Comments on: Ross Levinsohn And Jonathan Miller To Announce New Buyout Fund Next Week http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/ Startup and Technology News Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:16:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: ComVentures Merges With Velocity http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1851152 ComVentures Merges With Velocity Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:02:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1851152 [...] President of Fox Interactive) and Jonathan Miller (former Chairman and CEO of America Online) launched Velocity Investment Group earlier this year with the goal of acquiring and investing in digital media startups. Today they [...] [...] President of Fox Interactive) and Jonathan Miller (former Chairman and CEO of America Online) launched Velocity Investment Group earlier this year with the goal of acquiring and investing in digital media startups. Today they [...]

]]> By: Clickable Raises Another $3 Million, Officially Adds Jonathan Miller to Board http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1798072 Clickable Raises Another $3 Million, Officially Adds Jonathan Miller to Board Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:29:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1798072 [...] Investment Group, the tech buyout fund Miller recently started with Ross Levinsohn, is not an investor in Clickable. The startup is developing Web-based ad [...] [...] Investment Group, the tech buyout fund Miller recently started with Ross Levinsohn, is not an investor in Clickable. The startup is developing Web-based ad [...]

]]> By: Roger Burton http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586857 Roger Burton Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:58:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586857 This news encourages me as a startup company with a fantastic product in a rapidly growing industry. If anyone out there has Ross Levinson or Jonathan Miller's ear please do them and me a favor - tell them about www.taxijet.com. Thanks This news encourages me as a startup company with a fantastic product in a rapidly growing industry. If anyone out there has Ross Levinson or Jonathan Miller’s ear please do them and me a favor - tell them about http://www.taxijet.com.

Thanks

]]> By: steve ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586231 steve ballmer Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:19:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586231 AOL is still arround? http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com AOL is still arround?

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

]]> By: gpg http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586160 gpg Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:51:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586160 Given Mr. Miller's history with AOL as the former Chairman and CEO of the Company, I'm sure he is familiar with AOL's planned buyout of Tacoda as well as the recently filed infringement suit against Tacoda by Modavox. If Modavox's patent holds up, I would imagine this new fund would have them on their short list (along with many other companies). Given Mr. Miller’s history with AOL as the former Chairman and CEO of the Company, I’m sure he is familiar with AOL’s planned buyout of Tacoda as well as the recently filed infringement suit against Tacoda by Modavox. If Modavox’s patent holds up, I would imagine this new fund would have them on their short list (along with many other companies).

]]> By: Yaq http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586057 Yaq Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:32:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1586057 Speaking of cool start-ups www.framecaster.com Kind of like Videoegg but doesnt host and lets sites choose the compression format they want to recieve. Mpeg 2, 4, Windows Media, Flash Speaking of cool start-ups http://www.framecaster.com Kind of like Videoegg but doesnt host and lets sites choose the compression format they want to recieve. Mpeg 2, 4, Windows Media, Flash

]]> By: J. Price Ettinger http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585755 J. Price Ettinger Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:00:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585755 No doubt that Modavox is about to be gobbled up. Many tech insiders think they have the MOST valuable intellectual property around and are about to prove it. Modavox is quite an incredible story. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070810/20070809005864.html?.v=2 No doubt that Modavox is about to be gobbled up.

Many tech insiders think they have the MOST valuable intellectual property around and are about to prove it.

Modavox is quite an incredible story.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070810......html?.v=2

]]> By: Jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585426 Jason Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:30:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585426 What somebody needs to do is make a list of websites in the top 500 based on traffic that are still independent. It seems like a there can't be too many left, besides porn/warez ones... What somebody needs to do is make a list of websites in the top 500 based on traffic that are still independent. It seems like a there can’t be too many left, besides porn/warez ones…

]]> By: SportsTwo http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585408 SportsTwo Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:06:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585408 This is positive news for the industry. Two people who understand the industry well and who have made some smart acquisitions recently. This is positive news for the industry. Two people who understand the industry well and who have made some smart acquisitions recently.

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585283 Steve Ballmer Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:54:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585283 Hmmm, I might just put in a bid, I love upseting the cart! Thigs can get really funny http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com Hmmm, I might just put in a bid, I love upseting the cart!
Thigs can get really funny

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

]]> By: ted http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585107 ted Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:11:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585107 Great, you beat the WSJ. But at least they know that GA is a private equity firm. Not a hedge fund. What's that old adage about being first or right? Great, you beat the WSJ. But at least they know that GA is a private equity firm. Not a hedge fund. What’s that old adage about being first or right?

