Comments on: SpeedDate Scores $6 Million For Matchmaking In A Hurry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:07:19 -0800 hourly 1 By: Bisley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2975961 Bisley Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:40:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2975961 SpeedDating ist very cool but 6$ is hard stuff! SpeedDating ist very cool but 6$ is hard stuff!

]]> By: Gastronomiebedarf http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2946609 Gastronomiebedarf Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:57:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2946609 The speedDate is the future in Dating. All can Date on the Web with Cam and Audio. Really nice. But 6 Mill. is to much. The speedDate is the future in Dating. All can Date on the Web with Cam and Audio. Really nice. But 6 Mill. is to much.

]]> By: Andre Werbeagentur http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2924128 Andre Werbeagentur Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:22:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2924128 No need to look further. If social networking sites like Facebook, Multiply and Friendster adds webcam dating, they will surely on top. No need to look further. If social networking sites like Facebook, Multiply and Friendster adds webcam dating, they will surely on top.

]]> By: Leder Hundehalsband http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2900244 Leder Hundehalsband Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:13:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2900244 6 mil $ is much, but such sites get a run. more and more. 6 mil $ is much, but such sites get a run. more and more.

]]> By: Elektronic http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2813675 Elektronic Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:54:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2813675 I think thats ok I think thats ok

]]> By: Peter Adwords http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2807227 Peter Adwords Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:46:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2807227 I think, 6 mil $ is to much money! I think, 6 mil $ is to much money!

]]> By: Erik Crocs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2577898 Erik Crocs Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:44:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2577898 the concept is cool, but 6 mil $ is hard. Sex sells! the concept is cool, but 6 mil $ is hard.
Sex sells!

]]> By: SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch | Zensible http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2536721 SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch | Zensible Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:10:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2536721 [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...] [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...]

]]> By: Din Omvärld - Media v.36 « Digiton http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2493665 Din Omvärld - Media v.36 « Digiton Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:13:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2493665 [...] ———————————————————————————– INVESTERINGSNYTT ———————————————————————————–    36 miljoner i nytt kapital för Speeddejting Online dejtingsajten SpeedDate erbjuder användarna en rad 3 minuters mini-dater, under vilka de kan konversera via video, ljud och chatt. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/ [...] [...] ———————————————————————————– INVESTERINGSNYTT ———————————————————————————–    36 miljoner i nytt kapital för Speeddejting Online dejtingsajten SpeedDate erbjuder användarna en rad 3 minuters mini-dater, under vilka de kan konversera via video, ljud och chatt. http://www.tech...ing-in-a-hurry/ [...]

]]> By: SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch » The Scripts Zone http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2467685 SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch » The Scripts Zone Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:20:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2467685 [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...] [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...]

]]> By: SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch | about ICT http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2467572 SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch | about ICT Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:42:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2467572 [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...] [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...]

]]> By: SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch | aboutCREATION http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2467499 SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch | aboutCREATION Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:16:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2467499 [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...] [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development team. Users are being sent brief [...]

]]> By: SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2467429 SpeedDate Hijacks Facebook Users With A Bait And Switch Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:26:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2467429 [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development [...] [...] HappyAppy, so it’s likely that SpeedDate either acquired the company with the $6 million it raised last month or the two companies share the same development [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2456062 Matt Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:42:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2456062 Must be a catch I say!! Must be a catch I say!!

]]> By: Jay http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2451574 Jay Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:38:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2451574 No need to look further. If social networking sites like Facebook, Multiply and Friendster adds webcam dating, they'll surely top. No need to look further. If social networking sites like Facebook, Multiply and Friendster adds webcam dating, they’ll surely top.

]]> By: Ross Williams http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2451426 Ross Williams Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:41:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2451426 Hmmm - I think these guys are going to be disappointed rather soon. Online speed dating companies have to build a brand, technology and membership database. Dating sites simply need to add the technology - which isn't very advanced. When WhiteLabelDating.com adds online speed dating we'll immediately be able to offer it to millions of members across hundreds of dating sites. If Match.com or DatingDirect.com (in the UK) add online speed dating they'll knock out woome.com or speeddate - I'd be interested to hear how they could take on dating sites who also offer this technology. Hmmm – I think these guys are going to be disappointed rather soon.

Online speed dating companies have to build a brand, technology and membership database.

Dating sites simply need to add the technology – which isn’t very advanced.

When WhiteLabelDating.com adds online speed dating we’ll immediately be able to offer it to millions of members across hundreds of dating sites.

If Match.com or DatingDirect.com (in the UK) add online speed dating they’ll knock out woome.com or speeddate – I’d be interested to hear how they could take on dating sites who also offer this technology.

