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Pioneering scientists’ network ResearchGate raises $20m

Pioneering scientists’ network ResearchGate raises $20m

Nina Fowler May 6, 2013 1

ResearchGate – popularly dubbed the “Facebook for scientists” though in reality closer to LinkedIn – has raised an additional $20m of equity-based financing according to documents filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Point Nine Capital and Ashton Kutcher invest in StyleSeat

Point Nine Capital and Ashton Kutcher invest in StyleSeat

Elaine Jung March 16, 2012 0

Berlin-based Angel VC Point Nine Capital, has linked arms with Hollywood actors Ashton Kutcher and Sophia Bush in investing $775,000 in Silicon Valley online stylist company StyleSeat. StyleSeat is an online reservations platform which offers

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Founders Fund invests in the Facebook for scientists: Founder Ijad Madisch on confidence, Luke Nosek, and what the world needs more of

Founders Fund invests in the Facebook for scientists: Founder Ijad Madisch on confidence, Luke Nosek, and what the world needs more of

Marguerite Imbert February 22, 2012 3

ResearchGate, the largest professional network for scientists and researchers, today announced the completion of its Series B financing. Led by Founders Fund partner Luke Nosek, co-founder of PayPal, with participation from Benchmark Capital, Accel Partners, Michael Birch (co-founder, Bebo)

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