Comments on: Dizzywood Takes $1 Million Series A http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:05:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: European Founders Fund backs virtual world for kids creator Dizzywood http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-2447300 European Founders Fund backs virtual world for kids creator Dizzywood Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:20:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-2447300 [...] won the Best in Show Award at the 2008 Under the Radar Conference. Last February, TechCrunch reported that the company had raised $1 million Series A in a round led by Shelby Bonnie with Charles River [...] [...] won the Best in Show Award at the 2008 Under the Radar Conference. Last February, TechCrunch reported that the company had raised $1 million Series A in a round led by Shelby Bonnie with Charles River [...]

]]> By: Jay http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1999938 Jay Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:33:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1999938 We've been having a problem for a few weeks with Dizzywood. My daughter will have 117 coins and log on the next day and have 30 coins. 20 minutes ago she had 207 coins and was walking around and she suddenly saw the coins drop to 7! This has happened about 8 times in 2 weeks. And the site seems to have a lot of bugs. You try to go someplace and it takes a really long time. Like Presto's Grove takes forever to load on a fast machine and connection. And pretty much every game is the same, click on the duplicate sets of symbols - it gets old fast. Any ideas? We’ve been having a problem for a few weeks with Dizzywood. My daughter will have 117 coins and log on the next day and have 30 coins. 20 minutes ago she had 207 coins and was walking around and she suddenly saw the coins drop to 7! This has happened about 8 times in 2 weeks.

And the site seems to have a lot of bugs.
You try to go someplace and it takes a really long time.
Like Presto’s Grove takes forever to load on a fast machine and connection.

And pretty much every game is the same, click on the duplicate sets of symbols - it gets old fast.

Any ideas?

]]> By: BIGanAWESOME http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1992550 BIGanAWESOME Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:03:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1992550 Dizzywood RoCkS! Dizzywood RoCkS!

]]> By: blurider http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1984797 blurider Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:41:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1984797 I disagree with you Dyde, Dizzywood, is a great online gaming site aimed to children's imagination. The graphics are fantastic and the games are made specifically for this age group. As far as internet safety is concerned, that is the risk of allowing children to play on the internet or any games for that matter. Parents should always teach and emphasize the importance of safety and not give out personal information online or basically anywhere without a parent's permission. Scott, Kelly, and Ken have done a wonderful job creating this site. It has already attracted quite a handful of players. It has not reached Club Penguin status yet but it does have potential and will catch up to it in time. I disagree with you Dyde, Dizzywood, is a great online gaming site aimed to children’s imagination. The graphics are fantastic and the games are made specifically for this age group. As far as internet safety is concerned, that is the risk of allowing children to play on the internet or any games for that matter. Parents should always teach and emphasize the importance of safety and not give out personal information online or basically anywhere without a parent’s permission.

Scott, Kelly, and Ken have done a wonderful job creating this site. It has already attracted quite a handful of players. It has not reached Club Penguin status yet but it does have potential and will catch up to it in time.

]]> By: KillerStartups.com - DizzyWood.com - Fun Virtual World for 8-12 Set http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1980302 KillerStartups.com - DizzyWood.com - Fun Virtual World for 8-12 Set Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:32:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1980302 <strong>DizzyWood.com - Fun Virtual World for 8-12 Set...</strong> I found your entry interesting do I've added a Trackback to it on my weblog :)... DizzyWood.com - Fun Virtual World for 8-12 Set…

I found your entry interesting do I’ve added a Trackback to it on my weblog :)…

]]> By: anon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979895 anon Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:20:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979895 I suppose none of the DW characters will backdate their homework? I suppose none of the DW characters will backdate their homework?

]]> By: lawrence http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979861 lawrence Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:43:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979861 Awesome. Congratulations to the Dizzywood team. Awesome. Congratulations to the Dizzywood team.

