Comments on: $150 Million BlackBerry Partners Fund Spreads The Wealth http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:37:50 -0800 hourly 1 By: Buzzd Is An iPhone App Built For Party Crashing http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-3015544 Buzzd Is An iPhone App Built For Party Crashing Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:08:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-3015544 [...] and as an app on the BlackBerry. There’s a good reason for this: It was one of the original BlackBerry Partners Fund receipients. But the lure of the iPhone proved too strong, and after one meek attempt at an app, this new [...] [...] and as an app on the BlackBerry. There’s a good reason for this: It was one of the original BlackBerry Partners Fund receipients. But the lure of the iPhone proved too strong, and after one meek attempt at an app, this new [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Inside Cell Phones http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2760799 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Inside Cell Phones Fri, 22 May 2009 05:59:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2760799 [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry « New Business Concepts Music Industry 2009 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2759553 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry « New Business Concepts Music Industry 2009 Thu, 21 May 2009 14:46:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2759553 [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously only [...] [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously only [...]

]]> By: BlackBerry web http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2759234 BlackBerry web Thu, 21 May 2009 08:07:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2759234 it seems that BlackBerry partners fund like to invest SNS app. does it really improve BB network effectiveness? it seems that BlackBerry partners fund like to invest SNS app. does it really improve BB network effectiveness?

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Wilsonbroadcast http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2756597 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Wilsonbroadcast Tue, 19 May 2009 23:02:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2756597 [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry « Kentmihlbauer’s Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2756247 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry « Kentmihlbauer’s Blog Tue, 19 May 2009 19:15:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2756247 [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry « Symplicate’s Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2756112 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry « Symplicate’s Blog Tue, 19 May 2009 17:48:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2756112 [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2756094 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Reviews Manual Tue, 19 May 2009 17:39:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2756094 [...] edition to a autochthonous ambulatory application. The meshwork was digit of the recipients of the first ammo of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) terminal October. [...] [...] edition to a autochthonous ambulatory application. The meshwork was digit of the recipients of the first ammo of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) terminal October. [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | The Good NET Guide http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2755890 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | The Good NET Guide Tue, 19 May 2009 15:25:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2755890 [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Viningmedia Nieuws http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2755814 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The BlackBerry | Viningmedia Nieuws Tue, 19 May 2009 14:42:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2755814 [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was one of the recipients of the first round of investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry | Viningmedia Nieuws http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2755731 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry | Viningmedia Nieuws Tue, 19 May 2009 13:44:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2755731 [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2755728 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry | Reviews Manual Tue, 19 May 2009 13:41:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2755728 [...] Web edition to a autochthonous ambulatory application. The meshwork was the acquirer of the first ammo investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) terminal October. [...] [...] Web edition to a autochthonous ambulatory application. The meshwork was the acquirer of the first ammo investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) terminal October. [...]

]]> By: Trade Jim News » Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2755698 Trade Jim News » Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry Tue, 19 May 2009 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2755698 [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry | UpOff.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2755687 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry | UpOff.com Tue, 19 May 2009 13:14:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2755687 [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2755117 Buzzd Unveils Location-Based Entertainment Guide For The Blackberry Tue, 19 May 2009 05:32:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2755117 [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...] [...] of its mobile Web version to a native mobile application. The network was the recipient of the first round investments from the BlackBerry Partners Fund (similar to Facebook’s fb Fund) last October. Previously [...]

]]> By: 155 « commandN http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2575757 155 « commandN Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:42:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2575757 [...] BlackBerry Fund for Apps [...] [...] BlackBerry Fund for Apps [...]

]]> By: Blackberry Fund Announces Dissapointing Ventures : tinyComb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2538850 Blackberry Fund Announces Dissapointing Ventures : tinyComb Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2538850 [...] TechCrunch October 29, 2008 | jason | RIM  | [...] [...] TechCrunch October 29, 2008 | jason | RIM  | [...]

