Comments on: Mechanical Zoo Gets $6 Million To Build Aardvark Social Search Product http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:57:13 -0800 hourly 1 By: ggp http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-3033455 ggp Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:02:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-3033455 i think it is a rubbish product! it is all hype and will soon die off. 6mil raised for this crap? gosh! i think it is a rubbish product! it is all hype and will soon die off. 6mil raised for this crap? gosh!

]]> By: Aardvark Launches an iPhone App http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2983749 Aardvark Launches an iPhone App Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:08:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2983749 [...] 25-person startup received $6 million in Series A funding in September 2008, led by August Capital. Baseline Ventures also participated in the round. Though [...] [...] 25-person startup received $6 million in Series A funding in September 2008, led by August Capital. Baseline Ventures also participated in the round. Though [...]

]]> By: Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2826218 Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:52:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2826218 [...] Max Ventilla (Google corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital from August Capital, Baseline Ventures and a number of [...] [...] Max Ventilla (Google corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital from August Capital, Baseline Ventures and a number of [...]

]]> By: Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect | Cellphone Ultra http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2826019 Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect | Cellphone Ultra Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:53:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2826019 [...] Max Ventilla (Google corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital from August Capital, Baseline Ventures and a number of [...] [...] Max Ventilla (Google corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital from August Capital, Baseline Ventures and a number of [...]

]]> By: Aardvark Open For Business | Blog YODspica Ltd http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2826009 Aardvark Open For Business | Blog YODspica Ltd Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:45:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2826009 [...] The company was founded by Max Ventilla, Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital. [...] [...] The company was founded by Max Ventilla, Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital. [...]

]]> By: Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2825958 Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:14:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2825958 [...] Max Ventilla (Google corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital from August Capital, Baseline Ventures and a number of angels. CrunchBase Information Aardvark [...] [...] Max Ventilla (Google corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) and Damon Horowitz (Perspecta) and has raised $6 million in capital from August Capital, Baseline Ventures and a number of angels. CrunchBase Information Aardvark [...]

]]> By: Dare Obasanjo aka Carnage4Life - SXSW Trip Report: The Search for a More Social Web http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2655413 Dare Obasanjo aka Carnage4Life - SXSW Trip Report: The Search for a More Social Web Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:55:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2655413 [...] to see social to television by seeing what your friends are watching from your TV. There is also Aardvark social search engine which also will be integrating Facebook Connect [ed note – not clear this last one has actually [...] [...] to see social to television by seeing what your friends are watching from your TV. There is also Aardvark social search engine which also will be integrating Facebook Connect [ed note – not clear this last one has actually [...]

]]> By: Aardvark Social Search Service Arrives http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2655134 Aardvark Social Search Service Arrives Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:55:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2655134 [...] the secretive, invite-only social search service founded by ex-Googlers that we first mentioned late last year, is preparing to become a little less secretive (the company has changed its name [...] [...] the secretive, invite-only social search service founded by ex-Googlers that we first mentioned late last year, is preparing to become a little less secretive (the company has changed its name [...]

]]> By: Alan deLevie - Social search is Twitter’s next killer app? It’s already Aardvark’s killer app http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2654715 Alan deLevie - Social search is Twitter’s next killer app? It’s already Aardvark’s killer app Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:30:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2654715 [...] the same time that Twitter’s biggest goal was to stop crashing, the Aardvark team received $6 million in investment to refine social search. Right now, Aardvark routes its questions and answers between several [...] [...] the same time that Twitter’s biggest goal was to stop crashing, the Aardvark team received $6 million in investment to refine social search. Right now, Aardvark routes its questions and answers between several [...]

]]> By: Aardvark Social Search Service Arrives http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2654178 Aardvark Social Search Service Arrives Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:22:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2654178 [...] the secretive, invite-only social search service founded by ex-Googlers that we first mentioned late last year, is preparing to become a little less secretive. The company will start giving users [...] [...] the secretive, invite-only social search service founded by ex-Googlers that we first mentioned late last year, is preparing to become a little less secretive. The company will start giving users [...]

]]> By: Stealing Wireless: Kosher, not Kosher, or Parve? « Portal A Interactive http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2637995 Stealing Wireless: Kosher, not Kosher, or Parve? « Portal A Interactive Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:27:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2637995 [...] a cool company called The Mechanical Zoo. They’re developing their first product called Aardvark as we speak. Rob will be guest posting for us tomorrow, so look out for an interesting [...] [...] a cool company called The Mechanical Zoo. They’re developing their first product called Aardvark as we speak. Rob will be guest posting for us tomorrow, so look out for an interesting [...]

]]> By: The Aardvark is out of the bag at Carbon Five Community http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2527520 The Aardvark is out of the bag at Carbon Five Community Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:00:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2527520 [...] is spreading the work about our client The Mechanical Zoo and their social search product Aardvark. I’m sure [...] [...] is spreading the work about our client The Mechanical Zoo and their social search product Aardvark. I’m sure [...]