]]> By: Sasha Pave http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979845 Sasha Pave Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:34:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979845 Fantastic! This is a hugely undeserved demographic online and I think they're on to something here. As a parent of toddlers, I hope more fun, safe and free environments spring up like this. BTW Mr. Canada, Scott is certainly younger than 50 and, more importantly is very bright and experienced. He was launching websites at CNET 12 years ago. Plus, anything that Shelby gets behind is bound to be solid. People who know them would agree. -Sasha Fantastic! This is a hugely undeserved demographic online and I think they’re on to something here. As a parent of toddlers, I hope more fun, safe and free environments spring up like this.

BTW Mr. Canada, Scott is certainly younger than 50 and, more importantly is very bright and experienced. He was launching websites at CNET 12 years ago. Plus, anything that Shelby gets behind is bound to be solid. People who know them would agree.

-Sasha

]]> By: Ex-journalist http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979750 Ex-journalist Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:03:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979750 My 9 year old was a beta tester and loved it. But what's with your headline proofreading, can't even get the name of the site right? My 9 year old was a beta tester and loved it. But what’s with your headline proofreading, can’t even get the name of the site right?

]]> By: rubu http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979749 rubu Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:02:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979749 I can tell you I have a niece in this age group AND there is a HUGE opportunity here. I can tell you I have a niece in this age group AND there is a HUGE opportunity here.

]]> By: Tony T http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979746 Tony T Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:01:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979746 "Virtual world / social networking aimed at 8-12 olds is a bad idea and will create more problems than what it’s worth for too many parents trying to stay up to date on the kids’ online behavior." agreed Rodster. Security features must be in place to keep the pedos out. “Virtual world / social networking aimed at 8-12 olds is a bad idea and will create more problems than what it’s worth for too many parents trying to stay up to date on the kids’ online behavior.”
agreed Rodster.
Security features must be in place to keep the pedos out.

]]> By: diditforthelulz http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979741 diditforthelulz Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:50:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979741 Why is the kid in the middle dressed in Hamas garb? Is he hiding something in that giant head? Why is the kid in the middle dressed in Hamas garb? Is he hiding something in that giant head?

]]> By: Steven http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979681 Steven Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:34:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979681 This target market is getting pretty good returns these days especially after the deal that Penguin landed and some others. With all the scares of Second Life for kids, if they can establish a truly safe community, it should work. CRV is a good firm that we covered on this story and is really active in investing in the younger demo audience. This target market is getting pretty good returns these days especially after the deal that Penguin landed and some others. With all the scares of Second Life for kids, if they can establish a truly safe community, it should work.
CRV is a good firm that we covered on this story and is really active in investing in the younger demo audience.

]]> By: Dyde http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979512 Dyde Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:26:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979512 More like a Deadwood... More like a Deadwood…

]]> By: Tom http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979460 Tom Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:09:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979460 It's Dizzywood... It’s Dizzywood…

]]> By: Argile http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979453 Argile Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:58:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979453 Is it dizzyworld or dizzywood? Is it dizzyworld or dizzywood?

]]> By: Rodster http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979415 Rodster Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:12:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979415 Virtual world / social networking aimed at 8-12 olds is a bad idea and will create more problems than what it's worth for too many parents trying to stay up to date on the kids' online behavior. Virtual world / social networking aimed at 8-12 olds is a bad idea and will create more problems than what it’s worth for too many parents trying to stay up to date on the kids’ online behavior.

]]> By: Carlito's Way http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979401 Carlito's Way Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:47:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/07/dizzyworld-takes-1-million-series-a/#comment-1979401 Duncan, I like the post. However, the value here is the adoption, right? These guys you mention with fancy titles don't add up to dog shit. Who are the guys that are driving the application for the 8-12 year olds. That the story! I can tell you I have a niece in this age group AND there is a HUGE opportunity here. But, if you are suggesting that these 50 ear old guys know what is cool then you are lost and these VC's are morons. Well, most these VC's are clueless anyway. Love, Canada Duncan,

I like the post. However, the value here is the adoption, right? These guys you mention with fancy titles don’t add up to dog shit. Who are the guys that are driving the application for the 8-12 year olds. That the story!
I can tell you I have a niece in this age group AND there is a HUGE opportunity here. But, if you are suggesting that these 50 ear old guys know what is cool then you are lost and these VC’s are morons. Well, most these VC’s are clueless anyway.

Love, Canada

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