Comments on: Facebook Takes the Microsoft Money And Runs. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/ Startup and Technology News Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:41:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Want Some Facebook Stock At A $3 Billion Valutation? We Know Who To Call. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2390933 Want Some Facebook Stock At A $3 Billion Valutation? We Know Who To Call. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:25:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2390933 [...] may have talked a few investors, including Microsoft, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing and Germany’s Samwer brothers, into investing in the [...] [...] may have talked a few investors, including Microsoft, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing and Germany’s Samwer brothers, into investing in the [...]

]]> By: Valuation For Dummies | Nothing Ever Happens http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2298872 Valuation For Dummies | Nothing Ever Happens Thu, 15 May 2008 15:22:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2298872 [...] that Facebook raised $240M from Microsoft at a $15B valuation, with revenues of $100M-$150M and $30M in profits, people wonder where is the [...] [...] that Facebook raised $240M from Microsoft at a $15B valuation, with revenues of $100M-$150M and $30M in profits, people wonder where is the [...]

]]> By: GordonBowman.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2264507 GordonBowman.com Sun, 04 May 2008 23:36:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2264507 [...] on the other hand, is now gearing up for Plan B. A move for Facebook could make sense given their existing relationship. Even so, the previous valuation of Facebook at $15 Billion makes the price tag a bit steep. A more [...] [...] on the other hand, is now gearing up for Plan B. A move for Facebook could make sense given their existing relationship. Even so, the previous valuation of Facebook at $15 Billion makes the price tag a bit steep. A more [...]

]]> By: Another $60 Million For Facebook http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2133897 Another $60 Million For Facebook Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:42:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2133897 [...] Facebook took a $240 million investment from Microsoft last month at a $15 billion valuation, they became, in theory, one of the most [...] [...] Facebook took a $240 million investment from Microsoft last month at a $15 billion valuation, they became, in theory, one of the most [...]

]]> By: Van den Ende en Deitmers in Hyves voor minimaal 241 miljoen euro | Jelmer de Jong http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2128779 Van den Ende en Deitmers in Hyves voor minimaal 241 miljoen euro | Jelmer de Jong Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:29:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2128779 [...] totale grote van ongeveer 100 miljoen) hier voor hebben betaald? In oktober 2007 betaalde Microsoft 240 miljoen dollar voor 1,6 procent van de aandelen in Facebook. Natuurlijk is Facebook een stuk groter dan Hyves. Facebook heeft [...] [...] totale grote van ongeveer 100 miljoen) hier voor hebben betaald? In oktober 2007 betaalde Microsoft 240 miljoen dollar voor 1,6 procent van de aandelen in Facebook. Natuurlijk is Facebook een stuk groter dan Hyves. Facebook heeft [...]

]]> By: Roundup of some incredible news: Google, TechCrunch, …and Engadget « Europe 2.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2068786 Roundup of some incredible news: Google, TechCrunch, …and Engadget « Europe 2.0 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:52:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2068786 [...] Basically, the use of his name and picture in newsfeed items is seen as an outrageous use of his “personal brand”.  As compensation for this damage, Arrington is asking: At this point we’re prepared to settle the case for $25 million in Facebook stock (priced at the employee option price, not that ridiculous $15 billion Microsoft valuation) [...] [...] Basically, the use of his name and picture in newsfeed items is seen as an outrageous use of his “personal brand”.  As compensation for this damage, Arrington is asking: At this point we’re prepared to settle the case for $25 million in Facebook stock (priced at the employee option price, not that ridiculous $15 billion Microsoft valuation) [...]

]]> By: Why We’re Suing Facebook For $25 Million In Statutory Damages http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2068158 Why We’re Suing Facebook For $25 Million In Statutory Damages Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:49:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2068158 [...] case for $25 million in Facebook stock (priced at the employee option price, not that ridiculous $15 billion Microsoft valuation), a small fraction of the amount we’ll almost certainly receive if this case goes to trial, [...] [...] case for $25 million in Facebook stock (priced at the employee option price, not that ridiculous $15 billion Microsoft valuation), a small fraction of the amount we’ll almost certainly receive if this case goes to trial, [...]

