Comments on: SeedCamp Finalists Chosen; Battle To Final Five Next Week http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:06:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Fred Destin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1601649 Fred Destin Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:39:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1601649 <strong>Seedcamp wrapup and winners...</strong> ... Seedcamp wrapup and winners…

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]]> By: Philip Wilkinson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1590393 Philip Wilkinson Mon, 03 Sep 2007 23:17:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1590393 So - what do you reckon chaps - set up a UK / European business then launch in the US - or vice versa? So - what do you reckon chaps - set up a UK / European business then launch in the US - or vice versa?

]]> By: Mark Sorsa-Leslie http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1590362 Mark Sorsa-Leslie Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:58:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1590362 Hi, We do have a live site, but it seems to be have "lost" somewhere between TechCrunch and Seedcamp. For more information on OpenEra and our Reavia product go to www.reavia.com BTW the first day of Seedcamp was a blast. We are loving every minute of it! t:M Hi,

We do have a live site, but it seems to be have “lost” somewhere between TechCrunch and Seedcamp. For more information on OpenEra and our Reavia product go to http://www.reavia.com

BTW the first day of Seedcamp was a blast. We are loving every minute of it!

t:M

]]> By: mario_KND http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1588758 mario_KND Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:54:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1588758 It actually is aimed at European-startups. I am rather wonder why there is only one from Germany! I hope it is due to limited publicity of seedcamp in Germany and not due to the lack of innovative ebusiness-ideas... It actually is aimed at European-startups. I am rather wonder why there is only one from Germany!
I hope it is due to limited publicity of seedcamp in Germany and not due to the lack of innovative ebusiness-ideas…

]]> By: Tom Adler http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1586425 Tom Adler Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:16:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1586425 Hi! 1.) Interesting - none from US, India - but then isnt this targete at EMEA start-ups? 2.) I definetely see 2-3 entrants making serious money - the real estate start-up; ContentSyndicate.com - publishers will lap it up and the table finder idea good for the hospitality industry. Rest are all 'cute ideas'; couldn't find a serious monetary angle; or there are too many clones. I guess, execution, money, processes, team, backing is 90%. 10% is idea. Good luck to all finalists! T Hi!

1.) Interesting - none from US, India - but then isnt this targete at EMEA start-ups?

2.) I definetely see 2-3 entrants making serious money - the real estate start-up; ContentSyndicate.com - publishers will lap it up and the table finder idea good for the hospitality industry. Rest are all ‘cute ideas’; couldn’t find a serious monetary angle; or there are too many clones.

I guess, execution, money, processes, team, backing is 90%. 10% is idea.

Good luck to all finalists!
T

]]> By: buzz http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1585849 buzz Sat, 01 Sep 2007 17:23:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1585849 <strong>SeedCamp Finalists Chosen; Battle To Final Five Next Week...</strong> «Seedcamp, a European Y Combinator-like seed fund and mentoring program, has announced the final twenty candidates for funding». (through hacker news)... SeedCamp Finalists Chosen; Battle To Final Five Next Week…

«Seedcamp, a European Y Combinator-like seed fund and mentoring program, has announced the final twenty candidates for funding».

(through hacker news)…

]]> By: FR http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1584902 FR Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:38:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1584902 I was just talking to a friend today about how so much money is going into the same old thing, and copycat apps. This shortlist just confirms it! There's so much innovation going on out there that's under the radar. I was just talking to a friend today about how so much money is going into the same old thing, and copycat apps. This shortlist just confirms it!

There’s so much innovation going on out there that’s under the radar.

]]> By: TechCrunch/Seedcamp Party Next Week In London http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1584740 TechCrunch/Seedcamp Party Next Week In London Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:38:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1584740 [...] are hosting a party next week on Thursday, September 6 to support the Seedcamp event in central London and to announce some TechCrunch [...] [...] are hosting a party next week on Thursday, September 6 to support the Seedcamp event in central London and to announce some TechCrunch [...]

]]> By: Rm http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1584396 Rm Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:27:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1584396 It is a bit funny how none of the teams are from the USA, you would think they would get some people from here. We do have the all mighty silicon Valley. From what I see it looks like the people/teams are from the same area, if they were already in place why haven't they done the startups already. It is a bit funny how none of the teams are from the USA, you would think they would get some people from here. We do have the all mighty silicon Valley. From what I see it looks like the people/teams are from the same area, if they were already in place why haven’t they done the startups already.

]]> By: Abhishek http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583798 Abhishek Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:38:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583798 Yea, where's India? Somebody start a Ycombinator in India, pLz... Yea, where’s India? Somebody start a Ycombinator in India, pLz…

]]> By: Eugene http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583796 Eugene Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:36:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583796 Just wondering... do they cover expenses for teams from places that are far away from London? Just wondering… do they cover expenses for teams from places that are far away from London?

]]> By: Prasun http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583098 Prasun Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:06:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583098 Oh ! Where's my India? Oh ! Where’s my India?

]]> By: The Dude http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583093 The Dude Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:05:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1583093 anyone know what KillSushi is all about? anyone know what KillSushi is all about?

