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Internet and Digital Media
Thu, 10/25/2007 - 17:24
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Internet and Digital Media
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Rustic Canyon Partners has a long history in online and offline media, as entrepreneurs, executives, advisors, and investors. Our collective experience provides the firm a unique perspective and access to industry leaders. This network of relationships among the leading content and service providers enable our portfolio companies to accelerate growth and define market position.
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Rustic Canyon Partners has a long history in online and offline media, as entrepreneurs, executives, advisors, and investors. Our collective experience provides the firm a unique perspective and access to industry leaders. This network of relationships among the leading content and service providers enable our portfolio companies to accelerate growth and define market position.
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Cooking.com
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:17Linked Initiatives:
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Cooking.com
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Cooking.com is the premier cooking related site on the Internet today. The company offers its customers a compelling site, with broad product assortment, creative content, a high level of customer service, personalization, and competitive pricing.
Cooking.com carries over 5,000 products with value-added purchase information, targeted and efficient search features, and direct shipment to consumers. Creative content features prominent chefs, professional references, and high quality recipes.
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Cooking.com is the premier cooking related site on the Internet today. The company offers its customers a compelling site, with broad product assortment, creative content, a high level of customer service, personalization, and competitive pricing.
Cooking.com carries over 5,000 products with value-added purchase information, targeted and efficient search features, and direct shipment to consumers. Creative content features prominent chefs, professional references, and high quality recipes.
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Internet and Digital Media
DanceJam
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:14Linked Initiatives:
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DanceJam
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DanceJam offers a dance-oriented, online content (with offline reach) for people interested in watching, dancing, or meeting online. The company provides a vibrant community that inspires active participation amongst its core members through video publishing tools, social features like competitions, and a platform that help users express themselves within the site and across the Web.
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DanceJam offers a dance-oriented, online content (with offline reach) for people interested in watching, dancing, or meeting online. The company provides a vibrant community that inspires active participation amongst its core members through video publishing tools, social features like competitions, and a platform that help users express themselves within the site and across the Web.
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Internet and Digital Media
Dipity
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 01:23Linked Initiatives:
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Dipity
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Founded by early employees of Yahoo, Dipity is a seed stage company that has built a technology platform that enables consumers to aggregate and share Internet-accessed information and digital media using time as the organizing principle.
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A - F
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Founded by early employees of Yahoo, Dipity is a seed stage company that has built a technology platform that enables consumers to aggregate and share Internet-accessed information and digital media using time as the organizing principle.
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Internet and Digital Media
Docstoc
Thu, 05/08/2008 - 21:01Linked Initiatives:
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Docstoc
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Docstoc is the premier online community to find and share professional
documents. Docstoc provides the platform for users and businesses to
upload and share their documents with all the world, and serves as a
vast repository of documents in variety of categories including legal,
business, financial, technology, educational, and creative. All
documents on docstoc can be easily searched, previewed and downloaded
for free.
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A - F
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Docstoc is the premier online community to find and share professional documents. Docstoc provides the platform for users and businesses to upload and share their documents with all the world, and serves as a vast repository of documents in variety of categories including legal, business, financial, technology, educational, and creative. All documents on docstoc can be easily searched, previewed and downloaded for free.
Docstoc also provides technology through various APIs and Widgets to help facilitate the sharing and promotion of documents across the web. The site has popularized the use of embedding documents throughout the blogosphere and mainstream media. You can learn more about embedding documents here: http://blog.docstoc.com/embed-documents-on-docstoc-into-your-blog-or-webiste.html
Docstoc, Inc was founded by Jason Nazar (bio) and Alon Shwartz (bio). The company was selected in September of 2007 to debut its product at the prestigious TechCrunch40 Conference. The product was subsequently launched to the public in November 2007.
Docstoc is a venture backed company (Rustic Canyon) and received funding from the co-founders/investors in MySpace, LowerMyBills, Mp3.com, PriceGrabber and Baidu. Their legal counsel is DLA Piper. The company is located in Beverly Hills, CA.