]]> By: TwiceFunded.com :: Up is Down, Black is White, and Pantone 805 is Back http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2050080 TwiceFunded.com :: Up is Down, Black is White, and Pantone 805 is Back Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:15:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2050080 [...] started things with is US$580mm acquisition. YouTube follow-up with a $1.6b exit. Microsoft thinks Facebook is worth about $15b and Bebo just went for $850mm a few weeks ago. Or is the return of Pantone 805 the first tremor of [...] [...] started things with is US$580mm acquisition. YouTube follow-up with a $1.6b exit. Microsoft thinks Facebook is worth about $15b and Bebo just went for $850mm a few weeks ago. Or is the return of Pantone 805 the first tremor of [...]

]]> By: The Just Landed Blog » Where’s your language? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2015660 The Just Landed Blog » Where’s your language? Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:34:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2015660 [...] to translate its application for free. This is a company that has a bucket-load of VC cash and is ‘allegedly’ worth $15 billion (although some beg to differ, Barry Diller said in the New York Times, “If it was real money, [...] [...] to translate its application for free. This is a company that has a bucket-load of VC cash and is ‘allegedly’ worth $15 billion (although some beg to differ, Barry Diller said in the New York Times, “If it was real money, [...]

]]> By: A Peek At CrunchBase http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2014160 A Peek At CrunchBase Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:20:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2014160 [...] a startup, and we’ll include that widget in posts about startups. To see an example, see this and this post. I’ve also put the widget in this post for the startup PoliticalBase, since I [...] [...] a startup, and we’ll include that widget in posts about startups. To see an example, see this and this post. I’ve also put the widget in this post for the startup PoliticalBase, since I [...]

]]> By: Perspective: Facebook Is Now 5th Most Valuable U.S. Internet Company http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2014158 Perspective: Facebook Is Now 5th Most Valuable U.S. Internet Company Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:16:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2014158 [...] came news that Microsoft invested $240 million into Facebook, valuing the company at $15 [...] [...] came news that Microsoft invested $240 million into Facebook, valuing the company at $15 [...]

]]> By: Google To Acquire Stake In CNet? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2004016 Google To Acquire Stake In CNet? Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:14:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-2004016 [...] some or all of the advertising inventory isn’t a ridiculous proposition. Microsoft recently invested in Facebook in connection with an advertising deal. And in 2005, Google took a 5% stake in AOL for [...] [...] some or all of the advertising inventory isn’t a ridiculous proposition. Microsoft recently invested in Facebook in connection with an advertising deal. And in 2005, Google took a 5% stake in AOL for [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Google prêt à investir dans CNet? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1982507 TechCrunch en français » Google prêt à investir dans CNet? Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:23:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1982507 [...] échange d’un contrôle sur la publicité ne semble pas être une idée ridicule. Microsoft a recemment investi dans Facebook avec un accord publicitaire à la clef également. Et en 2005, Google investissait 5% [...] [...] échange d’un contrôle sur la publicité ne semble pas être une idée ridicule. Microsoft a recemment investi dans Facebook avec un accord publicitaire à la clef également. Et en 2005, Google investissait 5% [...]

]]> By: Seriously? Microsoft takeover of Yahoo! « seeing the Bigger Picture http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1958985 Seriously? Microsoft takeover of Yahoo! « seeing the Bigger Picture Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:25:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1958985 [...] great stuff with that focus - Xbox. But they’ve also had some highly questionable (at best) - Facebook investment, the Zune, etc… I’m betting this deal, if it goes through, will be the biggest mistake [...] [...] great stuff with that focus - Xbox. But they’ve also had some highly questionable (at best) - Facebook investment, the Zune, etc… I’m betting this deal, if it goes through, will be the biggest mistake [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Dernière Minute: les frères Samwer investissent dans Facebook http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1921835 TechCrunch en français » Dernière Minute: les frères Samwer investissent dans Facebook Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:36:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1921835 [...] nous l’avons appris d’une source très sure, sans doute durant le dernier tour de table de $15 milliards avec Microsoft. Nous essayons de connaître le [...] [...] nous l’avons appris d’une source très sure, sans doute durant le dernier tour de table de $15 milliards avec Microsoft. Nous essayons de connaître le [...]

]]> By: Breaking: Samwer Brothers Invest In Facebook http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1921482 Breaking: Samwer Brothers Invest In Facebook Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:38:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1921482 [...] announced today that they are investing in Facebook - presumably as part of Facebook’s recent $15 billion valuation round with [...] [...] announced today that they are investing in Facebook - presumably as part of Facebook’s recent $15 billion valuation round with [...]