]]> By: Mechanical Hype « The Alter Egozi http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2520056 Mechanical Hype « The Alter Egozi Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:57:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2520056 [...] · No Comments I like the idea behind Aardvark. I’m also happy for Mechanical Zoo for securing their future just in time. But to call an IM bot that sends a question to your network social [...] [...] · No Comments I like the idea behind Aardvark. I’m also happy for Mechanical Zoo for securing their future just in time. But to call an IM bot that sends a question to your network social [...]

]]> By: techguy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2519203 techguy Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:56:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2519203 aardvark answers queries where google and other search engines dont do well. i use it about 5x a week. aardvark answers queries where google and other search engines dont do well. i use it about 5x a week.

]]> By: Social search startup The Mechanical Zoo cages $6M » VentureBeat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2518418 Social search startup The Mechanical Zoo cages $6M » VentureBeat Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:56:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2518418 [...] The Mechanical Zoo, a social search startup founded by a team of former Google employees, has raised $6 million in a first round of funding. [...] [...] The Mechanical Zoo, a social search startup founded by a team of former Google employees, has raised $6 million in a first round of funding. [...]

]]> By: mike t http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2518108 mike t Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:01:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2518108 Ive also used the site and love it!!! For complex queries, there is nothing better. Tapping into the cumulative intelligence of their entire user base is really very powerful - and useful. The delivery is improving (response time, diversity of responders, etc) and will only get better as the user base grows. You have to try this product! Ive also used the site and love it!!! For complex queries, there is nothing better. Tapping into the cumulative intelligence of their entire user base is really very powerful – and useful. The delivery is improving (response time, diversity of responders, etc) and will only get better as the user base grows. You have to try this product!

]]> By: Mechanical Zoo recibe 6M http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517989 Mechanical Zoo recibe 6M Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:45:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517989 [...] ZooGoogle corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) y Damon Horowitz (Perspecta), ha recibido 6 millones de dólares en una ronda de inversión dirigida por August Capital. Entre los inversores adicionales se [...] [...] ZooGoogle corp dev), Nathan Stoll (Google News) y Damon Horowitz (Perspecta), ha recibido 6 millones de dólares en una ronda de inversión dirigida por August Capital. Entre los inversores adicionales se [...]

]]> By: mezu http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517968 mezu Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:43:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517968 Oops..ZA already has a search/directory site call Aarvark.. http://www.aardvark.co.za Oops..ZA already has a search/directory site call Aarvark..

http://www.aardvark.co.za

]]> By: Noah http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517931 Noah Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:19:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517931 metafilter anyone? metafilter anyone?

]]> By: Noah http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517930 Noah Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:19:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517930 solid point :) solid point :)

]]> By: ChaCha Meets The Social Graph With Aardvark : tinyComb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517812 ChaCha Meets The Social Graph With Aardvark : tinyComb Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:22:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517812 [...] TechCrunch October 29, 2008 | jason | tinyComb  | [...] [...] TechCrunch October 29, 2008 | jason | tinyComb  | [...]

]]> By: marie http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517667 marie Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:45:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517667 Well maybe they will use thier money on also getting what the zoo needs for everyone that vists or works there safe!!!!! Well maybe they will use thier money on also getting what the zoo needs for everyone that vists or works there safe!!!!!

]]> By: sam http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517598 sam Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:39:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517598 I used this and think it's ok, but i'm not crazy about it. You basically email a question to their address and wait 5-10-30 minutes for an answer. The answers are good, but i typically get the same person answering. Also, the wait time is killer (google searching handles 90% of my questions instantaneously, so only < 10% of my questions, which come up infrequently, will be better suited for this service ... so don't see the market). Good luck to them, looks like a great team, but given the niche of questions this service answers and the longer wait times, i just forgot about it and went back to web search. I used this and think it’s ok, but i’m not crazy about it. You basically email a question to their address and wait 5-10-30 minutes for an answer. The answers are good, but i typically get the same person answering. Also, the wait time is killer (google searching handles 90% of my questions instantaneously, so only < 10% of my questions, which come up infrequently, will be better suited for this service … so don’t see the market). Good luck to them, looks like a great team, but given the niche of questions this service answers and the longer wait times, i just forgot about it and went back to web search.

]]> By: robert http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517588 robert Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:31:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517588 I have used it and these guys are onto something new and different. Technically it works surprisingly well for a new app in beta - they must have superior techies working on the details, not just marketing and sales guys - I am impressed so far and they are only at the beginning of the zoo alphabet (aa)!!! I have used it and these guys are onto something new and different.

Technically it works surprisingly well for a new app in beta – they must have superior techies working on the details, not just marketing and sales guys – I am impressed so far and they are only at the beginning of the zoo alphabet (aa)!!!

]]> By: N8 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/29/mechanical-zoo-gets-6-million-to-build-aardvark-social-search-product/comment-page-1/#comment-2517577 N8 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:21:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=25245#comment-2517577 I heart Aardvark. Awesome product, fun to use and a great team...sky is the limit. Viva La Vark I heart Aardvark. Awesome product, fun to use and a great team…sky is the limit.

Viva La Vark

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