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Internet and Digital Media
Gluecode Software
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:23Linked Initiatives:
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Gluecode Software
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Gluecode was acquired by IBM in May of 2005 [NASDAQ: IBM]. Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company. Gluecode’s products in business process management, security management, and enterprise portal enable a new breed of dynamic business applications that are open and responsive to change. Built on trusted open source components from the Apache Software Foundation, Gluecode products are delivered through a managed open source model that provides enterprise readiness through source code access, source-level technical support, and service-level agreements. Our customers benefit from the flexibility and control of open source while mitigating deployment risk.
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G - N
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Gluecode was acquired by IBM in May of 2005 [NASDAQ: IBM]. Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company. Gluecode’s products in business process management, security management, and enterprise portal enable a new breed of dynamic business applications that are open and responsive to change. Built on trusted open source components from the Apache Software Foundation, Gluecode products are delivered through a managed open source model that provides enterprise readiness through source code access, source-level technical support, and service-level agreements. Our customers benefit from the flexibility and control of open source while mitigating deployment risk.
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Internet and Digital Media
GSI Commerce
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:18Linked Initiatives:
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GSI Commerce
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GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) is a leading outsource solution provider for e-commerce. The company develops and operates online retailing and direct response marketing businesses for retailers, branded manufacturers, media companies, and professional sports organizations. The GSI Commerce platform includes website design and development, e-commerce technology, customer service, fulfillment, buying and merchandising, content development and management, online and database marketing, and product development.
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GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) is a leading outsource solution provider for e-commerce. The company develops and operates online retailing and direct response marketing businesses for retailers, branded manufacturers, media companies, and professional sports organizations. The GSI Commerce platform includes website design and development, e-commerce technology, customer service, fulfillment, buying and merchandising, content development and management, online and database marketing, and product development.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
Hidden City Games
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:09Linked Initiatives:
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Hidden City Games
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Hidden City Games focuses on innovative online casual, role playing and children’s games. The company is best known as the exclusive licensor of Bella Sara, the most successful trading card product ever developed for girls. Bella Sara combines inspirational horse-themed collectible trading cards with a magical online experience in a safe, fun-filled virtual world for kids at www.bellasara.com.
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G - N
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Hidden City Games focuses on innovative online casual, role playing and children’s games. The company is best known as the exclusive licensor of Bella Sara, the most successful trading card product ever developed for girls. Bella Sara combines inspirational horse-themed collectible trading cards with a magical online experience in a safe, fun-filled virtual world for kids at www.bellasara.com.
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Internet and Digital Media
HomeGain
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:19Linked Initiatives:
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HomeGain
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HomeGain is the first home seller website specifically created to help homeowners select the real estate agent that’s right for them. HomeGain allows homebuyers and sellers to choose a qualified, professional real estate agent online by instantly comparing and contrasting qualifications and proposals from a number of local agents — anonymously — before selecting the agent they prefer. Agents who are selected pay HomeGain 25% of their commission.
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G - N
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HomeGain is the first home seller website specifically created to help homeowners select the real estate agent that’s right for them. HomeGain allows homebuyers and sellers to choose a qualified, professional real estate agent online by instantly comparing and contrasting qualifications and proposals from a number of local agents — anonymously — before selecting the agent they prefer. Agents who are selected pay HomeGain 25% of their commission.
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Internet and Digital Media
IdeaForest
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:20Linked Initiatives:
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IdeaForest
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IdeaForest, founded in 1999, is the leading provider of e-commerce and direct marketing solutions to retailers, distributors and manufacturers in the $11B home craft market. The company’s flagship partner, JoAnn Stores, is the nation’s leading fabric and crafts retailer, with more than 900 stores in 49 states. www.joann.com, owned and operated by IdeaForest, reaches millions of creative enthusiasts every month with the latest project ideas, advice and supplies.