]]> By: money news blog » Money Winners of 2007: Facebook’s Marc Zuckerberg calls the shots http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1843640 money news blog » Money Winners of 2007: Facebook’s Marc Zuckerberg calls the shots Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:15:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1843640 [...] turns out that Zuckerberg got the last laugh. In October, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) agreed to invest $240 million for a 1.6% stake in Facebook in a deal that values the company at $12 [...] [...] turns out that Zuckerberg got the last laugh. In October, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) agreed to invest $240 million for a 1.6% stake in Facebook in a deal that values the company at $12 [...]

]]> By:   Another $60 Million For Facebook by Laigoo - All In One http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1803383   Another $60 Million For Facebook by Laigoo - All In One Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:47:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1803383 [...] Facebook took a $240 million investment from Microsoft last month at a $15 billion valuation, they became, in theory, one of the most [...] [...] Facebook took a $240 million investment from Microsoft last month at a $15 billion valuation, they became, in theory, one of the most [...]

]]> By: Bad Penny http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1791334 Bad Penny Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:18:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1791334 <strong>Web2.0 and history recurring...</strong> Most though, are sitting around and hoping that one of the big dogs will give them a crate of stock certificates for their cute (hastily developed and full of vulnerabilities) web application which they built with other peoples money who want their inv... Web2.0 and history recurring…

Most though, are sitting around and hoping that one of the big dogs will give them a crate of stock certificates for their cute (hastily developed and full of vulnerabilities) web application which they built with other peoples money who want their inv…

]]> By: Online Meeting Consultant http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1724754 Online Meeting Consultant Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:32:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1724754 i don't mind the target based advertising (i think), if the ad is relevant to my local community, then it is more relevant to me....rather then see some broadly splattered ad that may or may not relate to the demographic reading i don’t mind the target based advertising (i think), if the ad is relevant to my local community, then it is more relevant to me….rather then see some broadly splattered ad that may or may not relate to the demographic reading

]]> By: parul bindra http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1723538 parul bindra Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:12:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1723538 http://www.bhopu.com/2007/11/02/Microsoft-turns-on-the-light-to-Social-Networking http://www.bhopu.com/2007/11/0.....Networking

]]> By: Ok Here’s At Least Part Of What Facebook Is Announcing On Tuesday: Project Beacon http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1722182 Ok Here’s At Least Part Of What Facebook Is Announcing On Tuesday: Project Beacon Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:58:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1722182 [...] even off the Facebook network itself. And then there is the Microsoft angle - since they have some rights to serve advertising on Facebook, it’s unclear how they fit into it [...] [...] even off the Facebook network itself. And then there is the Microsoft angle - since they have some rights to serve advertising on Facebook, it’s unclear how they fit into it [...]

]]> By: Google’s Response to Facebook: “Maka-Maka” http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1709146 Google’s Response to Facebook: “Maka-Maka” Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:17:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1709146 [...] may have lost the bidding war to invest in Facebook, but it is preparing its own major assault on the social networking scene. It [...] [...] may have lost the bidding war to invest in Facebook, but it is preparing its own major assault on the social networking scene. It [...]

]]> By: Facebook ne vaut pas 15 milliards de $ | bbxdesign http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1706933 Facebook ne vaut pas 15 milliards de $ | bbxdesign Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:42:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1706933 [...] Par ci, par là, et même dans le journal, on lit que Facebook vaudrait 15 milliards de $ parce que Microsoft y a investi 240 millions de $ pour détenir 1,6% de Facebook. Le calcul rapide qui permet d’arriver à cette somme astronomique omet de préciser que l’accord ne correspond pas uniquement à une prise de capital mais aussi (et surtout) à un accord publicitaire. [...] [...] Par ci, par là, et même dans le journal, on lit que Facebook vaudrait 15 milliards de $ parce que Microsoft y a investi 240 millions de $ pour détenir 1,6% de Facebook. Le calcul rapide qui permet d’arriver à cette somme astronomique omet de préciser que l’accord ne correspond pas uniquement à une prise de capital mais aussi (et surtout) à un accord publicitaire. [...]

]]> By: DLJ http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1705197 DLJ Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:25:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/24/facebook-takes-the-microsoft-money-and-runs/#comment-1705197 lol...you really have no idea what you are talking about lol…you really have no idea what you are talking about

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