]]> By: Steven http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585051 Steven Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:18:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585051 I'd be surprised if they didn't pick up one of the remaining ad serving technologies and use it to monetize their acquisitions. I’d be surprised if they didn’t pick up one of the remaining ad serving technologies and use it to monetize their acquisitions.

]]> By: ihero http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585024 ihero Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:41:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1585024 Cleary -- they are wanting to be iHeroes. But there can be only one. Cleary — they are wanting to be iHeroes.

But there can be only one.

]]> By: wayne lambright http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584968 wayne lambright Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:55:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584968 I wonder exactly what types of site they're looking for? Heavy traffic? High user count IP rich companies? Pre funded sites? I wonder exactly what types of site they’re looking for?

Heavy traffic?
High user count
IP rich companies?
Pre funded sites?

]]> By: Mario Ruiz http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584950 Mario Ruiz Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:33:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584950 Hi Michael, There are at least two readings on this: 1. Market for new technologies is hot. ( are we in the middle of a burst as we read everyday? 2. There are people like these two guys who can create a trust on the hedge funds. The last but not the least would be to know what areas are going to focus. Mario Ruiz @ www.oursheet.com Hi Michael,

There are at least two readings on this:

1. Market for new technologies is hot. ( are we in the middle of a burst as we read everyday?
2. There are people like these two guys who can create a trust on the hedge funds.

The last but not the least would be to know what areas are going to focus.

Mario Ruiz
@ http://www.oursheet.com

]]> By: Don http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584926 Don Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:09:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584926 When did GA become a "hedge fund?" Aren't they a venture capital and private equity firm? Or in their words, a "growth equity firm." There is a difference. When did GA become a “hedge fund?” Aren’t they a venture capital and private equity firm? Or in their words, a “growth equity firm.” There is a difference.

]]> By: Alaska Miller http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584923 Alaska Miller Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:07:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584923 Keep churning the bathtub, eventually the bubbles will rise and pop all at once. Keep churning the bathtub, eventually the bubbles will rise and pop all at once.

]]> By: Victor http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584922 Victor Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:07:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584922 This is a welcome developement and better chance for www.mediarati.com to be sold for a better price. ;) This is a welcome developement and better chance for http://www.mediarati.com to be sold for a better price. ;)

]]> By: Mr. Mooty http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584919 Mr. Mooty Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:02:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584919 To tell you what kind of exec Ross was, I worked with him for a year, and wasn't sure if he was the guy pictured on the left or right. To tell you what kind of exec Ross was, I worked with him for a year, and wasn’t sure if he was the guy pictured on the left or right.

]]> By: Eric http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584912 Eric Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:54:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584912 Beat the WSJ, eh... well, the Techcrunch CEO came from Fox while WSJ is now owned by FOX. ;) Beat the WSJ, eh… well, the Techcrunch CEO came from Fox while WSJ is now owned by FOX. ;)

]]> By: Anthony http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584898 Anthony Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:35:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584898 Love the acronym - V.I.G. Love the acronym - V.I.G.

]]> By: Adil http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584890 Adil Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:30:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584890 Great news. Demand Media came in at the right time when the domain name industry took off. Lets see how the new company does. Always good to have competitors of that scale in the industry. Great news. Demand Media came in at the right time when the domain name industry took off. Lets see how the new company does. Always good to have competitors of that scale in the industry.

]]> By: David Litsky http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584878 David Litsky Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:22:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584878 Mike, Excellent work. If you ever want to guest blog at my thanktank (http://bootstrapeconomist.org) please let me know. David Mike,

Excellent work. If you ever want to guest blog at my thanktank (http://bootstrapeconomist.org) please let me know.

David

]]> By: chrisco http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584877 chrisco Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:21:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584877 Agreed... Good news for startups. Will push the hunt down for earlier and earlier stage startups, maybe even pre-launch startups like ours, BuzzPal - The World Is Your Party http://www.buzzpal.com. Agreed… Good news for startups. Will push the hunt down for earlier and earlier stage startups, maybe even pre-launch startups like ours, BuzzPal - The World Is Your Party http://www.buzzpal.com.

]]> By: lawrence http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584834 lawrence Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:44:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/31/ross-levinsohn-and-jonathan-miller-to-announce-new-buyout-fund-next-week/#comment-1584834 great news for all the davids out there! goliaths with deep pockets prospecting to buy noname(relatively) startups A, B and C... great news for all the davids out there!
goliaths with deep pockets prospecting to buy noname(relatively) startups A, B and C…

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