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G - N
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IdeaForest, founded in 1999, is the leading provider of e-commerce and direct marketing solutions to retailers, distributors and manufacturers in the $11B home craft market. The company’s flagship partner, JoAnn Stores, is the nation’s leading fabric and crafts retailer, with more than 900 stores in 49 states. www.joann.com, owned and operated by IdeaForest, reaches millions of creative enthusiasts every month with the latest project ideas, advice and supplies.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
InternetBrands
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:14Linked Initiatives:
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InternetBrands
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CarsDirect is the leading multi-brand online car buying service, providing new and used automobiles and related products and services, such as loan and lease financing and in-demand aftermarket products including extended warranties. CarsDirect is the first online automotive marketplace to offer visitors the choice of three distinctive car buying options: buying a new car online through the company's award-winning direct channel; being matched with a top-quality new car dealer of their choice via the CarsDirect Connect channel; or locating and purchasing a used vehicle through the CarsDirect Used channel.
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G - N
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CarsDirect is the leading multi-brand online car buying service, providing new and used automobiles and related products and services, such as loan and lease financing and in-demand aftermarket products including extended warranties. CarsDirect is the first online automotive marketplace to offer visitors the choice of three distinctive car buying options: buying a new car online through the company's award-winning direct channel; being matched with a top-quality new car dealer of their choice via the CarsDirect Connect channel; or locating and purchasing a used vehicle through the CarsDirect Used channel.
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Internet and Digital Media
Intersperse
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:42Linked Initiatives:
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Intersperse
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The Intersperse Manager® product offers key management solutions that provide vendor-independent visibility into software components across all application, integration and process servers that support Java Management Extensions (JMX). Intersperse Manager v2.0 can also be extended to integrate and manage homegrown, legacy and
packaged applications. Working from a single framework that manages operational and business metrics, IT teams gain predictive capabilities that reduce operational risk and maximize system availability and performance. Intersperse was acquired by Tidal Software in July 2006.
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Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
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The Intersperse Manager® product offers key management solutions that provide vendor-independent visibility into software components across all application, integration and process servers that support Java Management Extensions (JMX). Intersperse Manager v2.0 can also be extended to integrate and manage homegrown, legacy and
packaged applications. Working from a single framework that manages operational and business metrics, IT teams gain predictive capabilities that reduce operational risk and maximize system availability and performance. Intersperse was acquired by Tidal Software in July 2006.
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Internet and Digital Media
Leads360
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:13Linked Initiatives:
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Leads360
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Leads360 provides lead management software to mortgage, insurance and secondary education companies. Leads360 is managed by a team of technology professionals with 50 years collective experience in software development, sales and operations management.
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Leads360 provides lead management software to mortgage, insurance and secondary education companies. Leads360 is managed by a team of technology professionals with 50 years collective experience in software development, sales and operations management.
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Internet and Digital Media
LimeLife
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:35Linked Initiatives:
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LimeLife
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LimeLife develops and publishes mobile phone games and lifestyle applications that make women's and girls' lives easier and more fun. Comprised of veterans from the entertainment software and online communities industries, we have decades of combined experience in creating and selling hit entertainment software experiences to consumers. Millions of women want cell phone lifestyle applications and games that address their interests in food, entertainment, fitness, home, fashion, and family. They're looking for apps that combine fun and useful features, lively art, and the wit and personality of their best girlfriends. LimeLife is focused on providing these mobile experiences to women to make their lives more enjoyable and manageable.
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G - N
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LimeLife develops and publishes mobile phone games and lifestyle applications that make women's and girls' lives easier and more fun. Comprised of veterans from the entertainment software and online communities industries, we have decades of combined experience in creating and selling hit entertainment software experiences to consumers. Millions of women want cell phone lifestyle applications and games that address their interests in food, entertainment, fitness, home, fashion, and family. They're looking for apps that combine fun and useful features, lively art, and the wit and personality of their best girlfriends. LimeLife is focused on providing these mobile experiences to women to make their lives more enjoyable and manageable.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
MerchantCircle
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:37Linked Initiatives:
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MerchantCircle
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MerchantCircle provides local businesspeople with tools and expertise needed to leverage the local Internet easily, effectively and affordably to promote their businesses, express themselves online and connect and communicate with their local community.