]]> By: Alberto http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582668 Alberto Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:11:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582668 Just a comment: KillSushi is presenting Tagmore to Seedcamp http://www.tagmore.com Just a comment: KillSushi is presenting Tagmore to Seedcamp http://www.tagmore.com

]]> By: Gonzo http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582526 Gonzo Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:48:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582526 The sites are just a sketch of what's going to come. These are all seed stage startups and the text provided by SC is not complete and misleading. The sites are just a sketch of what’s going to come. These are all seed stage startups and the text provided by SC is not complete and misleading.

]]> By: Marino http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582505 Marino Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:37:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582505 JohnN, I totally agree with you. JohnN, I totally agree with you.

]]> By: JohnN http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582415 JohnN Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:53:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582415 They looked ok. Nothing grabbed my attention though. And I am from Europe They looked ok. Nothing grabbed my attention though.

And I am from Europe

]]> By: Cyrille http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582391 Cyrille Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:44:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582391 Do you known what Picolex do ? Do you known what Picolex do ?

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582384 Michael Arrington Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:43:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582384 Dragos - these are the official names and links as supplied by seedcamp. If there's an error, the company should fix it with them. Dragos - these are the official names and links as supplied by seedcamp. If there’s an error, the company should fix it with them.

]]> By: Darren Stuart http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582280 Darren Stuart Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:00:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582280 Congratz to all I hope there are some winners in there. Congratz to all I hope there are some winners in there.

]]> By: Dragos http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582233 Dragos Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:41:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582233 Hi Michael, Krogos involvement with Seedcamp is <a href="http://urbeemobile.com" rel="nofollow">urbee</a> - a mobile application in a calendar format with city guide info. The actual krogos.ro link has nothing to do with the actual day-to-day company, we were just too lazy to change the website since a few years. :) I would appreciate if you could make the changes - thanks. Hi Michael,

Krogos involvement with Seedcamp is urbee - a mobile application in a calendar format with city guide info. The actual krogos.ro link has nothing to do with the actual day-to-day company, we were just too lazy to change the website since a few years. :)

I would appreciate if you could make the changes - thanks.

]]> By: mathew johnson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582166 mathew johnson Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:19:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582166 content syndicate definitely sounds like the most useful/interesting to me. all of the others sound pretty ho-hum content syndicate definitely sounds like the most useful/interesting to me. all of the others sound pretty ho-hum

]]> By: Antonio Leonforte http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582114 Antonio Leonforte Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:58:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582114 I was just anxious to see who did pass the first selection stage at seedcamp, as we did not. I think that many of the selected team might definitively have some killer technology under their belts, it's really difficult to understand that from a one-line business descriptions. Krogos, for instance, might have proposed a good platform to remotely manage the off-shore development process... sure if they were selected just for the idea of "developing software offshore" that would be just insane from my personal (possibly biased) point of view. <b>However</b> I have to admit it's quite a pain to discover that <i>"An online community for 12- 17 year old girls"</i> scored better than us. But it might also be a kind or relief, I don't know really. I was just anxious to see who did pass the first selection stage at seedcamp, as we did not. I think that many of the selected team might definitively have some killer technology under their belts, it’s really difficult to understand that from a one-line business descriptions.

Krogos, for instance, might have proposed a good platform to remotely manage the off-shore development process… sure if they were selected just for the idea of “developing software offshore” that would be just insane from my personal (possibly biased) point of view.

However I have to admit it’s quite a pain to discover that “An online community for 12- 17 year old girls” scored better than us. But it might also be a kind or relief, I don’t know really.

]]> By: Peter Cooper http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582065 Peter Cooper Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:42:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582065 This is a pretty key step, and will help placate some of those who have been whining about the lack of similar developments in Europe. Rather sad that only 1 in 9 of the English ones is outside of London! People wonder why British work tends to be so samey.. but it's no real surprise when 95% of the industry lives and works in the same (dull) town.. I sold Feed Digest, by the way, so perhaps in a few months I'll be back on the wagon with another startup from the rural idylls of the merry old land! This is a pretty key step, and will help placate some of those who have been whining about the lack of similar developments in Europe.

Rather sad that only 1 in 9 of the English ones is outside of London! People wonder why British work tends to be so samey.. but it’s no real surprise when 95% of the industry lives and works in the same (dull) town.. I sold Feed Digest, by the way, so perhaps in a few months I’ll be back on the wagon with another startup from the rural idylls of the merry old land!

]]> By: Reshma http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582061 Reshma Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:41:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/seedcamp-finalists-chosen-battle-to-final-five-next-week/#comment-1582061 Actually, Krogos works under the name Urbee and they are creating a mobile application that works like a web service providing city guide info. So, we probably should have described the company better to Techcrunch. As Mike said... you'll have much more clarity end of next week! Actually, Krogos works under the name Urbee and they are creating a mobile application that works like a web service providing city guide info. So, we probably should have described the company better to Techcrunch. As Mike said… you’ll have much more clarity end of next week!

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