]]> By: Blackberry begins fight-back against iPhone and Android « (the) health informaticist http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2528292 Blackberry begins fight-back against iPhone and Android « (the) health informaticist Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:54:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2528292 [...] 12:53:29 am on November 9, 2008 | # | Tags: android, blackberry, google phone, Krafty Librarian, mobile medical devices, mobile phones, PDAs The Krafty Librarian, amongst others, has been writing recently about mobile medical devices; how while the future for mobile medical applications might have been PDAs and year or two ago, the present is very much in the realm of mobile phones - what with the iPhone (covered in Business Week, Dr Penna, healthline etc), Google’s Android powered devices (healthinformatics blog, techbays, Google groups) and, to a lesser extent, Blackberry. While Blackberry might still rule the roost at the moment as *the* connectivity device, they are generally not talked about in glowing terms when it comes to being a platform for medical, or any other types of application. Well, Blackberry are out to change all that, what with the $150 million BlackBerry Partners Fund swinging into action - they’ve announced their first three investments. [...] [...] 12:53:29 am on November 9, 2008 | # | Tags: android, blackberry, google phone, Krafty Librarian, mobile medical devices, mobile phones, PDAs The Krafty Librarian, amongst others, has been writing recently about mobile medical devices; how while the future for mobile medical applications might have been PDAs and year or two ago, the present is very much in the realm of mobile phones – what with the iPhone (covered in Business Week, Dr Penna, healthline etc), Google’s Android powered devices (healthinformatics blog, techbays, Google groups) and, to a lesser extent, Blackberry. While Blackberry might still rule the roost at the moment as *the* connectivity device, they are generally not talked about in glowing terms when it comes to being a platform for medical, or any other types of application. Well, Blackberry are out to change all that, what with the $150 million BlackBerry Partners Fund swinging into action – they’ve announced their first three investments. [...]

]]> By: Cifras: Octubre 08 | El tecnóloco http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2522121 Cifras: Octubre 08 | El tecnóloco Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:00:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2522121 [...] $150 Million BlackBerry Partners Fund Spreads The Wealth [...] [...] $150 Million BlackBerry Partners Fund Spreads The Wealth [...]

]]> By: Anton http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2522066 Anton Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:03:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2522066 Mobile media spends just keep going up and up, even in this economic downturn. Pretty good play by RIM to invest in a company like Buzzd. They can deliver location based ads and target advertisements have to be the most sought after marketing spend for mobile. Mobile media spends just keep going up and up, even in this economic downturn. Pretty good play by RIM to invest in a company like Buzzd. They can deliver location based ads and target advertisements have to be the most sought after marketing spend for mobile.

]]> By: Social Media Marketing Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2518730 Social Media Marketing Blog Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:44:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2518730 wow, I hope that blackberry will launch something really cool now ... wow, I hope that blackberry will launch something really cool now …

]]> By: Gary http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2517492 Gary Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:15:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2517492 I agree with Alex. Not to take anything away from the companies funded but seems odd that these venture guys will be looking for deal flow all the way from Canada. Any way you slice it most deal flow comes from silicon valley. Congrats to the 3 companies. I agree with Alex. Not to take anything away from the companies funded but seems odd that these venture guys will be looking for deal flow all the way from Canada. Any way you slice it most deal flow comes from silicon valley.
Congrats to the 3 companies.

]]> By: Carl J http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2517368 Carl J Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:20:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2517368 It's kind of weird that they decided to invest in 3 companies that weren't grand prize winners. Poynt, which was developed by Multiplied Media (a company that I previously worked for), was one of the Grand Prize Winners. I've written a review of the Beta version of the application here http://www.carlj.ca/2008/06/14/multiplied-media-launches-beta-of-poynt-for-the-blackberry/ It’s kind of weird that they decided to invest in 3 companies that weren’t grand prize winners.

Poynt, which was developed by Multiplied Media (a company that I previously worked for), was one of the Grand Prize Winners. I’ve written a review of the Beta version of the application here http://www.carl...the-blackberry/

]]> By: VC Cafe http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2517309 VC Cafe Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:27:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2517309 More on Mobimate/ Worldmate on VC Cafe: http://vccafe.com/blackberry-partners-fund-invests-in-israels-worldmate/ The App has been around for a while, more than 1 Million downloads on the Nokia S60 platform. More on Mobimate/ Worldmate on VC Cafe: http://vccafe.c...aels-worldmate/

The App has been around for a while, more than 1 Million downloads on the Nokia S60 platform.

]]> By: jason@tinyComb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/150-million-blackberry-partners-fund-spreads-the-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-2517303 jason@tinyComb Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:22:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25113#comment-2517303 Digby has yet to impress me, at least on previous blackberry models. Digby has yet to impress me, at least on previous blackberry models.

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