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G - N
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MerchantCircle provides local businesspeople with tools and expertise needed to leverage the local Internet easily, effectively and affordably to promote their businesses, express themselves online and connect and communicate with their local community.
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Internet and Digital Media
PlayFirst
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:38Linked Initiatives:
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PlayFirst
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PlayFirst is the leading publisher of highly-original games made for casual gamers wherever they play. Committed to fostering creativity, PlayFirst works with talented internal and external developers to bring innovative games to multiple platforms, including PC, Mac, and mobile devices. PlayFirst's portfolio of games includes the record-breaking hit Diner Dash which has more than 100 million plays worldwide. PlayFirst was founded in 2004 by veterans of Internet portals, traditional games publishers, entertainment software, and technology firms.
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PlayFirst is the leading publisher of highly-original games made for casual gamers wherever they play. Committed to fostering creativity, PlayFirst works with talented internal and external developers to bring innovative games to multiple platforms, including PC, Mac, and mobile devices. PlayFirst's portfolio of games includes the record-breaking hit Diner Dash which has more than 100 million plays worldwide. PlayFirst was founded in 2004 by veterans of Internet portals, traditional games publishers, entertainment software, and technology firms.
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Internet and Digital Media
Sandpiper Networks
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:04Linked Initiatives:
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Sandpiper Networks
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Sandpiper was acquired by Digital Island in January 2000 which was subsequently acquired by Cable & Wireless in May 2001. Sandpiper Networks provided integrated content delivery, hosting, and network services which helped publishers deliver content via the Internet. In the U.S., Cable & Wireless is one of the leading providers of complex hosting and IP solutions for global enterprises, counting 40% of the Fortune 100 among its customers.
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O - T
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Sandpiper was acquired by Digital Island in January 2000 which was subsequently acquired by Cable & Wireless in May 2001. Sandpiper Networks provided integrated content delivery, hosting, and network services which helped publishers deliver content via the Internet. In the U.S., Cable & Wireless is one of the leading providers of complex hosting and IP solutions for global enterprises, counting 40% of the Fortune 100 among its customers.
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Internet and Digital Media
Trion World Networks
Tue, 12/04/2007 - 18:55Linked Initiatives:
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Trion World Networks
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Trion World Network, Inc. is the publisher and developer of original entertainment and games for the broadband era. Trion provides groundbreaking new capabilities and content to revolutionize global entertainment by combining the best elements of online, gaming, and traditional media.
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Trion World Network, Inc. is the publisher and developer of original entertainment and games for the broadband era. Trion provides groundbreaking new capabilities and content to revolutionize global entertainment by combining the best elements of online, gaming, and traditional media.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
Twofish
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:08Linked Initiatives:
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Twofish
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Twofish™ is revolutionizing the games industry with Twofish Elements™, the first plug'n'play Economic Engine that seamlessly integrates into any online experience. Elements offers: banking-grade account management; multicurrency exchange and administration; item-based Asset Lifecycle Management; flexible offers/listing service; and advanced analytics and reporting.
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O - T
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Twofish™ is revolutionizing the games industry with Twofish Elements™, the first plug'n'play Economic Engine that seamlessly integrates into any online experience. Elements offers: banking-grade account management; multicurrency exchange and administration; item-based Asset Lifecycle Management; flexible offers/listing service; and advanced analytics and reporting.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
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Current theses include:
- Online Gaming: New business models for the development and monetization of interactive entertainment.
- Vertical Media: Premier online properties targeting consumer interest groups with high levels of engagement.
- Advertising: New inventory (platforms, content, networks) and infrastructure for improved measurement and monetization.
Linked Companies:
DataDepth
InternetBrands
GSI Commerce
HomeGain
IdeaForest
Gluecode Software
LimeLife
PlayFirst
Intersperse
PLX Systems
RiverOne
FieldCentrix
DanceJam
US Renewables Group
Pemco Aviation Group
Dipity
Docstoc