ;)

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SEO Updates — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:51:31 -0000

Not surprised at all with the news. I guess this is Google's effort to take advantage of our resources to support innovation and encourage promising new technology companies. It seems a great initiative from a business point of view. What is it for the public??

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e-commerce development — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:58:07 -0000

google's version of everything is "here, have couple million dollars, do whatever you like". It was the same with mapping the underwater world. Who needs that? How is that supposed to make money? But still google did it just because they could.