]]> By: mike g http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2451170 mike g Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:49:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2451170 Wow. $6 mil is a lot when you consider this company is giving their webam speed dating service away free http://mashable.com/2008/08/24/randodate/ Wow. $6 mil is a lot when you consider this company is giving their webam speed dating service away free

http://mashable...8/24/randodate/

]]> By: rateukdating.com » Blog Archive » SpeedDate Scores $6 Million For Matchmaking In A Hurry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2450873 rateukdating.com » Blog Archive » SpeedDate Scores $6 Million For Matchmaking In A Hurry Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:56:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2450873 [...] When we first wrote about SpeedDate, the site had a illiberal userbase, which made it difficult to conduct a series of dates (there simply weren’t enough in posse matches). Since afterward the station has grown strongly (claiming 100,000 dates quotidian), so you be possible to spring on and dependence to meet with a honest match within a hardly any minutes.read more [...] [...] When we first wrote about SpeedDate, the site had a illiberal userbase, which made it difficult to conduct a series of dates (there simply weren’t enough in posse matches). Since afterward the station has grown strongly (claiming 100,000 dates quotidian), so you be possible to spring on and dependence to meet with a honest match within a hardly any minutes.read more [...]

]]> By: Dating Reviews » SpeedDate Scores $6 Million For Matchmaking In A Hurry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2450842 Dating Reviews » SpeedDate Scores $6 Million For Matchmaking In A Hurry Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:45:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2450842 [...] When we leading wrote about SpeedDate, the site had a small userbase, which made it unaccommodating to demeanor a series of dates (there sincerely weren’t plenty potential matches). Since then the site has grown substantially (claiming 100,000 dates daily), such you can hop without interruption and trust to find a equitable match not above a few minutes.read else [...] [...] When we leading wrote about SpeedDate, the site had a small userbase, which made it unaccommodating to demeanor a series of dates (there sincerely weren’t plenty potential matches). Since then the site has grown substantially (claiming 100,000 dates daily), such you can hop without interruption and trust to find a equitable match not above a few minutes.read else [...]

]]> By: bman http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2450291 bman Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:58:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2450291 i love it, 5 secs into the video (the demo on the home page) the girl asked, "so what do you do" and the guy replies back "im a student" lol, End of Date i love it, 5 secs into the video (the demo on the home page) the girl asked, “so what do you do” and the guy replies back “im a student” lol, End of Date

]]> By: Kevin K. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2450071 Kevin K. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:59:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2450071 (linkback) Thrive or Fail? SpeedDate.com 3 minute online video/audio/chat dating service [VOTE] - http://www.thriveorfail.com/8a83b (linkback) Thrive or Fail? SpeedDate.com 3 minute online video/audio/chat dating service [VOTE] – http://www.thri...rfail.com/8a83b

]]> By: wrong http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2449866 wrong Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:59:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2449866 those 100,000 dates might be like 1250 people dating for 4 hours a day @ 3 minute sessions those 100,000 dates might be like 1250 people dating for 4 hours a day @ 3 minute sessions

]]> By: Paid Content : Speeddate Gets $6 Million Second Round For… Online Speed Dating http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2449760 Paid Content : Speeddate Gets $6 Million Second Round For… Online Speed Dating Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:39:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2449760 [...] to heat up… Speeddate has raised a $6 million second round led by Menlo Ventures, reports TechCrunch The Palo Alto-based company's first round was not specified. Like speed-dating in the real world, [...] [...] to heat up… Speeddate has raised a $6 million second round led by Menlo Ventures, reports TechCrunch The Palo Alto-based company’s first round was not specified. Like speed-dating in the real world, [...]

]]> By: dave r http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2449666 dave r Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:51:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2449666 tried speeddate after hearing about the site through email generated from a facebook app installed 6 months ago, ( i did not know it was a speeddate.com fb application at the time) luring me back to fb app with a subject line "private note :) ;) ;)" and email body "We thought you should meet blueyes. Send her a flirt. ;" i'm married with nothing in common with this user, so why/how did speeeddate recommend old "blueeyes" for me? hope this isn't the only tactic being used to bring users to the site. tried speeddate after hearing about the site through email generated from a facebook app installed 6 months ago, ( i did not know it was a speeddate.com fb application at the time) luring me back to fb app with a subject line “private note :) ;) ;) ” and email body “We thought you should meet blueyes. Send her a flirt. ;”

i’m married with nothing in common with this user, so why/how did speeeddate recommend old “blueeyes” for me? hope this isn’t the only tactic being used to bring users to the site.

]]> By: August 28, 2008 | next media update http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/28/speeddate-scores-6-million-for-matchmaking-in-a-hurry/comment-page-1/#comment-2449593 August 28, 2008 | next media update Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:17:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21504#comment-2449593 [...] SpeedDate Raises $6 Million for Matchmaking in a Hurry TECHCRUNCH Online dating site SpeedDate has raised $6 million in a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures. SpeedDate offers users a series of 3 minute mini-dates, during which they can converse through video, audio, and a chat box. If both partners decide they were a good match when prompted at the end of the date, they can continue communicating through the site until they make the jump to real life. Source> [...] [...] SpeedDate Raises $6 Million for Matchmaking in a Hurry TECHCRUNCH Online dating site SpeedDate has raised $6 million in a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures. SpeedDate offers users a series of 3 minute mini-dates, during which they can converse through video, audio, and a chat box. If both partners decide they were a good match when prompted at the end of the date, they can continue communicating through the site until they make the jump to real life. Source> [...]

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