Comments on: Screw The Downturn. Accel Raises A Cool Billion In New Funds http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:14:48 -0800 hourly 1 By: blog.twidox.com » Blog Archive » Index Ventures closes new early-stage €350m Euro fund http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2642428 blog.twidox.com » Blog Archive » Index Ventures closes new early-stage €350m Euro fund Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:54:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2642428 [...] December Accel announced two new funds that added more than billion to their war chest: Accel Growth Fund at 0 million and [...] [...] December Accel announced two new funds that added more than billion to their war chest: Accel Growth Fund at 0 million and [...]

]]> By: Index Ventures closes new early-stage €350m Euro fund http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2642006 Index Ventures closes new early-stage €350m Euro fund Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:31:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2642006 [...] December Accel announced two new funds that added more than $1 billion to their war chest: Accel Growth Fund at $480 million [...] [...] December Accel announced two new funds that added more than $1 billion to their war chest: Accel Growth Fund at $480 million [...]

]]> By: Atlas closes $283m fund - less than hoped, but focused on early stage http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2610244 Atlas closes $283m fund - less than hoped, but focused on early stage Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:35:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2610244 [...] news means it can at least now look Accel and Balderton in the eye, both of which recently raised new funds. (And BTW, my Balderton say say [...] [...] news means it can at least now look Accel and Balderton in the eye, both of which recently raised new funds. (And BTW, my Balderton say say [...]

]]> By: Balderton raises £285m fund, but don’t expect much for your early stage startup http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2591512 Balderton raises £285m fund, but don’t expect much for your early stage startup Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:27:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2591512 [...] last month Accel Partners raised $1bn for two new technology and media-focused funds in the US and Europe. CrunchBase Information [...] [...] last month Accel Partners raised $1bn for two new technology and media-focused funds in the US and Europe. CrunchBase Information [...]

]]> By: TechStartups.com is a blog aimed to bring you more than just internet products or internet related companies. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2567894 TechStartups.com is a blog aimed to bring you more than just internet products or internet related companies. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:57:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2567894 [...] in the U.S. and around the world, venture capitalist company Accel Partners has managed to add more than $1 billion to their funds. Founded in 1983, Accel will divide its financial blessing into two funds: the Accel [...] [...] in the U.S. and around the world, venture capitalist company Accel Partners has managed to add more than $1 billion to their funds. Founded in 1983, Accel will divide its financial blessing into two funds: the Accel [...]

]]> By: The Facebook bailout - Geir Freysson - The Internet Industrialist http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2564372 The Facebook bailout - Geir Freysson - The Internet Industrialist Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:45:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2564372 [...] Silicon Alley Insider has a very interesting take on the 1 Billion the VC firm Accel recently raised: Did Accel Just Raise Money For A Facebook Bailout? Facebook needs cash and soon as revenues [...] [...] Silicon Alley Insider has a very interesting take on the 1 Billion the VC firm Accel recently raised: Did Accel Just Raise Money For A Facebook Bailout? Facebook needs cash and soon as revenues [...]

]]> By: Christine http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2564148 Christine Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:42:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2564148 There's never always enough money. If investors continue to want to put money into a company, it should be allowed to. The price will be higher though. There’s never always enough money. If investors continue to want to put money into a company, it should be allowed to. The price will be higher though.

]]> By: Stan Oleynik http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2564047 Stan Oleynik Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:28:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2564047 Why did Walmart.com need an investment from Accel? Don't they have more than enough money on their own? I guess it was involving some kind of strategic partnership... Why did Walmart.com need an investment from Accel? Don’t they have more than enough money on their own? I guess it was involving some kind of strategic partnership…

]]> By: tinyComb » Blog Archive » » Accel Partners Raises Another Billion: Times Aren’t That Tough http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2564044 tinyComb » Blog Archive » » Accel Partners Raises Another Billion: Times Aren’t That Tough Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:26:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2564044 [...] includes AdMob, Baidu, BitTorrent, Brightcove, Comscore, Facebook and dozens of other startups has just raised another $1 billion for two new [...] [...] includes AdMob, Baidu, BitTorrent, Brightcove, Comscore, Facebook and dozens of other startups has just raised another $1 billion for two new [...]

]]> By: Thursday Morning Tech Roundup | lalawag http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563934 Thursday Morning Tech Roundup | lalawag Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:04:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563934 [...] Accel Partners has announced they raised $1 billion to make sure they survive the current recession. Half of the money will be used for their European [...] [...] Accel Partners has announced they raised $1 billion to make sure they survive the current recession. Half of the money will be used for their European [...]

]]> By: Waldo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563912 Waldo Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:53:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563912 ahhh... laid off means no work. The board will be troll heaven for a while. ahhh… laid off means no work. The board will be troll heaven for a while.

]]> By: Accel hits $1 billion for New Funds | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563896 Accel hits $1 billion for New Funds | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:42:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563896 [...] many businesses but a few prosper and prosper a lot. The venture Capital firm, Accel Partners has stitched two new funds that total to $1 billion. The funds are divided to Accel Growth Fund with $480 and [...] [...] many businesses but a few prosper and prosper a lot. The venture Capital firm, Accel Partners has stitched two new funds that total to $1 billion. The funds are divided to Accel Growth Fund with $480 and [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch40 Sponsor - Agoracom http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563793 TechCrunch40 Sponsor - Agoracom Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:06:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563793 "The London fund will continue to invest in early and late stage European and Israeli startups." Absent are "ridiculous me too, kid created Web 2.0 apps from Silicon Valley". “The London fund will continue to invest in early and late stage European and Israeli startups.”

Absent are “ridiculous me too, kid created Web 2.0 apps from Silicon Valley”.

]]> By: dale http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563758 dale Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:27:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563758 $196M for Kayak, wow! $196M for Kayak, wow!

]]> By: Jon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563724 Jon Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:49:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563724 VCs will always exist where the potential for massive profits, even with heavy risks, exists. They may change colors and habits but they are what they are... and many companies would be nowhere without their help. Jon http://WoodMarvels.com - Create Unique Memories VCs will always exist where the potential for massive profits, even with heavy risks, exists. They may change colors and habits but they are what they are… and many companies would be nowhere without their help.

Jon
http://WoodMarvels.com – Create Unique Memories

]]> By: Tech-PR http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563721 Tech-PR Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:46:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563721 When the going gets tough the tough gets going. When the going gets tough the tough gets going.

]]> By: Cheyne http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563672 Cheyne Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:03:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563672 In the downturn, VCs are getting the best funding deals in a long time. I like the idea of stepping it up, particularly for late stage investments on established businesses. In the downturn, VCs are getting the best funding deals in a long time.

I like the idea of stepping it up, particularly for late stage investments on established businesses.

]]> By: Serious Industry » Blog Archive » The positives of a VC investing during a downturn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563667 Serious Industry » Blog Archive » The positives of a VC investing during a downturn Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:57:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563667 [...] Techcrunch is reporting that venture capital  firm Accel are to announce two new funds that amount to about $1 billion. In this economic downturn, most VC firms have greatly toned down their number of investments and are focusing on ensuring that their portfolio companies are conserving cash as much as possible for this ‘economic winter’. [...] [...] Techcrunch is reporting that venture capital  firm Accel are to announce two new funds that amount to about $1 billion. In this economic downturn, most VC firms have greatly toned down their number of investments and are focusing on ensuring that their portfolio companies are conserving cash as much as possible for this ‘economic winter’. [...]

]]> By: Tomas Corona http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563655 Tomas Corona Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:32:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563655 Expect Sequoia to announce something similar Expect Sequoia to announce something similar

]]> By: Civil Engineer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563650 Civil Engineer Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:25:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563650 Funding me now :D Funding me now :D

]]> By: london limo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563644 london limo Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:08:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563644 blow me ... this is crazy stuff :) I am waiting for my share from it if they are listening. blow me … this is crazy stuff :) I am waiting for my share from it if they are listening.

]]> By: Bill http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563630 Bill Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:33:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563630 stay away from accel india. none of the partners are impressive. it was some fund called erasmic that accel bought to get india presence. thought they will clean up the team and bring some good people who have run good large companies.. none of them look impressive. stay away from accel india. none of the partners are impressive. it was some fund called erasmic that accel bought to get india presence. thought they will clean up the team and bring some good people who have run good large companies.. none of them look impressive.

]]> By: 不況ってどこのこと?, Accelがゴージャスな$1Bを新設ファンドに獲得 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563596 不況ってどこのこと?, Accelがゴージャスな$1Bを新設ファンドに獲得 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:35:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563596 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: Accel Partners añade mil millones a su fondo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563588 Accel Partners añade mil millones a su fondo Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:23:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563588 [...] de capital de riesgo Accel Partners, de 25 años de antigüedad, ha anunciado dos nuevos fondos que añaden más de mil millones de dólares a su total: el Accel Growth Fund con 480 millones de dólares y Accel London III con 525 [...] [...] de capital de riesgo Accel Partners, de 25 años de antigüedad, ha anunciado dos nuevos fondos que añaden más de mil millones de dólares a su total: el Accel Growth Fund con 480 millones de dólares y Accel London III con 525 [...]

]]> By: SSM http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/10/screw-the-downturn-accel-raises-a-cool-billion-in-new-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-2563574 SSM Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:05:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=33043#comment-2563574 Riiiight. So every VC-backed success story over the last 20 years was a fluke, no? Riiiight. So every VC-backed success story over the last 20 years was a fluke, no?

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